Our BIG Kumquat!

Or so they think! So we went to the specialist this morning. They did the very thorough ultrasound and measured every thing. I think they use an average from the size of the head, belly and femur to estimate the weight. They estimated that today Liam is 7 lbs, 5 oz. Oh my! I weighed 6 lbs, 14 oz at full-term birth. He isn't due for another 6 weeks! I think we have the fact that Brian weighed 10 lbs, 8 oz to thank for this! She said it could be because of the diabetes or genetics. I saw on the screen during the ultrasound that his belly is the size of a 39 week 4 day baby. Buddha! They said he has hair! She pointed it out to us. I asked her if it was red and she said "we're good, but not that good!" So the bad part of the appointment . . . they were not happy with my numbers that remain unchanged after the diet and Gyburide that they prescribed to me. So I am now doing insulin shots! It's pretty complicated. I was so happy that Brian was there with me to learn about the insulin injection. There are two different insulins that you have to mix in the syringe and a certain way it has to be done. I will be giving myself a shot before breakfast and dinner. The insulin has to be refrigerated and remain cold at all times so all the sudden leaving the house for dinner out or going somewhere straight from work becomes kinda complicated. I really feel for people that have been dealing with diabetes their entire life. At least I know there is an end in sight! I have to go to the specialist every Monday and Thursday and be hooked up to a fetal monitor to make sure that everything is OK. I like that we are going to know that he is fine! OK . . . off to Publix to pick up my needles and drugs!!