Books, Baby and 24

Wednesday Heather asked us to come over so we ended up at my parents house for dinner. Heather gave Alikah 5 animal tattoos from our zoo trip; one on her belly and one on each arm and leg. She was pretty amazed.
Alikah loves being outside so shes really enjoying the warmer weather. She wandered away from us a few times and every time we found her down by the sandbox, playing alone. Exploring. Happy.Thursday we went to the library again. Alikah was doing puzzles and building towers while I found some books for us. She made a block tower taller than she was and came running to get me to show me. She was so proud of herself. I wish I would have had my camera on me haha. Then when I checked on again I found her talking to a girl that was probably 3 or 4 years older than her about a Spongebob DVD. Then after I changed her diaper in the bathroom Alikah walked right back over to the girl and goes, "Hi. Can I have a hug?" She talked to her for the rest of the time. It was so cute :)Friday was Spencer's birthday! I wrote him a letter. And I got him a son ;)
Alikah crawled into bed with me in the morning and I told her and she started singing "Happy Birthday to you!"
When he called on his break and lunch the first thing she said both times was, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADA!"
We were still in my bed after nap time when he came home from work but first thing she said again - "HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADA!"
Spencer really enjoys going to my parents and drinking some beer with my dad and the neighbors so we went over there again for his birthday. My dad ordered Micheal's for dinner and we played outside and had a huge bonfire.Everyone had a good time - Alikah cried when we left because she wanted to build more turtles in the sand. She didnt get to bed until after 10:30. We were all tiiirreddd. (And Spencer was drunk :) Spencer's friends from his old 3rd shift job go to a bar every Saturday morning and he decided to go today for his birthday, etc. He got home at 11? 12? I dont really remember. But then I was lazy for the rest of the day. Him and Alikah played outside a lot and we all took a nap together. After dinner we all went for a walk.
Tomorrow Im going to the mall and out to dinner with my mom & sisters for Mother's Day.
It was a good week :)
My blood sugar levels have been good every time I tested since Wednesday.
Harper has been moving like crazy! Before all the movements felt the same but now I can tell if its a tiny hand or foot or his little head or butt! Alikah has been saying "Hi" to him and giving him kisses. The other morning in bed I told her that he was awake and she goes, "Hi baby Harper! Are you moving?....Can I kiss him now?"
They amaze me.

30 Weeks

How far along?: 30 Weeks!
Current Weight: 136
Total weight gain: 12 pounds
How Big Is Baby?: "15-17 inches long, 2.5 - 4 pounds"
Sleep: Im actually sleeping pretty great! But having very weird dreams.
Movement: I can feel him all over.
Symptoms: Heartburn
Food cravings: Cereal
Labor Signs: None, and Ive only been noticing some braxton hicks at night when I get up to pee.
Belly Button in or out? Out
What I miss: Feeling comfortable. Its hard to put on socks and shoes now.
What I am looking forward to: Meeting my little guy.

I had my gestational diabetes class yesterday. I have to chart what I eat and check my blood sugar 4 times a day. From there we will figure out what I have to do, hopefully it will just be a change of diet.

Its going to drive me nuts. We ate at 6:30 last night so I had to check at 8:30. My number was high. (Supposed to be less than 120 and I was 161) I spent the next hour and a half reading all my stuff and going "Maybe I should test again...I did eat some of Alikahs food after...am I supposed to check 2 hours from when I start eating or when I stop?? Should I do it again? I snack all day...does it need to be 2 hours of eating NOTHING? SPENCER SHOULD I DO IT AGAIN??!"

I didnt check again,
we did check Spencer though haha. He was 86 or something.
I was pissed. But he had a couple beers so I decided he doesnt count anyways.

Animals and Blood Sugar

Yesterday it was 60 degrees and sunny so we went to the zoo with my sisters, brother and 2 of the boys Gina nannies for.
Heather: Whats your favorite animal?
Alikah: Ummm....DINOSAURS!
We saw:
-Lions, tigers, elephants, giraffes
-Bears, a humongous hippo, emus and some other birds
-Zebras, deer, sheep
-A peacock attack its reflection in a soda machine
Alikah was interested in the fake caves in the animal exhibits.
I was asking her if she liked the lion and she was like "LOOK!! A CAVE A CAVE!!"
And when we were watching a polar bear she was pointing out all the birds in the sky.
We stayed at my parents for dinner afterwards and Alikah played outside in the sandbox and on the trampoline. We came home and took a bath around 9PM. (Spencer stayed later.)
Alikah was so tired, she fell asleep while I was still reading to her. I dont think shes ever done that before. It was really cute.

My glucose test was boring of course. I finished "When You're Engulfed In Flames." I was really tired the first hour from not having any coffee. But I survived.

And I have gestational diabetes. I have to call and schedule an appointment with a specialist Monday. Obviously its not what I wanted or ideal, but looking on the bright side of things we know that Harper is not a "big baby" and that is the main concern. It will also help with the fact that we are wanting him here a little early.

So far today I have vacuumed, cleaned our bathroom because the toilet overflowed everywhere, played outside and went on a walk with Alikah. Spencer has been gone and now his car wont start and hes stuck at his grandma's. He took his grandma's car to run home and drop of Alikah's car seat because once she wakes up from her nap I want to go to Target.

Last night was tough. I need to stop thinking so much. I am driving myself crazy. I just dont see how I am going to pull myself out of this. But I know I have before. Its just hard.