For the first time in a long time, I feel totally terrified about being pregnant! I felt that way at the very beginning when I wasn't sure how daddy was going to take the news and when I thought about all the ways life is going to change. But, for the last 15 weeks or so, I felt happy and truly excited.
I'm not sure what caused this sudden feeling of apprehension. It could be the fact that I feel Baby Boy move all the time (making this more real), the rapidly expanding belly, or the fact that I'm one summer away from delivery. Yikes!
The other day, Jared was inspecting my baby bump and actually felt his son kicking. Jared was super excited, but kept asking if I think it's weird that there's another being growing inside of me. At the time, I was just happy that Jared can finally share in the excitement of movement. But, now that I'm thinking more about the fact that there is another being growing inside of me - it does kind of freak me out a little! =) Especially since right now, I'm the one soley responsible for Baby Boy's health and well-being.
Wow! That's a lot to think about!
Friday, May 30, 2008
Praying for Cousin Noah
What a tough week it has been! Last Thursday (5/22), we found out that baby's cousin, Noah, had a tumor (neuroblastoma) that needed to be removed. Friday morning, he had surgery and the tumor was removed successfully. Uncle Jon, Aunt Sarah and Noah spent the Memorial Day weekend in the hospital as Noah recovered. He finally got to go home on Wednesday, but is still recovering and undergoing follow up tests to see if the cancer spread anywhere else.
Please keep Noah in your prayers for a full recovery and a LONG, healthy life!
Noah in Jan. 08Monday, May 5, 2008
It's a healthy baby....
boy!
I know we said we weren't going to find out, but once we were there and it was time to look at those parts, I couldn't keep my eyes off of the screen. Both grandmas and Jared closed their eyes or looked away, but I couldn't help it. So, I knew as soon as I saw the parts! I cried because I knew how happy Jared would be.
Both grandma's and Jared said they knew by my reaction (happy tears), but we said we weren't going to tell anyone. They put the picture revealing the sex in a sealed envelope. Jared waited until we got in the car and then exploded into a happy dance/yell! He actually shed a few tears of joy. It was such a special moment.
So, not more than a few hours later, we found ourselves telling people. Of course we wouldn't be able to keep it a secret until September!!! We're so excited! We would've been fine either way, but we both really wanted a boy.
Oh, and the doctor said everything looks good. All the measurements were good - nothing too small and nothing too big. The heart looks fine. The doctor said he's going to be an athlete because of all the "leaping, kicking, twisting, and turning" he was doing. It was such a special moment to see our little baby on the screen with his long arms and legs, long fingers, and cute little profile. This is a truly exciting and blessed day!
I know we said we weren't going to find out, but once we were there and it was time to look at those parts, I couldn't keep my eyes off of the screen. Both grandmas and Jared closed their eyes or looked away, but I couldn't help it. So, I knew as soon as I saw the parts! I cried because I knew how happy Jared would be.
Both grandma's and Jared said they knew by my reaction (happy tears), but we said we weren't going to tell anyone. They put the picture revealing the sex in a sealed envelope. Jared waited until we got in the car and then exploded into a happy dance/yell! He actually shed a few tears of joy. It was such a special moment.
So, not more than a few hours later, we found ourselves telling people. Of course we wouldn't be able to keep it a secret until September!!! We're so excited! We would've been fine either way, but we both really wanted a boy.
Oh, and the doctor said everything looks good. All the measurements were good - nothing too small and nothing too big. The heart looks fine. The doctor said he's going to be an athlete because of all the "leaping, kicking, twisting, and turning" he was doing. It was such a special moment to see our little baby on the screen with his long arms and legs, long fingers, and cute little profile. This is a truly exciting and blessed day!
Friday, May 2, 2008
Why the picture of Bob Marley?
So, you may be wondering why there is a picture of Bob Marley on the baby blog. Well, it turns out baby loves Bob Marley! I was shuffling through songs on my ipod on the way to work this morning. A Bob Marley song came on and shortly after, baby started moving - a lot! So, I listened to Bob the rest of the ride to work and the baby danced the entire time!!! Keep in mind this was a good 30 minutes, the most movement I've felt at one time so far. No kidding! It was the craziest feeling ever.
- What's funny is Jared suggested the name Marley if we have a boy. We decided on the middle name a long time ago - Robert (after Jared, Jon, my dad, his dad, my grandpa, etc.). I was thinking about it and if we went with Marley for a first name, the name would be Marley Robert or Marley Bob. How funny would that be!
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
There's really something in there!!!
I finally feel movement on a consistent basis! There's no doubt and it's not my imagination. Baby moves most in the early evening around 6:30 or 7:00pm. But, I get frequent reminders that there's really a baby growing in my belly throughout the day! It's amazing to know that everything is okay when you get several soft thumps to the belly. Daddy can't feel it yet - so he thinks I'm still imagining it. =) But, it's real.
Only 6 more days until the 3D ultrasound!!!
Only 6 more days until the 3D ultrasound!!!
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Life in the 2nd trimester...
I'm 17 weeks and 4 days today - a few weeks into the 2nd trimester. I feel fabulous! I only get sick when I wait too long to eat. My energy level is high. It's finally spring - warm and sunny which always makes me happy!
Best symptoms at this time: feeling movement!, starting to look pregnant instead of just fat =)
Worst symptoms: heartburn (yuck!), not being able to get comfortable enough to sleep, and ridiculously far too many trips to the bathroom
I think I've felt the baby move several times now. At first, it felt like goldfish swimming. Then, a ball rolling slowly around in my stomach. Now, I actually feel a few soft thumps now and then - our little baby growing and kicking. I can't wait until it's so distinguishable that I don't feel like I'm just imagining it! Also, it will be great when Jared can feel it too.
Speaking of Jared - what an amazing dad already. It's so adorable how his face lights up when he touches my growing belly. The smile on his face makes my heart melt.
Doctor's appointments are going well - everything is good - heartbeat is always in the 140's or 150's. We are both so excited for the 3-D ultrasound on May 5th! We can't wait to take another look at our baby.
Best symptoms at this time: feeling movement!, starting to look pregnant instead of just fat =)
Worst symptoms: heartburn (yuck!), not being able to get comfortable enough to sleep, and ridiculously far too many trips to the bathroom
I think I've felt the baby move several times now. At first, it felt like goldfish swimming. Then, a ball rolling slowly around in my stomach. Now, I actually feel a few soft thumps now and then - our little baby growing and kicking. I can't wait until it's so distinguishable that I don't feel like I'm just imagining it! Also, it will be great when Jared can feel it too.
Speaking of Jared - what an amazing dad already. It's so adorable how his face lights up when he touches my growing belly. The smile on his face makes my heart melt.
Doctor's appointments are going well - everything is good - heartbeat is always in the 140's or 150's. We are both so excited for the 3-D ultrasound on May 5th! We can't wait to take another look at our baby.
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