Gardening

This weekend we finally got most of our garden planted. The rain held out and we planted cucumbers, peppers (sweet and hot), tomatoes, brussel sprouts, broccoli, squash, watermelon, and cantalope. We still have pumpkins and the herbs to plant, but that will have to wait a few days. About 20 minutes after we got everything in the ground the rain started. At least we didn't have to water the newly planted garden!

Growing up

Over the last several weeks it seems like the girls are growing up and getting more independent. Brie refuses to let anyone pick out her clothes anymore and gets herself dressed completely by herself. Sophie can get herself dressed, but only if she is motivated to do so.

They have been playing together better and are now able to entertain themselves for longer periods of time. This is nice because it actually allows me to get some rest during the day. My energy has been increasing, but I am still pretty fatigued. By the end of the day once the girls are in bed I am also done for the night.

Cushing's Syndrome

I know there have been alot of questions about what is going on during this pregnancy and is everything going to be okay. We are hoping now that we found the cause of the high blood pressure that things will continue to get better and Brennen will continue to grow and make it to full term. Below I have included two links to sites that explain some of the symptoms and treatments of Cushing's syndrome. Hopefully now that the tumors are gone I will make a fairly speedy recovery. My endocrinologist is optimistic because my cortisol levels dropped drastically after surgery that the adrenal tumors were the cause and that removing my adrenal gland was beneficial. I am happy with that as I recover from surgery I wouldn't be happy to have gone through major abdominal surgery for nothing. I am still pretty sore, but getting better daily. I have to take replacement steroids right now until my other adrenal gland starts producing hormones. The downfall of that is that they are raising my blood glucose and now I have gestational diabetes. So now I have to check my blood pressure, my blood sugar and watch my diet. Hopefully I can avoid having to go on insulin.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cushings-syndrome/DS00470

http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/hormone/623.html

Easter

Just a few pictures from Easter morning

Sophie was less not very cooperative

and Brie gave lots of cheezy smiles

but I did manage to get a few shots. None of the two of them together
Maybe next time