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| nemo! |
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| nautilus - no flash allowed! |
Then we went to eat crabs at Obryicki's after staring at all these fish
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| must have the bib |
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| lots of work but totally worth it! |
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| crab cakes! fried and broiled |
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| our awesome seats! jk |
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Baltimore
We went to Baltimore two weekends ago. Danny planned all the activities and it was so much fun! We visited the National Aquarium...
Then we went to eat crabs at Obryicki's after staring at all these fish
The stadium was nice and it was baltimore vs the nationals. orioles won! both teams made tons of mistakes.
Then we went to eat crabs at Obryicki's after staring at all these fish
Saturday, May 28, 2011
We are in the home stretch!
We sailed through first and second trimester and now we begin our third and final trimester!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
GTT Test
I went in for my 3 hour glucose tolerance test on Sunday morning. You have to fast for this test so I didn't eat anything for breakfast. The nurse drew some blood from me when I arrived and then she gave me this pint of lime taste drink. It didn't taste good this time. It literally tasted like I was drinking syrup! I couldn't drink any water after that and I was literally dying of thirst. From then on, the nurse drew blood from me every hour for the next three hours. The first time it wasn't so bad but then when it comes to the second and the third time, she couldn't find my vein! She blamed on my tiny veins but I know in reality she just sucks at taking blood -.- So I ended up having 6 punctures and they had to draw blood from my hand instead... grrr... it was like torture but I'm thankful that it's over.
The good news is I heard from my doctor today that I passed the test! YAY! I literally jumped up when I heard the good news on the phone haha... I can have sugar again! ok fine, I'll still have to watch my sugar intake since it's unhealthy for the baby anyway but it's such a relief to know I don't have gestational diabetes! :)
Baby has been very active lately. I feel it kick through out the day now and it looks like he is head down because the kicks are all above my belly button. My tummy has also grown a lot this week... I can't imagine it being any bigger than this! I look like I'm carrying a giant basketball.
I've been trying to eat healthy and here are what I eat on a typical day:
Breakfast: two pieces of toast with a little butter (We are totally into Arnold's Flax & Fiber bread), a glass of 2% milk
Midmorning snack: 1 - 2 servings of fruits (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, grapes, grapefruit, orange... etc)
Lunch: left over from the previous night (usually consist of some protein, carb, and veggies... and instead of white rice, we are mixing brown rice to make it healthier... and we totally transitioned from white pasta to whole wheat pasta)
Afternoon snack: bowl of cereal w/ 2% milk
Dinner: I try to have enough protein for the day, very little carb, and lots of veggies
I think because I've been eating healthier this week and last week, I haven't even been gaining weight at all! Also, I have been exercising regularly (I usually either walk the dogs after work or I would do prenatal yoga at home). So far I'm feeling great and sleep has been nice as well since I've gotten used to sleeping on my side now :)
Can't wait for Baby Lee's arrival in 3 short months!
The good news is I heard from my doctor today that I passed the test! YAY! I literally jumped up when I heard the good news on the phone haha... I can have sugar again! ok fine, I'll still have to watch my sugar intake since it's unhealthy for the baby anyway but it's such a relief to know I don't have gestational diabetes! :)
Baby has been very active lately. I feel it kick through out the day now and it looks like he is head down because the kicks are all above my belly button. My tummy has also grown a lot this week... I can't imagine it being any bigger than this! I look like I'm carrying a giant basketball.
I've been trying to eat healthy and here are what I eat on a typical day:
Breakfast: two pieces of toast with a little butter (We are totally into Arnold's Flax & Fiber bread), a glass of 2% milk
Midmorning snack: 1 - 2 servings of fruits (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, grapes, grapefruit, orange... etc)
Lunch: left over from the previous night (usually consist of some protein, carb, and veggies... and instead of white rice, we are mixing brown rice to make it healthier... and we totally transitioned from white pasta to whole wheat pasta)
Afternoon snack: bowl of cereal w/ 2% milk
Dinner: I try to have enough protein for the day, very little carb, and lots of veggies
I think because I've been eating healthier this week and last week, I haven't even been gaining weight at all! Also, I have been exercising regularly (I usually either walk the dogs after work or I would do prenatal yoga at home). So far I'm feeling great and sleep has been nice as well since I've gotten used to sleeping on my side now :)
Can't wait for Baby Lee's arrival in 3 short months!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
My Mama
When we left Dr. Wong's office on Saturday morning with the bad news that I need to go in for the glucose tolerance test to screen for gestational diabetes- it ruined my day. Normally, going to Dr. Wong means opportunities to see Baby Lee and I'm always so excited. Even though this screening that I failed does not mean I have gestational diabetes, it is daunting to even think of having an unhealthy pregnancy.
I was just in a horrible mood the entire day and I was so mad that I failed the glucose screening test. I obsessively researched the screening test when we got home and found out that most doctors have the cut off at 140, but Dr. Wong likes to play it safe and have the cut off at 135. This piece of information should make me feel better but it did not. I thought I was angry because I couldn't eat whatever I want anymore. I thought I was angry because I craved sweets and I can't even have all the fruits I wanted. And I thought I was angry because I simply didn't like failing anything.
When we got to the restaurant that night for Mother's Day dinner, I was grumpy and irritated. I was complaining about how many people there were and I was just not happy. When my mama finally arrived, I tried to pretend nothing was wrong, but as soon as she asked about the doctor's appointment, my face just dropped and I told her that I may have diabetes (even though I planned on not mentioning it to her). It was at that moment I realized why I was in such a horrible mood. It was not because of all the possible food restrictions and inconveniences. I was just scared. I was scared that I will have an unhealthy baby. I was scared that I already caused harm to this baby. I was scared that the diabetes won't go away even after the delivery. I know all these scenarios are unlikely but I couldn't help it but to be scared. But my mama knew how to comfort me. She reassured me that everything will be okay and she started naming the people she knew that had gestational diabetes and delivered healthy babies. She just knew what to say to calm my nerve and make me feel at ease.
I felt much better after the dinner and I am soo thankful for my mama :)
I was just in a horrible mood the entire day and I was so mad that I failed the glucose screening test. I obsessively researched the screening test when we got home and found out that most doctors have the cut off at 140, but Dr. Wong likes to play it safe and have the cut off at 135. This piece of information should make me feel better but it did not. I thought I was angry because I couldn't eat whatever I want anymore. I thought I was angry because I craved sweets and I can't even have all the fruits I wanted. And I thought I was angry because I simply didn't like failing anything.
When we got to the restaurant that night for Mother's Day dinner, I was grumpy and irritated. I was complaining about how many people there were and I was just not happy. When my mama finally arrived, I tried to pretend nothing was wrong, but as soon as she asked about the doctor's appointment, my face just dropped and I told her that I may have diabetes (even though I planned on not mentioning it to her). It was at that moment I realized why I was in such a horrible mood. It was not because of all the possible food restrictions and inconveniences. I was just scared. I was scared that I will have an unhealthy baby. I was scared that I already caused harm to this baby. I was scared that the diabetes won't go away even after the delivery. I know all these scenarios are unlikely but I couldn't help it but to be scared. But my mama knew how to comfort me. She reassured me that everything will be okay and she started naming the people she knew that had gestational diabetes and delivered healthy babies. She just knew what to say to calm my nerve and make me feel at ease.
I felt much better after the dinner and I am soo thankful for my mama :)
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Week 25 Update
We went in for our week 25 doctor appointment today. Before we left the house in the morning, I drank a sugar solution that contains 50 grams of glucose. The stuff tastes like a very sweet orange soda pop and I didn't mind the taste at all. When we arrived at the doctor's office, the nurse pricked my finger to get a few drops of blood for the test. As we were waiting for the result, she said anything lower than 130 is normal. What's my score? 135. I couldn't believe I failed the glucose screening test! Now I have to go to a testing center next week to have a glucose tolerance test. This will be a 3 hour test, I will get my sugar level tested every hour. I am dreading this and I really hope I don't have gestational diabetes. Although my doctor said majority of the women who failed the screening test do not have gestational diabetes, we still have to go through the test to make sure. She also mentioned that I should avoid sugary foods like cookies, soda, etc. But I love desserts! I guess I have to cut down on my sugar intake for the sake of the baby... booohoooo...
On a positive note, everything else seems normal with Baby Lee and it weights approximately 1 lb and 10 oz right now... The average is about 1 lb and 8 oz so it is slightly bigger. It's head is also measuring at 26 weeks instead of 25 weeks, so I guess we'll have a big headed baby! haha
I've been doing prenatal yoga pretty often lately. On top of going to my favorite yoga studio, I purchased a prenatal yoga dvd to try it at home. I tried it out for the first time this week and I loved it! It feels so good to be able to stay active regularly and it's super convenient.
Also, it turns out that my pregnancy blues was partially caused by my physical tiredness from watching my parents' store over Easter break. I am back to my normal self and no longer sad :) I guess my body is more accustomed to a 7am - 3pm work day (I know, I know, I have the best hours ever). Also, I'm getting used to my new dimensions haha, Baby Lee is getting big in there!
This weekend is Mom's weekend and we are taking my family out for mother's day today and we will be taking Danny's family out on Monday night to celebrate. Happy Mother's Day!
On a positive note, everything else seems normal with Baby Lee and it weights approximately 1 lb and 10 oz right now... The average is about 1 lb and 8 oz so it is slightly bigger. It's head is also measuring at 26 weeks instead of 25 weeks, so I guess we'll have a big headed baby! haha
I've been doing prenatal yoga pretty often lately. On top of going to my favorite yoga studio, I purchased a prenatal yoga dvd to try it at home. I tried it out for the first time this week and I loved it! It feels so good to be able to stay active regularly and it's super convenient.
Also, it turns out that my pregnancy blues was partially caused by my physical tiredness from watching my parents' store over Easter break. I am back to my normal self and no longer sad :) I guess my body is more accustomed to a 7am - 3pm work day (I know, I know, I have the best hours ever). Also, I'm getting used to my new dimensions haha, Baby Lee is getting big in there!
This weekend is Mom's weekend and we are taking my family out for mother's day today and we will be taking Danny's family out on Monday night to celebrate. Happy Mother's Day!
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