It's A Girl!

After much ado, and little cooperation from our modest muffin at the ultrasound, I'm happy to announce we are having a baby girl! Everyone is thrilled, especially my mother, who has 2 grandsons and a third on the way. Amelia Rose (aka Mia, aka Princess Mia, aka Princess Squishy Face) will be coming to a family near you on or before March 10, 2012.

You are now saying to yourself, "You can't know when the baby is coming". You are wrong (I get sick pleasure from that, don't take it personally). Due to my fetus diabetus (more on that later), I will not be allowed to carry Mia past my due date. If she hasn't shown her lovely face by the 10th, she will effectively be evicted from my uterus. Speaking of her lovely face, here is a view.

 
Now, about the fetus diabetus. I continue to poke my finger with needles, eat every 2 - 3 hours, and take little pink pills (not to be confused with little blue pills), but I'm still experiencing some minor fluctuation. My doctor keeps telling me this is nothing to be stressed about and not to worry (which remains a challenge).  I am also focusing on setting realistic expectations for myself and others (challenge #2), and trying to focus on my own needs instead of making everyone else a priority (challenge #3). So, all in all, October has been a super fun (ie: super challenging) month.

Bring on the stress of Thanksgiving and Christmas! If anyone wants to get me a kitchen fairy this year, it would make an excellent gift, or you could hypnotize my husband to pick up his socks! In all seriousness though, I am excited about the holidays, looking forward to time with family and buying presents, and I will try to squeeze in some time for myself as well (wish me luck).