The news we've been waiting for!

Today was our ultrasound and 3rd baby appointment. As usual I mentally ran through my head all the questions I had for the appointments, such as whether flu shots were okay and when my due date was...but mostly my thoughts were consumed with finding out what we were having. It's something that has been lingering intensely on mine and the hubby's mind, especially the last couple days. We were both nervous and anxious to find out if everything looked normal and to finally know what we were having.

My nerves must have really gotten to me today, because as I laid down and the technician prepared me for the ultrasound she asked me a question when my mind was elsewhere. She asked me "What's your birth date?" Without thinking I sadly said "I don't know, no one ever told me." She looked at me oddly and said "Wow, I've never heard that response before" My hubby shook his head and tried to restrain his laugh as he said "No, she's not asking for the baby's birth date, she means what's your birth date." I was so embarrassed! But it was such a relief to laugh about it since I was just so glad that this day was here.

It wasn't long before we could see how much more developed the baby was. It was so amazing! And I began to tear up seeing the spine, marveling at the hands moving up to it's face, and then mistaking it's stomach for it's head. Soon the technician found the angle the made it clear that we were having...a boy!

without a doubt!

front view

baby's profile

arms, fingers, legs and toes!

As we wrapped up the appointment he began to hiccup...and it was so cute that tears welled up again. As amazing as that was, it wasn't the biggest moment for me...it was after we finished up with the doctor, who told us the ultrasound showed that everything looked normal. We were walking to the car and I was holding my stomach...the hubby was referring to the baby as our boy and I said "Our son" and we both stopped and looked at each other. We were in such awe and I felt so God blessed that I really began to cry.

Baby Bump #2

It's true what they say that second trimester is better! So much less nausea and pain. The headaches are still brutal though when they do come around and I do still get tired more easily, but I'm much more adapted to my body changing now.

It's still difficult though...on some days my hormones do make me a little more foolishly sensitive. I've been noticing lately that when I sit down, especially on the couch, my belly looks so much bigger. So the other night, the hubby and I were on the couch and I lifted up my shirt to look at my belly. The hubby looked over and laughed! He was actually overwhelmingly enthused that you could see the growth of my pregnancy. But at the time I was thinking "How dare you laugh at your pregnant wife who has been struggling with her weight gain!" I soon realized that it wasn't a big deal and I should be used to his candid reactions by now!

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Starting measurements on July 17, 2008 (day we found out)
WEIGHT: 110.2 lbs
WAIST: 26 inches

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16 WEEKS





















Gain as of October 7, 2008
WEIGHT: 5.6 lbs
WAIST: 2.5 inches

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Now that we're at 16 weeks, I've been anxiously awaiting two things:

First, to feel the baby move, which can happen between 16-18 weeks. There are days when I hardly believe that I'm pregnant...and I just know that feeling that movement will confirm it more for me.

Second, to find out if we're having a Renesmee or Carlie (Yes, another Twilght reference..lol) Less than one week and we should know! Yes, we all just want a healthy baby, but just for fun, do you guys have your guesses or wishes on what it will be? I for one am hoping for a boy, but have a feeling that it's a girl!

We'll post it when we find out!

Video of Baby at 15 Weeks

According to the doctor I'm at 15 weeks now. I've been so curious as to what the baby looks like. I know that the baby is about 4 inches and about the size of a small tomato. Apparently I might also start to feel "fluttering" soon since the baby is supposed to be moving around a lot at this time. Here's a video I found to give you an idea.

Cravings!

So far my diet hasn't changed too much, I still eat healthy and have to have at least 1-2 fresh fruit a day. At first the only craving I would get was for comfort food like Kare Kare. Lately though I have been nuts for Maui Onion Chips!



Is it the lack of carbs and salt in my diet? Or just my longing to go to the islands? Who knows? All I know is that it's always on our grocery list!

Baby's Heartbeat

Yesterday was our second doctor's appointment. We met with the other doctor who could be delivering our baby and he was surprisingly gentle. At our first appointment we got to see the baby's heartbeat and that day we got to hear it!

The doctor had a handy device that was like a microphone on my stomach. It filled the room with the lovely should of our baby's heartbeat! The Dr. likened the slightly muffled but rapid sound to a train. With a huge smile on my face I could help but silently agree and wonder where I could get one of my own microphone devices for home....

chug-chug, chug-chug, chug-chug, chug-chug.....

Baby Bump #1

So I've had a little trouble adjusting to all the changes I've been experiencing lately. So I thought it might might it easier on me to keep track of the changes and keep a sort of online journal of this whole baby process.

The first trimester has been a little rough and I'm glad that it's over! First, because we can now tell people about it and second because I hear it gets better in the second trimester!

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Starting measurements on July 17, 2008 (day we found out)
WEIGHT: 110.2 lbs
WAIST: 26 inches

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12 WEEKS





Gain as of September 6, 2008
WEIGHT: 2.8 lbs
WAIST: 1 inch

New York City

We just got back from our whirlwind NY trip! There was a lot to see and so little time. Among the things we covered were: The Natural History Museum, The Met, Central Park, Payard Bistro, shopping in SoHo where we saw into Dylan McDermott & Jean Reno, lunch at Serendipity, The World Trade Center, and NY Pizza in Brooklyn Heights! Here's a sampling of the photos we took...