Update on Mama and Baby

Well, so much has happened since I last wrote.

I've been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I spent a couple of days in hospital while they did some testing and I'm due for another short visit next week. I'm so happy with the medical care we're getting in Belgium. We're being monitored very, very closely. I now have to take my blood sugar levels 6 times a day and I've had to change my diet. No more sugary goodies for me. I'm working hard to keep my levels to where they need to be. They'll let me know next week whether I have to take insulin or not. Of course, I do not want to.

I wondered where I'd gone wrong as I'm not a sugar-tooth. Well, now I know that it's because I'm not producing enough insulin and the insulin that is being produced is not working effectively to get into the cells to convert it into energy. Instead, it's sitting in the blood which is not good.

Baby's being monitored closely. I'll have a sonogram every alternate week when I visit doc. They'll be keeping an eye on baby's size and the health of the placenta. Now, it all makes sense why I'm carrying so beautifully!!!!! Baby is big and mama is now 62.5 kg. Doc said he may be delivering baby a week or too early depending on baby's size and the health of the placenta. Glynn became very excited when he heard he might be seeing his Angel sooner than expected!

Our baby is doing great!! He/she loves playing and moving about and we are in awe of baby's response to our touch. We thank God for His miracle!!

Robyn