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Pregnancy Diary: Failing the Glucose Test (again) and IV Iron Infusions

When I was pregnant with Sadie, I failed my glucose test. I went down the winding path of gestational diabetes with all of its carb counting, blood sugar checks, and lots of walking after meals. During Mordecai’s pregnancy, I passed the glucose test by just five points. It was a relief! And then I had a big baby boy who had shoulder dystocia. I always wondered if I had diabetes during his pregnancy and didn’t know it and ate as normal and then he got big? I don’t know. Anyways, as the title of this post hints at… I failed my glucose test with baby number three.

Sun Des glucose test (more…)

Pregnancy Diary October 23rd: The Final Few Weeks

I’ve got a couple more weeks until baby makes his arrival! Well, now that I’m full term, he could come any day… or next month. You never know!

37 week pregnant girl sitting in car

If he decides to arrive sooner rather than later, we are excited to meet him! If he comes closer to the 42 week mark, that gives us more time to prepare and spend time as a family of three. And sleep. Can’t forget sleeping! (more…)