Good News, Bad News

Good news! I don't have Gestational Diabetes!!!

Bad news... I've got high blood pressure.... :(

Went in for a checkup today (also to get the results of my 3 hour glucose test) and my anxiety was relieved when the nurse told me my test was normal. Then the Dr. wanted my blood pressure taken again and my anxiety level began to rise right back to where it was. When it was all said and done, I was sent straight to the hospital to monitor me and baby. I can say that was NOT how I thought I'd be spending my afternoon without David!!

Got the royal treatment. My own room, my own fetal heart monitor, my own bed... Also got another ultrasound out of the deal and some cute new profile pictures of baby (he has his daddy's nose). The tech said that he is still DEFINITELY a boy and even said that he has some hair! Makes me anxious to meet him, then I think of all the work it's going to be, so I can wait a bit longer I think. After a few hours of monitoring, Dr. decided to let me go home. My blood pressure had come down to a safe level and baby's heart rate was good. Haven't been put on bed rest... yet. But I have been told to take it easy and will see the Dr. again in a week.

That said, here is a new picture of peanut!

The "Belly Shot"

Alright, I've broken down and gotten the "belly shot." I am currently 25 weeks (6 months) pregnant. Feeling pretty good and baby is moving and kicking like crazy!! He's pretty predictable about when he starts his gymnastics every day. Next doctor's appointment is this next Tuesday. Will let you know how things come out.

Jaska is working hard in the desert and has even been in an article about a mission that he has been involved in overseas. You can read the article and view him at work at http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123043609. Be sure to "View All Images" under the main photo on the page!

We're counting the weeks until he comes home as we've nearly reached the half-way point! David just asked this past week, "Daddy at?" which translates to "Where's Daddy?" Broke my heart, but he just as quickly found a car to focus his attention on.

Thanks to all for your continued prayers and contact as we go through this latest deployment.