ok, its been awhile since I updated this, but theres not been much to report.  Until this week.  So a few weeks ago I took a glucose test and yesterday we got the results back (only because I did not call and they swear they left a message on the first).  Lesson to be learned, always call to find out results, never wait to hear from them or assume all is good when you dont hear from them.  Anyway, as it turns out I have gestational diabetes.  At first I was pretty close to devastated, but it occurs to me that this might be one of the best things that could happen.  I am forced to change my eating habits or risk complications with our baby AND if I could change for good then maybe later in life I can reduce my risk of developing diabetes (my dad has it and so does my older sister).  So tomorrow I am meeting with a dietician and a nurse to discuss diet and how to check my glucose levels several times a day.  Woo hoo.

Secondly we have been taking birthing classes and boy are my eyes wide open now.  I had never actually seen a child being born til last week.  So of course all kinds of things start going thru my head, I know full well all will be good and I can do this, but oh my.  Its a rather scary event.  So here’s to hoping that I dont think too much about it the next two months.

Also, I worry about my mom.  She has retired, but I fear with no reason to get out every day she will just become a recluse.  I think she needs a hobby or part time job just to keep her engaged in life.  I do not know what to do.  Some days its hard to find time to stop by and see her.  Part of me just wants to come home after work and relax, not stop and visit and get home late.  I know that is lazy of me.  Anyway, I am going to make a concerted effort to spend more time with her and stuff.  Hopefully we can get her happy and full of life for her new little grandbaby.

Ok so I have rambled, but my doggie is begging for some attention, so off I go.  Promise to write later.