Pregnancy

Got Glucose test results back - everything looks good. They tested for high blood sugar (indication of gestational diabetes) and anemia. During, I felt nauseous and light headed, so they thought I would measure low. But ended up measuring normal. After, it took me the rest of the day to feel normal. I rested, napped, ate and drank. Woke up the next day feeling fine.

We have a sonogram next time we go in to check on my placenta location. Hoping it moved out of the way of the baby's escape route!

Feeling good. Last weekend, it really hit me - Wow, I'm pregnant and feeling it! :)

With that I allow myself as many naps as I can sneak. 

We started to plan, shop, and cook again. Oh, it tastes so good and feels so much better! I want to get my freezer stocked in preparation for the baby's arrival... and with that our decreased energy and time for the kitchen. 

How's Adelaide

She is great! 

Her eating has not slowed though her gums are stretched and teeth are coming in. Her top two back/molars have broke through and a bottom one has too. I felt her gums and it feels like more are coming. (Current total of 6 on top, 3 on bottom.) She giggled, so I guess it tickled or felt odd more than sensitive or sore. I'm glad. She is stuffy/runny nose but otherwise pretty regular... Best teether ever :)

Other than that she's been increasing her awareness and wanting to help. She assists with the dishes - handing me the clean silverware and dishes from the dishwasher. It's pretty nice not to have to bend over as much, especially with #3 growing! Adelaide also throws tissues and food items away, but also recycles. Gets it right almost every time (haha, we are working on not recycling her yogurt spoon in the morning).

One more thing she is learning to brush her teeth. She keeps her toothbrush in her mouth a good while and is able to move it around. At the end I still help her brush her teeth and gums to ensure some cleaning happens.

Adelaide rubs and kisses my belly but mostly climbs me and uses it as a cushion. I remind her to be gentle, but still working on that. On the other hand when she sees babies she moves slower and is quieter... Seems to calm down and show a gentler side. Adelaide will learn and join Guin in the great big sister club, I'm sure! :)

Proud mama bear

Guinny has illustrated leadership, conflict resolution skills, boldness/bravery, and general awareness. She's 4 and has a lot to learn but I feel she's developing a strong character. She has been protective of Adelaide around other kids. She encourages Adelaide to play and participate but when others are rough, careless or rude they have to answer to big sister. (This isn't always the case, they often play independently). Recently when G was playing with peers (2 girls her age) she suggested that the girl with all the toys share. When one girl was unhappy with her playthings, G recommended they take turns and trade. And then when they grew bored G gathered different items and offered up a new game. 

She is awesome!