The Lopez family is growing...

I've moved

2011-04-11T09:54:00.001-07:00

Please visit my new blog here: http://maygodbeglorifiedtoday.blogspot.com

Now I know...

2009-08-11T23:35:00.000-07:00

Now I know why mothers are deemed "over protective."
Now I know why mothers intuition is so important.
Now I know so much more than before because,
Now, I am a mother.

I love so much about being my little girl's mom. Genevieve is my joy, bundled in a little body. I enjoy every moment with her, knowing how quickly she is growing and changing.

Doing what is best for my daughter has caused me to make some decisions that go against the grain of society, but I am not going to waiver. I am her voice, her advocate, her protector... her mother.

Forever and a day...

2009-07-11T08:07:00.001-07:00

I haven't been blogging... perhaps because it was easier to write a quick sentence here and there on Facebook. Well, excuses are just excuses. I need to write more so I can remember more! My sweet baby girl is 2 months already!! Here are some milestones:

* Smiles, a lot (since week one), and smiles when she recognizes her Daddy or I
*Drools a lot... teething early maybe?
*Eats very well, every 2-4 hours
*Holds her neck up by herself
*Coos and "talks" in a high pitched ramble
*Wears size 3 month clothing... not for much longer though!
*As of 07/01, she weighed 11 lbs... I'm thinking it's more like 11.5 to 12 lbs now

The blessing of breastfeeding is amazing. I love bonding with my baby, and feeding her the absolute best possible "food" she could have. It was also pretty easy for us to adjust, taking Genevieve and about five days to really work together effectively and painlessly. Can I just complain just a second? Ok, I'm getting a little tired for waking up several times a night. Complaint over.

We are going to take 2 month photos today, outside at J St. Can't wait!!

34 Weeks

2009-05-05T18:31:00.000-07:00

2 days or 2 weeks?

2009-04-30T18:39:00.000-07:00

My ticker says that I have 2 days.... the Dr says probably longer. I have zero progress (zero dilation). Of course this could change at any time, and I am doing everything in my power to assist in progress. We went walking today... all day. I was tired when we got home to say the least. Mickey and I both fell asleep minutes after we arrived to our house. My legs are still tired actually and I am walking like I've been riding a horse all day.

So please pray that Genevieve does not take too much longer! We want to meet her and it would be nice that she would come out sooner than later. I don't want to have to be induced either. It is a bit scary to think of her coming and getting sick. The swine flu phobia is rampant, especially since we are so close to the boarder. It's not really the swine flu that I am worried about though, becuase most people don't have it, haha. I would like to steralize my entire house and everyone who comes to visit the baby if possible... but it's not realistic. I'm thinking we will just provide generous amounts of antibacterial hand gel to anyone who touches her (and me!)... and be sure to protect Genevieve with us if you are sick! Thank you, we love you all and can't wait for the baby's arrival!

9 months and not done yet!

2009-04-05T07:31:00.000-07:00

It is common to hear people discuss pregnancy as being a 9 month journey... well it is more like 10 usually. Women are pregnant for approximately 40 weeks, divided by 4, you get 10. So, I'm at 36 weeks, 1 day today; potentially 27+/- days to go. I do feel my hips experiencing more pressure, and my feet have been swelling in the evening... not much else has changed though!

I will be packing my hospital bag today: comfortable clothes to go home in (I got a cute outfit from Forever 21), chapstick, socks, snacks for Mickey, and a few more things.

Monday Rachael and I are hanging out. I need a Baby shower dress!! I also need to spend quality sister time with her. Looking forward to Sharon coming down from college soon too!

Friday I will pack the baby's bag and Mickey will work on installing the carseat (if we get one at the shower). Some people do these much earlier in pregnancy; I felt like I didn't really have time until now. Day 1 of materinity leave provided so much stress relief and the ability to clearly identify my speficic goals for the next few days.

I'm feeling the nesting itch. I have done a few things here and there the last few weeks of pregnancy, but there is still much I would like to accomplish before Genevieve arrives. We have been given a whole wardrobe of clothing already. I need to wash everything and orgnaize it. Part of me anticipates doing this becuase I really enjoy looking at all the cute clothes and imagining our baby wearing the outfits. I should post some pictures of the clothes- that will be something you guys can look forward to seeing in my next blog. And don't worry, it will not be a whole month before I post again!

Jumping bean

2009-03-04T08:54:00.000-08:00

My baby girl is quite active this morning. She is quite an early bird! Well... she is also a night owl... I'm starting to think that she is going to be awake, a lot, when she arrives.

Our first Lamaze class was yesterday. Thank God for free classes! We were not sure where on the Southwestern College campus that building 1680 was, and ended up parking about a mile from the class; so we were able to get a good hike out of the evening as well. Our instructor is really kind... one of those teachers who speaks with a calm voice and enunciates every word, using her hands while talking. There were about 25 other couples there, spread around the four walls of the room. Everyone had brought a blanket, and one or two pillows. My question is, who told alllll of them to bring that stuff?? Because whoever that was, totally forgot to tell me. We just brought a water bottle, haha. There were several young couples who were our age, and only about half of them were married. Also, 99% of the women were due around the same time as me... and their bellies were huge compared to mine. It was almost embarrassing... the difference. Mickey was quick to make me feel comfortable and said, "that girl over there is small like you." He knew how I was feeling. I hope to talk to "girl-with-small-belly" next class.

There was the typical "comment-girl" who overly participated... she answered every question with authority becuase this is her second pregnancy and her second time in Lamaze. She was also overly excited... I thought. Maybe I was just tired and irritable. There was also the typical "class clown" who interjected with funny comments and questions. I liked his question about sympathy pains. "Are those things real, those sympathy pains??" He said it was more hungry and more irritable since his "baby-mama" became pregnant. Did you know there is a physiological explanation for this? She said that when men kiss their pregnant wife (or baby-mama) that he is exposed to her hormones and they effect his body chemistry. WOW! This makes a lot of since.

We also learned about how a woman's anatomy changes throughout pregnancy. The funniest part, to me, is the difference in the size of the bladder. Epically when the baby "drops" late in pregnancy, the bladder shrinks to an almost flat size. The instructor said, "once your baby drops and you are late in pregnancy, you will be eating more, cleaning more, and resting more... all while sitting on the toilet." I thinking I will need to buy one of those cushioned seats!

1+1=3

2009-02-21T17:19:00.000-08:00

A lesson on pregnancy:

When a woman is pregnant, almost everything gets bigger...

My fingers are bigger, my belly, legs, arms, and face... all bigger.

The only thing that gets smaller is your bladder!

A little creation for you...

2009-02-19T21:12:00.000-08:00

We made this video tonight, and edited it to include sound effects for your viewing pleasure, discussing our anticipation of being parents.
**Before playing video, silent the music (at the bottom of the page) by hitting pause.**

A rose by any other name wouldn't smell as sweet...

2009-02-09T19:18:00.000-08:00

Many of you were expecting to wait until she was born to find out our baby's name would be... but we couldn't wait to share! Genevieve Alyssa means "pure wisdom."

28 Weeks

2009-02-07T03:24:00.000-08:00

This picture should resolve any wonder as to why a pregnant woman of 28 weeks and beyond has aches and pains. When I say, "It feels like the baby is on my spinal cord," it's because she is! And when I say, "It feels like I'm squishing the baby after eating that meal," it is due to the lack of room for stomach expansion now. Literally, the baby does not feel a difference space-wise, but my body sure does. Lastly, take note of the time this blog was written. Yes, a large baby inside your body makes sleep slightly more difficult... the baby is the length of a churro now, you know! Mmmm... hot churro.... I think I want to eat one now!

Photo shot

2009-02-03T07:50:00.000-08:00

27 Weeks
*Taken before work... and I don't want to go*

Bump photo (coming)

2009-01-24T12:45:00.000-08:00

*Picture removed*

I will post a better picture tomorrow. :-)

Only 98 days to go!

24 Weeks!

2009-01-11T18:11:00.000-08:00

A few notable changes:

Belly isn't a big; it is more round though
Nose is stuffy... almost constantly
I just sneezed about 10 times for the 100th time today
The baby moves a lot... but stops every time her daddy puts his hand on my tummy
Insomnia is frequent, and the stuffy nose and active baby keep me awake too
I want to register for the bebe soon... it's just so hard to decide what to register for when everything is simply adorable!
I am thirsty for water ALL THE TIME (goes to get a cup) mmm... cold water is the best!
I love cereal! Right now I'm liking Honey Nut Cheerios
I still don't really like chicken, or ice cream
I love decaf chai, with soy
I have sciatica pain every now and then
I look forward to being noticeably pregnant to strangers
I look forward to telling everyone what the baby's name is
I look forward to the baby being here! (16 more weeks)

I will try to post a pic of my belly progress soon. I just have to take the pictures!

Frills, pink, and pearls

2008-12-28T17:41:00.000-08:00

A beautiful quote from my mom (bebe's grandma!) is below. Imagine, my bebe will touch many lives in this world; she will make a difference; her existence is divinely purposeful:

"Just think, your daughter is here not by chance but by God's choosing. His hand formed her and made her the person she is. He compares her to no one else- she is one of a kind. She will lack nothing that His grace can't give her. He has allowed her to be here at this time in history to fulfill his special purpose for this generation."

Love,

Mema

I want to go totally frilly and pink with our bebe things. Yes, I do hope to have a son in the future, but I want to enjoy our daughter's girly stuff to the max! So, I am interested in the following bedding (what do you think??):

click the photos for a larger view

Little piece of fruit

2008-12-24T08:03:00.000-08:00

The baby is now the length of a banana. Crazy huh? She is kicking a lot and it is easily felt on the outside of my stomach. If you are around when she kicks, I'll let you feel it... if I like you. Just kidding.

My dad always said that I looked like a little piece of fruit when I was born. Now my daughter will be called the same. :-)

Today is Mickey's birthday!!! The big 27. I took him shopping for new birthday clothes last night. Banana Republic is have a crazy good sale right now and he got a cashmere sweater for about $24. It looks really good on him too!

Pics of our precious daughter!

2008-12-17T20:33:00.000-08:00

Baby's wish list, part 1

2008-12-14T18:52:00.001-08:00

I think I am most excited to get the baby a bassinet. I really like this one:

Kolcraft - Contours - Classique 3 in 1 Bassinet

Solid Wood Frame Provides Elegance & Stability
Changing Table Securely Attaches on Top of Bassinet Rails and Conveniently Stores Underneath When Not in Use
Handles on Removable Moses Basket Lets Mom Take Baby Anywhere in the House
2 Removable Wicker Storage Baskets with Fashionable Fabric Liners
Hanging Deluxe Organizer & Diaper Stacker Keeps Baby's Items Handy
Washable Terry Cloth Fitted Sheet on Mattress
4 Locking Casters Keep Bassinet & Changing Table In Place or Unlock to Move From Room to Room

Half way until bebe birthday!

2008-12-13T08:46:00.000-08:00

20 weeks= half way through pregnancy! Can you believe it? It has flown for me. :-)

All I wanted to eat this morning was cereal... but not the cereal we have at home (this baby is picky!). So, Mickey took me to Target and after browsing the shelves, this is what I got:

Click here

So, I had three bowls of cereal for breakfast, and it was DELICIOUS!

Tuesday we find out the gender... can't wait!

Bebe belly

2008-12-07T17:24:00.000-08:00

You can sort of see a baby belly here. It goes away when I stand up straight. I was hoping to at least look pregnant by Christmas. I think it will be Valentine's day before I have an obvious maternity-shirt-filling belly. Bebe is kicking regularly, especially after I eat anything with sugar in it. I think that this is becuase I don't eat a lot of sweets, so when I do the baby gets a kick out of it... literally!

Yesterday, I had the most fabulous pedicure with my sis Rachael. I don't think I can go back to the ghetto nail shops after the glorious spa pedicure experience. I also scheduled the hour pregnancy massage for April 13th, about 19 days before my due date.

Nine days until we find out the gender of bebe!!

My most recent craving: click here

Edit: The baby is the size of a mango now! Mmmmm... I want a mango now. :-)

Footprints and predictions

2008-12-01T18:31:00.000-08:00

I see you visiting my blog... yes YOU!

Leave a comment with your gender prediction!

Boy or Girl

Sweet potatoes are my favorite

2008-11-30T07:41:00.000-08:00

Good morning! It is a beautiful fall day today, and I anticipate all that God has for this Nov 30th, the final day of November 2008. December has seem to come so quickly and I am really looking forward to Christmas. I will probably be showing by then... I hope! Mickey's birthday is the 24th and my mom's is the 21st. So many celebrations coming up!

The baby kicks every now and then and it brings a smile to my face. I picture the baby yawning and stretching, and rolling over on his/her side. 16 days until I can call the baby by gender (he or she). I am going to have to restrain myself from buying a bunch of cute blue or pink clothing/hats/blankets. :-)

The baby is now the size of a sweet potato:

17 and counting

2008-11-23T19:39:00.000-08:00

Today the baby is 17 weeks and 1 day!

My only complaint is my stuffy sneezy nose. It's like a constant allergy attack- especially in the middle of the night.

I am a lot more hungry now- more that pre-PG for sure... at least whenever I feel hungry it's zero to starving in nanoseconds. I am going to start keeping snacks in the car, per Mickey's advise.

Thanksgiving is in four days and there is a lot that I am thankful for- most dear: God's many blessings including my precious husband and growing baby!

PS Dec 16th we will find out the gender. :-)

2008-11-14T07:51:00.000-08:00

It's been a looong time since I last posted! Yesterday was my bday and Josiah's adoption day. Both were fun to celebrate. :-)

Baby is growing although my little baby bump almost remains incognito. Strangers will not know I am pregnant for another two months probably.

Boy or girl...

2008-11-02T10:33:00.000-08:00

I cannot wait to shop for baby clothes!

Baby news

2008-11-01T08:55:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I had a Dr appt and I actually met with Dr.Dietsa this time instead of the nurse practitioner (who I also really like). He reassured me to take my asthma inhaler (Advair) on a regular basis as to keep my O2 content 100%. I also told him about the bad headaches and cramping that I've had. He said to take Tylenol at the first sign of pain to prevent severe pain over time. I told him I had avoided taking anything; his response, "Don't be a hero, take Tylenol." So, last night when I woke up with a headache, I took a Tylenol and slept like a rock for the next six hours. I feel like a new woman today! I am finally headache free for the first time in almost a week.

Back to the Dr appt: the doctor used a doppler to detect the baby's heartbeat a measure the bpm. I was getting nervous because it took forever (OK, maybe a minute) for him to find the heartbeat. I think we were both getting pretty worried. He finally found it in the very right corner of the uterus, sounding like woosh-woosh-woosh and beating at a healthy 151 bpm! I think the baby was hiding because I have been blaming him/her for all my pains. I had even pointed at my belly and said, "Bad baby!" on Wednesday when I left work early due to bad cramps... I'm sorry baby. I love you~

Your adorable little fetus is busy with thumb sucking, toe wiggling, and (not so cute but equally amazing) making urine and breathing amniotic fluid as the liver, kidneys and spleen continue to develop. Lanugo (thin, downy hair) is growing all over the body for warmth.

Food again

2008-10-30T20:32:00.000-07:00

Have you noticed that I mention food a lot on here? Well, here I go again!

Today I made chili in the crock pot. Then, right before it was done, I prepared corn bread from scratch. It was so good! Even Mickey said, "You're a great cook Babe." That is one of the best compliments he pays anyone. Yea!!

Watch this

2008-10-28T16:49:00.000-07:00

Please watch this video, and try not to cry:

Click Here

Sleepless in SD

2008-10-28T07:44:00.000-07:00

Pregnancy makes me T I R E D. I have less than half the energy I used to have. I know that my energy will return one day- so I'm not worried about it. Anyway, you'd think that since I'm tired so often and I never have time for a nap during the week, that I'd sleep REALLY well at night... right? Wrong! I wake up 2-3 times a night and STAY awake for hours. Or there are days like today where I woke up at 4:30 AM and never went back to sleep. I am going to be exhausted at work today.

Just peachy

2008-10-24T07:20:00.000-07:00

Do you know what tomorrow is? If you said Saturday, you are correct. If you said Oct 25th, you are correct. And for those of you who know it is my third month mark, ding ding ding!! Yes, so I will be announcing to all my friends/family/coworkers that I am pregnant and their suspicions have been correct. I think since becoming pregnant, more people have asked when I am having kids or if I am pregnant, than ever!!

Tomorrow I am going to Mickey's cousins baby shower. I can't wait! Well... I really can't wait for my own baby shower, to be honest. I would like to invite pretty much every one I know because I am SO excited!!

So, as of tomorrow, the baby will be the size of a:

Baby is developing in the following way: "Your fetus is forming teeth and vocal cords... savor this, their non-functional phase. Baby is approaching normal proportions, with a head now only one third the size of the body. Intestines are in the process of moving from the umbilical cord to baby's tummy."

Oh, and I love the songs I added to my blog. They make me cry though...

200 days to go

2008-10-14T18:29:00.000-07:00

Only 200 days to go!! That means tomorrow I will be in the 100's!! Now that my nausea is finally manageable, I thought to myself today, I am enjoying this pregnancy! It's about time! :-)

I bought my first maternity pants the other day. We went to the thrift store to get Mickey some work pants, and I found a pair of Motherhood Maternity work pants for $2. :-) They are nice- hardly warn, gray "work" or dress pants. I haven't worn them yet though- they are a size small but are too fluffy. I will need to grow into them. Right now I am sort of between sizes. Sunday night I put on a pair of my jeans and we went to a friends house to watch the game. A few hours later, when we got home, the pants were so tight I literally had broken blood vessels around my stomach area. My poor baby was probably squished! No more wearing those pants for a while! I am thinking I may need to invest in some pants just a few sizes larger than what I normally wear until I can actually fill out maternity sizes.

Tired and no naps for five days!

2008-10-13T08:01:00.000-07:00

Good morning! The work week has begun and I cannot seem to sleep at night. I usually don't mind on the weekend because I look forward to long naps. When I did (finally) fell asleep early this morning, I had a dream about meeting this girl who determined she could not take care of her baby and was giving it away. I took it right away, with the intention of taking it to the closest hospital. Many things delayed me and I was weeping because the baby was becoming increasingly sick.

I was glad to wake up from that dream, though I know I will wish I had more sleep in a few hours.

Second ultrasound

2008-10-07T21:13:00.000-07:00

Click on each pic for a larger view!

I just wanted to post these before I go to bed tonight... I have been up since 4 Am... pregnant insomnia.

Pics from today do not do the experience justice. The baby was doing flips and waving it's little arms and legs the whole time I watched it. :-) I want to hold it... but it's only about one inch in length.

So, how far along am I really?

2008-10-02T19:49:00.001-07:00

According to my ticker (above), I am 9 weeks and 5 days along today; according to my ultrasound two Mondays ago, I would be only 9 weeks along. Do not fear my readers, for this will all become a lot more clear on Tuesday. Yes, at 10:00 AM will have ultrasound #2.

So lately, I am blessed to write, I have had a lot less nausea. My worst time of day is driving home from work. I have been getting really car sick.... and I'm the one driving!

Want to know what I had for dinner? Click here.

Oh and if you were wondering what I've been craving, it's below:

A rose by any other name would not smell as sweet...

2008-09-26T20:57:00.000-07:00

So my darling husband and I agree eons ago that if we ever had a son, he would be Jr. So... what if we're having a girl? Mickey suggested Esmeralda. I like Emilia. Thankfully we still have about 32 weeks to figure it out.

One week from now, I will have my second ultrasound. Yea!

Symptoms are reassuring

2008-09-26T07:10:00.000-07:00

I had a dream last night, that I miscarried. I could see the little baby though, it looked like a very miniature baby-doll. I cried and cried. I was reassured this morning, when I woke up, that everything was normal when I "tossed my cookies" quite a few times.

Fist Appt.

2008-09-22T17:51:00.000-07:00

There is the baby!!!!! (click on pic for larger view)

Can you see the little message at the bottom of the screen? It says; CRL: 16.5mm (approx 16 and 1/2 dimes thick), 7w5d. Ok, so the baby is about five days short of what I predicted. Maybe it's taking it's little time. I saw the heartbeat too, it looked like there was a little "flapping" in the middle of its little chest. How cute!!

Raspbaby

2008-09-20T21:13:00.000-07:00

Today is the eight week mark. It seems time is passing slowly... that could be because I feel nauseous so often. Today I went a good few hours feeling normal, which was beautiful. I look forward to the 13 week mark, when I expect to start feeling more normal, more often.

Here is what the baby is up to according to TheNest.com: "Your baby is growing like mad, putting on about a millimeter every day and continuing to straighten out in the trunk. Though you can't feel it yet, baby is moving those little arms, legs and (now only slightly) webbed fingers and toes like crazy."

7 weeks, 5 days!

2008-09-18T08:23:00.000-07:00

Woo whoo! So excited that I'm 7 wks and 5 days now. Two more before I hit the two month mark. :-)

I changed my ticker. The old one was inaccurate regarding how many days I had left of the pregnancy.

Wait... I feel normal this second!

2008-09-14T19:04:00.000-07:00

So after horrible nausea all day until about 6:30pm, I feel normal right now! I had some whole wheat pasta and some buttered french bread and it was like a cure.

My husband is the greatest! Even though he is going to be working full time and going to school he plans to make dinner until my all-day-sickness diminishes. He's so understanding and precious. I can't wait to watch him be a fantastic Daddy!

By the way, as of yesterday, the bebe is the size of a blueberry.

Everything is gross

2008-09-14T08:56:00.000-07:00

Everything makes me gag. Ew. I want to throw up every second. Even blogging makes me nauseous. Maybe I will post again after my doc appt, in one week and one day.

...Chew Orbit!

2008-09-10T21:07:00.000-07:00

All day long I would have bad nausea and experience a very bad taste in my mouth. I've started chewing Orbit mint gum and it is a lifesaver... my jaw is killing me though, haha.

I think I am looking forward to seeing my baby on a sonogram as much as I anticipated my wedding. I just wish I could tell more people!!!! At least I am free to write in my blog here. 40 days until I will make the baby announcement to everyone, and so can you!

Here is the weird thing about my eating habits: I am nauseous at the thought of eating anything that I can distinctly remember the taste of. This excludes the healthy cereal we have. The enchaladas were made tonight we the best I can remember eating in a long time, however I do not think I will do well eating the leftovers tomorrow... We will see. Yuck!

Hey, sweet pea!

2008-09-07T07:21:00.000-07:00

Another milestone! I am at six weeks and one day today. The baby is the size of a sweet pea. Aww. Last night was the first time in over two weeks that I actually slept through the night. I feel so rested, it's marvelous! Maybe the trick is to eat something before bed. I had a chicken salad for dinner around 5pm and was hungry again around 8:30 so I had a bowl of healthy cereal.

I got my hair done yesterday and I like it a lot! I had wanted to go darker but my stylist said it was not a good idea to expose my scalp to the chemicals of hair dye when newly pregnant. I just got some highlights instead (in which the peroxide does not touch the scalp directly) to disguise my roots.

49 days until the news will be public! Hold your horses...

So glad it's Friday...

2008-09-05T21:01:00.000-07:00

I'm so tired... and cannot sleep,
I'm hungry and cannot figure out what to eat.

19 days until first doctor's appt!

2008-09-03T20:05:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I had my second blood test. The phlebotomy lady pretty much closed her eyes and stabbed my arm. Of course no blood came out. So, she pulled out the needle and JAMMED it into my arm again. I yelled. She then asked if she could try the other arm and I said. "Yes, if you don't STAB me like that again." The situation repeated itself and she did not draw blood. She then walked away. I was shocked/mad/hormonal. I suggested that the guy in the cube next to me draw my blood because he did a good job a few days previously. It wasn't easy (my veins hide) but he managed to draw the blood needed. I will bring him chocolate next time... or something. That was was so nice- a little old man.

The doctor called me later to say that the blood work came out great and my HCG levels are raising nicely. Good news!

Today I scheduled my first doctor's appt for September 22nd. I can't wait! By that time, the baby will be about the size of a raspberry.

My pants are already tight and I feel very bloated. I think I will need to buy new pants soon. Already, I know!

Thankfully I haven't had any nausea the past two days. It's been a nice break... I wonder how long it will last. Most coworkers don't know that I'm PG and they keep asking, "are you OK?" They say I look tired or have dark circles under my eyes. I just say I haven't been getting much sleep at night... which is true. I wake up every morning at about 2:00am and don't fall back to sleep for about an hour. Then, no matter what time I go to bed at night, I wake up at 5:15am. Maybe my body is preparing for waking up to feed the baby in 8 months. I'll think positively. :-)

A few months ago I went a week without drinking coffee and felt completely tortured. I wondered if I'd ever get over my "addiction". A few days before I found out I was PG I stopped craving it. I'm so glad. I don't even like thinking about coffee and I hate the smell of it. Whew! Hopefully I won't be drinking it again until my kids have busy schedules and need me to drive them all over the place!

Estimated Due-date: Sun 3rd May, 2009

2008-09-01T17:51:00.001-07:00

First of all... wow. so we are expecting our first wee baby. I had a nagging suspicion that something was different, but I had felt that way many times in the past and had not been pregnant. Symptoms: insatiable thirst, strange cramps, fatigue, and nausea. I was also really sick with a virus of some kind. It feels good to be well... but I have morning sickness from about 5:15am to about 1:00pm everyday. I feel like I look visibly PG too because my stomach is bloated, but I look the same from the perspective of everyone else.

Mickey caught the virus and he is feeling really ill. He has a fever too. I'm feeding him soup, giving him vitamins, and reminding him to rest, rest, rest.