Baby Shower and Retreat

Kate and another co-worker threw me and two another prego girls a baby shower on Saturday. They had really cute cakes, ice cream and punch as well as lots of gifts ready for us. Some people contributed to a fund, and some people gave us individual gifts. I got a pack-and -play, diaper champ, swing, stroller, lots of clothes, diapers, wipes, toys, cups and spoons. I feel like we are ready for our baby already :-) I feel very fortunate to have friends and co-workers who are excited for our baby.

Our sunday school had a retreat from Saturday to Sunday. As long as I know, it was the first retreat without kids. We went to the Camp Friedenswald and had a few sessions, lots of relaxing, playing games and chatting time. Saturday night some of the ladies gave me lots of good tips for pregnancy, labor, etc. I love getting lots of info because we are so clueless. It is a good feeling to know that I have a lot of friends who I can go for advices when we need them. Every time I go on over night activities, I feel like I get to know the people in our sunday school more. And Camp Friedenswald was very close from our house, so it was nice that I could just get over there after work on Saturday. Not having any kids felt very different too, and it was good to interact with people when they were not in their mommy and daddy roles.

Already March 15

I can not believe that it's already mid March! First deadline is done at my work. This passed week was more like a normal busy season for me. I went in about 7-7:30 every day and left around 9:30-10... I have to say, my body can not do too many weeks like this anymore. But I am not working today at all, so I have a day to recover and get ready for another week.

We have done a lot in the past few weeks. Last Friday was our and Carson Golden's first debuet at the First Fridays at down town Goshen (his parents, Jason and Andrea were there too). Luckily it was a warmer evening for an early March. We went in and out of many stores in down town, bought some drinks at the Electric Brew, and sat around and people-watched a little bit. It was a lot of fun.

Then on Saturday, we were invited to Dan and Richelle's place. They have a little cock-a-poo, Mollie. Oreo and Mollie played well, for the most part. I don't think Oreo likes playing with girls as much usually, but since they are pretty much the same size (and Mollie, who is only a puppy, loves to play and chase Oreo) it worked out well.

I had my doctor's appointment on Thursday. Everything is going well. I had the gestational diabetes test, so I got to drink a very sugarly half-flat orange pop. Oh boy, did our baby love that drink. He was kicking non stop all day long after the doctor's visit. On Friday I got a call from the doctor's office saying that the test result showed "high end of normal". So I didn't have to go through a 3-hour session second test. Yey! I know I've been craving pasta and other high in carb food, so it makes sense that it was a little high. I'll be careful...