Today's Good Things:
Up early for family devotions
The children, esp the boys, had great attitudes today and got their schooling done with little pressure from me. Whew.
Went to look at a house and made an offer! Gulp.
Coffee with two precious friends that I haven't been able to join for coffee for over a month!
Today's Not So Good Things:
Slumpish this morning
No exercise
Bed too late
I need to get myself to bed earlier. I know I'm struggling some because of that. Today was really good, though. Probably the distraction of looking at the house and running around helped. But, my one boy that has been so tough lately was a dream today! Just need to keep praying and pressing forward. Deep breath. ;)
Monday, February 27, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Sunday February 26, 2012
Today's Good Things:
Numbers great
Lovely Sunday drive with my husband
20 minutes pilates after dinner
Today's Not So Good Things:
After a lot of sitting/driving, my back is really hurting
It was nice to be back in church after a few weeks missing. It was a good feeling to be missed. A friend from church brought us a lovely meal of cabbage rolls and grape leaf rolls. Quite gourmet for our fam. ;)
We went looking at houses today. Still praying about a possible move. Not sure if the Lord would have us tough out living in this house with an overstretched mortgage or start again in a low-budget fixer-upper. So hard to know what's the right way. Lots to keep praying about.
I'm hoping this coming week will find me eager to work, be active, and Do What Comes Next. As of Wed. the children and I will be on our own until Friday evening, so I know I'll need to pace myself. But I have so many details to tend to right now with schooling, convention, and the hs support group. I'm going to need His strength to accomplish it all. The Lord graciously spoke to my heart today that I need to be on my knees so that it's Him that others see and not myself. It is very evident that I cannot accomplish what is before me in my own strength (or complete lack of it). He desires to do it through me that He will receive the glory that can only be His. I am humbled and honored to be such a broken vessel used for His purposes. My week definitely needs to be focused on prayer.
Numbers great
Lovely Sunday drive with my husband
20 minutes pilates after dinner
Today's Not So Good Things:
After a lot of sitting/driving, my back is really hurting
It was nice to be back in church after a few weeks missing. It was a good feeling to be missed. A friend from church brought us a lovely meal of cabbage rolls and grape leaf rolls. Quite gourmet for our fam. ;)
We went looking at houses today. Still praying about a possible move. Not sure if the Lord would have us tough out living in this house with an overstretched mortgage or start again in a low-budget fixer-upper. So hard to know what's the right way. Lots to keep praying about.
I'm hoping this coming week will find me eager to work, be active, and Do What Comes Next. As of Wed. the children and I will be on our own until Friday evening, so I know I'll need to pace myself. But I have so many details to tend to right now with schooling, convention, and the hs support group. I'm going to need His strength to accomplish it all. The Lord graciously spoke to my heart today that I need to be on my knees so that it's Him that others see and not myself. It is very evident that I cannot accomplish what is before me in my own strength (or complete lack of it). He desires to do it through me that He will receive the glory that can only be His. I am humbled and honored to be such a broken vessel used for His purposes. My week definitely needs to be focused on prayer.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Saturday February 25, 2012
Today's Good Things:
Big rest day
Date night with my three oldest
Today's Not So Good Things:
Still feeling emotionally spent/stressed/worn/you name it
Nothing much happened today other than me catching up on some sleep this morning, spending some extra time with my girlies, dealing with some more attitude issues with my son, and a feeling of "I really don't care" regarding the rest of life. I need to get out of this funk soon.
My numbers have been amazing low. Strangely low. I don't get it low. But, I'm not complaining. I'm just confused on how I can be not exercising, not *really* eating according to plan and seeing numbers like I am. The one thing I can think of is that I'm not eating enough at each meal. I know I'm not getting in the variety I should or the amounts I should. However, I'm feeling full. It's odd, but at least it means all is well for now.
I had a really nice time out with my three oldest tonight. I think we all needed the break since being under this month-long quarantine. I can definitely see how a basic case of cabin fever could be aggravating everyone's moods right now. I had a really nice talk with my boys and felt like they even liked me a bit for a little while. Baby steps, just like everything that really matters and lasts.
My daughter has been losing a lot of weight and you can tell by looking at her. She's becoming so much stronger and developing such great habits. I'm very proud of her. My husband has also been faithful in his workouts and eating choices. They are both doing so great. Now I just need to catch some of their stamina and pray the Lord pulls me out of this muck once and for all.
Big rest day
Date night with my three oldest
Today's Not So Good Things:
Still feeling emotionally spent/stressed/worn/you name it
Nothing much happened today other than me catching up on some sleep this morning, spending some extra time with my girlies, dealing with some more attitude issues with my son, and a feeling of "I really don't care" regarding the rest of life. I need to get out of this funk soon.
My numbers have been amazing low. Strangely low. I don't get it low. But, I'm not complaining. I'm just confused on how I can be not exercising, not *really* eating according to plan and seeing numbers like I am. The one thing I can think of is that I'm not eating enough at each meal. I know I'm not getting in the variety I should or the amounts I should. However, I'm feeling full. It's odd, but at least it means all is well for now.
I had a really nice time out with my three oldest tonight. I think we all needed the break since being under this month-long quarantine. I can definitely see how a basic case of cabin fever could be aggravating everyone's moods right now. I had a really nice talk with my boys and felt like they even liked me a bit for a little while. Baby steps, just like everything that really matters and lasts.
My daughter has been losing a lot of weight and you can tell by looking at her. She's becoming so much stronger and developing such great habits. I'm very proud of her. My husband has also been faithful in his workouts and eating choices. They are both doing so great. Now I just need to catch some of their stamina and pray the Lord pulls me out of this muck once and for all.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Disconnected
Literally.
Our internet and phone have been out for the last week. We're still in recovery mode, but the worst is over. A few ear infections got added into the mix, but eating right, loading up on the vit. c and laying low seems to have done the trick. I think I'm the last one with some residual sore throat and tiredness still lingering. Although, I believe the tiredness comes from my breathing issues at night that have started up again in the last 2 weeks. Lovely.
This past week has been an intense time with my boys in particular. I've been praying a LOT. I've been reading and searching for answers. I've been putting in overtime with them physically, mentally, and emotionally. It's not been easy, but I see little glimpses of progress here and there. Still waiting for a breakthrough of some kind, or even just some consistent movement forward. But, the Lord has been gracious is giving me direction and hope from His word. Oh, how I need the hope.
Afa my health otherwise, I'm doing fine. My numbers are all great. Very unexciting and I'll take it. I need to get back to some movement and exercise after the last two weeks of illness. For now, tackling laundry and housework has been my greatest feat.
I haven't caught up on the blogs and it may be awhile before I do. I hope you are all pressing on with courage, determination, and joy in your journeys. Thank you for your notes and thoughts for our family this week. :)
Our internet and phone have been out for the last week. We're still in recovery mode, but the worst is over. A few ear infections got added into the mix, but eating right, loading up on the vit. c and laying low seems to have done the trick. I think I'm the last one with some residual sore throat and tiredness still lingering. Although, I believe the tiredness comes from my breathing issues at night that have started up again in the last 2 weeks. Lovely.
This past week has been an intense time with my boys in particular. I've been praying a LOT. I've been reading and searching for answers. I've been putting in overtime with them physically, mentally, and emotionally. It's not been easy, but I see little glimpses of progress here and there. Still waiting for a breakthrough of some kind, or even just some consistent movement forward. But, the Lord has been gracious is giving me direction and hope from His word. Oh, how I need the hope.
Afa my health otherwise, I'm doing fine. My numbers are all great. Very unexciting and I'll take it. I need to get back to some movement and exercise after the last two weeks of illness. For now, tackling laundry and housework has been my greatest feat.
I haven't caught up on the blogs and it may be awhile before I do. I hope you are all pressing on with courage, determination, and joy in your journeys. Thank you for your notes and thoughts for our family this week. :)
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Sicko
That's me. It's finally made it's rounds and I'm joining the hacking crew. I hate this chesty congestion. But, it could be so much worse, so I guess I'll take it.
Met with the GD counselor today. Talked over meters and decided I can stick with the 10 units and hope to see my numbers stay nice and low. My fastings are good now, but not so low that it would lead us to believe I don't need the insulin at all. Especially as I am moving further into the third trimester.
Yikes. I feel like I've been pregnant SO long this time. Yet, when I think I'm in the third trimester, it somehow seems like it's going fast now. I'm definitely feeling like a third trimester lady. I'm not sleeping well. Can't breathe well. Moving slow and waddling more and more.
I'm hoping to end the week with more rest and some more catching up on housework. At least when we get back to regular schooling next week I'll feel good about the house.
I'd love to get into my outside walks again. With the stress we have around here, I know I need it. I just need to DO it. I mean, really, how bad can it get if I'm only gone for 15-20 minutes? Gulp.
Met with the GD counselor today. Talked over meters and decided I can stick with the 10 units and hope to see my numbers stay nice and low. My fastings are good now, but not so low that it would lead us to believe I don't need the insulin at all. Especially as I am moving further into the third trimester.
Yikes. I feel like I've been pregnant SO long this time. Yet, when I think I'm in the third trimester, it somehow seems like it's going fast now. I'm definitely feeling like a third trimester lady. I'm not sleeping well. Can't breathe well. Moving slow and waddling more and more.
I'm hoping to end the week with more rest and some more catching up on housework. At least when we get back to regular schooling next week I'll feel good about the house.
I'd love to get into my outside walks again. With the stress we have around here, I know I need it. I just need to DO it. I mean, really, how bad can it get if I'm only gone for 15-20 minutes? Gulp.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Spinning
Not the spinning exercise thing. ;)
I feel like I am spinning this week. One thing to the next with no real plan on what I'm doing or how I'm getting there. I'm up to my eyeballs in school issues. I've been working on the house some and catching up a bit on things while the children have been sick. I feel terribly emotional at every turn. Life feels very hard right now. A lot of stress and struggles. It just makes everything difficult, including getting out of bed some days.
My numbers continue to be completely fine. I'm sticking with my menu pretty much. I haven't gotten in any exercise aside from housework, projects and a tiny bit of play on the wii with some of the children today. Tomorrow I meet with the GD counselor again. I'm eager to see what her thoughts are concerning my last two weeks.
I'm feeling completely worn out. Yet, I found some hope today as a friend helped me develop a plan for the most immediate concern with one of my boys and his schooling. I need to keep working on finding plans like that because we still have a lot of issues to get some victory over. As an up note, my husband and I had a great discussion last night and have both renewed our commitment to pray for our children and each other.
Not sure when any of this is going to let up. But, I know I can trust the Lord to carry me through, accomplish His work, and make it possible to do the *more* that is being asked me now. My flesh tells me there is no way I can do or give more. Yet, I know that I can fully and even joyfully complete every bit of the work the Lord is laying out for me. Pray that I am only seeking His plans and pursuing His work.
I feel like I am spinning this week. One thing to the next with no real plan on what I'm doing or how I'm getting there. I'm up to my eyeballs in school issues. I've been working on the house some and catching up a bit on things while the children have been sick. I feel terribly emotional at every turn. Life feels very hard right now. A lot of stress and struggles. It just makes everything difficult, including getting out of bed some days.
My numbers continue to be completely fine. I'm sticking with my menu pretty much. I haven't gotten in any exercise aside from housework, projects and a tiny bit of play on the wii with some of the children today. Tomorrow I meet with the GD counselor again. I'm eager to see what her thoughts are concerning my last two weeks.
I'm feeling completely worn out. Yet, I found some hope today as a friend helped me develop a plan for the most immediate concern with one of my boys and his schooling. I need to keep working on finding plans like that because we still have a lot of issues to get some victory over. As an up note, my husband and I had a great discussion last night and have both renewed our commitment to pray for our children and each other.
Not sure when any of this is going to let up. But, I know I can trust the Lord to carry me through, accomplish His work, and make it possible to do the *more* that is being asked me now. My flesh tells me there is no way I can do or give more. Yet, I know that I can fully and even joyfully complete every bit of the work the Lord is laying out for me. Pray that I am only seeking His plans and pursuing His work.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Quick Update
I haven't journaled for a bit. My numbers have all been amazingly low. So much so, that I have even gotten a little lax on how I round out each meal. I'm still being cautious on portions and amounts of protein. Actually, what I've been lax about is not eating enough most of the time. I don't leave the table hungry, and with all these snacks, I guess it's just feeling hard to make my meals as large as the menu says they should be.
That said, I had 2 slices of Sam's pizza over the weekend while we were out shopping. I thought for sure it was going to do me in. Not so! My numbers were perfect! I don't get it because pizza before, especially 2 slices, would have sent me way over. Could be the meter. Could be insulin, I guess, even though I'm still only taking 10 units at bedtime. Could have been all the activity I had that day with shopping and such. Whatever it was, I'll take it!
I haven't been doing any official exercise. We have, however, been doing a lot of cleaning, purging, and moving as we are rearranging most every room in our house right now. My husband finished his last exam this past weekend (woohoo!) so we emptied his office and that leads to an avalanche of "newness". ;)
His new "thing", he declared, now that this year of studying and testing is over, is Diet and Exercise. I'm excited! First my daughter, now my hubby! It's amazing to watch everyone get excited about health and strength and want to do it together! A little weird it is happening now that I can't fully join in, but I'm so thankful. And, to be fair, I *am* working hard on my health, just not on weight loss, so I guess I am still part of the team. ;) Just need to focus a bit more on strength than I have been.
The last two days I've worked hard at rearranging shelves, books, toys, furniture, you name it. Today is going to be a rest day while I catch up on grading and school stuff. I'm hoping to get out for a walk after lunch, though. I have one here who has been super hard to love and I think a walk for the two of us would be a good thing.
My daughter and husband have been planning a family celebration for Valentine's day. She's planning to make some mini-muffins for our dessert so we have something more "healthy". Love that girl. I'm feeling a little bad that I'm not real involved in the planning and prep. But, honestly, I'm feeling swamped right now with duties and I just can't keep up. So, I'm choosing to be blessed and enjoy their efforts. :)
Blessings to you all this Valentine's day! Enjoy your treats, but remember to strive for balance as well as grace!!
That said, I had 2 slices of Sam's pizza over the weekend while we were out shopping. I thought for sure it was going to do me in. Not so! My numbers were perfect! I don't get it because pizza before, especially 2 slices, would have sent me way over. Could be the meter. Could be insulin, I guess, even though I'm still only taking 10 units at bedtime. Could have been all the activity I had that day with shopping and such. Whatever it was, I'll take it!
I haven't been doing any official exercise. We have, however, been doing a lot of cleaning, purging, and moving as we are rearranging most every room in our house right now. My husband finished his last exam this past weekend (woohoo!) so we emptied his office and that leads to an avalanche of "newness". ;)
His new "thing", he declared, now that this year of studying and testing is over, is Diet and Exercise. I'm excited! First my daughter, now my hubby! It's amazing to watch everyone get excited about health and strength and want to do it together! A little weird it is happening now that I can't fully join in, but I'm so thankful. And, to be fair, I *am* working hard on my health, just not on weight loss, so I guess I am still part of the team. ;) Just need to focus a bit more on strength than I have been.
The last two days I've worked hard at rearranging shelves, books, toys, furniture, you name it. Today is going to be a rest day while I catch up on grading and school stuff. I'm hoping to get out for a walk after lunch, though. I have one here who has been super hard to love and I think a walk for the two of us would be a good thing.
My daughter and husband have been planning a family celebration for Valentine's day. She's planning to make some mini-muffins for our dessert so we have something more "healthy". Love that girl. I'm feeling a little bad that I'm not real involved in the planning and prep. But, honestly, I'm feeling swamped right now with duties and I just can't keep up. So, I'm choosing to be blessed and enjoy their efforts. :)
Blessings to you all this Valentine's day! Enjoy your treats, but remember to strive for balance as well as grace!!
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Wednesday February 8, 2012
Today's Good Things:
ummmm....I rested...a LOT
I ate along the lines of my meal plan
Today's Not So Good Things:
I keep forgetting to test!! Argh.
Woke up feeling blech and just stayed that way
Today was just a gray day. You know, like that Dr. Suess book about colors? A gray day...nothing moves today. That's how I felt and acted. Pretty much just kept up with checking school work and directing children. Not sure if I'm feeling as physically ill as just emotionally worn. Maybe I just needed a day to rest and tomorrow will find me up and ready to go. This week is high stress for our family, especially my husband. He sits for his final exam on Saturday, so he's quite preoccupied and feeling anxious about that. Your prayers are greatly appreciated for him to finish strong. It would be so wonderful to have this year of testing behind us and not have him have to retake it again this summer while we adjust to a newborn.
I'm looking forward to a quiet evening until I can eat my snack, take my shot, and finally crash. I hope you ladies had a *much* more active day than I did here! ;)
ummmm....I rested...a LOT
I ate along the lines of my meal plan
Today's Not So Good Things:
I keep forgetting to test!! Argh.
Woke up feeling blech and just stayed that way
Today was just a gray day. You know, like that Dr. Suess book about colors? A gray day...nothing moves today. That's how I felt and acted. Pretty much just kept up with checking school work and directing children. Not sure if I'm feeling as physically ill as just emotionally worn. Maybe I just needed a day to rest and tomorrow will find me up and ready to go. This week is high stress for our family, especially my husband. He sits for his final exam on Saturday, so he's quite preoccupied and feeling anxious about that. Your prayers are greatly appreciated for him to finish strong. It would be so wonderful to have this year of testing behind us and not have him have to retake it again this summer while we adjust to a newborn.
I'm looking forward to a quiet evening until I can eat my snack, take my shot, and finally crash. I hope you ladies had a *much* more active day than I did here! ;)
A Cartoon For Heather
The proper way to weigh yourself:
I thought of you and your adorable cartoons as soon as I saw this, Heather. Thanks for always bringing a smile to our hearts and faces. :D
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Tuesday February 7, 2012
Today's Good Things:
Good start to our day - the children especially had a strong start with choring and such even if we were behind the clock)
My numbers have been ideal, lower than I've ever seen with the new meter
MUCH better day with the boys today....and answer to many prayers
Stayed right with my one boy and helped him through his biggest school struggles
Big score at the thrift store today
Today's Not So Good Things:
No exercise
Dinner hour should have been renamed Crazy Hour. Yikes.
Attitudes may have been good, but the diligence and thoroughness for work is still lacking big time
Thank you so much for your empathy and prayer for us, ladies. Today was much, much better for everyone. I saw real humility and it made all the difference. We still have a long way to go, but at least there is hope that it's possible again. Please continue to pray for my heart to remain tender and willing to press on sowing these seeds of faith, even in tears. "Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting. (She) who goes to and fro weeping, carrying her bag of seed, shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing her sheaves with (her)." Psalm 126:5 (this verse has been posted in my home for years. I am putting it up again to encourage me through this difficult season.)
Tonight we enjoyed one of our favorites, Chinese Cabbage Salad. I posted the recipe on my recipe page. We were blessed with a huge bag of shredded cabbage this week, so we had enough to make another large salad for David to take to work to share with the other Bean-Counters. I'm still trying to send at least one thing a week for him to bless his co-workers.
This week is another one filled with activities and meetings. I'm starting to feel like I am not home enough to keep up with the most pressing issues of our days. I need to pray about how to best handle this, as each activity is important in our family. Thankfully, I've been able to stick with my diet through the busy-ness.
It's great to hear so many of you are seeing the scale go down, the inches disappear, and noticeable changes in your bodies, both in appearance and in how you feel. You are all doing wonderful and are motivating me to get right on my new goals in just a few short months. :)
Good start to our day - the children especially had a strong start with choring and such even if we were behind the clock)
My numbers have been ideal, lower than I've ever seen with the new meter
MUCH better day with the boys today....and answer to many prayers
Stayed right with my one boy and helped him through his biggest school struggles
Big score at the thrift store today
Today's Not So Good Things:
No exercise
Dinner hour should have been renamed Crazy Hour. Yikes.
Attitudes may have been good, but the diligence and thoroughness for work is still lacking big time
Thank you so much for your empathy and prayer for us, ladies. Today was much, much better for everyone. I saw real humility and it made all the difference. We still have a long way to go, but at least there is hope that it's possible again. Please continue to pray for my heart to remain tender and willing to press on sowing these seeds of faith, even in tears. "Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting. (She) who goes to and fro weeping, carrying her bag of seed, shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing her sheaves with (her)." Psalm 126:5 (this verse has been posted in my home for years. I am putting it up again to encourage me through this difficult season.)
Tonight we enjoyed one of our favorites, Chinese Cabbage Salad. I posted the recipe on my recipe page. We were blessed with a huge bag of shredded cabbage this week, so we had enough to make another large salad for David to take to work to share with the other Bean-Counters. I'm still trying to send at least one thing a week for him to bless his co-workers.
This week is another one filled with activities and meetings. I'm starting to feel like I am not home enough to keep up with the most pressing issues of our days. I need to pray about how to best handle this, as each activity is important in our family. Thankfully, I've been able to stick with my diet through the busy-ness.
It's great to hear so many of you are seeing the scale go down, the inches disappear, and noticeable changes in your bodies, both in appearance and in how you feel. You are all doing wonderful and are motivating me to get right on my new goals in just a few short months. :)
Monday, February 6, 2012
Monday February 6, 2012
Today's Good Things:
Up on time
A full hour of bible, journal and journaled in Baby's book
Lovely family devotions
Numbers perfect all day
Today's Not So Good Things:
Had the most difficult day ever with my boys. Sigh. I'm feeling so completely defeated with them.
My husband had to come home early to work through the issues. That = guilt on my part for him having to leave the office during this busy season.
Today was so incredibly hard. I am emotionally fried. No sense in going into great detail. But, I covet any prayers you have for me as a mother and our family. My husband and I are both at the end of ourselves and feel so lost. If we don't find the right way to handle things soon, I'm sure I'm going to be dealing with blood pressure issues too. :(
I started using the new meter last night because my after dinner number was so insanely high I just couldn't believe it was correct. Sure enough, the new meter is reading at least 10 points lower than the one I've been using all along. This morning the old meter read 93 at fasting while the new read 79. Needless to say, I've switched to the new meter for now. But, I can't help wondering if the new meter would have kept me away from the insulin altogether. I will probably make myself crazy thinking like that. The counselor is calling this week, so I'll talk it out with her. For now, I'll stick with my current amount of insulin, since this morning's number was well below the goal.
Up on time
A full hour of bible, journal and journaled in Baby's book
Lovely family devotions
Numbers perfect all day
Today's Not So Good Things:
Had the most difficult day ever with my boys. Sigh. I'm feeling so completely defeated with them.
My husband had to come home early to work through the issues. That = guilt on my part for him having to leave the office during this busy season.
Today was so incredibly hard. I am emotionally fried. No sense in going into great detail. But, I covet any prayers you have for me as a mother and our family. My husband and I are both at the end of ourselves and feel so lost. If we don't find the right way to handle things soon, I'm sure I'm going to be dealing with blood pressure issues too. :(
I started using the new meter last night because my after dinner number was so insanely high I just couldn't believe it was correct. Sure enough, the new meter is reading at least 10 points lower than the one I've been using all along. This morning the old meter read 93 at fasting while the new read 79. Needless to say, I've switched to the new meter for now. But, I can't help wondering if the new meter would have kept me away from the insulin altogether. I will probably make myself crazy thinking like that. The counselor is calling this week, so I'll talk it out with her. For now, I'll stick with my current amount of insulin, since this morning's number was well below the goal.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Friday February 3, 2012
I. Am. Exhausted.
We went on a great field trip today with some of our dearest friends. We had such a great time.
But, with all that walking and standing and driving, I can barely move. My back is killing me. My legs are sore. My feet are aching. My head is hurting. Just everywhere is ouch.
My morning was off. We were so rushed getting out the door that I completely forgot to test after breakfast. My after lunch number was great, though. My fasting was still a little high. We'll see tomorrow what number I get and if I'll need to up my insulin or not.
I'm having a hard time remembering to test 1 hour after eating since I was used to 2 hours. I'll get it, though. I have to be up super early tomorrow. I so wish I could just go to bed now, but I need to keep myself awake to eat and take my shot. Bah.
We went on a great field trip today with some of our dearest friends. We had such a great time.
But, with all that walking and standing and driving, I can barely move. My back is killing me. My legs are sore. My feet are aching. My head is hurting. Just everywhere is ouch.
My morning was off. We were so rushed getting out the door that I completely forgot to test after breakfast. My after lunch number was great, though. My fasting was still a little high. We'll see tomorrow what number I get and if I'll need to up my insulin or not.
I'm having a hard time remembering to test 1 hour after eating since I was used to 2 hours. I'll get it, though. I have to be up super early tomorrow. I so wish I could just go to bed now, but I need to keep myself awake to eat and take my shot. Bah.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Thursday February 2, 2012
Today's Good Things:
Slept in until family devotions. Felt SO good.
I kept up with all the crazy busy-ness of this day
Very good appt. with the GD counselor
Amazing provision from the Lord!
All my numbers were good except my fasting
Today's Not So Good Things:
All the running I did today left no time for exercise
I just got home from my hs meeting and I Can't Sleep!
Saw my husband for all of a half hour today. :(
I'm skipping the food diary and numbers today just because it feels like too much work. I did record it all on my chart, though. My fasting was 96, lower than normal but still not low enough.
My appt with the GD counselor was wonderful. She was so helpful and kind. She showered me with freebies because she knew we were self-pay and wanted to do all she could to help us out. I got a free meter and a pack of 50 test strips. That's a blessing! AND she gave me a voucher so my first vial of insulin was FREE!!! ($70 value) Thank You, Lord!!
We went over my menu and numbers. She was kind and very pleased with the plan I am using. She said I dont' need to change anything but to keep up what I am doing and to work at staying faithful to the exercise after each meal. So, the fact that I am now an insulin dependant GD isn't through any fault of my own. That means something probably only to me. But, along the lines of my recent post, it's an encouragement to me that I *am* doing what is right and best even if the results aren't what I had hoped. I can rest in moving forward knowing that I am walking in faithfulness and that this is clearly God's best for me right now. Another blessing is that I got that first insulin shot in tonight and it wasn't anywhere near as scary as I had feared. The unknown has been conquered. ;-)
So, now we see how my body reacts to this dosage and how it needs to change from here. Currently, she prescribed the lowest dose and I will then adjust as my numbers reveal. I liked her so well. I truly am blessed. From the beginning of this pregnancy I knew everything would be different and hard. Yet, when we finally found the Lord's place for us, I have been so blessed at each turn. I feared I would be shunned. I feared I would be ridiculed. I feared I would be attacked and forced into things against my beliefs. Instead, the Lord has blessed me with kind, supportive, understanding, and respectful people every step of the way. What a mighty God we serve. :)
Slept in until family devotions. Felt SO good.
I kept up with all the crazy busy-ness of this day
Very good appt. with the GD counselor
Amazing provision from the Lord!
All my numbers were good except my fasting
Today's Not So Good Things:
All the running I did today left no time for exercise
I just got home from my hs meeting and I Can't Sleep!
Saw my husband for all of a half hour today. :(
I'm skipping the food diary and numbers today just because it feels like too much work. I did record it all on my chart, though. My fasting was 96, lower than normal but still not low enough.
My appt with the GD counselor was wonderful. She was so helpful and kind. She showered me with freebies because she knew we were self-pay and wanted to do all she could to help us out. I got a free meter and a pack of 50 test strips. That's a blessing! AND she gave me a voucher so my first vial of insulin was FREE!!! ($70 value) Thank You, Lord!!
We went over my menu and numbers. She was kind and very pleased with the plan I am using. She said I dont' need to change anything but to keep up what I am doing and to work at staying faithful to the exercise after each meal. So, the fact that I am now an insulin dependant GD isn't through any fault of my own. That means something probably only to me. But, along the lines of my recent post, it's an encouragement to me that I *am* doing what is right and best even if the results aren't what I had hoped. I can rest in moving forward knowing that I am walking in faithfulness and that this is clearly God's best for me right now. Another blessing is that I got that first insulin shot in tonight and it wasn't anywhere near as scary as I had feared. The unknown has been conquered. ;-)
So, now we see how my body reacts to this dosage and how it needs to change from here. Currently, she prescribed the lowest dose and I will then adjust as my numbers reveal. I liked her so well. I truly am blessed. From the beginning of this pregnancy I knew everything would be different and hard. Yet, when we finally found the Lord's place for us, I have been so blessed at each turn. I feared I would be shunned. I feared I would be ridiculed. I feared I would be attacked and forced into things against my beliefs. Instead, the Lord has blessed me with kind, supportive, understanding, and respectful people every step of the way. What a mighty God we serve. :)
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