Playing catch up at 23 Weeks

April 5th, 2010
Christina

I knew it…I KNEW it! I would become a little lazy when it came to updating this blog. Sorry folks (if anyone actually reads this), as of late, work has been draining me mentally.  I’ve even had to work some weekends, which I’m not too thrilled about and thanks to these HORMONES, I’ve made it very clear to my boss my dislike for it. I spend all day at a computer and the last thing I want to do is come home and be on one. Anyway…here’s a little update:

Due Date: August 4, 2010
Total weight gain/loss: 8 lbs gained (145 lb)
Maternity clothes? Still wearing my regular clothes, but when it comes to my jeans, I’ll use the Belly Band to feel more comfortable in them.
Sleep: Meh, it’s getting harder for me to get comfortable at night but Frank’s back rubs always help to relax me
Best moment this week: Feeling the little nudges in my belly more frequently (usually after I eat). Also, I’ve been feeling grrreat and I have my energy back. Let’s see how long this lasts.
Movement: See above
Food cravings: Nothing crazy yet. I do enjoy a good salad and fruit smoothies
Food aversions: The thought of eating a steak is not so bad to me anymore.
Gender: BOY!
Labor Signs: None (I hope) I have had some mild cramping but I think those are baby growing pains.
Belly Button in or out? In
What I miss: Not much, but give me a couple more weeks.
What I am looking forward to: My time off from work
Milestones: Passing the half-way point. I hope it’s smooth sailing from here.
Other:   Went to Babies-r-us with Frank today and was overwelmed with the amount of baby stuff there is. We had some good laughs though. It will probably take me the rest of the week to complete the registry as I have no idea what we really need.

Belly Pics:

And the gender is…

March 24th, 2010
Christina

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

March 3rd, 2010
Christina

My baby bump at 18 weeks…

Over the coming weeks, stay tuned to watch that flower on my belly blossom.

We are Engaged!

February 16th, 2010
Christina

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!”…

From the Man

February 7th, 2010
frank

Due Date: August 4, 2010
Total weight gain/loss: I think 15 or 20 lbs gained
Maternity clothes? I got my favorite jeans dirty last week trying to sort out the weedwhacker. Got oil on ’em. They’re ruined. I mean, there’s motorcycle dirty, and then there’s homeless dirty.
Sleep: This bed has made me dream more. It’s kind of cool. But as a person that does not dream often, it’s a change in my life, and as such, disconcerting.
Best moment this week: taking a tranquil mint bath. Yes, I am gay.
Movement: I made movements with my motorcycle to avoid potholes and what I like to call “nut crunch.”
Food cravings: Water.
Food aversions: Vegetables. Nutrients.
Gender: Thoraxian Gullcrusher
Labor Signs: My back hurts from the manuel labor I performed today while pressure cleaning the driveway and sidewalk. Big shout out to Karl.
Belly Button in or out? In, for sure. Don’t stick your finger in there, either. My belly button is a chinese finger trap.
What I miss: Dunking.
What I am looking forward to: Winning the lottery. I mean, the birth of our miracle. After I win the lottery.
Milestones: Um… not sure… my girlfriend is raging internally with hormones and she hasn’t killed me yet?
Other: tonight is the final night time space launch. I kinda wish I had a lil kid to wake up at 4 30 in the morning to drag outside so he/she could say, why are you doing this to me? And I could say, because this is history. And he/she could say, I don’t care. And I could say, I know.

Hello 14 weeks (2nd Trimester)

February 4th, 2010
Christina

Due Date: August 4, 2010
Total weight gain/loss: I think 6 or 8 lbs gained
Maternity clothes? Not yet, but I’ve definitely popped and it’s becoming harder to find concealing clothes for work.
Sleep: Good. I’ve been having vivid dreams.
Best moment this week: Starting to feel my energy come back
Movement: None that I can feel
Food cravings: Fruits (Strawberry, Oranges, Bananas) and cheese
Food aversions: Red Meat
Gender: Unknown
Labor Signs: None
Belly Button in or out? In… no change.
What I miss: Sushi and Subs
What I am looking forward to: Being comfortable at work with everyone knowing that I’m pregnant (I have yet to tell my boss)
Milestones: I can feel my belly growing a little each day.  Soon everyone will be able to see it and hopefully not think I’m bloated.
Other: Week 14 kicked off with a bang, especially in my head and neck! I had a horrible headache today.

12-Week Baby Scans

February 3rd, 2010
Christina

Morning (All-Day) Sickness

February 3rd, 2010
Christina

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.

Baby Announcement

January 29th, 2010
Christina

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!

Welcome to our blog!

January 29th, 2010
Christina

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 😀