a good day

07.15.09 was a very happy & exciting day. Andrew and I learned that we are going to be parents of a baby boy. We also learned that his brain, heart, limbs, spine & other organs are all developing within the normal range. His heart beat is good and I am carrying him low. When the ultrasound started he lifted his hand to his face and we later saw that he enjoys hanging in the womb with his legs crossed.

Andrew and I also were able to finally meet Dr. Lee, the third( and final) doctor. I would feel comfortable with Dr. Lee being the doctor who delivers the baby when that time comes. Actually I would feel comfortable with any of the three doctors. Dr. Lee informed me that I am anemic, so I've started an iron supplement. I will return in two weeks to see if this is the reason I am retaining fluids. I am keeping my fingers crossed that my low iron levels are the issue and nothing more.

After the doctor's appointment we made another visit to Babies R Us. Yet again upon entering that store I became overwhelmed, sweaty, and anxious. Andrew on the other hand was trying on Baby Bjorn baby carriers, driving strollers around and making himself right at home at BRU. We completed the necessary paperwork to become registered, but still are figuring out what to register for. We found two cribs and dresser sets that we both really liked. We decided to check out the reviews on line once we got home. We learned one crib was recalled and the other was discontinued. So the search for the crib & dressers continues...But we did find an awesome bedding set that we BOTH liked. Now we just need a crib to put it on. Andrew thinks that the more we go to BRU, the more comfortable I will be there -I certainly hope so.

Andrew & Jungle Tales

07.15.09

half way there

Today marks my 20th week of being pregnant which means I have + or - 20 weeks left. I never thought this milestone would come, but it has and let me tell you it came FAST! I am hoping the remaining weeks go by a bit slower. Another milestone was also reached...I have finally felt the fluttering feeling of the baby moving around. A weird sensation at first, but overall, a wonderful feeling.

I also have to say thank-you to my dear husband, Andrew, for doing a fantastic job of painting the nursery. He spent a majority of the weekend painting. I tried to help by putting up the painters tape, but was quickly dismissed from that responsibility....what can I say, I tried.

growth

I have to say that I am pretty floored when I look at these photos. I can't believe that I have grown so much in such little time (and there is a lot more growing to be done!). God only knows how much bigger I will be come 11.29.09.

One day shy of 15wks.


20 weeks

This baby loves ice cream and it shows!

less than a week

A friend from high school, Brenda, is also pregnant with her first child. Brenda and I joked that our kids will be pen pals, as she lives in Alaska now. Our due dates are about a week apart and yesterday was her big ultra sound. Brenda & her husband learned that they are having a girl!! Congrats! I can only begin to imagine how excited they are. Andrew and I have less than a week before we learn if Peanut is a Miss or Mister. Andrew has a feeling the baby is a girl & I think the baby is a boy. Whether Peanut is a boy or girl, next Wednesday will be an exciting day for us.

5.5 inches and counting

Each week I receive a weekly baby update via e-mail from one of the sites I visit on a regular basis. I learn what the baby is doing and how the baby is developing, what change(s) I should expect this week in my body and the size and weight of the baby. The size and weight of the baby is always compared to a piece of fruit or vegtable. This week the baby's size is compared to a sweet potato. This is much better, as the past few weeks the baby was compared to an onion and turnip. Onions and turnips are not as cute sounding as a sweet potato. The baby is about 5.5 inches in length and almost at 7 ounces in weight. I am hoping any day now I will begin to feel that bubbly feeling also known as kicking.

I learned today that my maternity leave is not going to be as long as I had thought it would be. At maximum (with my job secured) I can only take 12 weeks. I could take a longer leave, but it would be up to my supervisor and there would be no guarantee my job would be available for me when I did choose to return. 12 weeks seems like such a short time. I guess this is something Andrew and I will have to deal with when the time comes...

"you guys"

I had more blood work done today to check my thyroid and a routine blood test to check for any spinal abnormalities in Peanut. It was just myself and the phlebotomist in the room. While she took my blood she made small talk; she was excited about an upcoming vacation. When I left I told her to enjoy her time away and she replied with " You guys take care now". I thought hmm that is funny I am the only one here...oh that is right, I am pregnant and Peanut just got his/her first shout out from a stranger. Sweet!!!!