Good Morning Humble Readers...
I hope all is well, where ever you are on this blue marble of ours. Things here on the flatland are mostly mellow today. The sun has decided to make a reappearance, and we are actually supposed to be seeing some summer-like weather again for a few days. For the last week or so it has really felt like fall is just around the corner. Where did the summer go?
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I have had a few people asking me if I am going to post a belly shot anytime soon... and while I am sorry to disappoint, the answer is no. Honestly, because of my pre-pregnancy weight, I don't really look all that pregnant. Yes, I have to wear maternity clothes because my regular stuff doesn't fit anymore, but if you didn't know I was pregnant, you really couldn't tell... at least not yet. Maybe you will get to see me and my belly in a month's time.
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You know you have short legs when... you order a pair of maternity jeans from the (plus size) petites section of the website, and when you get them they are still almost an inch too long. *sigh* It's not like I'm crazy short like my aunts (I'm a very tall woman for my bio-dad's side of the family), I'm 5'4''. But apparently I have little stumps for legs. Too bad I never learned how to sew!
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So, I went and saw Dr. U this morning. I got a quick peak at the Halfling... still transverse, which is okay for now, lying head to the left and bum to the right. It explains all the movement I am getting over my right hip... those little feet are active. Heartbeat was 153. According to Dr. U's scale I have lost 2kg (4.4lbs) in the last two weeks, thanks to the diabetic diet I'm on.
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Sooooo... Dr. U took a look at my log book for my blood sugar levels and he immediately decided it was time for insulin. He commended me for trying so hard with my diet, but that it just wasn't working, and he doesn't want to take another week to see if we can get the numbers any lower. So, insulin it is. I have an appointment with the nurse at the diabetes clinic tomorrow morning to learn how to administer the insulin, and how to use all the stuff I got today at the pharmacy. The details, for those of you that get what all this means, are: Humalog - 6 units at breakfast, 4 units at lunch, 4 units at dinner & HumulinN - 6 units at bedtime. They gave me the pen thing, rather than a traditional syringe, which is supposed to be easier. I know many of you are already well-versed at giving yourselves shots with all the IF stuff, but I never did that, so I'm a bit nervous. Several years ago, I had to give my mom chemo shots, so I don't imagine it will be much different... only this time I'll be sticking the needle in me.
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The crib we ordered is supposed to arrive today! I can't believe we are going to have a crib... in our house! Of course, the nursery still isn't anywhere near ready, so the box will have to sit in the hall for a while, but it's still going to be in our house! Yay!
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We had a little house guest for most of the last week... Sunny the Pug came to stay for a few days whilst his mom & dad were out of town. We won't be able to have him many more times before baby stuff takes over the house (Sunny always comes with a kennel, a bed, and a huge pen that we can keep him in during the day so that he stays off the furniture while we're at work). It was fun to have him again, and now that he's gone, I keep looking for him. He has become very attached to my Beloved and gets upset when he sees him put his coat and shoes on.
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Does anyone have any good ideas for roasting acorn squash that don't involve brown sugar? I have one that I need to use up, but of course I'm trying to not use sugar if I can help it. Also, I'm trying to incorporate more beans into my diet for the protein, but I have never cooked much with them. Any ideas?
Butter, garlic, rice, and some sort of ground turkey or other meat. Cut in half and bake. Shredded cheese on top, and of course any seasoning that sounds good :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get a crib :)
Umm, the stuff should go inside the squash...forgot that part...
ReplyDeleteI have some great bean recipes but will have to get back to you. I'm almost out the door for school pick up.
ReplyDeleteThe insulin pens are THE BEST!! be glad that is what you are getting. And if you get the smallest needle it is so much easier than the finger pricking. ugh.. that still makes me sick. just like I said, make sure you use lotion so your skin isn't dry. When my skin is dry it does hurt.
ReplyDeleteI have some great bean recipes, but my favorite is Toby's Taco soup. It is so yummy and freezes great! If you are interested let me know and I will get you the recipe.
Congrats on the pregnancy! I am almost 9 weeks pregnant and have also decided that I will not be posting belly shots...there is nothing cute about my "I already look nine months pregnant" belly! Hope your crib arrived and that you have a blast setting up the baby's room!
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Hey darling!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry if you are a bit bummed about going on insulin. I never needed it but have heard the pen is a lot less painful.
I don't mind if you don't post a belly shot, but would love if you do post one eventually.
Have never eaten acorn squash so no ideas there, but remember you can use Splenda as a fairly good sugar substitute while having GD. Just a suggestion! Splenda is the best sweetener to use I believe as it can be heated at similar temps to sugar. So you can bake with it etc. Anyway not an expert here though!!
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