Ok well you have seen the pictures, you have seen the reactions. How would you like to see the ultrasound? I never get tired of seeing my baby boy on the screen. It is soooo incredibly cool!!! So I hope that it uploads ok. Enjoy!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Ultrasound Pics
So I realized that I havent put up the ultrasound pictures yet so I thought I would do that. The first one is a money shot. Unmistakable if you ask me. The next one is his little face looking up at you. The third is his foot with a big toe. The fourth is his spine, and the fifth is another money shot. Enjoy!! Notice the arrows pointing to the goods!
Friday, March 13, 2009
IT'S A BOY!!!!
Well I had my 20 wk ultrasound on Wednesday and I was thinking that the baby was going to be a girl, but I also knew that I only had a 50/50 chance of being right and it was ok if I was wrong. For the past few weeks, I have been wondering how I would feel if the baby was a boy. I told myself that any child is from God and I should be thrilled with each. Of course I still wanted a little girl. What I did was imagine my wonderful husband with a baby boy. I imagined that same baby boy as a toddler, holding a little plastic bat and trying to play ball with Daddy. It worked. I melted. I knew that giving Michael a son would be absolutely wonderful.
I am very thankful that I retrained myself that it was ok. Because I went in for the ultrasound and the first thing that transducer landed on was the money shot! This little boy was NOT being shy in the least. He was very active and was wiggling and even stretched his legs out for me. One of my best friends (notice I said one of meaning yes I have more than one) came with me and was recording the screen with the video camera. Thankfully, the office gave me permission to do that since they no longer record the ultrasounds.
I saw my precious little one put his hand up by his face and then perfom what my doctor called the fetal package check. I guess he wanted to make sure that "toy" wasnt going anywhere. It was so wonderful to see that he was healthy and growing and was measuring right on target.
I got about five ultrasound pictures and of course my video.
After the appointment, my friend, Breanna, and I went to Target to start a baby registry. It was the perfect time too. Earlier last week, I received a Target baby catalogue which had a coupon for a free $20 gift card just for starting a baby registry. SWEET! So I used that coupon to purchase just the right baby gift for Michael. AFter I found it and came home, I found a gift box and some white tissue paper. I wrapped up the gift and lined the box and then I taped a note to it saying that I hoped he wasnt too disappointed. I got a great reaction.
Enjoy!
I am very thankful that I retrained myself that it was ok. Because I went in for the ultrasound and the first thing that transducer landed on was the money shot! This little boy was NOT being shy in the least. He was very active and was wiggling and even stretched his legs out for me. One of my best friends (notice I said one of meaning yes I have more than one) came with me and was recording the screen with the video camera. Thankfully, the office gave me permission to do that since they no longer record the ultrasounds.
I saw my precious little one put his hand up by his face and then perfom what my doctor called the fetal package check. I guess he wanted to make sure that "toy" wasnt going anywhere. It was so wonderful to see that he was healthy and growing and was measuring right on target.
I got about five ultrasound pictures and of course my video.
After the appointment, my friend, Breanna, and I went to Target to start a baby registry. It was the perfect time too. Earlier last week, I received a Target baby catalogue which had a coupon for a free $20 gift card just for starting a baby registry. SWEET! So I used that coupon to purchase just the right baby gift for Michael. AFter I found it and came home, I found a gift box and some white tissue paper. I wrapped up the gift and lined the box and then I taped a note to it saying that I hoped he wasnt too disappointed. I got a great reaction.
Enjoy!
Friday, March 6, 2009
Um...Can you say Irony????
I was reading something online today and came across a post about a Denver newspaper article about a bill or something that would make it mandatory for pregnant women to have the HIV test in order for the baby to get the proper care should the mother be HIV positive. One politician voted no and claimed that if the mother is HIV pos and the baby got it from her, then it would teach the woman to not be as promiscuous and others would follow the example. Or something like that. Now I agree that his opinion it totally bogus. Why punish the baby for the irrisponsibility of the mother??? Ok now lets look at this a different way.
A woman is very promiscuous and gets pg. Doesnt matter if she is tested or not. But she doesnt want the baby so she opts for abortion. Oh, excuse me, legalized murder. So if you compare the two, the man voting against the testing is basically stating that the woman made the mistake and letting the baby suffer is her punishment. What about killing an innocent baby because of the mothers mistake? What is the difference? There is none. Just like making testing mandatory (which is a simple bloodtest) can help save the life of an innocent baby, so can making abortion illegal! The baby should'nt have to be punished for the mother's irresponsibility! I rest my case. On another though, if HIV can lead to aids, wouldnt that be sealing the fate of a baby to die, possibly very young? Even in infancy? If that were to happen, the mother could be prosecuted for the death of her child. Notice I said could. Not would. Again, I rest my case.
A woman is very promiscuous and gets pg. Doesnt matter if she is tested or not. But she doesnt want the baby so she opts for abortion. Oh, excuse me, legalized murder. So if you compare the two, the man voting against the testing is basically stating that the woman made the mistake and letting the baby suffer is her punishment. What about killing an innocent baby because of the mothers mistake? What is the difference? There is none. Just like making testing mandatory (which is a simple bloodtest) can help save the life of an innocent baby, so can making abortion illegal! The baby should'nt have to be punished for the mother's irresponsibility! I rest my case. On another though, if HIV can lead to aids, wouldnt that be sealing the fate of a baby to die, possibly very young? Even in infancy? If that were to happen, the mother could be prosecuted for the death of her child. Notice I said could. Not would. Again, I rest my case.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Quick Minute Update
No I have not had my gender ultrasound yet. My doc likes to torture me by making me wait until I am 20 weeks. My gender ultrasound has been scheduled for March 11th at noon. I can hardly stand the wait.
Right at this second, I am typing up a short blog update while Baby is tapping away. Yes I can feel s/he moving now. Its a great feeling. I started feeling a tiny bit of movement here and there starting with week 16, but lately I have been able to tell that the movements are getting a bit stronger and more noticeable.
I have to be moving along to my next class now but I promise to write more tonight and try to post some pics so if I dont you can comment and remind me!
Right at this second, I am typing up a short blog update while Baby is tapping away. Yes I can feel s/he moving now. Its a great feeling. I started feeling a tiny bit of movement here and there starting with week 16, but lately I have been able to tell that the movements are getting a bit stronger and more noticeable.
I have to be moving along to my next class now but I promise to write more tonight and try to post some pics so if I dont you can comment and remind me!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Overwhelmed
Ok so I want to cry. Michael is doing taxes and it doesnt like we will be getting much of a return. Thats not the issue, it isnt, but I am starting to feel really overwhelmed. I mean, I wont be taking any daytime classes once school starts in the fall, maybe I will take a couple night ones. But I want to be the one to raise my baby and I know I wont really be working either. I dont know how I will be able to pay the cell and internet bill. At this point, it looks like I will have to find a used baby carrier which is really not safe and go without a stroller and stuff. What else can I do? I know I wont be having a baby shower. Maybe the ladies at church will have one for me, but I am not holding my breath. Even if I did get one, not many would show up. Thats just how things work for me. I dont have anything ready for the baby at all. I havent even started in the baby room. I keep trying to get Michael to help me but he seems to think that we have plenty of time. Truth is, we dont. At this rate I am going to have to borrow a baby carrier just to bring the baby home in. I know I am being irrational, but I am just having one of those days. Pregnant women have them alot I guess but so far this has been my worst day.
Well I am off to bed for now and I am sure tomorrow will be better.
Well I am off to bed for now and I am sure tomorrow will be better.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Sick! Ugh!
I am home sick today so I thought I would update you all with a post. Sorry if I bore you.
I developed a cough Wednesday night which worsened by thursday morning. I went to the wamnart pharmacy and talked to the pharmacist to see what I could take. She saidto call the dr and I told her that I had a sheet on meds I could take and that robitussin dm was on there. I also told her that I got the ok for plain ole sudafed. She said sudafed was a class C med and so was robitussin dm. Then she told me that if I couldnt handle the liquid to get Mucinex DM. Oh has it helped!!! I was coughing so bad there for awhile that i thought I was going to hack up a hairball! I was not doing well last night and I ended up calling work at 1 am because I could barely talk and I felt sooo horrible! I am on self mandated bed rest today and I am just taking it easy. i have been reading some kiddie books for my annotated bibliography and am going to start that. I have to have a minimum of 20 books on there. Lucky for me, alot of them are going to be picture books and stuff like that! At least I will be able to read through them quickly.
On another note, I am 16 weeks today! Hooray! I was getting concerned that I havent gotten any bigger but then I had to remind myself that many women on a first pregnancy dont even show till 20 wks and the baby is only about 5 inches long. I will get bigger eventually. I am also looking forward to the gender ultrasound which is going to be sometime the first week or two of March. I was hoping that the dr would do it before Feb 20 because that day I will be 18 weeks but he insists that its too early and their offices dont do gender ultrasounds before 20 weeks. Well shoot! I was looking forward to finding out for my birthday! When i do find out, I am most likely going to the appointment by myself which is fine, and then I am going to go get Michael a little baby outfit which is the correct color and then wrap it and have him open it. That way I can be ready with the camera and record his reaction! I know I really, really, want a girl, but the other night I was thinking about how I would feel if I am having a boy. I just pictured the ecstatic look on Trent's face and I pictured Michael holding a baby boy, and I just melted. I will be just as happy with a boy. That would also mean that Michael would get to potty train! Well that is provided we dont get the infant potty training down first. yes we plan to potty train from birth. It takes more discipline, but it can be done! Just imagine being able to count on one hand how many dirty diapers you have changed.
Ok well I am getting a little tired so I may lie down for a short while. I will post again later!
I developed a cough Wednesday night which worsened by thursday morning. I went to the wamnart pharmacy and talked to the pharmacist to see what I could take. She saidto call the dr and I told her that I had a sheet on meds I could take and that robitussin dm was on there. I also told her that I got the ok for plain ole sudafed. She said sudafed was a class C med and so was robitussin dm. Then she told me that if I couldnt handle the liquid to get Mucinex DM. Oh has it helped!!! I was coughing so bad there for awhile that i thought I was going to hack up a hairball! I was not doing well last night and I ended up calling work at 1 am because I could barely talk and I felt sooo horrible! I am on self mandated bed rest today and I am just taking it easy. i have been reading some kiddie books for my annotated bibliography and am going to start that. I have to have a minimum of 20 books on there. Lucky for me, alot of them are going to be picture books and stuff like that! At least I will be able to read through them quickly.
On another note, I am 16 weeks today! Hooray! I was getting concerned that I havent gotten any bigger but then I had to remind myself that many women on a first pregnancy dont even show till 20 wks and the baby is only about 5 inches long. I will get bigger eventually. I am also looking forward to the gender ultrasound which is going to be sometime the first week or two of March. I was hoping that the dr would do it before Feb 20 because that day I will be 18 weeks but he insists that its too early and their offices dont do gender ultrasounds before 20 weeks. Well shoot! I was looking forward to finding out for my birthday! When i do find out, I am most likely going to the appointment by myself which is fine, and then I am going to go get Michael a little baby outfit which is the correct color and then wrap it and have him open it. That way I can be ready with the camera and record his reaction! I know I really, really, want a girl, but the other night I was thinking about how I would feel if I am having a boy. I just pictured the ecstatic look on Trent's face and I pictured Michael holding a baby boy, and I just melted. I will be just as happy with a boy. That would also mean that Michael would get to potty train! Well that is provided we dont get the infant potty training down first. yes we plan to potty train from birth. It takes more discipline, but it can be done! Just imagine being able to count on one hand how many dirty diapers you have changed.
Ok well I am getting a little tired so I may lie down for a short while. I will post again later!
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