Trying to catch up....

So I am trying to catch up my blog. I am almost there.....

November 20th.

This was a big day, New Moon came out in theaters. As everyone knows, I love the Twilight trilogy. In fact Logan was inches away from being named Cullen. Cullen is the last name of the vampire clan in this story. And well I think it is cute. But Eric hates anything to do with Twilight. I think he is just jealous of my love for Edward. haha And I wanted to watch the movie so bad, but I had to pass due to bed rest. We planned this day for months. Instead I ended up watching on Sunday online.

November 24, 2009

This morning my dad took me to Clinton Memorial Hospital to take my 1-hour Glucose tolerance test to see if I have gotten gestational diabetes. You have to drink this fruit punch mixture that has about 100g of sugar in it. Then they draw your blood an hour later to see how you body has responded to the sugar. I was shaking like I was on drugs. And Logan was a little hyper as well. He would not settle down. It was kind of funny. So I thought for sure I failed it.

That night was our annual baking tradition that I proudly started years ago at Grandmas. So Eric took me over to grandmas and I lounged on the couch. Everyone brought me their freshly baked treats and cold milk. I wont tell you what I called Uncle Jesse as he brought me 2 day old milk. Everyone thought it was funny....but it just came out. Although I couldnt bake this year, I had a good time. And several of our usuals did not make it, but we still had a good time.

November 25, 2009

I had an apt with Dr. Flemming the day before Thanksgiving. I am now on rotation with the docs at alliance. The thought is that I meet all of the docs, so I at least am familiar with someone that might deliver my baby. Makes sense. So I get there and I am told that I failed my 1 hour test. UGH!!!! I said to I have diabetes. She said, not necessarily. Apparently the highest they like your sugar is 135...mine was like 142 or something like that. So that now means I have to have a 3 hour glucose test done. I was then given a diet....well a buffet of carbs to eat for 3 days. Then on the 4th day I had to do a 4 hour draw. YEAH!!!! Anyway, I got my pelvic exam and they took a swab to do the FFN test for labor. And then I did the ultrasound to check my cervical length. All the usuals.

November 26, 2009.

We had Thanksgiving at mom and dads. That morning I tried to stay in bed as long as possible. The night before I was making myself a little comfortable and getting up when I wanted to. So it left me a little sore and crampy.

We had a great dinner as always. We all pick what we want and it is made. This year we had Julian as our new addition. He was so cute with all the food all over his face. He is so goofy. Phil said the prayer. He had personally requested that he do that this year. It was sweet. After dinner I went back to lay down for a little while. Then Aunt Frances called to see what we were doing. And of course I said my usual...."laying down". haha Well they were all wanting to come over and visit. So I made my way eventually over to the recliner in the living room.

Uncle Danny, Aunt Frances, Jerry, Monica, Selina, Owen, Danny and Sean all came over. That was cool. I thought it was odd that they came in with presents. It didnt really click with me. But hey... I lay down all the time. haha So they all brought me a gift. They said that they couldnt wait for me to have a baby shower and wanted to give this to me now. I was so surprised. I opened it up and wanted to die. It was a Cricut. A Cricut is a personal die cut machine that I have obsessed over for I dont know how long. And for a scrapbooker, it is basically a BMW. Get my drift? And I never thought I would get one. They said it was to start my scrapping for Logan. I just thought it was so incredible and above and beyond anything I would ever expect from anyone. Such a great family I have. And then they gave Eric a gift. He opens it up and it was a baseball/Tball set for Logan. I thought it was so super cute. I bet Eric cant wait to pass down his baseball skills to our baby. They are so thoughtful. And of course the amazing car Monica made with Logans name....was killer. That will go in Logans baby book for sure. So we sat and chatted a while.

Then Erics parents came over with lots of sweet treats to share. And of course everyone app recited that for sure! They had spent the day at a charity event for Thanksgiving. Which is so nice! So at least we were able to meet up with them at night. And Erics mom felt Logan kick for the first time. He was starting to get pretty active just before they left. So I am sure she loved that.

And then Rick and Julie came over. We ended up watching a funny movie. I think it was called "Nothing Like the Holidays". Which made us laugh because it reminded us of our family and new comers. It was a lating family celebrating and the one brother has a white wife. And she was just so scared of them all. haha My fave part is when they are all talking around the dinner table, and she says to her husband, "why are they yelling" And he just laughs and says they arent, they are just talking. haha It reminds me of when Eric and I were first together. He couldnt understand why we were all yelling either. Now he is louder than all of us. haha.

We made our way to our room. I was a little down because my thing is the day after thanksgiving shopping. Its insane and useless, but it is tradition and fun. And this year it was a no go. But I woke up at 3 and sent Rick out with some to buy list. So I ended up getting a few DVDs anyway. Its as close as I was going to get.

November 27, 2009.

So today was in and out for everyone at Mom and Dads house as usual. People came in with their shopping lists of what they got. And we hung out and ate. I worked on Logans blanket again!!!! And by night time it was me, Tino, Jesse, and Michelle. My doc office called and said that my FFN test came back positive. It then meant that I had a 15% chance to go in to labor. I had gotten everyone in the rooms attention at this time and by the time I got off the phone I was upset. Just their stares made me upset. So I started crying. I was knew prior to this that it didnt mean I was going in to labor, it just gave a small chance. And Tino said Estrella you need to settle down or you are going to go in to labor. And Jesse being the guy he is cant stand it when people cry, had to excuse himself to the other room. I finally got a grip and settled down. I called Eric, he was at our house working on the bathroom. He knew I was upset. And he told me to just relax and settle down. By the time he came home I was getting better.

Cierra had come over and massaged my legs with lotion. And she gave me a pedicure. It was so nice and helped me relax. But then I started crying again. I was a hormonal mess. haha But finally got my stuff together. Eric made me and Jodi and Jesse some spaghetti. It was super good. Then I went and layed down. I told Eric I was more upset because we were not ready for hte baby to come. I didnt have a bed for him. I didnt have anything for him. And yet here we are thinking that at any time he is here. UGH. But I just tried to relax and went to bed.

November 28, 2009.

Today I woke up with a need to get things around. We washed all of Logans clothes. They are so cute and so little. I wanted everything ready for him. So it starts, we have to prepare for the little guy.