It's a boy and other updates!

I haven't updated this journal for a long time. I have recently entered the last trimester, and am feeling well most of the time. We are in the process of remodeling the entire house to get ready for this little person to join our family. By the way, he is a boy! We found that out a few weeks ago. He is healthy, although measuring a little big for his age.

I have been well myself until last week when I got the official WORST COLD I EVER HAD! It laid me out flat for almost a week. On Monday, when I was still in the throes of it I went to the doctor and did my glucose tolerance test, and failed. So tomorrow I get to spend half the day at the hospital to do the 4 hour glucose challenge. I had to do that when I was PG with Joe and passed. This time though is a little more scary because I was higher than I was with Joe, and I had been fasting prior to the test even though I was supposed to have eaten (I lost the instructions and thought I was supposed to be fasting). So I was too high with *only* those carbs from the glucose test in my system. I would not be suprised to find out I have GD because I am nearly 10 years older than I was when I was PG with Joe, and the risk goes up with age.

I certainly look pregnant now, and am experiencing a lot of Braxton-Hicks contractions. They suprise me with their strength and how often they occur.

I have been doing a lot of research on attempting to have this baby vaginally, although I have had 2 prior c-sections. This is apparently highly unusual and I have had a strong talking to my the partner in my doc's practice. However, my doc is being supportive and has made concessions about the delivery that make me feel it can be done safely. In addition, I have asked a friend who is a midwife and a childbirth doula to attend me during the VBA2C attempt. She and I talked for a good 30 minutes and she gave me a lot of good advice. Martin is uneasy about the whole thing, but I am approaching it with safety and caution in the highest priority. I will write more about my reasons for wanting a VBA2C so badly another time.

The other major baby issue is circumcision. We were hoping to avoid the whole debate with a girl, but that is not to be. Marty is dead set on circumcising the boy, and I am dead set he will not be circumcised. This is a debate that has really taken a toll on our relationship, so I am approaching it with prayer since we can't talk about it without a major blowup.

The kids are excited about the baby coming, and especially excited that they will each be getting their own bedrooms out of the deal. I am excited for the basement remodel to be done and for me to get my house back in order. I am ready to throw the TV out the window after 2 months of having it in my living room. There is something just so unpleasant about SpongeBob before breakfast.