and it's all his/her fault!!!
YES!!! Meet the newest Greding baby!
We couldn't be happier. This is something that we've wanted for years now, but it just wasn't in the cards for us, I suppose... until now. I am 13 weeks pregnant and due April 14th!
Unfortunately, I have a slight problem that this little one brought along with it... gestational diabetes. :( It has pretty much rocked my world and has left me feeling upside down most of the time, but it is worth every bit of hardship to have this baby. I just kind of feel like a lab rat most of the time. It seems if I'm not pricking my fingers, or eating the EXACT food I'm supposed to be eating, or throwing up, or feeling like I'm on a spinning ride at Magic Mountain, then I'm sleeping. It's CRAZY!!! I'm not complaining though... I would do ANYTHING to keep this baby healthy. I think it's just something that I'm going to get used to, but for the last 2 months, it has rocked me to the core.
I'm sorry for all the e-mails I haven't answered and all the blogs I haven't visited. I am slowly trying to work my way back to a semi-normal existence and will do my best to write back to all of you.
I would LOVE to hear from any of you who have been through this. I'd love to hear any advice you have to give.
Thank you all for continuing to read my often tardy blog. This is going to be such a fun adventure for me and I can't wait to share it with you. Just think of all the baby stuff I'll be making!!! Think of all the baby shower gifts you'll learn to make! lol I'm already dying to make my first project... couture burp rags and bibs! I suppose I should find out the sex, huh? For now... everything will be cream and green, I suppose! Oh, listen to me go on! lol
Congrats! Congrats! Congrats! So exciting. Good luck in these next few weeks (if you're one of the lucky ones whose morning sickness doesn't last the whole 9 months) - and otherwise, good luck these next several months :)
Posted by: Joanna | October 08, 2007 at 01:28 PM
I couldn't be more happy for you Gillian. What a blessing - despite the puking. :) All my prayers that that cute little blob will be healthy and in your arms 6 months from now. Joy!
Posted by: Rebecca | October 08, 2007 at 01:29 PM
congratulations Gillian!!!!!!!! that is SO exciting!!!! :)
Posted by: AmyG | October 08, 2007 at 03:26 PM
OMG - HOW EXCITING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so super happy for you. Can't wait to follow your journey :)
CONGRATULATIONS GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Christina | October 08, 2007 at 03:55 PM
Oh wow! How happy I am for you...and I have a selfish reason too! My daughter is expecting my first California grandbaby on 4/5/08 so I can follow along exactly...and copy all the great ideas you'll be having too! Hugs and take very good care of yourself, lots of good thoughts and prayers coming your way!
Posted by: Mary Ann/ca | October 08, 2007 at 05:29 PM
YAY! How exciting, Gillian! My sister had the same thing her last pregnancy, but it went away after she delivered. I CANNOT wait to see the couture baby stufff - on a side note, I am going to try to learn how to make those taggie blankets with all the cute ribbons and fabrics they have out there(one will come your way, of course). CONGRATULATIONS!
Posted by: Tressa Meacham | October 08, 2007 at 06:20 PM
What?!?!?! Gillian! How amazing...I am so happy for you. Congratulations! oh gosh...I want another baby, LOL. Can't wait to see what you come up with.
Posted by: andrea | October 08, 2007 at 08:30 PM
Congratulations! That's wonderful. Hope you are feeling better soon.
Posted by: Jessica | October 08, 2007 at 08:31 PM
Gillian,
How exciting for you!! I have been a blog stalker of yours for awhile and have definitely missed you. Glad to know the real reason though. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
I had gestational diabetes with my little girl. It was NO fun. I felt like a pin cushion with all the finger sticks and insulin shots. But like you, I would do anything to keep myself in healthy order for her. I may not know all of the answers, but feel free to e*mail me any questions about gd! bugsy97 (at) aol (dot) com
Congrats again...I can't wait to see what you come up with! : )
~Kim
Posted by: Kim | October 08, 2007 at 10:16 PM
Congrats Gillian! I was wondering why we hadn't seen you on the scrap-a-thon lately! What a great excuse! Hang in there! Nicole
Posted by: Nicole Hansen | October 08, 2007 at 11:41 PM
WOW! How totally exciting! I just can't wait to hear what you name the baby and to see how adorably you will be dressing her/him! Congratulations! And it's been a while since I have heard Magic Mountain mentioned. I grew up in Santa Clarita! We had season passes to MM...lol...
Posted by: Heather M. | October 09, 2007 at 05:29 AM
Congratulations! You are such an awesome mom. Can't wait to follow you along on this journey!
Posted by: beth | October 09, 2007 at 06:33 AM
What wonderful news! Follow the doctors orders, don't do too much (yeah right) and you'll be fine.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
You are my constant inspiration and I look forward to all the baby stuff!
Posted by: Molly | October 09, 2007 at 07:35 AM
Congratulations to you & your family! How exciting!
Can't wait to see the new things you create! Love your blog!
Posted by: MaryEllen | October 09, 2007 at 08:18 AM
Gillian, I am so excited you and your family. You and Dan make cute kids!!!!!!! I miss seeing you smile. I'm glad that you have this blog! Congrats again and take care!
Posted by: Cari | October 09, 2007 at 08:46 AM
oh my goodness, congratulations, Gillian!
Although I don't know about gestational diabetes, I do know about tough pregnancies.
I'm so so very happy for you, I know how longed for this little babe has been. God bless the new baby Greding..what a wonderful, wonderful blessing!
I'm right up the road if you ever need anything Gillian. Don't ever hesitate to give me a holler.
hugs,
yvonne
Posted by: Yvonne | October 09, 2007 at 09:59 AM
AHHHHH! YAY! I am so happy for you! I wish that you were pregnant when I was... I can only imagine the things you'll be posting. That is so exciting!
I've always wanted to secretly ask you for fun things to make for my baby girl... so now.... I'll get to see it all first hand (that is if it's a girl, of course).
Posted by: chellie | October 09, 2007 at 11:03 AM
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I can't wait for you to find out what you're having! :o) I'll live vicariously through you, because I AM DONE, sista! ;o) Congrats again!
Posted by: Holly Child | October 09, 2007 at 12:00 PM
oh my goodness!
****CONGRATULATIONS****
i am so happy for ya'll i can hardly stand it :)
eeeeek!
Posted by: elizabeth | October 09, 2007 at 02:02 PM
Congrats to you, what wonderful news!
Posted by: TamiV | October 09, 2007 at 07:38 PM
WOW WOW WOW!
Congratuations to you all!
I can't wait to see all the gorgeous things you will be making, that is one lucky baby.
Hope in the next few weeks you start to feel like much better.
Posted by: Robyn | October 10, 2007 at 09:44 PM
Congratulations Gillian!!! I'm so excited for you!!! That is the best news. I'm sad to hear about your diabetes. It sounds so hard. I hope it gets easier for you. Good luck and congrats again!
Posted by: susie strong | October 10, 2007 at 10:23 PM
Oh my goodness!! How wonderful and exciting for you Gillian... I haven't posted mine yet but I'm pregnant too (with twins!) I'm beyond ecstatic as we've been trying for almost 7 years to get pregnant. I don't have any advice on the gestational diabetes I'm sorry. But I'll be thinking of you and hoping it all goes well.
Posted by: deb | October 13, 2007 at 05:36 AM
Oh MY!! A HUGE congrats to you & your family, this is SOOOOOOOO exciting! I'm sorry about the diabetes though but hope you get to feeling better once you're further out of the first trimester.
Posted by: Jana | October 14, 2007 at 11:20 AM
What lovely new Gillian. I wish you and baby all the best.
Take care.
Posted by: Mrs.Staggs | October 17, 2007 at 05:18 PM