Katie was put on a strict diet for protein intake (to help the baby gain weight) since both she and the baby were more "fit" than the doctor was used to. Perhaps our baby girl will be a runner some day? This quickly went from being a problem to a resolved issue, as Katie set her mind on making sure that little girl gets all that she needs.
However, then Katie and I were told that she has gestational diabetes, which if you're not familiar with it, is something that usually only affects the baby during pregnancy and does not necessarily mean that the baby (or Katie) will have diabetes after birth. What it does mean, is that Katie has spent the last several months sticking very closely to a precise diet of certain minerals and sugar/caloric intake, involving lengthy notes and record keeping, as well as several blood tests a day for her blood sugar count.
Katie has kept up with this like a champ, and to spare you the details, our baby is now a healthy little girl that the doctor thinks will be between 7lbs - 8.5lbs. What this also meant is that the doctor decided to bump up our delivery date by scheduling induction for 8/10/2010. Our due date was 8/19/2010, but they'll be taking the baby this week!
We're very excited and know that sometimes with great sorrow, there is also great joy. We are thankful for what we have and the blessings God has given us, but do mourn the fact that my father will not be able to hold our little girl when she joins our family this week. God continues to be faithful to our family and we ask that you join us in praying for a safe and healthy delivery.
