Crafting Cuties

 

So proud of my  handmade marine (: 

I wish I experimented with crafts earlier on in my pregnancy - I have one month left to totally devote my time to creating new things. 

The only bummer was displaying this on IG, to find no USMC wives liking or inquiring about these cuties. Hopefully I find a way to promote better, and share my new hobby with others. 

I'm seriously my mother's child. She used to create little felt ornaments to sell during the holidays, and now look at me! One piece like this may take a few hours, but I must say, I enjoy it! 

  

Back to crafting (: 

XO - Savannah

I Love Etsy!

So, for this past week, I've been on Etsy a lot! Not really looking for things to buy, just looking for baby inspiration. I always feel that I could "MAKE" things. But when window shopping, I stumbled upon 2 things that I really wanted for baby!

 

First, a cute little crinkle toy! (: What caught me was the price! In total, with shipping, it came out to $5. Now, if you are an avid hello kitty shopper, like myself, you know she is PRICEY! So really, anything with HK on it that's cheap, is a winner to me. I ordered a blue one, just because that's a baby kitty on there. Ahhh so excited!

SECONDLY .... 

This one seemed VITAL! How cute is this?! 

Honestly, I've seen this cart cover 2 days ago.. hesitated when I saw that it was $54.00. 

I've shown my husband a picture, and when we viewed it together (through skype) we were informed that it was SOLD! Ugh.. i was so sad. He of course scolded me for not snatching it when I had the chance.. 

Thankfully for me... I went searching Etsy again & she posted another one! It's not only cute but looks like good quality for baby's comfort! $61.00 total with shipping, but I feel it's worth it. 

Again, HK is expensive, and seriously, if this were sanrio brand, I know it would be at least $200! I'm so excited for this one. I know baby won't be using it until about a year or so, but I also know time will go by fast.. heck, this PREGNANCY went by too fast! 34 weeks today!

But these are my few etsy purchases. 

I'm looking into starting my own little shop. I have "BIG DREAMS" about felt. Haha.. it's the closest I can get to sewing. We shall see how that goes though.

Anyway, 11;24PM here, time to head off the computer & curl up with a book. 

XO - Savannah

Hesitation Blues

As I clean, I find myself sitting on my couch, and ever so conveniently, I set up my laptop there. Ha! So what's a girl to do?! --- I know! Online browse for baby.

Yesterday I stumbled across this cute thing!

 

Shopping Cart cover! How cute is this?! 

Naively, I didn't believe it would have been sold soon. So I just skyped a link to my husband, for him to check out after duty. But it's gone :( Granted it was about $50, it sure does look comfy (AND CUTE!) -- Bummer. Of course there's that little beam of hope that thinks maybe my husband got to see it and purchased it? I doubt it though. A girl can dream. 

Live & Learn right? Haha. I just wasn't meant to have this one. Maybe a cuter one will come along? Yes! Positive thoughts (: 

Back to cleaning!

RainCloud Pushing

Today's blog consists of really finding strength in difficult situations. 

Contains fresh emotion. Just need to vent today.

So here I am, almost 32 weeks pregnant. As I was on my honeymoon/babymoon in Japan, I was a little late in taking my glucose test. Of course I went into it believing I would pass. Unfortunately, with my results coming back high, I had to go in once more for testing. This time 3 hrs long, with 4 blood samples. 

Thursday, I had an appointment with my OBGYN, who informed me that yes, I do have gestational diabetes. I will need to monitor my blood sugar for 7 days, and we'll see where to go from there.

 

Here you see my prescription. It requires 4 blood samples a day. 

1 upon waking up. and 3 more, 2 hours after each meal.  

This morning I began testing. Pricking my finger is painful, but for me, the worst pain is the emotional and mental pain.  I've heard its common, but I just feel like I've done something wrong. I feel paranoid about what I put into my body now, knowing I'll have to take a reading on it. Today, I went to the grocery store, picking up diabetic friendly foods. Had cereal for breakfast, made a salad for lunch -- and as I took my reading, my blood sugar level after lunch,was lower than what I've woken up with. I have to remind myself, that these 7 days of testing, is truly a TEST, to see where I need to go from here... I shouldn't feel like I'm starving. It is really hard for me to go 2hrs without eating, or at least nibbling on something... but I need to do, what I need to do.  Upon realizing that I've gone CRAZY, in trying to really watch what I eat, I finally called my husband. I truly believe communication is key, but I thought I could compose myself, and get over it a little, before breaking the news to him. UM WRONG! -- I went hysterical. For the first time I finally let all of my tears out. I just felt bad to let myself get so worked up about it, with him on the other line, getting mad at himself for not being able to be with me. But I am one big ball of hormones, pregnant or not -- I cry a lot. I am blessed to have such a caring hubby. He really is my better half. He's my strength. Assuring me everything is okay, and I really need to remember that... to not let this get the best of me.

31WEEKS & 6 DAYS

Thankfully, Doc informed me that baby's heartbeat was good. He measured my belly and said I was good. That is my biggest concern. My father's side has a history of diabetes, I just pray I won't affect my little one. I feel guilty as her mommy already.. and I know things could be worse. I know I shouldn't stress. I need to accept this, and pray for everything to be okay. To finally let all of my tears out helped. And as I type this, my Naia is moving around. I'm happy she's healthy. It's mommy's turn to make everything good for her arrival. I'm a firm believer in "everything happens for a reason" and " you never receive more than you can handle" I may not know the reasoning behind this yet, but there is one, and we will be okay. (: I just know, I'm definitely making healthier changes! I need to!

 While waiting for my prescriptions, I came across so many Hello Kitty baby things! I'm proud of myself for not giving in and swiping my sad feelings away... Ridiculous enough, all of these items here were no less than $12.50 each. As cute as they were, I couldn't bring myself to buying them. *patting back*

 

Thank you blogger for this little vent session. 

I feel better. (: now it's time to hydrate! 

XO - Savannah