Tag: mama-to-be
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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…
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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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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…