Audrey Update

Late last week I was informed that I do in fact have gestational diabetes! So Monday of this week I attended a 4 hour class to learn about my new restricted diet and how to monitor my blood sugar. On Wedesday, I met with Dr. Higby, the specialist, to get an ultrasound and information surrounding plans for delivery. The sonogram estimated her weight at 7 pounds 5 ounces. However, at this point in the pregnancy, the results can be off up to a pound. Currently the plan is wait 2 weeks until I am 37 weeks and re-ultrasound to see if she is still growing at the same rate. If she looks like she is getting to big, an amniocentesis will be done to determine if her lungs are mature. If they are, I can then be induced. If not, I will have to wait until 39 weeks and most likely have a c-section because she could be close to 10 pounds at that point. The doctor also put me on insulin try to get my blood sugars as low as possible in the normal range.

Needless to say, this past week has been a bit overwhelming with all the new information I received as well as trying to eat at specific times and eat specific foods...not to mention being stuck 6 times daily! Today has been a much better day and I feel more at peace with the circumstances. I am thankful that they caught the diabetes because if the baby was born with metabolic issues, she would most likely spend at least a week in the NICU getting her sugars regulated. I am also thankful for the challenge of eating differently. I really think God has revealed to me my issues with self control and honoring Him body through what I eat. Also, the risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in my life has risen significantly and so I am now motivated to take better care of my body. I have also been challenged to trust the Lord even more. My desire is to have a natural birth and a healthy baby. I also know that God cares about the desires of my heart and He knows all, which is a whole lot more than me. Having a c-section may be his way of protecting her from complications during a natural birth. I guess I won't know of all of God's mercies until I reach Heaven! I am determined to trust God with whatever happens even though it might cause me to grieve a little over letting go of my own desires.

That's it for now! Thank you to everyone who has been praying for Audrey and I. What a blessing to have such supportive people in my life.