Updates: 3D Ultrasound, Gifts & Lab Work

Ok lots to update you all on! We have been soooooo busy the last 2 weeks it is unbelievable. This coming Saturday is the baby shower, I am so excited but cant wait for it to be done and over with Lol!!! Anyways, here are my updates:

We got the travel system (stroller & car seat) as an early shower present from my Mother in Law. Andy had a blast putting it together! Here are a few pics:

We also got the changing table for the nursery, a gift from Great Grandma Ponticello:

We also got a glider & ottoman, which is something I really wanted:

A good friend and old co-worker Jess, also sent an early shower present:

On 10/07: Andy and I went to Prenatal Impressions in Oviedo for a 3D Ultrasound. We went and paid for a 15minute session which included 30 pictures on a disk, 15 minutes recorded on DVD and 1 printed photo. At the end of the session we ended up with 66 pictures, 33mins of video and 4 pictures! Not to mention about $200 worth of formula!!! We were very pleased with the service and the overall experience. Seeing Gabriella was amazing. It was also nice to confirm that she was a still a girl Lol! We drove to Ocala that night to surprise my mother in law with the DVD. She loved it and cried, it was a very special moment for all of us! Here are a few pics:

On 10/08 I had my Rhogam shot, I also found out that I needed to go for my 3hr Glucose test. I was not happy with that outcome but I have to do what I have to do. The Rhogam shot was no biggie. I was just surprised to have to have it done in my butt area. Totally caught me off guard!

Today, 10/11 : I went to the hospital for my 3hr Glucose Test. I am not sure why they call it a 3hr because in total it took about 4 hours. We got to the hospital at 7am, got checked in and into the lab at 7:15. They drew my blood and said my fasting sugar levels were 85. I don't know what that means? Lol. At 7:55 they gave me the sugar drink, which I had the option of Orange or Fruit Punch. Being I don't like anything sugary, I went with Fruit Punch and BOY WAS THAT NASTY! I had 5mins to drink it and it literally took me 5 minutes. At 8:30 they drew my blood for the 2nd time. At 9am they drew it the 3rd time. Between 9 am and 10 am I started feeling really nausea and dizzy. I made it to the next stick at 10 am, which she had a hard time getting blood but got it thank goodness. 11 am surprisingly came fast, we did the last stick (5 times total for the day) and Andy and I booked it out of there. We got Tijuana Flatts for lunch, but after FINALLY being able to eat, my body felt weird with food in it. I felt pretty blah from 12-3 then finally laid down and took a 2 hour nap. Feeling good now, just hoping for good results! I really don't want anything bad to happen to my daughter.

So I think that pretty much sums up the last 2 weeks! Lol. I will try and post pics on Sunday after the shower, if not then Tuesday on my free day!

Love,
Mama Steg

28 Weeks Exactly & 6th Prenatal Visit

09/29/10: So I went 5 weeks this time between visits since Andy and I went on vacation. The visit went well. Blood pressure was 120/85 and I had only gained 3lbs in 5 weeks! Wooo Hooo!!!! Not too much to say, Gabby's heartbeat was a strong 140bpm like the last few times we went :) My next visit is in 3 weeks, then 3 again, then 2, then 1 week, 1 & 1 !!! Not too many left and closer together now!!!! I am officially in my third trimester today also! I was supposed to do the sugar test but since I am so sick from vacation the had me reschedule for Friday the 1st. Not too much else to say.

10/01/10: Went in for my lab work today, had to drink that awful orange mixture then wait a hour. I was SOOOOOOO hungry! Ugh :( Also did bloodwork for the Rhogam shot. The nurse had a hard time finding a good vain but in the end it got done. I have to go back next Friday for the actual Rhogam shot. Once we got home from the Drs, Andy finished the bathroom!!! Yayyyy. All painting is officially done! Woooo Hoooooooo :) :) :) Also put up an IKEA shelf in her room :) Enjoy the pics!

27 Weeks and 2 Days :)

So Andy and I went to Ocean City, MD for 5 days. We had a great time. Here is an updated pic of the growing belly!!!!!

Pre-Baby Shower Stuff

So today Andy and I went to Joanne Fabrics to get some stuff to do the cake for the baby shower. Andy and I both LOVE to bake so we decided it would be a fun & cheap idea to do the cake ourselves instead of having one made. What we decided to do was a cupcake tower & a cupcake cake. My Mom got me a silicone cupcake pan to make a GIANT Cupcake cake for my birthday last year! So when we went to Joannes we got a plain white paper cake stand and I had already bought a plastic Wilton Cupcake tower last year. So after looking at some things online I decided to decorate it with the colors of the shower and what not. Here's what we did! ::

Updates, 26 weeks and 2 days!

So I keep meaning to get on here and post some new updates but I have been so busy with school :( Gabriella has been VERY ACTIVE! She is mostly active at night. Usually can feel her from about 10pm on... I usually wake up around 2:30am to pee and shes usually kicking up a storm. About a week ago, Andy was able to start feeling the kicks! That was so exciting. I loved seeing his face light up the first time he felt her :) !! You can even see my belly jiggle when she kicks, we love it. This is definitely the more exciting time of the pregnancy. I have my next prenatal visit 09/22/10. I am doing the Glucose test that day. We are also leaving for vacation as well! We are going to Ocean City, MD for the yearly car show. We will be there Thurs-Sunday then we will head back and we are planning on stopping in Savannah, GA on the way back to go to the Paula Deen Restaurant!!!! SOOOO EXCITED! Anyways, back to the baby :) pretty much done with the nursery. Now we are just waiting for the baby shower (October 16th) to see what furniture and goodies we get so we can finish up the room! The bathroom still needs some paint and such but its about 75% done as well! So excited! Time is flying! I am already 26weeks!! That is so crazy to me!!! Oh gosh... 3 months left!!!!

23 Weeks exactly - 5th Prenatal Visit

So had my 5th prenatal visit yesterday @ 23 weeks. Nothing really to report. All went well, at my next visit I have to take the 1 hour sugar test no biggie. We heard Gabriella's heartbeat again, 140bpm! My bloodtests from last visit all came back Negative which was nice to hear. My urine tests were all good. Pretty boring, nothing to report visit! haha <3

A great find..

I found this woman on Ebay that makes custom made lamp shades and she just so happen to do Precious Planet ones!! So we ordered this for the nursery!!

Bathroom Time :)

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