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Friday I got a phone call from the nurse at the OB's office. My fasting blood sugar level (after the glucose drink) was 168. I guess they want it around 130-140. So, 168 is considered "high." I had to go today (Monday) to have the three-hour glucose test. I had to drink the entire bottle of the glucose drink. So, I currently look liked a heroin addict-- my arms are nothing but needle pricks and bruises. I was great until they started having to go through prior pricks/bruising. It was horrific. Plus, sitting there for 3 hours was BORING. I did take a book and my cross stitch that I am making for the babies' room, so I did have something to keep busy with.
I had to take my glucola test today to check for diabetes. So, I had to drink that nasty orange drink. I swear-- I think it was just a big bottle of orange flavored cough syrup. That's what it tasted like to me! It just about came back up after I drank it, but I sure as heck didn't want to have to drink more of it... so, I managed to keep it down. I don't think it would have been so bad if I could have drank water or ate something with it, but I guess that defeats the purpose of the test. LOL.
So, let me tell you about my lovely day yesterday. I have been hearing comments about me being pregnant at work. Almost 99% of them are supportive/funny comments-- like when I try to squeeze into a aisle in the showroom or something, one of the guys will say something funny about it. That stuff doesn't bother me... its certain comments by one of the upper management that bothers me the most. Last week, we passed in the hall and he said "you are getting big, momma." I know he says it to be funny, but the stuff comes across as very mean and degrading. I've complained to my boss (who is also upper-management) but the person doing it is as high as you can get in the company. Anyways, I digress... we had a retirement party for someone here at work whose last day is today. I sit down after going through the food line-- with a roast beef sandwich (2 slices lunchmeat, 1 slice swiss cheese, 3 pickles, and spicy mustard on a whole wheat bun), literally a spoonful of potato salad (maybe a 1/2 cup at the most), maybe 10-15 BBQ potato chips, and 2-3 cheese cubes. The person is standing there and says "Wow, momma is eating for three now, so she is chowing down." (Hell, I ate more than that BEFORE I got pregnant!) I couldn't believe he said that to me! I didn't even have that much food! The other pregnant woman here, sits down next to me with food mounded on her plate... and he doesn't say a word to her! I've literally gained 11 pounds, and I am getting ready to go into my third trimester... I don't think I've been "chowing down" like he says. I was so pissed!
Mom is driving me nuts too over this whole baby shower thing. She wanted to throw me a baby shower... I told her fine. (I really didn't want one.) She wanted to make homemade scrapbooked invitations. She fell through on that-- so, I ended up going out and buying paper and envelopes and making my own invitations. Then, I asked her about a week before Christmas if she had sent them yet, and she said she was waiting until January. My shower is January 17th! I told her she had to mail them before January. She yelled at me. THEN, she kept blaming me on them not getting mailed because I hadn't made maps/directions for people to get to the place. She sits at home with my grandma ALL day doing nothing (she takes care of my grandma)... she couldn't take five minutes to write out instructions and print them out?! She finally sent them yesterday. I asked her if she included directions and she said "No, I guess they will call you if they need directions." She has no plans for food yet-- the party is at 11:30, so I told her she had to have something a little more substational that just finger foods and snacks. She hasn't bought ANY decorations! I have this huge fear she is going to back out or drop the ball at the last minute-- which is extrememly typical of my mom. Thankfully, my roommate from college is coming up and keeps telling me "Walmart is open 24 hours-- we can get it done if she backs out."
Well, I need to go work. LOL.
Julia
Stepanie Leigh posted a comment asking for names... the boy is going to be Troy Michael-- for Troy Polamalu (Steelers defensive player) and my brother (whose middle name was Michael). The girl will be Morgan Ashley. Morgan is for Morgan Lucas, a professional drag racer, and Ashley is for Ashley Force for another professional drag racer. LOL. I know, I know... but, you are talking about the girl who was named after JULIA CHILD! LOL. At least Troy and Morgan are better than Julia... whom everyone things is Julie (with an e)--- even my own family. I have literally started saying "a" whenever someone calls me Julie!
I am having severe pains-- I told my OB the last time I was in (last Monday) and she said it was just round ligament pain and said "welcome to twins." (She has a set of twins as well.) I am hurting! She told me to go buy a maternity belt, which I did... but its not the cure-all I wish it was. They said I could take Tylenol, but I am really afraid to take it every day. I spent alot of money to get these babies! I'd hate for one to come out with the Tylenol logo on its head! LOL. Sometimes, they are so bad I can barely stand up straight... especially by the end of the day. I was really hoping they would put me on bed rest at this last visit... but, no such luck. When I go back to the specialist on the 6th, I am going to ask him to increase my days off from one to two or three.
Well, my boss just walked back in from wherever... so, I guess I will get to working.
Julia
It has been AGES since I have been here... and so much has happened since I had posted last. I am pregnant! We had three inseminations. The first one was a bust. The second one worked, but I miscarried at about 4 weeks. The third one worked... extra well.. we are pregnant with twins!!!! They tell us its a boy and a girl, so they are obviously fraternal. I am due April 12th, but will more than likely have a c-section or be induced in March because twins are considered full-term at 36 weeks.
I also graduated from college with my bachelors! I wrapped up my last classes two weeks ago-- and graduated with a 4.0! I am so proud of myself! LOL.
I will try to post here and keep everyone updated, but obviously it won't be about weight loss until I deliver the munchkins!
Julia
I had my test yesterday. It sucked. It was very painful-- but, (as my husband politely put it) I have a low tolerance for pain. He did say I was a "trooper" though because I didn't cry. Not that I didn't have tears running down my face! 
The worst part was when they would first do anything-- either put in the dialator or the catheter. I would get severe severe cramps. But, after about a minute, it would just be like normal cramps. I still hurt afterwards though. Today, I am better-- I just feel like someone beat me up on the inside. If that makes sense...
They didn't find anything wrong. My tubes are open and everything looks good. I do have a septum in my uterus. Its where my uterus is kinda divided. I guess that's the best way to describe it. Its only about 1/4 inch long, so he doesn't think it will be a problem and require surgery. I also got my blood work back. My glucose was 20 and my testosterone (sp?) was 108! Normal for glucose is 10 and testosterone is 35. Uh oh. So, they prescribed yet another medicine. All I do is take medicine! I swear, I am keeping Walgreens in business! LOL.
Well, I haven't been here in awhile and ALOT has happened. But, before you get excited. I am STILL not pregnant. But, I am hopeful. We went to see the fertility specialist. I am now on Metformin and once again taking Clomid. I go in this coming Monday to have an sonohistogram to check for blockages and to see if I have any promising follicles. If I do, I have to give myself a shot to trigger ovulation! Kinda creeped out about that, but I'm going to do what I gotta do! I have gained almost 20 pounds from being on the fertility medication. Not fun. Plus, it makes me sicker than all get out. Not fun either. Kinda hard to baby dance when you feel like puking.
I am SOOOOO glad its Friday! You have no idea! This week has been crazy-- and it was a short week!
I just got back from CVS. I had to go get more prenatal vitamins and some OPK tests. I am now on my second box of OPKs.... waiting to ovulate. OH BOY. I am really getting frustrated. And... tired of having to pee on sticks! LOL.
Well... I just wanted to check in. I need to get back to work... I am trying to close the month early this time. Of course, NO ONE else is cooperating.
Okay... its January 2nd. What have I accomplished weight-wise in 2007? Nothing. No gain, no loss. (Which, I guess it is good I haven't gained!) Things have been nutzo. I haven't even had time to exercise, what with school and work. I work overtime almost every day, and then go home and study. I know, its just an excuse... but, when you are as busy as I am... its a hell of a good excuse!
We are still trying to get pregnant. I have been on Clomid for three months now. I still have not ovulated. Last month, I had to take Prometrium to make my period come. Currently, I am taking 100 mgs and temping vaginally. (I am sure that was TMI, but it is working better than orally.) I sleep with my mouth open, so it was giving me crazy temperature-- I guess, technically, I could have ovulated in the past months, but not been able to tell because of the temperature abnormalities. I am feeling good about this month... its the only thing I CAN do. If 100 mgs doesn't work, I will be "upped" to 150mgs next month. After that, if I still do not ovulate I will have to see a specialist. I can't afford a specialist and its not covered under our insurance-- we might be having to go the adoption route-- which, I have absolutely no problem with. But, this medication and mood swings and craziness it taking its toll. I just want to be pregnant! I guess, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger-- right?
The only crappy thing about the Clomid is it makes me gain weight-- like 10 pounds! Then, almost as soon as my period comes, I lose it all right away! It really sucks. Plus, I have the "Clomid belly"-- so it looks like I am pregnant and showing. That's always nice. Especially when people mention it.
Well... my lunch is almost over... I need to get back to work. I will try to post more often... if I don't, send me an email!
Julia
