Descanso Gardens

It's spring break! And one of my favorite things to do while on break is visit gardens/arboratums. I kept seeing posts from friends on facebook about Descanso Gardens, so I told hubby we should go and visit. Since I knew my sis and nieces where going to be home too we decided to invite them along.

It was a beautiful day! The first thing we saw once getting there was the beautiful tulip garden. Yes, spring was in the air.

We took a bunch of pictures of the girls in the garden. This one is my absolute favorite!

Toward the end of our little field trip we sat under a white chinese cherry blossom tree, ate snacks, and watched little Pearl entertain herself. She is such a character. We clapped for her when she crawled by herself and she would join in and smile with such pride. 

It got me thinking of doing things like these with my little boy once he's here. It's funny how the little things can bring such joy to us. 

Any who, again, if you live in So. Cal definitely check out the Descanso Gardens!

28 Week Prenatal Appointment

Appointment went great. Got to see chubster's little heart beating away. We also got to see him on screen where he was showing off the family jewels like always! LOL... Every time I see him I feel that he is looking more and more like my hubby. At least his body type. His legs are long and slim. Nothing like mine, which are short and chubby...lol. Don't get me wrong, he IS chubby! According to doc's measurements, he's a little over 3# already! That pretty much measures him at 30 weeks. Dr. wasn't too concerned, but did reiterate to try to eat healthy sensible meals. He said to keep taking the metformin and try to walk at least 30 minutes daily. All of which I'm doing :)

Doc asked me about my maternity leave and he is suggesting maybe 3-4 weeks pre-labor. So, that would mean mid May. I am so excited about that! But at the same time I could probably go a little further. We'll see how I feel about it down the road.

Since I'm now in the third trimester doc wants to see me every other week. So my next appointment is April 10th.

Three Hour Glucose Tolerance Test

I'm on my first day off for Spring Break and what am I doing? Oh, well you know..... just torturing myself taking my three hour glucose tolerance test! LOL. However, I'm feeling good about it. I did just as the doctor told me and am taking it one step at a time. 

In fact, it didn't suck much because I walked back and fourth to and from my car to the hospital in between breaks and I know that helped lower the sugar levels. Time actually went by faster than I thought it would. The only thing that sucked was drinking that flat soda. Only this time it was so much sweeter and actually seemed like it was a gel not a liquid! YUCK! 

Any who, I did the test and went on my way and just before picking up hubby I got an email saying CONGRATULATIONS you don't have Gestational Diabetes! Y'all have no idea how amazing that felt. 

So yeah.... glad that's over! :)

Third Trimester

It's hard to believe I've made it this far. It is something I truly never imagined would happen. To think, in a few more weeks my beautiful little man will be in my arms brings such joy to me. I'm seriously considering having another one soon after if this pregnancy continues without complications :) lol. . . I mean I've been lucky. very lucky. Nausea here and there, but close to no morning sickness whatsoever. I have to say I've loved being pregnant thus far. I specially love laying in bed and feeling him kick away. Last time hubby and I were cuddling and we could both feel him kick hubby. It was the most precious thing ever.