And the gender is…
A BOY!!!!!!
Frank and I are super excited to be having a boy. Not that we wouldn’t have been just as exstatic with a Girl, but we both really wanted a boy for the first baby. I enjoyed growing up with an older brother and I think Frank enjoyed growing up as a .. um.. boy too! (lol) At the ultrasound appointment, immediately when the tech starting waving her magic wand over my belly, I could spot those boy parts. It didn’t take long for her to ask “Do you want to know the sex of your baby?” All the while, I think Frank was messmerized by the ultrasound, he didn’t even hear her say what it was, as I didn’t see any reaction out of him from the corner of my eye. When I repeated the good news, Frank then did a little happy dance in the chair. This whole pregnancy hits you when you can identify the babywith a particular gender and you’re no longer calling it an “It”. Needless to say, we both were overcome with emotion. The tech then proceeded to take captures of our little guy’s organs to ensure he is developing on track. It’s a relief to know, everything is looking good so far.
My mind often wonders about this little guy swimming around in my belly. What is he gonna be like….his personality, who’s he going look more like, is he going to be a momma’s boy (or hate me), will he have a long healthy & productive life and do well for himself? All these thoughts can be over-welming. One thing is for sure, we’ll do the best we can as parents and hope the best for him as well.
Here’s some pictures:
Baby Bump
My baby bump at 18 weeks…
Over the coming weeks, stay tuned to watch that flower on my belly blossom.
We are Engaged!
With music by Snow Patrol (You are all that I have), candle light, roses, cool breezes, and remote controlled photography, Frank made this one of the most special nights of my life when he asked “Will you be my best friend forever?”
Of course I said “YES!”…
Hello 14 weeks (2nd Trimester)
Morning (All-Day) Sickness
I started this blog later than I really should have since I’m technically 14 weeks tomorrow, but I have to mention how horrible I’ve been feeling. Starting out this pregnancy, I hoped I’d be that lucky few to not experience the negative symptoms of pregnancy. Boy was I wrong! At about the 6th week, IT started. It’s enough to make you reconsider your decision to have children…the nausea, the stomach aches, the vomiting, the weakness, the all-day nagging sick feeling. Worst of all, my steroid powered sense of smell!!! ALL smells are soooo intense and were/are the catalyst to my vomiting fits. In particular, there is this smell in my house that hits me immediately when I walk in the door. One whiff, and I’m running to the bathroom. I’m still on a mission to figure out what it is, but Frank thinks I’m crazy. He now makes sure the dishes are washed, the trash is taken out, and candles are lit prior to my arrival. I have yet to feel like my old self, but I do appreciate feeling better than I felt a few weeks ago. The nausea and all day yucky feeling has subsided. It’ll all be worth it in the end when that little pooping bundle is here showering us with joy.
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Basically this blog spawned from the fact that Frank and I are having a baby! We are very excited and can’t wait to have an excuse to act like the big kids we already are. Just to catch you up on us, Frank and I met April 05, and I was immediately attracted to his witty personality and sense of humor, not to mention his loooong girly lashes. Our first date was pretty special, mostly because I felt completely comfortable with him. We really just ‘hung’ out and talked for hours! As our date was ending, we spent another hour or so just listening to music in his car. It was definitely the beginning of the rest of my life. Many years later (I’ll try to fill in the gaps from time-to-time in the blog), we’ve gone the non-traditional route of buying a house recently and trying for a baby without yet being married. *gasp* We have a trusting relationship and are fully committed to one another…so what if we don’t have the paper to prove it! Anyway, moving on to baby. We really were only not-not trying to have a baby for 2 months. I figured if it didn’t work out for us in 1 year, then I’d become the psycho girlfriend with the ovulation kits, iphone app ovulation monitors, etc. Needless to say, his sperm made it happen (Frank is very proud of this fact) in less than 2 months! So here we are, slowly heading up to the top of the roller coaster anticipating that rush and we’re sooo looking forward to the ride!
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Welcome to our little piece of the internet. Frank and I decided it was best to create a blog to document the happenings in our lives. This way, family and friends can be informed and we’d always be able to go back and reminisce on past experiences and distant memories. We welcome you all to share in our adventure! Enjoy 😀
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