Crazy Week

Monday

I took off Monday morning to meet with my dietician. If you haven't heard, I have gestational diabetes. We're controlling it with my diet, so thankfully I am not on any kind of medication. I have to check my blood sugar levels and ketones four times a day. It's kind of a pain, but I'm trying to turn it into something positive and develop some healthier habits.

Tuesday

Tuesday afternoon, Isaiah had a follow-up visit with the NICU at the Children's Hospital. It went really well. They were so impressed by his counting skills, even though he continues to skip the number 7. It's such a fun appointment - a physical therapist and speech therapist play with him for about an hour, and we talk about his progress. The NICU staff is such a wonderful group of people. We are so blessed to have a Children's Hospital in town with Isaiah's early arrival.

Wednesday

Yesterday was quite busy. I had choir in the evening, and Tim led confirmation class and high school youth group.

I did not get to go to the New Kids on the Block concert in Milwaukee. I won't say any more about that, though. I'm too depressed about missing it.

Thursday (Today!)

During reading this afternoon, a kid threw up on our guided reading library. We were able to salvage the books because they are kept in gallon zip locs, but the teachers cleaning it up were quite grossed out.

We went to Menasha Grill for dinner. It's a local place near Theda Clark with a cajun flair. I had a meltdown and cried while ordering because every dish was served with potato, bread, or pasta. Tim explained that I'm adjusting to gestational diabetes, and the waiter was very nice. He offered to have the cook prepare some vegetables for me instead of a potato. They were fantastic! We'll definitely be eating back there. (By the way, my blood sugar was only 96 after dinner. This a great - it's not supposed to be over 120 an hour after each meal.)

I was giving Isaiah his tubby after dinner, and he was so disappointed when I took him out. Well, what was I supposed to do?!?! Leave him in there with poop floating around??? That's right - oops, he did it again.

So, that's our exciting week so far. It's been crazy busy. I'm hoping for a quiet weekend to catch up on some e-mails and phone calls. (And the laundry.)

- becky