Week 33 Update
Sorry I’ve been inconsistent with updating. It’s probably hard to imagine that I would be too busy (with me being on bedrest and everything), but it’s true — I have been unbelievably busy. Basically, I’ve been manning the fort from our bed, taking care of most of the details that is part of our very complicated life.
So, here’s the update:
1. Pregnancy - I’m still on modified bedrest, but my docs have informally told me that I could increase my activities. They weren’t really too specific about this, so I’ve kind of just designed my own ADLs (Activities of Daily Living). Basically, I’ve been doing more cooking for both Melvin and me, laundry, cleaning and also running errands.
Avery is still very active in my belly. Just within the last few weeks, Melvin has been able to really feel his kicks (they are that strong). Most times, we can even make out Avery’s anatomy, being able to feel his feet, his back and his tush. One of our favorite things to do now is spoon in the morning and night with Melvin in front of me. My belly would be right on his back and most times, Avery will start to kick and jab right away. Melvin sometimes gets suprised with how strong the kicks are. It really has been one of the most joyful, bond-forming experiences we’ve been able to share together.
And now to the Gestational Diabetes. A Registered Dietician (Helen) came by last Friday to talk to me about the diet I need to be on. At first, it didn’t sound like something I could handle, but after a few days of being on it, it really isn’t that bad. Basically, I just need to space out my meals so I’m eating frequently but with less quantity so my blood sugar is constant. Concentrated sweets are out, of course, and more protein than carbohydrates at each meal. I’m also supposed to be checking my blood glucose 6x/day (in between meals), but my glucometer has not arrived yet.
Finally, the discomforts I’m feeling right now. Let’s see here, besides taking 5 minutes to roll out of bed (I mean, I literally have to roll out of bed), constantly feeling like a ton of bricks is sitting right on my chest, having to go to the bathroom 5x/hour, having the sensation when I am standing or walking that a giant watermelon is in my pelvis and feeling very moody lately, it really hasn’t been that bad. Just a typical day most days in the life of a pregnant chick.
2. Baby Shower - I feel terrible about this, but I don’t think we are going to have a baby shower for Avery. My friends had one planned for April 7th that I cancelled, and today my Uncle Darryl called Melvin to ask when the best time to host one for me but we had to decline that as well. See, with being on bedrest, I’m just nervous about overexerting myself. Things could still change within the next 7 weeks, but as it stands, no baby shower. We are, however, planning on having a Welcome Baby party a couple of weeks after Avery decides to arrive.
3. Odds and Ends - Our long-time tenant Deb, moved out last week. It was sad to see her go, but I guess it was time. She had been renting from us since May, 2001, afterall. So now, as if Melvin was not busy enough, he now has to tend to that property and make sure it gets rented. My poor husband 
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