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How I Survived my Pregnancy with a Gestational Diabetes Diagnosis

My glucose test in October was high (my count was 153 and it needed to be below 135), but then my three-hour glucose test was a pass with only one count — my 2-hour test — falling above passable level. After passing the three-hour test, my OB explained we would need to take another test…
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A Letter to My Unborn Son

Dear Dean, Hi, this is your mom. That little statement is one I have waited years to say out loud. I want you to know one extremely important detail about my life — I could not have prayed for a more precious gift than you. Your arrival in my life is the greatest blessing and…
Ashley
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Maternity Shoot

With only two weeks to go until we meet Dean, emotions are at an all-time high. There is not a day that goes by where I do not feel the need to tear up — whether it be after feeling my son’s little kicks, coming across a cute new baby item, or thinking of all…
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My Woodland Baby Shower – DIY & Budget-Friendly

This past Saturday was my baby shower and I’m feeling those happy pregnancy hormones in a big way following the celebration for baby and me! A HUGE thank you to all my friends and family (present and afar) that have been so supportive and loving throughout this exciting time. Grant and I love you and…
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Recap on Weeks 29-32 of Pregnancy & GD Update

Today, I’m actually at 31 weeks pregnant, but the next week is busy so I’m showing up early. The past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of information and emotions. (In case you missed it, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes at Week 29 – you can read my first update here.) Since my…
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I Was Diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes…

When you’re pregnant, all sorts of worries swirl through your head about your health and that of your unborn child. Add being a perpetual worrier and a high-risk mama-to-be, and finding out you’ve developed diabetes while pregnant makes this phase all the more stressful. Being high-risk, my doctor instructed me to get a one-hour glucose…
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Design Board: Woodland Nursery

The drywall is all hung and finishing has begun in the nursery. This means we are only a few steps away from painting the walls and moving in furniture — EEK! As you can imagine, I’ve had the design of our nursery prepared for several months, but it has changed a few times. At first,…
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Recap on Weeks 21-28 of Pregnancy

With increased fatigue and decreased memory, the last eight weeks are being recapped together. Today, I am officially in the third trimester! This is both exhilarating and scary to say — exhilarating because Dean will be here soon and scary because Dean will be here soon! I am definitely feeling the highs and lows of…
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