Baby in the Belly @ 26 Weeks

Because this is Brady's blog and because I'm his mother, I think I'm allowed to write a post here & there about his new brother or sister... Now 26 weeks along with Baby Sherck #2....is it a boy or a girl? We have no idea. Picture above for those of you (family & friends) that live far away so you can see the baby's "progress." I met for a couple hours with this past week with a Diabetes Educator Nurse & Nutritionist to help set me straight on my new low carb diet for the next 3 months. I feel much better meeting with them again the 2nd time around to help me understand how to keep my blood sugar levels under control. Funny thing - tonight I was telling Bill that just in the past 4-5 days, I've been feeling a lot better with more energy. This is a good thing! The whole thing about not being able to stuff my face with ice cream & chocolate, well, that sucks. I'm sure I'll post an updated belly picture closer to the due date late February!

Bringin' a little KC Gencarelli love our way....

We had a fun surprise Thursday night! Mom's cousin Michael from Kansas City came over to chill!! He was in town for work and I think I said "Michael" about 400 times throughout the night. I had so much fun, that I barfed all through night and morning so I've been home sick from school today! I think I just caught a little bug but should be better in no time. Mom & Dad have gotten plenty of use of the washing machine today cleaning vomit sheets...know that that means? FRESH SHEETS tonight for bed!! Yahoo! TGIF!!

Mac & Cheez with Fuzz, Jade & Baby Julia

We finally got out of the house tonight and met some of my friends at Noodles & Co for yummy mac & cheese for dinner. Above - a pic of me & Julia. I was being very gentle with her. Below, here's Mama with baby Julia...she did not want to let her go because she is so precious! Fuzz & Jade...they were flirting the entire time!

Thanks for a great time friends!

Snow Wussy

This morning, I was so happy - I woke with my blankie, looked out the back window and was soo happy to see all of the snow! I got a new pair of snowpants this morning but, about 1pm threw a FIT and wouldn't let my Dad put them on me so, instead of playing outside I went down for a nap. After my nap, my parents (meanies they are) MADE me put my boots, snowpants and coat on and I threw a fit & cried the entire time Dad took me outside to play.

Dad made me this cool snowman. I couldn't even enjoy it because I was screaming but Dad wouldn't give up and made me stay outside for a bit. Mom - I saw you all bundled inside the house looking out the window giggling.

My new nickname is Snow Wussy. Thanks Dad for trying but - I need some time to get used to this stuff.

25 Weeks Pregnant & Gestational Diabetes

Today I had a 1-hr glucose screening test that is performed at most/all pregnancy check-ups between 24-28 weeks. My blood sugar results came out once again very high and I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes! Since I had this with Brady I have most of the knowledge with how to manage my diet to control this without insulin. GD is where your body isn't able to use the sugar (glucose) in your blood as well as it should, so the level of sugar in your blood becomes higher than normal. When this happens this is not good for the baby or the Mother, therefore a strict low carb/low sugar diet is required.

The GREAT news?

1) Bill committted to doing the diet with me for the next 3 months! Please send me low carb recipes please!

2) The appointment went very well this morning! I've gained 7 lbs in the last 5 weeks (ugh), and am a total of 14-15lbs of weight gain at this point. This is more than when i was with Brady but I have been much more tired vs the pregnancy with Brady. What this means is I've been lazy.

3) Baby's heart beat was a strong 148bpm!!

4) The baby is now a little over 1 lb and my tummy is measuring about 23cm, which is a little small but there are no worries.

5) I'm feeling great -for the most part!

Continue to pray a healthy baby & rest of the pregnancy! We are very excited and now comes the tough thing......picking out a girls & boys name. Hmmmm....

Ready for the Snow!

They arrived today....my new SOREL's- new boots for the snow! C'mon let-it-snow! Now, all I need is a pair of warm snow pants and I'll be ready to start building forts in Shelli's back yard. Can you believe I'll be two years old on November 28th? Time flies. For the most part, I'm a VERY good kid. My parents can only hope that my new sister/brother is just as good and healthy as I have been. I'm a talker - and sometimes will talk my way out-of and in-to about anything. I'm now officially a "big kid" at Shelli's. Know how I know that? Well, I get to sleep and take my naps with the big kids now - no more pack & play for me! Yahoo!!

Tomorrow morning Mom heads in for another baby doctor's appointment and follow-up glucose test. Because she already has a blood sugar monitor, she has been testing lately here and there and is expecting that she will once again be diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. Who wants to go on a meat/cheese/veggie and nut diet with her for the next 3.5 months? Uh...all I have to say is "NOT ME" She will post updates after her appointment. Please continue to pray for a healthy baby and big, loud THUMP THUMP THUMP of a heart beat!

Airplane High High in the Sky to California

We left Daddy at home to fish and we headed on an airplane to California to see Gma and Gpa Gerry for 5 days!! I was so excited about the plane ride that Mom had to use every idea in her back pocket to keep me busy on the ride there - the ride back was much better! Benefits of Gma/Gpas house. ICE CREAM and CHOCOLATE MILK, which I say "chalkit meeelk goood!"

We headed to Newport Beach. First stop - the CRAB COOKER, see how happy Mom is? She ordered her usual: King Crab Claws.

I wasn't really into the crab so i just ate the breadsticks.

The next stop: the beeeeeeach! These pictures are a little backwards....but I got a "shower" after I fell in the ocean with my clothes on and I also had sand in my crack! Gma helped wash me off...

Naked boy on the Newport boardwalk! Hey Ladies!!

Here's me and Gpa G wading in the ocean. Did I tell you, there were dolphins swimming just out a bit?

The weather was perfect while we were there - a sunny 85 degrees.

Brady Sherck...this is me 23 months old! My birthday is coming soon - Nov 28th and I can't wait!

Last round of pictures - Gma & Gpa have a pool in the back yard! FUNNN! Gpa also set the temp so it was about BATH WATER TEMP!

Gma/Gpa -thank you for everything during our visit. We had a BLAST!! I can't wait to come next year. Do you think Mom will attempt to travel with me and a 7 month next year? We'll see!!

Happy Halloween 2010

What a Halloween weekend! Sharing you my adventure in pictures today...there are too many to share! After a kick-butt daycare Halloween Party on Friday....

Gavin, Brookie and I....I went as a hog farmer...because I didn't like dressing in any of the other costumes.

We went to Duluth - saw Karis & Steve while we were there too! They even brought me a huge bucket of Halloween treats!

Lunch in Canal Park - Angie's Cantina.

Then off to the Duluth Children's museum to see the "little builders" exhibit...

After that, headed to the train museums....wow, biiiiig trains.

And little trains....

And, big big trains....

Back to the hotel in Canal Park for some swimming with Daddy while Mom relaxed poolside:)

Happy boy...

We chilled by Lake Superior...

The lift bridge...family photo! Shopping for sunglasses with Mama at the Duluth Pack store, her favorite!

Back home to celebrate Halloween in STYLE!

Here I am, the hog farmer - right before my first year out trick or treating. I spilled food on my overals before we went out, so Dad was saying that I was covered in pig "&#$*@(" Ha!

Daddy took me treating while Mama stayed in and handed out candy - this year a total of about 60-65 treaters! Not bad, we got rid of ALMOST all of our candy. I'm sure Mom hid some in secret hiding spots for when the baby is craving something sweet! My Halloween ride...

At last, a couple videos for you, my favorites from the weekend. I hope everyone has a great week - T-minus 4 days and I take an airplane to CALIFORNIA BABY!

Not afraid of the water!!