Happy Pre-K gradutation Carson!

Carson is officially a Pre-Kindergarten graduate!  He went to the same school as Aidan, Kindercare, and actually had some of the same teachers Aidan had also.  Carson loved picking out a shirt and tie to wear so he could "look cute" for his graduation.  He was also excited to dress like daddy. 

The class sang songs and then they received their diplomas.

 Carson receiving his diploma from Ms Trisha. 

 Notice Carson's choice of shoes.....yes they are tennis shoes.  He had to show his personality! 

Carson posing with his favorite teacher, Ms Trisha.  She was Aidan's fav teacher too.

Interview with Carson:
What is your favorite thing to do at school? "play with magnet toys at school"
Who are your best friends at school? "Isabelle and Terrence and RJ"
What is your favorite food? "bagel and cream cheese"
What is your favorite sport to play? "baseball"
What is your favorite sport to watch? "hockey"
What is your favorite color? "blue"
What is your favorite tv show? "Lab Rats (Disney)
What do you want to be when you grown up?  "An artist because I like to paint"

Our Garden!

This year, we decided to finally start the garden we have talked about doing for several years now.  We found a great kid oriented kit (Veggie Tales) and the kids loved it.  We planted peppers, zucchini, romaine lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, eggplant, and cucumbers.  We started with seeds, so we kept the plants inside until the weather warmed up a little bit.  On Mother's Day, my gift was the new planter box for the garden so the boys worked on that while I relaxed and took pictures! 

 Each of the boys helped Daddy put the plants in the garden. 

 I hope these little plants turn into some yummy veggies! 

Hockey-May

This month, Aidan graduated from Termites in hockey and is now playing in the Minor Hawks class.  It is a class that concentrates more on the skills used during a game rather than the basic skating and hockey skills. 

Aidan's new hockey class is quite a workout!  He was a little sweaty after practice today!

Gestational Diabetes

Since I failed my 1 hour glucose test, I had to take the longer 3 hour test.  I had to fast in the morning and get my blood drawn right away.  Then they gave me the drink and then each hour after that for 3 hours, I had to get my blood drawn.  As someone who has terrible veins to begin with, this was not a pleasant task!  The nurse was able to find a good vein on my right arm, so that lucky one was drawn on 3 times.  Ouch!  But I survived and waited for my results.

My 3 hour test was on Wednesday and Thursday morning I received a call with my results.  I failed!  :-(  So that means I have gestational diabetes.  So of course, being the way I am, I started researching like crazy.  It appears the main thing they worry about is that the size of the baby will be larger, which for me isn't a big deal since I will have a c-section anyway.  But as I researched more, I found that if I don't get my sugars under control, I have a higher chance of still birth in the last 2 months, there is a higher chance that either the baby or I or both will have diabetes after the birth and a few more somewhat minor issues.  So enough motivation to watch my diet.  I have started walking more often and watching my carbs and sugar intake.  I have been referred to a diabetic specialist and a dietician to help guide my way through the last few months of my pregnancy.

I have been eating pretty well throughout this pregnancy, so this diagnosis surprises me a little.  I have eaten more greens, veggies and fruit with this pregnancy than probably Aidan and Carson's combined!  But I have been eating a good amount of carbs.  Even though they are multi grain and whole wheat carbs, I guess I need to cut back. 

After meeting with the dietician, I have a plan in place and a few new meal ideas to try.  I have to test my blood now 4 times a day.  Once in the morning after fasting all night and then an hour after each meal.  So far, it is going well and I am staying under my recommended levels.  As I have been experimenting with different foods to see how my sugar levels react, I have noticed that I don't have issues with fruits (which have a good amount of sugar) but I have a big issue with bread and potato products.  Whenever I have anything in that category, my sugars elevate.  So my low carb diet has shifted slightly to very little carbs especially breads and pasta.  I have found one type of bread that I can have because it is low carb and has a good amount of dietary fiber and I have also found one type of torilla, also low carb, high fiber, that my sugar levels seem to be ok with.  So I am able to have a sandwich every once in a while.  I feel like I am eating the same things over and over again, but I guess the reward of a healthy baby will be worth it!  As long as I can keep my sugar levels in check, I will not need to go on medication or insulin, which I am trying to avoid at all costs. 

Baby doctor appointment-27 weeks

At my 27 week appointment, I had to do the awful glucose test.  That drink did not settle well with me this time.  With my pregnancies with Aidan and Carson, the drink didn't taste great, but it didn't affect me the way it had with this one.  After I drank the sugary drink, I felt all jittery and nauseous.  I barely held it down the entire hour I had to wait for the drink to do its thing before they could draw my blood to test my levels. 
While I was waiting the hour, I had my regular doctor appointment.  Of course, the baby's heartbeat was high since he was high on sugar!  But everything else looked good. 

Update:  My results came back for my 1 hour glucose test and I failed.  I can't say that I am surprised, but a little bummed on what it could mean.  For now, I need to go back and take the 3 hour glucose test to see if I truly have gestational diabetes. 

Aidan's Art Fair

My little artist.