The Gestational Diabetes Test I took the fasting gestational diabetes test on Tuesday, and I must say that being denied food and water for 11-15 hours (depending on if you fast for 8 or 12 hours before the 3-hour exam) while pregnant is particularly cruel and unusual punishment. Basically you fast for 8-12 hours (I […]
From the Twin-Daddy: The Move and the Coveted Super-Dan Life is calming down at our house with Mary having sent off her grades, our stuff migrating out of boxes, and generally settling into the new home. This transition was made possible by Mary’s dad as well as an army of friends showing up with trucks […]
A great, big thank you to everyone who helped us move! I can’t imagine how difficult that move would have been without all of your help! We appreciated the work of our big movers, our packers and our gardening team! You got us into our new home in record time, and we now have livable […]
From the Twin-Daddy: This is it. We’re officially 100 days from September 2 and while we are not out of the woods, things are looking good. Our appointment with the Perinators was best summed up by Dr. Gilbert: “Cute babies, boring ultrasound. We’ll see you next month.” The boys are still both well ahead on […]
From the Twin-Daddy: I have been told that on the big day I need to wear a button-up shirt. The Sutter West birthing center believes in skin-to-skin contact immediately following childbirth. At one time, hospitals would yank the baby, spank the baby, wipe him off, and stick him under some warming lights. After lots of […]
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