Well, this week has been the same as last week for the most part. It seems like every week up to this point has brought something new, so this week seemed to drag a little. We're so anxious to find out the gender so we can get started on buying things and picking things out! What is difficult is knowing that if I just had an ultrasound right now, they could probably tell us! But we're not going to have an extra ultrasound just to find out the gender when our next one is scheduled in just a few weeks. I would, though... if the doctor hadn't told us not to. I want to know!
I have always pictured myself as a mom to boys, but I also know that God likes to throw curve balls sometimes. I heard someone talking this week saying that they think every woman "knows" before they have the ultrasound. I have no idea. I am so confused by all of the wives tales (which all say something different) that I don't know what to think. If I had to guess, I would say girl. But that is because 1) we are hoping for a boy (but will be thrilled with either - in no way would we be disappointed with a girl!) and 2) everyone keeps saying they think it's a girl. I think most of them are saying that to give us a hard time, but regardless... it starts to creep into your psyche. :) On top of that, all of Andy's friends have had a girl first. Every single one of them. There seems to be a cycle - will we be the ones to break the mold?? I wish I knew! I guess it will come soon enough, though.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
It's in there!
The baby is making itself known! Over the last week, I've had a few tiny little touches from the inside - mainly when I'm sitting in the car. It must be something about how my seat is positioned, because the rest of the day it's quiet. It woke me up two nights ago and scared me to death. That was the first significant "flutter". I thought Andy had reached over and touched my stomach, but when I woke him up to ask him (the obvious fact that he was sleeping didn't occur to me until the following day - hey, it was the middle of the night!) he swore it wasn't him. :) We're pretty sure it was the little one. Or I'm having some very realistic dreams!
A lot of people have been asking me about names. We haven't talked about them much. I have a few that I like, but we haven't discussed them at length. Any suggestions to consider? And don't say a name that you'll be mad at me for using! :) We have decided to wait until the gender is identified to really talk seriously about it but I am open to starting a list of options. Okay - I'm lying. I already have a list started. But it's not a long list. Okay, I've gotten through the P's. But I want it to be a good name!! Something significant - with a good meaning or after someone we love or something that represents us. I used to have so many ideas about what I would name a child - with all of my friends I always had so many names to offer as suggestions. But now that it's real - now that it's OUR child - this decision seems so much more serious. I don't know how anyone decides on a name!
A lot of people have been asking me about names. We haven't talked about them much. I have a few that I like, but we haven't discussed them at length. Any suggestions to consider? And don't say a name that you'll be mad at me for using! :) We have decided to wait until the gender is identified to really talk seriously about it but I am open to starting a list of options. Okay - I'm lying. I already have a list started. But it's not a long list. Okay, I've gotten through the P's. But I want it to be a good name!! Something significant - with a good meaning or after someone we love or something that represents us. I used to have so many ideas about what I would name a child - with all of my friends I always had so many names to offer as suggestions. But now that it's real - now that it's OUR child - this decision seems so much more serious. I don't know how anyone decides on a name!
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
So Far, So Good
We had our 14 week doctor's appointment this morning. The doctor said everything looks good. My blood pressure was a little higher than normal, but not enough to be concerned about. The doctor used the doppler this time to hear the heartbeat and she found it really fast - it actually seemed to surprise her a little bit. She said "Wow, that was easy! You know what that means... it's getting big!" Please don't get too big, baby...
She gave me some different information this morning than I had heard before - some encouraging and some disappointing. She told me that morning sickness in week 14 isn't anything to be worried about - that some women just run a little bit longer than others and it doesn't necessarily mean that I will have it the whole pregnancy (whew!). She also told me not to schedule a special ultrasound at 16 weeks to do gender identification, which means it will be a few more weeks than we originally hoped before we know. At my next appointment they will run blood tests to make sure everything is okay with Baby (indications of Down Syndrome, etc.). I was glad to hear that they do a blood test instead of amnio or anything like that. At that time, they will make an appointment for our big, official, formal ultrasound where the tech will look at individual body parts and hopefully be able to determine the gender. She said that the chances of her being able to tell are very good. I guess if you have an HMO, you have to have it done at this other clinic that is rarely able to identify the gender - glad we have a PPO now! :) Ours will be done there at the same location and she said that the technician is very talented and can almost always identify the gender (as well as any problems that may exist - which is the important part!).
I am anxious to know more and to see the baby again. I know it's growing because my tummy is starting to show. I'll post some pictures soon - once it looks like baby gain and not just fat. :) Hopefully only a few more weeks before I can feel it move!
She gave me some different information this morning than I had heard before - some encouraging and some disappointing. She told me that morning sickness in week 14 isn't anything to be worried about - that some women just run a little bit longer than others and it doesn't necessarily mean that I will have it the whole pregnancy (whew!). She also told me not to schedule a special ultrasound at 16 weeks to do gender identification, which means it will be a few more weeks than we originally hoped before we know. At my next appointment they will run blood tests to make sure everything is okay with Baby (indications of Down Syndrome, etc.). I was glad to hear that they do a blood test instead of amnio or anything like that. At that time, they will make an appointment for our big, official, formal ultrasound where the tech will look at individual body parts and hopefully be able to determine the gender. She said that the chances of her being able to tell are very good. I guess if you have an HMO, you have to have it done at this other clinic that is rarely able to identify the gender - glad we have a PPO now! :) Ours will be done there at the same location and she said that the technician is very talented and can almost always identify the gender (as well as any problems that may exist - which is the important part!).
I am anxious to know more and to see the baby again. I know it's growing because my tummy is starting to show. I'll post some pictures soon - once it looks like baby gain and not just fat. :) Hopefully only a few more weeks before I can feel it move!
Monday, August 11, 2008
Calling all Moms...
I started looking at baby items on Target.com. Although I have done a lot of child care and I know that some of them are just conveniences and not necessities (i.e. diaper wipe warmers)- I also know that there will be some things that I need and don't know about yet.
I'm curious - what are the items that you were most thankful for when you had your babies? What are the less-than-obvious products that you used the most? Is there anything that is often requested on registries, but result in wasted money? Is there anything that you got and never used? Are there items that you didn't think about asking for and ended up needing later? Any input in this area would be much appreciated!!
I'm curious - what are the items that you were most thankful for when you had your babies? What are the less-than-obvious products that you used the most? Is there anything that is often requested on registries, but result in wasted money? Is there anything that you got and never used? Are there items that you didn't think about asking for and ended up needing later? Any input in this area would be much appreciated!!
Friday, August 8, 2008
2nd Trimester
The Second Trimester has begun! I haven't decided if the first one went quickly or not. Some days felt like an eternity, but overall - here we are. And I'm not quite sure how we got here. Well, I mean... I know how we got here but the road seems to be passing by without the chance to stop and get a good look at everything. :) Isnt' that true of life in general? We get to certain points and think "How did I get here?"
The nausea has certainly lessened. I've only had one sickly day this week. In the mean time, Baby & I made it through a business trip to Atlanta and an INTENSE four-day training class. We sure did miss Andy, though... it was beyond words to be able to sleep next to him last night. The longer we're married, the more I miss him when we're apart.
My newest pregnancy symptom is forgetfulness. I keep forgetting what I'm doing in mid-action. This morning I couldn't figure out why my keys wouldn't turn the ignition off all the way. I had put the e-brake on and forgotten to put it in park! I hope THAT doesn't get more severe as time passes! Dizziness is also kicking in a little bit - although the elevators of our corporate office probably had a lot to do with that. Since I won't frequently be riding elevators, I should be good. :)
I read on that little pregnancy ticker that the baby can suck it's thumb now. I wonder if it will be a thumb-sucker like it's mommy? I sucked my thumb for a LONG time... I think I was 6 or 7 when I finally stopped. And then I still sucked it in my sleep for several years after that. I could always tell when I had been sucking on it because my teeth would be sore in the morning when I woke up. The last time I remember that was when I was around 13. I wonder if Baby is getting an early start on that trait or not?
In just a couple more weeks we should be able to find out the gender of the baby. We have to make a special appointment just for that purpose, so I will know more after next week's regular appointment. I can't wait to find out! I've had a lot of people ask me why we want to know and say that it's so much more exciting to find out in the delivery room. I think there is going to be plenty of excitement in that delivery room - even if we find out in advance! I have never wanted to wait until delivery - I've always wanted to know ahead of time. I'm too much of a planner to wait!
The nausea has certainly lessened. I've only had one sickly day this week. In the mean time, Baby & I made it through a business trip to Atlanta and an INTENSE four-day training class. We sure did miss Andy, though... it was beyond words to be able to sleep next to him last night. The longer we're married, the more I miss him when we're apart.
My newest pregnancy symptom is forgetfulness. I keep forgetting what I'm doing in mid-action. This morning I couldn't figure out why my keys wouldn't turn the ignition off all the way. I had put the e-brake on and forgotten to put it in park! I hope THAT doesn't get more severe as time passes! Dizziness is also kicking in a little bit - although the elevators of our corporate office probably had a lot to do with that. Since I won't frequently be riding elevators, I should be good. :)
I read on that little pregnancy ticker that the baby can suck it's thumb now. I wonder if it will be a thumb-sucker like it's mommy? I sucked my thumb for a LONG time... I think I was 6 or 7 when I finally stopped. And then I still sucked it in my sleep for several years after that. I could always tell when I had been sucking on it because my teeth would be sore in the morning when I woke up. The last time I remember that was when I was around 13. I wonder if Baby is getting an early start on that trait or not?
In just a couple more weeks we should be able to find out the gender of the baby. We have to make a special appointment just for that purpose, so I will know more after next week's regular appointment. I can't wait to find out! I've had a lot of people ask me why we want to know and say that it's so much more exciting to find out in the delivery room. I think there is going to be plenty of excitement in that delivery room - even if we find out in advance! I have never wanted to wait until delivery - I've always wanted to know ahead of time. I'm too much of a planner to wait!
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