Yesterday Fred, my mom and myself went for an ultrasound. Everything went good. The little one wasn't really cooperating for a few of the pictures so we have to go for another one and my father-in-law is coming for that one. During the ultrasound, my mom was holding onto my shoulder and arm and was squeaking at every little thing. It was really nice to see how excited she was to partake in the experience. She was very grateful. We found out the sex but not ready to share it on the internet yet.
I have found the first gift I want to buy for the little one. It is a book called "What a Wonderful World". It coincides with the song by Louis Armstrong. The book has wonderful colored pictures and many different people in it. It really depicts how wonderful a world it can be. It is beautiful!
I started my scrapbook last night. It is so calming. I thought it was a nice way to showcase all of the ultrasounds we have. Before this they were on the fridge. Michael's has such a variety of various girl/boy/gender neutral stickers. I had so much fun picking out a few items and the paper. It will be a work in progress as we go through the pregnancy but I am so looking forward to the end result!!
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
"I don't know, beets me"
The new issues I have are a runny nose and waking up at 3:00 am everyday. I think it is a combination of not being able to breathe and having to use the bathroom. Hence the blogging at 3:15 am this morning.
On Wednesday, I went and got a manicure with two good friends. We were deciding on colors for me and I usually go with a dark red or brownish tone from OPI. This time, Kim found the perfect color and name for me. OPI's "I don't know, beets me", it is pink and I am very excited about it. It is not a color I would normally pick but it looks good and reminds me of spring.
The reason for the pink color is because we have an ultrasound this morning and we have decided we are going to find out the sex. I know that we originally said we weren't going to but alas nothing can be a surprise for me and we know it will be easier for us in the long run. I have a feeling it might be a girl, Fred feels boy (we both have a 50/50 shot right?) Either way, as long as it is healthy and happy, that is all that matters.
I don't know how public we are going to make the sex, but I would like to keep the name a secret. I have run into some resistance with a few of them and have been a little upset from the outcomes so I would like to keep that from happening. It would be nice to have something be a surprise, right?
On Wednesday, I went and got a manicure with two good friends. We were deciding on colors for me and I usually go with a dark red or brownish tone from OPI. This time, Kim found the perfect color and name for me. OPI's "I don't know, beets me", it is pink and I am very excited about it. It is not a color I would normally pick but it looks good and reminds me of spring.
The reason for the pink color is because we have an ultrasound this morning and we have decided we are going to find out the sex. I know that we originally said we weren't going to but alas nothing can be a surprise for me and we know it will be easier for us in the long run. I have a feeling it might be a girl, Fred feels boy (we both have a 50/50 shot right?) Either way, as long as it is healthy and happy, that is all that matters.
I don't know how public we are going to make the sex, but I would like to keep the name a secret. I have run into some resistance with a few of them and have been a little upset from the outcomes so I would like to keep that from happening. It would be nice to have something be a surprise, right?
Saturday, February 12, 2011
This Week has been Exciting!!
This week has been super packed with exciting things revolving around the wee little one. First, last Sunday I used a gift certificate that a friend gave me to get my first prenatal massage. OH MY GOD it was amazing!! I was happily surprised I got to lay on my side for the work done on my back but I also got to cuddle with a body pillow. It was very relaxing. Then when it came to foot and leg work, I laid on my back with the back of the bed pushed up and a pillow under my legs. I felt like a new person when my new best friend Jenny finished. I have decided I am going to start a mommy massage fund so I can go every month. Sounds good to me!!
The next exciting thing happened on Wednesday night while I was trying to go to bed. I was laying on my side and I felt a sharp little dig in my stomach. I thought it might have been gas so I moved around a bit. It happened again and again. When it did the third time, I pushed back on my stomach and it happened again. I made sure to say hello to Baby Gallup. I rolled over and we played this game on the other side. I then looked at the clock and explained that Mommy had to go to bed. It was very exciting and a bit overwhelming to feel more than a flutter from Baby Gallup. I have a friend at work that touches my belly every time she sees me. She's very excited to be an auntie and she's enjoying watching me go through the pregnancy. Yesterday she found me and starting rubbing my belly and asking if he/she was kicking back. I explained it's not really a kick right now but there was no action on the baby's part, until I went down the hallway. Then Baby Gallup would not stop moving. I think he/she was taking a nap!!
Today is also very exciting! Fred and I are going to South Shore hospital for follow up blood work and then having a tour of the maternity ward. I can't believe how fast time is flying by. I am super happy about the tour. Tonight we have dinner reservations for Valentine's Day at The Loft in Andover and we are both looking forward to that.
I wish everyone a wonderful week!!
The next exciting thing happened on Wednesday night while I was trying to go to bed. I was laying on my side and I felt a sharp little dig in my stomach. I thought it might have been gas so I moved around a bit. It happened again and again. When it did the third time, I pushed back on my stomach and it happened again. I made sure to say hello to Baby Gallup. I rolled over and we played this game on the other side. I then looked at the clock and explained that Mommy had to go to bed. It was very exciting and a bit overwhelming to feel more than a flutter from Baby Gallup. I have a friend at work that touches my belly every time she sees me. She's very excited to be an auntie and she's enjoying watching me go through the pregnancy. Yesterday she found me and starting rubbing my belly and asking if he/she was kicking back. I explained it's not really a kick right now but there was no action on the baby's part, until I went down the hallway. Then Baby Gallup would not stop moving. I think he/she was taking a nap!!
Today is also very exciting! Fred and I are going to South Shore hospital for follow up blood work and then having a tour of the maternity ward. I can't believe how fast time is flying by. I am super happy about the tour. Tonight we have dinner reservations for Valentine's Day at The Loft in Andover and we are both looking forward to that.
I wish everyone a wonderful week!!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Celebration!!
Fred and I planned on going out to this really nice restaurant called Benjamin's when we found out we were pregnant. I am 15 weeks and we still haven't gone out for the dinner. Either I haven't felt well, or he has been too tired. I really want to go because I am craving the prime rib. I suggested we go tomorrow night because we haven't planned for a Friday yet and thought maybe that would work. We'll see...
The other day I felt a little flutter in my stomach and I stopped everything I was doing to feel it and enjoy it. I knew it was the first feelings of the little one. Fred told me it was gas. I had a feeling but I haven't felt it again. It honestly felt like there was a butterfly just taking flight in my belly. Knowing how active this little one is I wouldn't be surprised if I am already feeling him/her. I got goosebumps thinking about it. I can't wait to feel a kick next.
The other day I felt a little flutter in my stomach and I stopped everything I was doing to feel it and enjoy it. I knew it was the first feelings of the little one. Fred told me it was gas. I had a feeling but I haven't felt it again. It honestly felt like there was a butterfly just taking flight in my belly. Knowing how active this little one is I wouldn't be surprised if I am already feeling him/her. I got goosebumps thinking about it. I can't wait to feel a kick next.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Musical Interpretation
While driving to work this morning Lee Ann Womack's I Hope You Dance came on the radio. While listening intently, I realized the lyrics explained how I feel about my unborn child and what I want for him/her. Let me explain:
I hope you never lose your sense of wonder You get your fill to eat
But always keep that hunger
May you never take one single breath for granted
God forbid love ever leave you empty handed
Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens
Promise me you'll give faith a fighting chance
I want my child to have any opportunity available for hi/her. I don't want him/her to ever give up on his/her dreams.
I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Living might mean taking chances
But they're worth taking
Lovin' might be a mistake
But it's worth making
Don't let some hell bent heart
Leave you bitter
When you come close to selling out
Reconsider
Give the heavens above
More than just a passing glance I want him/her to give everything a chance even if he/she might get hurt. I want him/her to not be afraid of anything. I want him/her to give love an opportunity.
Another song I heard and thought of my child as well and that is Don't Blink by Kenny Chesney. The idea of this song explains that life goes by so quickly and if you blink you might miss it. I love the chorus of this song:
Don't blink, just like that you're six years old
And you take a nap
And you wake up and you're twenty-five
And your high school sweetheart becomes your wife
Don't blink, you just might miss
Your babies growing like mine did
Turning into moms and dads
Next thing you know your better half
I realized today that this has happened to me so far. I feel like I was just a young child walking on the beach with my mom and dad hand in hand. Then I graduated high school, went off to college, married my high school sweetheart, and now I am having a child myself. WOW!!!! How time flies!!All in a blink of an eye!
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