34 week prenatal appointment

I gained 1 pound back so I am back to 26 pounds gained. My blood pressure was 128/70.  The baby's heat rate was in the 150's which is good. My fundal height measured 40 cm which is 6 weeks ahead. I am scheduled for an ultrasound on November 10th to see how big the baby is. The doctor said that if the baby gets to bigger then 10 pounds I will have to have a C-section. That terrifies me because I really do not want to have to do that! I hope he will stay under 10 pounds!

33 week prenatal appointment.

My appointment today was not great. My fasting sugars have still been high even though after my meals they are fine. So they have upped my dose of meds. Now I have to take it in the morning and evening. I was really hoping that would not happen because I have been nauseous ever since I started taking them. I am afraid this will only make it worse. My fundal height was also measuring very large since just last week. This may mean the baby is large. Avalynn was over 9 pounds and she was measuring average so I am kind of scared he will be Huge! My blood pressure was slightly elevated for me 134/70. The Nurse practitioner I saw today was not too concerned about it because it is not 20 points higher then my average. She said they will just monitor it closely. I now have to go back to the doctor once a week and I have to see a doctor every time, no more midwives or Nurse practitioner because the doctors have to deal with the med dosing and stuff. I also had to go to the Labor and Delivery for a non stress test today. I will have to go 2 times a week to have that done to make sure the baby is okay. The good news was that I still have not gained any more weight so still at 25 pounds for this pregnancy.

Broccoli and Tofu Bake

I made this up myself after looking at some similar recipes online.


Ingredients
1 Package extra firm tofu cut into 1 inch cubes
1/2 package frozen broccoli cooked and drained
1/2 medium onion diced
2-3 garlic cloves cut into thin slices
1 tablespoon Flour
Pepper to taste
3 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Parmesan cheese and/or Bread crumbs
Oil

In blender or magic bullet blend the Eggs, milk, sour cream, pepper, flour, cheese and about 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese.
Saute onion and garlic in oil while broccoli is boiling. Drain broccoli and pour into baking dish. Add tofu, onion and garlic and Egg mixture. Stir mixture to coat evenly.
Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes until set. Pull out of oven and sprinkle parmesan cheese and/or bread crumbs on top. Bake an additional 15 minutes.
I think it has a Quiche like taste without the crust. Very good and filling.

32 week Prenatal appointment

On Saturday October 9th I called my doctor's office because my Sugar levels were really high and I was also having problems with my right ear hurting. It felt like it always does when I get swimmers ear. One of the midwives were on call so she called me in a prescription drop. The first 3 days it helped and the pain went away. Then it started to itch really bad and felt like my ear had fluid inside. So I brought that up to the doctor today and he checked and said I have a middle ear infection. He prescribed ammoxicillian and I also have to take zrytex once a day.

My fasting sugar levels have been high but most of the one's after meals are okay. I have to take glyburide one time in the morning and hopefully that will help. My blood pressure was great at 118/60. The baby's heart rate was 139 and I have lost 1 pound since my last appointment so I am at 25 pounds gained this pregnancy. I go back in one week for my next appointment.

Low Carb Alfredo

Since I have been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes I have to find foods to eat that are low carb. My dietitian told me about a pasta that only has 5 digestable carbs per serving. It taste great too! It does not have a strong taste like the wheat pastas do. 

Click here for the pasta's website.

Here is Kevin's Recipe for alfredo sauce.

Ingredients:
 8oz. cream cheese
1 stick butter
1/2 c. Parmesan and/or Romano cheese 
2/3c. milk
1 Table spoon Garlic powder
1/2teaspoons of Chili Powder
Italian Seasoning to taste

Cooking Instructions:
Soften cream cheese and butter to room temp. In a bowl mix Garlic powder, Chili powder,
Italian Seasoning and Parmesan/Romano cheese together. In a pot, add cream cheese, milk
and butter over low heat. Mix pot ingredients until smooth. Mix in Bowl ingredients into
the pot. Cook over low flame for 5 minutes.

Tofu stirfry

1 14 ounce can of Swanson Chicken broth
1/2 cup water (More as needed)
1 package extra firm tofu (Cut into 1 inch cubes)
3/4 cup uncooked long grain brown rice
1 20 ounce package frozen stir fry vegetables. (I used Wegmans far east kind)

Pour chicken broth and 1/2 cup water into large frying pan. Add rice and bring to boil. Lower heat to medium and cover. Cook 30-40 minutes until rice is tender adding more water as needed. Add frozen veggies and cook until thawed. Add tofu and heat through.

65 more days

 This pregnancy has been by far the hardest. I have varicose veins that are bothering me really bad. I have gestational diabetes and even though I am following the diet really well my sugars are still really high in the morning. Usually by lunch and dinner they are fine though. I have an ear infection now too so that just adds to the misery. 65 more days until my due date. I really hope it goes fast!