Good News!

Baby's head is down!  

Yay!!  

Stay down baby girl, stay down!!!

A couple laughs...

Further Info...

Further information on Gestational Diabetes with a couple laughs thrown in!

* Most women with gestational diabetes have healthy babies because it is spotted and treated!
* If not treated, your large amounts of sugar in your blood will cross the placenta to your baby
* The baby may have a risk of growing larger than normal
* Uncontrolled diabetes can result in too much amniotic fluid developing around the baby
* You get extra ultrasounds throughout the remaining pregnancy!
* Exercise is very beneficial
* Could cause early labor or will be offered induction between 38-40 weeks depending on baby size
* Don't birth in a birth pool :)
* After being born baby will be monitored for too low blood sugar
* May be born with jaundice (sooo many babies are no matter what though!)
* Breastfeeding will help protect your baby as she grows
* Mom will be tested to see if she still exhibits diabetes after the birth, although it usually goes away
* One in five moms already have, but might not have known they had, type 2 diabetes before they conceive

Disappointing News

Gestational Diabetes = Rattlesnake

(Something no one wants to touch or get near)

Today Megan was informed that she would need to begin taking medication for her Gestational Diabetes.  She is feeling very upset and disappointed because she was trying so hard to keep her blood sugar in check!  Only her morning number was off and the doctor decided to put her on a daily medication.  One has to remember that what the doctor says is for the best for the baby.  BUT if you very uncomfortable with the outcome it is VERY important to talk to the doctor and discuss the pros and cons of taking medication.  This too shall pass and a beautiful baby girl will be here to share love, hugs, and kisses with!

Child Birthing Class

How fun!  An all day child birthing class!  Boy, did Momma and Daddy learn a lot!!

Since Aunt Beth doesn't really know what happened, here are a few comics :)

 I came across this and just had to post... What do you think Meg?

Celebrating Megan (part 2)

The following pictures were captured by MeMom.  The pictures include shots of food, present opening, and a couple other random shots!

FOOD!

POSED SHOTS:

PRESENT TIME!

SPECIAL PRESENTS FROM MEMOM...

MeMom made the exact blanket for each 1st child of Aunt Beth and Uncle Bobby's family.  The blanket will by loved and used by each Schultz baby!!

A couple more posed shots...

What a spectacular celebration MeMom put together!!