26 Week Update

Hello all! Well, as some of you already know, my doctor's appointment last Tuesday did not go the way I wanted it to. I failed my three hour glucose test. This means that I have gestational diabetes. I met with a dietician on Thursday to get my glucose meter and go over what I can and can't eat. The diet is more of a balance between carbs and protein and really doesn't sound that bad. Its actually more food than I am used to eating. I just have to lay off the sweets, which is going to be hard! I also have to check my glucose four times a day. So far my glucose levels have been on the lower side, and as long as they stay that way, I won't have to worry about taking insulin. The diabetes will go away when Tristan is born, but I am at a higher risk for having it with future pregnancies and there is a higher chance that I will develop type 2 diabetes later on in life. The biggest risk that it poses for Tristan is that if my glucose stays really high, he could get really fat before he is born, which is also a risk for me!! Don't worry, I'll be keeping a close eye on those glucose levels! I'll have a few extra doctor's visits towards the end, but otherwise the pregnancy should go on as normal. Tristan hasn't seemed to notice a difference in my diet, he is as active as ever!!

Other than the glucose issues, we are doing fine. Today is Justin's 27th birthday. We are going to go eat at McGuire's in Pensacola with a few friends to celebrate. He is not a big cake fan, which works out great for me since I can't have any! I am planning to get the last coat of stain on the twin bed before we go, so I guess I better go get busy!! We love you all!