I think its back!! =(

Earlier this month I got sick.  I got what was going around...the cough, sore throat, fever and a slight cold.  It took me about 4 days to get over the fever and still to this day I'm trying to fight off a cough.  My BIL Eric had given the husband and I some tickets to go see Cats.  Although I'm allergic...hahaha...I know it wasn't that funny...anyways.  We were unable to go because I was just trying to get better.  The sad part is that I just can't take any kinds of medicine that I feel I need.  I have to be careful that what I take doesn't pass to my Shrimp (boy) or Sushi (girl).  Other than the cough I seem to be doing fine....


This morning I woke up with a sore throat AGAIN! It wasn't like any normal sore throat or like the one that I had before.  I feel that it hurts on the top of my mouth...almost like it could be allergies.  I was given some 'news letters' from Kaiser regarding my pregnancy.  I was able to find an allergy medication that I could take that won't hurt Shrimp or Sushi.  I don't like taking medication...but I figured that if I'm not well...then that also means that there is a chance that Shrimp or Sushi isn't doing well either.


FYI:
The reason why I call my unborn baby Shrimp for a boy is...well....cause at this stage...he looks like a Shrimp.  My friend said that if I want a girl that I should start to refer to the baby as a girl....that I should give it a 'girl' nickname.  I really don't believe in that...but the thing is that when I see stuff for a girl...and I say 'Oh look for Shrimp' everyone says no not for Shrimp.  So now, when I refer to my baby as Sushi...it means girl.  I don't even eat Sushi...I just thought that it was cute cause one is Shrimp and the other is Sushi....kinda in the same part of the food family....right?? =)


 

Monday =(

My day just isn't turning out good.  I have a cough and was up most of the night trying to remove my lungs by coughing.  I forgot to set my alarm and woke up an hour late! There was no time for anything this morning, Oscar even had to help me.  He had to get all of my required snacks put together. So off i was hulling ass...when...I hit the largest cat (roadkill) in the street at like 40 to 50 mph. Trust me it was the ugliest feeling ever!

I called to get some appointments canceled and made again.  I also had to call to give my sugar levels for my insulin in take.  They increased my insulin levels for the morning! They said that since the hormones are the strongest in the morning that more insulin is needed.  It will increase over time again when the Shrimp starts to grow more. I wasn't too happy about that but its the best thing.

I called my mom to see what she was doing. She told me that my cousin was expecting a surprise birthday party. We made the plans to meet up for dinner. The thing is that since I'm on the insulin, everything is timed with my medication and my eating. Not only that but today is Monday and Oscar works at night. I had explained this to my mom and told her that I needed to eat. She called me after I was already on my way...to be there early to kinda decorate. Well she's talking to me on the phone trying to play a trick on Cynthia. I had just got off of work and wasn't in any moods for playing games. I told her that I didn't care what time she got there but that I was going to eat with or without her there and that her ass (yes, I used the word ass with my mom) better be there.  Well she got upset and hung up on me. I have just been so tired of her trying to make all the plans and rules around me.  Its like she doesn't even take into consideration that I'm married and I do have a life of my own. Even when I invite her over to dinner and say be here by this time...she's always late...she blames it on my dad.  She says he's tired and that he just got home and is resting. Well that's fine and all...just don't expect the food to be here all day waiting for you. My husband and I are just as tired from work and my husband still has to go to work later at night. I think overall I was just upset cause I'm trying to rush around getting everything ready and she's calling up playing games...I don't have time for games and I don't like her calling all the shots when I have things I need to do....I have my own life too.

You see the parents by the way the kids act!

I was at Knotts Berry farm enjoying my day! We were in line to buy a funnel cake and there were 3 pre-teen/teenager girls in front of us.  One of the girls put her arm on the hand rail.  There was gum all over the hand rail.  She was wearing a sweater but the gum still got all over her.  I got her a napkin to help her remove the gum.  One of her friends was going on and on talking about who ever did that was rude and shows no respect for things.  The girl that got the gum on her was starting to feel embarrassed and told the other girl to keep quite.  I agreed with the girl that was saying that people were disrespectful and should know better and I told her that she was right.  She even pointed out 2 trash cans that were about 3 steps back from where we were!  My next thought was....OMG her parents taught her something good!  Her parents showed her right from wrong and it shows in her actions even when her parents are not around.

I remember growing up, my parents would always show me right from wrong.  I'm not saying that I was an angel but I knew to stay out of trouble.  I really think it has to do with the relationship that you have with your parents.  If your really close to your parents and you actually care about not breaking their heart...then your going to choose to do good.  If your not close to your parents and your more to yourself...you might not try as hard to please your parents.  That's just my opinion.  I'm not saying that is the way it is for everyone...I'm just saying that's the way it was for me.

What A Weekend!!

On Friend...after a very good dinner, my family and I went window shopping for some baby stuff.  We were just kinda getting a feel for what I might like and what I will need.  Everything was fine and Oscar and I went home after and went to bed.

On Saturday, I was up at 6 a.m. and couldn't go back to sleep.  I wasn't feeling good.  My throat was kinda feeling scratchy but other than that I was okay. As the day went on, I realized I had a fever. At first it wasn't that bad. I was starting to feel better and wanted to get a mani & pedi!  As soon as they started to work on me...I was feeling sick again! About time I got home, my temperature was at 101.9!  I called the advice nurse at Kaiser and she told me to go into the emergency. We rushed over and I was seen as soon as I got there.  In all I'm fine.  There is nothing wrong.  I just need to rest. Take Tylenol and an over the counter cough medicine. I know I will be okay.  I just hate to have a fever.  I mean that really puts me out!  I know I will get better...It will just take time. The main thing is that I need to keep my temperature under control. If it goes to high then it can effect me and my Shrimp. So far it hasn't gone up that far and I plan on keeping it that way!   

I'm starting to feel it...

 

I know I should be happy and excited...and don't get me wrong, I am! I'm just starting to feel the stress! I know due to my medical condition, I was going to have some issues to get over. I did the right thing...as soon as I found out I went to the doctor.  I'm on such a strict diet and schedule that it can make anyone breakdown in tears! The point that I'm trying to make is that I know what I'm doing! I don't need to be reminded of everything I can't do everyday. 

Without saying  very much...Oscar and I got into a major fight discussion.  My plans this morning were to go shopping to start picking out some clothes for myself...just so it wouldn't be that big of an expense all at one time.  I was going to go out with my mom and sister.  Oscar did not want me to drive in the rain....he always says be careful.  I understand his point of view and do take it into consideration.  The thing is that I can't prevent anything from happening to me.  I could be in a car accident if I'm pregnant or not.  Just because its raining doesn't mean I need to stay home! 

My life is hard as it is already! But to have to add someone always in my ear saying: Did you do this...Have you done this...You can't do this....You should do this....Its stressing me out!  The worst thing about stress is that is does raise my blood sugar!! That's the one thing that I need to keep under control.  I can eat right and take all of my meds on time but if I get stressed out there goes everything that I'm trying to do good out the window! I think I need to go to the Spa if something like this happens again!

Restricted in more ways than one!

Now that I have a 'Shrimp' floating around inside of my belly, I'm on a strict diet.  Since I am a diabetic I have to count carbs! I hate it so much! First of all I was taking pills to control my sugar levels.  Now I am on insulin! I hate it but its the best thing.  If I'm on the pills it will pass over to my Shrimp.  If I'm on the insulin, nothing will happen! So by process of elimination I'm on insulin.

I am only able to have a total of 30 grams of carbs for my morning breakfast and morning snack.  I'm allowed to have 60 grams of carbs for lunch and 30 grams for lunch snack.  I am allowed to have 60 grams for dinner and then 30 for bedtime snack.  So all together I get 3 meals and 3 snacks.  The numbers look like alot but really, its not!  2 slices of bread count as 30 carbs.  That means if I were to make a sandwich...2 slices of bread already knock me down to 30 carbs.  I'm talking about a plain sandwich...not one with all the veggies...cause believe it or not...some veggies have carbs too! Tomatoes have carbs and I'm only allowed to have a small tomato!  I don't have a choice cause my Shrimp is counting on me...but DAMN its hard.  Not to mention...I can't eat Pickles anymore! Last night Oscar took my BEAUTIFUL jar of Pickles out to the trash can.  I told him that if he went outside with my pickles that I would lock him outside!  He didn't  believe me...until I said it over and over.  He went into the room to go and get his keys before he went outside.  I did not talk to him after he came back in....well besides calling him some not-so-nice names! I tried my best not to talk to him! 

I did it...well he helped too!

 

So I am officially pregnant! We found out yesterday at my mom's house.  After so many tries I was starting to give up.  We have been trying for 14 months and its about time! I am nervous about everything but I'm really excited to have an ultrasound to see what's going on inside! The next thing I'm excited about is...SHOPPING!! Not only for the baby but also for myself...my tummy is going to be growing so I'm going to need some clothes to go with it.  The sad part is that I just  bought two pairs of jeans.  One pair was kinda tight on me...I figured that I was loosing weight and that within time they would stretch out boy was I wrong now! Only wore the jeans once and they were digging into my belly...no more!  On a better note...I have been viewing all of the baby calendars on WebMD....they are saying the due date is 10/29/10....4 days after Oscar's Birthday!! How exciting is that!?!?! Wish US luck on our first baby!