9/26/2003
15w
I must report another beautiful symptom of pregnancy. My hair looks great!!! Really, I'm not trying to be vain, or anything. I have been trying to let my hair grow, since I've kept it short for a while. (Guess I just figured out that my round face looks too round with short hair...) From a practical standpoint, I want to be able to put it in a ponytail and deal with it quickly once baby comes around. Anyway, I noticed just yesterday that my hair has a beautiful shine to it. Call me crazy, but it's true! I've been going through the rough "growing out" phase, so my hair has been looking kind of scraggly lately. Except for yesterday and today! It looks great! Just when I was thinking of giving up and getting it cut. So, even though my face still looks like Mt. Vesuvius, my hair looks wonderful!!
Also, I'm wearing my maternity set that my SIL gave me. It's soo cute, but boy, do maternity clothes make you look pregnant!! I'm now "publicly" pregnant!
DH was asking if there were any pictures in the baby books I have so he could get an idea of how baby looks. You know, which organs have developed and how far along baby is. I've shown him the sonograms, but I never thought to show the pictures in the books to him. I'll be sure to show him tonight. He's been so wonderful throughout my whole pregnancy.
We're now talking about getting a video camera. Yes, it's true, we are turning into PARENTS!!!!!!!! Eeeeeeeeeeeeeekkkkk!!!
I must report another beautiful symptom of pregnancy. My hair looks great!!! Really, I'm not trying to be vain, or anything. I have been trying to let my hair grow, since I've kept it short for a while. (Guess I just figured out that my round face looks too round with short hair...) From a practical standpoint, I want to be able to put it in a ponytail and deal with it quickly once baby comes around. Anyway, I noticed just yesterday that my hair has a beautiful shine to it. Call me crazy, but it's true! I've been going through the rough "growing out" phase, so my hair has been looking kind of scraggly lately. Except for yesterday and today! It looks great! Just when I was thinking of giving up and getting it cut. So, even though my face still looks like Mt. Vesuvius, my hair looks wonderful!!
Also, I'm wearing my maternity set that my SIL gave me. It's soo cute, but boy, do maternity clothes make you look pregnant!! I'm now "publicly" pregnant!
DH was asking if there were any pictures in the baby books I have so he could get an idea of how baby looks. You know, which organs have developed and how far along baby is. I've shown him the sonograms, but I never thought to show the pictures in the books to him. I'll be sure to show him tonight. He's been so wonderful throughout my whole pregnancy.
We're now talking about getting a video camera. Yes, it's true, we are turning into PARENTS!!!!!!!! Eeeeeeeeeeeeeekkkkk!!!
9/25/2003
I'm happy to report that the power is back on. In fact, for us, it came on on Saturday at about 12noon. We are very fortunate since some folks in the area lost power for 5 days!!
Baby has been very active lately, at least as far as I can tell with the gas bubbles and flutterings I've been feeling lately. Belly is also starting to itch a bit, which I hear is a common sympton of pregnancy. So far, no stretch marks!!! I'm sure it's just a matter of time, but hope springs eternal.
Finally told folks at work. I wore my denim maternity outfit on Friday after Isabel. It's very big on me and one of my colleagues commented about how these must have been clothes I bought before the weight loss because you could see how much weight I had lost. I had to laugh and confess to her that these were indeed maternity clothes I was wearing. She was so excited, it was neat to see the expression on her face.
Yeah, so word's leaking out. It's kinda neat, especially when I talk to people I haven't seen in a while. They say, "Wow, you've lost so much weight!". To which I respond, "Yeah, but I'll probably be gaining weight for about, oh, 9 months!". That always gets them. It's neat to see people's reactions.
I'm now at the point where you can see my belly if I'm sitting. I'm wearing sweaters and have given up on belts. Those rubberbands are life savers. DH was so cute. This morning, he gave me a variety of rubberbands that he spied from work. What a sweetie pie! There was a really big one, which I'm sure will stretch alot!
I've also figured out that I will not be spending a lot of money on maternity clothes. The thing that is going to get me is nursing clothes!!! I'd like to breastfeed for the 1st year, so that is definitely something to consider. I'll have to be able to nurse discreetly and conveniently. I'm checking eBay and would like to hit some yard sales for nursing blouses. (Figure I can wear my maternity pants and regular pants after a while). I don't want to invest in a lot of clothes and find out that the nursing thing does not work out. But, on the other hand, I want to be prepared.
Well, that's all for now. I'm approaching the cute stage of pregnancy! You feel better, have more energy and everbody "knows". Although, baby has been treating me well throughout, so I can't complain!
Baby has been very active lately, at least as far as I can tell with the gas bubbles and flutterings I've been feeling lately. Belly is also starting to itch a bit, which I hear is a common sympton of pregnancy. So far, no stretch marks!!! I'm sure it's just a matter of time, but hope springs eternal.
Finally told folks at work. I wore my denim maternity outfit on Friday after Isabel. It's very big on me and one of my colleagues commented about how these must have been clothes I bought before the weight loss because you could see how much weight I had lost. I had to laugh and confess to her that these were indeed maternity clothes I was wearing. She was so excited, it was neat to see the expression on her face.
Yeah, so word's leaking out. It's kinda neat, especially when I talk to people I haven't seen in a while. They say, "Wow, you've lost so much weight!". To which I respond, "Yeah, but I'll probably be gaining weight for about, oh, 9 months!". That always gets them. It's neat to see people's reactions.
I'm now at the point where you can see my belly if I'm sitting. I'm wearing sweaters and have given up on belts. Those rubberbands are life savers. DH was so cute. This morning, he gave me a variety of rubberbands that he spied from work. What a sweetie pie! There was a really big one, which I'm sure will stretch alot!
I've also figured out that I will not be spending a lot of money on maternity clothes. The thing that is going to get me is nursing clothes!!! I'd like to breastfeed for the 1st year, so that is definitely something to consider. I'll have to be able to nurse discreetly and conveniently. I'm checking eBay and would like to hit some yard sales for nursing blouses. (Figure I can wear my maternity pants and regular pants after a while). I don't want to invest in a lot of clothes and find out that the nursing thing does not work out. But, on the other hand, I want to be prepared.
Well, that's all for now. I'm approaching the cute stage of pregnancy! You feel better, have more energy and everbody "knows". Although, baby has been treating me well throughout, so I can't complain!
9/19/2003
Praise God, we survived Isabel just fine. No damage to the house or cars and the only thing we are having to deal with is the loss of power.
I still don't have power, but I do have power at work, which is how I'm able to post a quick note here.
Officially announced the "big news" at work.... ahhhhh, now I feel the release that comes when you don't have to keep a secret anymore!
I can't post long, but once the power comes back up, I plan to write about:
* baby moving
* maternity clothes
See you when the power comes back on!
I still don't have power, but I do have power at work, which is how I'm able to post a quick note here.
Officially announced the "big news" at work.... ahhhhh, now I feel the release that comes when you don't have to keep a secret anymore!
I can't post long, but once the power comes back up, I plan to write about:
* baby moving
* maternity clothes
See you when the power comes back on!
9/18/2003
Alright, here we go again....
I'm posting before Hurricane Isabel because the power might go out for a few days... But at least we have the essentials on hand to survive the storm: milk, bread, cold cuts, a 6 pack of Cokes (for him) and Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream!!
With these kinds of staples, and my stash of canned goods, we could survive for days without electrical power!!!
And now, back to baby news.... (Trust me, I had a much funnier and longer post about the Ben & Jerry's, but since I lost my last post, I just don't have the energy to replicate it.... sniff, sniff...)
Since I'm officially old, I've had to get "genetic counseling" and testing done, so I can know in advance if baby's going to be abnormal. How lovely.... I am committed to avoiding anything intrusive, such as amniocentesis, because I fully trust in the Lord. Whatever He decides to give me is good enough for me. Obviously, I hope that baby is normal, but I would never ever think of terminating a pregnancy if baby was found with something "wrong". I really didn't want any of this testing done, given that reason, but the docs said that it would be good to know to mentally prepare. I guess...
They can draw blood and do sonograms, but they are not sticking my placenta, dagnabbit!!!
Went to the High Risk Obstetrics Specialist on Tuesday, 9/16. Praise God that baby's nuchal translucency is healthy. This is a sonogram evaluation of the fluid behind baby's neck. It can indicate developmental problems, such as Down's syndrome or hydroencephalitis. The doctor showed me an abnormal one as a point of reference and indicated that baby's looks perfectly healthy. I thank the Lord for that.
I was struck though, as I was laying there: how does this gentle doctor handle it when the news is bad? The poor mother has to deal with all that shock. This, while still carrying the baby for 2 more trimesters! (Testing has to be done during 11-14 weeks). How do you "mentally prepare" for that? I felt a pang of sorrow for that baby out there and anguished mothers with these kinds of test results. I'm sure some of these tests are helpful, so that baby and mother can be treated properly, but it just seems like mental torment to deal with something you otherwise cannot control or change. Whew, heavy medical-ethical drama and all before lunchtime.
The Dr. (my first male doctor) was very pleasant. You could tell he knew what he was talking about, after perusing so many sonograms, looking for slight changes so early in pregnancy. He talked about other blood tests, which would indicate the probability of Down's Syndrome, but not a conclusive test to determine whether Down's was present. You'd have to get advanced testing to pin down whether baby has Down's or not. No thanks. I plan to love baby no matter how he or she comes out. No test should change my mind about that. If the good Lord decided that I could have a baby now, I'll hang on to His promise of never forsaking me or baby.
A baby is just like the weather. You can see it happening and make a few predictions, but God is the one in ultimate control. I trust Him completely. And, no, I won't do anything corny, like name the baby Isabel. Eeeeck...
I'm posting before Hurricane Isabel because the power might go out for a few days... But at least we have the essentials on hand to survive the storm: milk, bread, cold cuts, a 6 pack of Cokes (for him) and Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream!!
With these kinds of staples, and my stash of canned goods, we could survive for days without electrical power!!!
And now, back to baby news.... (Trust me, I had a much funnier and longer post about the Ben & Jerry's, but since I lost my last post, I just don't have the energy to replicate it.... sniff, sniff...)
Since I'm officially old, I've had to get "genetic counseling" and testing done, so I can know in advance if baby's going to be abnormal. How lovely.... I am committed to avoiding anything intrusive, such as amniocentesis, because I fully trust in the Lord. Whatever He decides to give me is good enough for me. Obviously, I hope that baby is normal, but I would never ever think of terminating a pregnancy if baby was found with something "wrong". I really didn't want any of this testing done, given that reason, but the docs said that it would be good to know to mentally prepare. I guess...
They can draw blood and do sonograms, but they are not sticking my placenta, dagnabbit!!!
Went to the High Risk Obstetrics Specialist on Tuesday, 9/16. Praise God that baby's nuchal translucency is healthy. This is a sonogram evaluation of the fluid behind baby's neck. It can indicate developmental problems, such as Down's syndrome or hydroencephalitis. The doctor showed me an abnormal one as a point of reference and indicated that baby's looks perfectly healthy. I thank the Lord for that.
I was struck though, as I was laying there: how does this gentle doctor handle it when the news is bad? The poor mother has to deal with all that shock. This, while still carrying the baby for 2 more trimesters! (Testing has to be done during 11-14 weeks). How do you "mentally prepare" for that? I felt a pang of sorrow for that baby out there and anguished mothers with these kinds of test results. I'm sure some of these tests are helpful, so that baby and mother can be treated properly, but it just seems like mental torment to deal with something you otherwise cannot control or change. Whew, heavy medical-ethical drama and all before lunchtime.
The Dr. (my first male doctor) was very pleasant. You could tell he knew what he was talking about, after perusing so many sonograms, looking for slight changes so early in pregnancy. He talked about other blood tests, which would indicate the probability of Down's Syndrome, but not a conclusive test to determine whether Down's was present. You'd have to get advanced testing to pin down whether baby has Down's or not. No thanks. I plan to love baby no matter how he or she comes out. No test should change my mind about that. If the good Lord decided that I could have a baby now, I'll hang on to His promise of never forsaking me or baby.
A baby is just like the weather. You can see it happening and make a few predictions, but God is the one in ultimate control. I trust Him completely. And, no, I won't do anything corny, like name the baby Isabel. Eeeeck...
Uuuuugh..... just lost a post I was halfway done with.... Sometimes, technology stinks....
9/15/2003
OK Gang,
At the risk of exposing you to TMI, I must write about two symptoms I've neglected to mention. My belly is growing a beard!!! Amazing, but true, my belly is getting hairy!!! Maybe it's because there's more belly to look at, or maybe it's my imagination, but hey, I see what I see. I probably have more belly hair than DH has chest hair!!! But before you get too carried away, it's not too, too hairy. It's actually kinda cute. Hey, as long as I can't braid it or scoop it up in a ponytail, I ought to be OK.
Now for the 2nd symptom.... pimples!!!! It is worse than high school! Every woman has some kind of trial during her pregnancy, and since the Lord gave me a break with no morning sickness, I figure the pimples are the lesser of two evils. But wow, I've had some zingers. I'm hoping that the minor explosions on my face desist for a little while now that I'm moving into the 2nd trimester. My face is like a war-zone!!!
But seriously, all joking aside, I am really enjoying this pregnancy. In a weird way, I can see how women get post-partum depression. You spend so much time learning about your body and seeing it go through this amazing transformation to bring in a new life for 40 weeks. And of course, you get so much attention from people!! It really is an incredible event.
I've thought about this miracle sitting in my belly. It's amazing really. I am really just a vessel. Other than just taking care of myself and watching what I eat, I have nothing to say about how this baby is going to turn out. His genetics have already been determined and the intricate details of his physical and emotional characteristics are already mapped out in his blueprint. (I say he just for simplicity, I don't know if baby is a boy or a girl yet).
Truly, God is at work here. To believe that this is just some random event is too big a leap to take. Now, maybe you don't believe in God, per se. However, the intricate design of a human tells of a Creator. I rejoice that I know who this Creator is, and that He has involved me in His plans.
2 Cor 4:7
At the risk of exposing you to TMI, I must write about two symptoms I've neglected to mention. My belly is growing a beard!!! Amazing, but true, my belly is getting hairy!!! Maybe it's because there's more belly to look at, or maybe it's my imagination, but hey, I see what I see. I probably have more belly hair than DH has chest hair!!! But before you get too carried away, it's not too, too hairy. It's actually kinda cute. Hey, as long as I can't braid it or scoop it up in a ponytail, I ought to be OK.
Now for the 2nd symptom.... pimples!!!! It is worse than high school! Every woman has some kind of trial during her pregnancy, and since the Lord gave me a break with no morning sickness, I figure the pimples are the lesser of two evils. But wow, I've had some zingers. I'm hoping that the minor explosions on my face desist for a little while now that I'm moving into the 2nd trimester. My face is like a war-zone!!!
But seriously, all joking aside, I am really enjoying this pregnancy. In a weird way, I can see how women get post-partum depression. You spend so much time learning about your body and seeing it go through this amazing transformation to bring in a new life for 40 weeks. And of course, you get so much attention from people!! It really is an incredible event.
I've thought about this miracle sitting in my belly. It's amazing really. I am really just a vessel. Other than just taking care of myself and watching what I eat, I have nothing to say about how this baby is going to turn out. His genetics have already been determined and the intricate details of his physical and emotional characteristics are already mapped out in his blueprint. (I say he just for simplicity, I don't know if baby is a boy or a girl yet).
Truly, God is at work here. To believe that this is just some random event is too big a leap to take. Now, maybe you don't believe in God, per se. However, the intricate design of a human tells of a Creator. I rejoice that I know who this Creator is, and that He has involved me in His plans.
2 Cor 4:7
9/13/2003
13w
Ahhhh.... the second trimester is starting to have it's effect. Now, instead of walking around like a zombie for the last couple of months, I now am getting a lot of energy!
In the last few days, I'm finding that I'm waking up after only 6 hours of sleep and not feeling tired. Thank goodness for that. I started to feel like DH feels without his morning coffee, only it was like that all day long!!
During the first trimester, I was always cold!! Yes, during this summer, I was walking around with goosebumps!! That is starting to go away also. I'm also starting to break out of my regular clothes. I'm sporting my size 10s and 12s that I didn't throw away after my weight loss. Rubberbands are also a Godsend (thank you Tata!), since I can no longer button any of my pants. I'll probably start sporting my maternity gear in about a week or so. Perfect timing, because I'm going to tell the folks at work this week. Boy, will they be in shock!
OK, now I'll tell you about my date with DH last night!!!
We tooled around town and went to an awesome little Mexican restaurant called El Salto in Brooklyn. The food was excellent and the prices are really reasonable. The place was hopping on a Friday night.
While driving, DH showcased some of the CD's that he bought recently. He's really getting into Record & Tape Traders because you can get older, used CD's for half the price, and exchange music also. (I love discounts!!!)
The first CD was a total shocker...
AC/DC.... Now, you must understand, when I first met my DH, he was a grubby highschooler with a black AC/DC t-shirt. It was dangerous and very unlikely for a kid from Newark to like AC/DC, so I knew right away that he was from another planet.
We used to debate over whether Heavy-Metal could be classified as music. Now, I just argue with the theological flaws of the songs. After all, who wants to be on the "Highway to Hell"? The words don't bother DH, and it was funny when we both just started doing that little heavy-metal nod thing...
Knowing that I can only tolerate a little Heavy Metal (not the music, but the lyrics), DH then moved on to the next CD, Billy Joel's Nylon Curtain. What memories!!!! I hadn't heard these songs in so long. "Allentown" and "Goodnight Saigon" sounded so much better to me now because I really understood the import of those songs as an adult. Also, who can forget "Pressure".... "1-2-3-4 Pressure!!!!!"
Then, on the way home, the piece du resistance..... I was blown over when "Message in a Bottle" started blaring from the CD player. Mind you, those who know me understand that The Police were my all time favorite band when I was in high school. I couldn't get enough of those guys and would listen to their albums over and over again relentlessly. Ask my youngest sister, even she knows the lyrics!!! Ha, ha, ha...
As we were driving home, DH took a detour through town so we could hear some more music. It was amazing that the lyrics just popped in my head just like old times and I sang along with practically every song, remembering Stewart Copeland's fills and air-drumming just like I did so many times many moons ago.
Man, what a blast from the past!!!! And I love the fact that DH played the Police CD longer than the others...
Maybe the only thing I would have changed about our awesome date is that I ate all of my Chalupa, refried beans and rice. Of course, it was delicious, but baby and I spent considerable time afterward digesting all that food. I didn't even cut my meal in half like I usually do, the food was just too good!
Well, next time, I'll have to write about hairy bellies. Until then, I still have Police songs swimming through my head and great memories with DH.
"Sending out an SOS, I'm sending out an SOS"
Ahhhh.... the second trimester is starting to have it's effect. Now, instead of walking around like a zombie for the last couple of months, I now am getting a lot of energy!
In the last few days, I'm finding that I'm waking up after only 6 hours of sleep and not feeling tired. Thank goodness for that. I started to feel like DH feels without his morning coffee, only it was like that all day long!!
During the first trimester, I was always cold!! Yes, during this summer, I was walking around with goosebumps!! That is starting to go away also. I'm also starting to break out of my regular clothes. I'm sporting my size 10s and 12s that I didn't throw away after my weight loss. Rubberbands are also a Godsend (thank you Tata!), since I can no longer button any of my pants. I'll probably start sporting my maternity gear in about a week or so. Perfect timing, because I'm going to tell the folks at work this week. Boy, will they be in shock!
OK, now I'll tell you about my date with DH last night!!!
We tooled around town and went to an awesome little Mexican restaurant called El Salto in Brooklyn. The food was excellent and the prices are really reasonable. The place was hopping on a Friday night.
While driving, DH showcased some of the CD's that he bought recently. He's really getting into Record & Tape Traders because you can get older, used CD's for half the price, and exchange music also. (I love discounts!!!)
The first CD was a total shocker...
AC/DC.... Now, you must understand, when I first met my DH, he was a grubby highschooler with a black AC/DC t-shirt. It was dangerous and very unlikely for a kid from Newark to like AC/DC, so I knew right away that he was from another planet.
We used to debate over whether Heavy-Metal could be classified as music. Now, I just argue with the theological flaws of the songs. After all, who wants to be on the "Highway to Hell"? The words don't bother DH, and it was funny when we both just started doing that little heavy-metal nod thing...
Knowing that I can only tolerate a little Heavy Metal (not the music, but the lyrics), DH then moved on to the next CD, Billy Joel's Nylon Curtain. What memories!!!! I hadn't heard these songs in so long. "Allentown" and "Goodnight Saigon" sounded so much better to me now because I really understood the import of those songs as an adult. Also, who can forget "Pressure".... "1-2-3-4 Pressure!!!!!"
Then, on the way home, the piece du resistance..... I was blown over when "Message in a Bottle" started blaring from the CD player. Mind you, those who know me understand that The Police were my all time favorite band when I was in high school. I couldn't get enough of those guys and would listen to their albums over and over again relentlessly. Ask my youngest sister, even she knows the lyrics!!! Ha, ha, ha...
As we were driving home, DH took a detour through town so we could hear some more music. It was amazing that the lyrics just popped in my head just like old times and I sang along with practically every song, remembering Stewart Copeland's fills and air-drumming just like I did so many times many moons ago.
Man, what a blast from the past!!!! And I love the fact that DH played the Police CD longer than the others...
Maybe the only thing I would have changed about our awesome date is that I ate all of my Chalupa, refried beans and rice. Of course, it was delicious, but baby and I spent considerable time afterward digesting all that food. I didn't even cut my meal in half like I usually do, the food was just too good!
Well, next time, I'll have to write about hairy bellies. Until then, I still have Police songs swimming through my head and great memories with DH.
"Sending out an SOS, I'm sending out an SOS"
9/10/2003
Wow, I definitely have to write this occasion down somewhere!!
I missed my regular train and had to wait for the next one, so I didn't get home until 7:40pm. Usually, because my commute is far, DH checks up on me with a daily call to my cell on the way home. (I always look forward to that call!)
I called him instead, since I was running late. I had planned to cook Chicken Stir-Fry (something healthy and quick!)
As I opened the front door, I was feeling irritable at the fact that DH was home already and that I was going to need to get in that kitchen and cook. To my surprise, I heard some sizzling in the background and DH was in the kitchen fixing dinner. Mind you, this is a rare thing indeed. DH usually comes home at 7pm, too tired to cook.
I was pleasantly surprised by the aroma of spaghetti with chicken!! Even though that is hubby's default meal if he cooks, (that, or potatoes and eggs), it was such a treat! I felt guilty at my earlier resentment just before I walked through the door.
Not only that, but DH used the whole wheat pasta and put in fresh broccoli in the spaghetti sauce because he knows I need to eat better for the baby!!! He did this BEFORE I got home! What a sweetheart!!
But wait, it gets better.... Usually, when we come home late from work and are beat (I've been "beat" for the last 8 weeks!), we get our dinners, plop in front of the TV in the bedroom and eat our meal together. Of course, I'd love to use the empty dining room table, but DH wants to detox with The Golf Channel. But not today!!! The Yankees were playing the Tigers on ESPN2 and DH let us watch that instead!!! We live in MD, so I don't get to see many Yankees games on TV. Even though DH usually "owns" the remote for the TV, today, he won many, many brownie points!!!
DH always seems to know when I need some TLC. He knows how exhausted I've been with the baby building going on. I felt so relieved that he cooked and we were able to relax with my favorite baseball team on TV. Ahhhh.... It's good to be home, even when I'm exhausted. I truly have an awesome husband!!
ps The Yanks are coming to Camden Yards next week, and I'm hoping to get to at least one of the games!!!!!
I missed my regular train and had to wait for the next one, so I didn't get home until 7:40pm. Usually, because my commute is far, DH checks up on me with a daily call to my cell on the way home. (I always look forward to that call!)
I called him instead, since I was running late. I had planned to cook Chicken Stir-Fry (something healthy and quick!)
As I opened the front door, I was feeling irritable at the fact that DH was home already and that I was going to need to get in that kitchen and cook. To my surprise, I heard some sizzling in the background and DH was in the kitchen fixing dinner. Mind you, this is a rare thing indeed. DH usually comes home at 7pm, too tired to cook.
I was pleasantly surprised by the aroma of spaghetti with chicken!! Even though that is hubby's default meal if he cooks, (that, or potatoes and eggs), it was such a treat! I felt guilty at my earlier resentment just before I walked through the door.
Not only that, but DH used the whole wheat pasta and put in fresh broccoli in the spaghetti sauce because he knows I need to eat better for the baby!!! He did this BEFORE I got home! What a sweetheart!!
But wait, it gets better.... Usually, when we come home late from work and are beat (I've been "beat" for the last 8 weeks!), we get our dinners, plop in front of the TV in the bedroom and eat our meal together. Of course, I'd love to use the empty dining room table, but DH wants to detox with The Golf Channel. But not today!!! The Yankees were playing the Tigers on ESPN2 and DH let us watch that instead!!! We live in MD, so I don't get to see many Yankees games on TV. Even though DH usually "owns" the remote for the TV, today, he won many, many brownie points!!!
DH always seems to know when I need some TLC. He knows how exhausted I've been with the baby building going on. I felt so relieved that he cooked and we were able to relax with my favorite baseball team on TV. Ahhhh.... It's good to be home, even when I'm exhausted. I truly have an awesome husband!!
ps The Yanks are coming to Camden Yards next week, and I'm hoping to get to at least one of the games!!!!!
9/09/2003
OK Gang,
It has been too long since my last post.
My 1st trimester has been great. The only major symptom that I had was that I was a walking zombie!!! I was so exhausted all the time that I cut back on all activities and focused on getting more sleep. One day, I was so deranged that I attempted to sleep on the floor of my office during lunch. That did not last long though... ugh!!!
I take the train to work, so I've made it a regular habit to sleep on the train. I get some of my best sleep then, except the time I missed my stop and had to wait for the commuter train in the other direction to get back to my stop. D'OH! I am eagerly anticipating the "energizer bunny" phase of the 2nd trimester.
A few important milestones:
08/31/03 Told the Family the Big News!!!!!
It was hilarious..... I got everyone together for a family picture. I instructed everyone that I would be taking 2 pictures. On the first one, I said, "Say Cheese!" and on the 2nd one, I said, "Say: We're Having a Baby!". You should have heard and seen the silence and stares of confusion (what did she say?). After rubbing my belly and saying, "Yep, I'm 11 weeks along....." everyone finally got it. Everybody jumped up and shouted and ran around the room hugging and kissing everyone and me and DH. I will never forget that moment. I took three pictures of the moments: before, during and after the announcement. I can't wait for the pictures to be developed!
09/01/03 My Birthday!!!!! I'm officially now a "high-risk" pregnancy. Actually, I'm healthier now than I've been in a while, so I find it ironic!
09/05/03 2nd Dr. Exam. This time, I got to hear baby's heartbeat with the Doppler. Way cool.... It sounded like a little train!
Also, my bladder wakes me up at precisely 3:30am almost every day. I'm actually enjoying that bit of quiet time. I stay up and either spend time reading the Bible, cruising my forums or reading, and go back to sleep. Well, speaking of sleep, off to dreamland I go.... G'night!
It has been too long since my last post.
My 1st trimester has been great. The only major symptom that I had was that I was a walking zombie!!! I was so exhausted all the time that I cut back on all activities and focused on getting more sleep. One day, I was so deranged that I attempted to sleep on the floor of my office during lunch. That did not last long though... ugh!!!
I take the train to work, so I've made it a regular habit to sleep on the train. I get some of my best sleep then, except the time I missed my stop and had to wait for the commuter train in the other direction to get back to my stop. D'OH! I am eagerly anticipating the "energizer bunny" phase of the 2nd trimester.
A few important milestones:
08/31/03 Told the Family the Big News!!!!!
It was hilarious..... I got everyone together for a family picture. I instructed everyone that I would be taking 2 pictures. On the first one, I said, "Say Cheese!" and on the 2nd one, I said, "Say: We're Having a Baby!". You should have heard and seen the silence and stares of confusion (what did she say?). After rubbing my belly and saying, "Yep, I'm 11 weeks along....." everyone finally got it. Everybody jumped up and shouted and ran around the room hugging and kissing everyone and me and DH. I will never forget that moment. I took three pictures of the moments: before, during and after the announcement. I can't wait for the pictures to be developed!
09/01/03 My Birthday!!!!! I'm officially now a "high-risk" pregnancy. Actually, I'm healthier now than I've been in a while, so I find it ironic!
09/05/03 2nd Dr. Exam. This time, I got to hear baby's heartbeat with the Doppler. Way cool.... It sounded like a little train!
Also, my bladder wakes me up at precisely 3:30am almost every day. I'm actually enjoying that bit of quiet time. I stay up and either spend time reading the Bible, cruising my forums or reading, and go back to sleep. Well, speaking of sleep, off to dreamland I go.... G'night!
