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[beachgal]

Myra - congrats on your little man and his big voice that came with him! How are you feeling? Please keep us posted and glad you had a smooth delivery I look forward to hearing more about your experience!
I hope you get some rest

Thanks ladies...while I was waiting over the few hours at the hospital, I noticed that I had blurry vision (also have the extreme thirst and peeing but that could just be regular pregnancy stuff). And I agree...my bump seems big so I wouldn't be surprised if my results come back positive. I asked the lab tech how my 2nd hour results were when she was taking my 3rd hour and she said that she couldn't tell me. But having talked to her a couple of times at previous blood draws (shes a new mom), she said 'not to worry, it is common and not that bad'...so I kinda took that as a hint...
So, if I do get the positive verdict, I'll have lots of questions for you ladies!

I'm so excited to be on the road in 2 weeks time! oh, and my ultrasound on the day I leave too...i'm so excited to see my little man again.

 

[drhouse]

Congrats Myra!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wellcome CSC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How fantastic.. What a great experience for you and he is big!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[drhouse]

beach gal crossing my fingers for your negative result!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

 

[JulieBoggs]

Myra... Welcome Connor!!! I am so happy he is doing great. You must be overjoyed with love. I can't wait to hear more. Get some rest.

 

[myra]

Connor is continuing to do well. Its really hard seeing him hooked up to so many wires and tubes..it breaks our hearts that we cant pick him up when he cries. I've been too exhausted to come back and give more of an update. Will do that once I get some rest

 

[beachgal]

Thanks for the update Myra . Glad to hear you and Conner are doing well. Keep the updates coming when you have the time and energy! We are all there with you in spirit big hugs!!!'

 

[JulieBoggs]

Did you get your results beachgal?

 

[beachgal]

Not yet... Hoping that no news is good news!

 

[Hope41more]

Congratulations Myra What an amazing size for 29wks
It's fab he came out crying bet it was the most amazing thing to here. I think you have given him the most amazing start in life and I hope he gets strong enough to come home asap. I hope you enjoy your new life with your little Boy and wish you all the happiness in the world.
Beachgirl I hope your results come back fine, your bump is lovely too.
Hope everyone else is doing great. xxx

 

[beachgal]

How's everyone doing with their shopping and prep for baby? Do you have all the supplies you need?

 

[drhouse]

nope. haven't started. Haven't thought about it at all. except for the pram. thought I would get a bob pram.

when you get your GDM blood sugar results?

Myra how are you finding motherhood. Has your milk come in?

Anyone else got what happened to my nipples??? They used to be pink and small. Sniff. Sniff.

 

[JulieBoggs]

I have purchased some baby clothes nothing more then that. We are making the big shopping trip to Babies r Us next Sunday. Can't wait. Love that store.

Going to the OB Fri. I am every two weeks now, which I am sure every one else is too. We don't see the specialist until the 10th for the GD. We will get another scan then. I am so huge and uncomfortable. The diabetes are taking a toll on me and my body.

Hope everyone is well and happy!!!!

 

[beachgal]

Went to the Drs today and found out that I don't have GD. I was certain I would so its a welcome surprise that I was wrong.
8 days left until the move... I'm trying to not be bored and appreciate the time to myself but its hard!

 

[drhouse]

well done beach gal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

 

[myra]

I'm glad to see everyone doing so well!

drhouse, motherhood is not quite as I imagined it would be...but i cherish every minute I get to spend with Connor, especially when i can touch him in his isolette and our kangaroo times (skin to skin) every other night. OH and I fall more and more in love with him every day. We can't wait until the day we can bring him home.

We're continuing taking things day by day...that's the only way to get through the next 2+ months with him in NICU instead of at home with us. Connor is doing well though and we are grateful for each good day that comes along. He keeps impressing all of his nurses with how well he is doing. He's now worked his way up to full feeds, though his feeding tube. Yesterday he got his IV (for fluids) removed. He hasn't had to have any supplemental oxygen and is breathing room air through his CPAP.

I think its a bit easier on me than on OH since I'm on maternity leave now. OH had to go back to work yesterday & he really wants to just be able to spend time with his son. After work we have dinner together and then go to the hospital for a few hours to see Connor. It makes for really long days for OH, but he wouldn't miss our evening visits for anything!

And to answer your question re:milk coming in...is it ever! I started pumping the night he was born and got 5mL (nurses were still impressed by that!) Now I'm up to about 45-50oz per day. NICU was storing all my milk but they quickly filled up my fridge and freezer space there, so we're going to have to start freezing at home.

Here are a few pictures of our strong little man.

 

[JulieBoggs]

Oh Myra he is beautiful. Your pictures made me tear up. The love between a mother and her child. Thank you so much for the update. My DH had asked me if there was any updates recently, I had shared the events with him. I adore the first picture, I love black and whites. Connor is one strong little man. Keep up the progress mister!! I hope you are resting new mommy cause you will need the energy to keep up with him soon enough. Keep us informed.

 

[beachgal]

Myra - love the update . Glad to hear the milk is flowing!!
So I received a call from my Drs office today asking me to come back in to talk about my results. I have a feeling they didn't give me the right info (my dr is away and this is an alternate dr)
Ill update later today when I get back... Fingers crossed!

 

[JulieBoggs]

Beachgal I feel for you. You think something is settled then the issue comes up again. I hope you get some answers and the correct ones at that. My insulin was raised again yesterday and my morning dose now exceeds my 50 unit syringe so I now have an additional stick. My poor belly is covered in bruises. I started to do more research on what exactly my doctor meant by insulin resistant and the high levels of insulin I am on. Here is a statement I found. The placenta's hormones also block the action of the mother's insulin in her body. Insulin resistance, as it is called, makes it difficult for the mother's body to use insulin. As a result, she may need up to three times as much insulin. I also found out it will start to break down the placenta as I get further along. I see my regular OB on Fri, I have questions about this.

 

[beachgal]

Oh wow Julie, I don't blame you for having questions! Your poor belly and the bruises .
Turns out they missed telling me about blood work done back at the beginning of April and that I'm anemic. So they sent me for more blood work for my iron, folate and b12 to see if I'm still low and need supplements. So I'll wait another few days and see what they say. On the funny side, I seem to be a regular now at my doctors and the blood clinic at the hospital and they know me by name lol.

 

[JulieBoggs]

I am happy it was not GD. Just think soon you will have to train a new office. LOL. All the lab appts get old. Do you have a big shopping day planned for the baby after the move? Do you have a babies r us in Canada? They are owned by toys r us. The store is full of everything.