About 3 more months to go...Here is what I do everyday that I'm getting so sick of now. I prick myself on the finger in the morning right when I wake up-- this is my fasting number. Before I get to feed myself in the morning, I have to inject myself in the stomach with insulin. An hour after that I have to prick myself again to see what my number is. (We're looking for anything below 140-anything higher isn't good). Then before lunch I'm allowed a snack, 15-30 grams of carbs. Then lunch time, I eat my allowed 45-60 grams of carbs and test an hour after that...this goes on until my after dinner snack. I eat three whole meals and 3 small snacks. I prick myself 4 times a day and for now, shoot insulin only in the morning - but as my pregnancy progresses, I may have to shoot insulin maybe during dinner time (as I had to w/ my first pregancy). On top of that, I have to write everything that I eat in a log so the doctors and nutritionist can see if I'm eating anything wrong and to see if they have to adjust my insulin levels...so far so good. I really can't wait until I can eat a meal where I actually feel full and where I can eat dessert. I told the doctors I cheat once in awhile and they said it's understandable and OK!
**on a crafty note: I crocheted this cat and made a little dress fo rher:
Hang in there Joyce! 3 months will fly by. I'm not sure if I would be able to stick a needle in to my own body, I'm a little chicken! Your kitty is adorable!
Posted by: sally | March 23, 2006 at 10:33 PM
Cute cat! We use the same meter for our Son. Hang in there...
Posted by: Shelly | March 23, 2006 at 11:12 PM
Three months. . . they'll fly by! Hang in there!!! ;)
And kitty == cuteness
Posted by: Leslie | March 24, 2006 at 10:30 AM
You're doing so good Joyce... I've gained more weight in a week than you did in 6 months!
Posted by: anne | March 24, 2006 at 03:46 PM
i know what you mean i have a 5 year old girl whose been diabetic since she was two on now she tests blood sugars 10 -12 times a day and is on an insulin pump...she used to get aatleast 7 shots a day....the pump is better now...only 1 iv in her every 2 or 3 days...we know what your going thru it does get better...and hopefully soon there will be a cure...
by the way love your kitty
Posted by: cagrrl | March 24, 2006 at 08:00 PM
I've just discovered your site. Very pretty.
Last few months of pregnancy is so frustrating... but soon you will see you bubby and forget it all.
the kitty is sweet and oh i remember haupia from hawaii. miss it.
Posted by: roo | March 25, 2006 at 02:12 PM
Good god! Thinking good thoughts for you. I am also eating your share of ice cream. Just so you know.
Posted by: justJENN | March 26, 2006 at 01:02 AM
Cute kitty.
Posted by: Gina | March 26, 2006 at 07:00 PM
I really like this cat and would love to make one like it for a friend's birthday--do you have a pattern for it? Hands down the cutest cat doll in the world!
Posted by: Quinn | April 04, 2007 at 02:33 PM