Good news!

I am happy to report that although my initial blood work screen for gestational diabetes came back elevated, my follow up test shows that I DO NOT have gestational diabetes! YIPPEE!

I am so relived that at least one thing has turned out well and has not become a complication during this pregnancy!

Only 10 weeks to go before she arrives! As of now, and unless she decides to come early-- we are planning to schedule a c-section at 38 weeks sometime during the last week of February and the first week in March.

We have also decided on her name-- after MUCH thought and deliberation.....
Caroline Mae Westerman

Caroline is a form of my Mom's middle name, Carolyn. Mae is my grandmother's (my mom's mom) middle name

Caroline carries a variety of meanings-- strong, beloved, a lovely melody, a song of happiness. Mae is sometimes considered a short, feminized form of Matthew which means "gift from God." It is also an adaptation of Mary which means "bitter." This pregnancy has definitely had its share of "bitter" moments, but, in the end, we know Caroline will have proven to be our strong, beloved little fighter, and she will forever be our song of happiness!

Thanks for the continued prayers and support-- and for sharing in our joy!