Friday, April 22, 2011

A Poem for Ellie at Age 3

A whispered wish, the seeds are blown,
You while away the hours,
For you the world is magical,
While dandelions are flowers.

All is well, and all is good,
And smiles have their own powers,
A gentle innocence is felt,
While dandelions are flowers.

To most they're naught but hateful weeds,
That ne'er hang on the bower,
To you they're only beautiful,
Your dandelions are flowers.

Yet, fair child with time your eyes,
Will see these things turn sour.
And as you grow, you will forget,
When dandelions were flowers.

But now you dream in make believe,
A world of castle towers,
And I will steal these moments dear,
While dandelions are flowers.

--Jason Carr

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Baby #3 Update

The info:
  • Endured third NST...had one last Thursday, this Monday, and today
  • Heartbeat looks good, baby is reactive, no contractions
  • Started insulin on Monday because my fasting blood sugar is high
  • Today, the doctor upped the nightly dose of insulin because the morning fasting number is still elevated
  • My blood pressure is fine and no real weight gain
  • Did GBS test today...results next week
  • And.......
  • The baby is low and I am dilated 1 centimeter...it's a little early for this...just have to watch for contractions
Next appt. : Thursday, April 28th