I am so excited to share with everyone that we are have a Baby GIRL :) The news hit us like a wave!
We came in to get the Ultrasound results and while we were excited to hear the gender we were most anxious to hear that our baby was healthy and developing well. Our doctor came in and told us the news. I think he thought we were most excited to hear the gender since he kind of flew through the other results.
"Spine is good, Head shape is good, Lips are good. The rest of the body structure looks great. Heart and lungs are excellent.
And you better buy some pink stuff."
I was already misty from the relief of the first information and then BAM! Henry and I had apparently convinced ourselves that it was a boy. I don't know if there could have been a bigger surprise! We are so excited. No matter what we are over the moon but now knowing just makes it that much more real.
A little girl :) Amazing
Monday, November 30, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
A Week of Waiting
We are going to get our Ultrasound results on Friday morning. *sigh* so much of pregnancy is waiting! :) I know I am learning a lot from this experience....even just in that one area.
This time it is being able to wait to hear the results. The tech (for good reasons) was not allowed to say one word to us about what she was seeing. I understand completely but when all you want to hear is, congrats your baby looks completely healthy and it's a .... (oh ya we still back and forth on this one :) Henry and I were talking last night about our fears in regards to being parents, and very much wanting our child to be healthy. We are praying a lot about this and even more so, we are praying for peace, to be able to leave it all in God's hands, to know that whatever happens he is in control of the situation. I am continually comforted by the knowledge that as much as we love this child already, God loves them so much more. So, this means that no matter the results on Friday morning we are excited and looking forward to meeting this little one and sharing in their life.
I should mention that we have no reason to believe anything is wrong. We are just like any other new parents who want to know that everything is okay in there ;)
On to another subject related to Friday, we are still undecided in regards to finding out gender! I bet everyone is just dying for us to officially decide already! :) We are thinking about special ways to tell family if we do find out, which is really fun to imagine. We were laughing at the idea of doing the cake thing, where the color of the cake inside told you the gender, and doing that even if we didn't find out and having like a vanilla cake inside.....so mean!
Well we hit Six Months this week! Where has the time gone! I'll be sure to post something to commemorate that milestone, as well as let everyone know how the appointment goes as soon as I can.
This time it is being able to wait to hear the results. The tech (for good reasons) was not allowed to say one word to us about what she was seeing. I understand completely but when all you want to hear is, congrats your baby looks completely healthy and it's a .... (oh ya we still back and forth on this one :) Henry and I were talking last night about our fears in regards to being parents, and very much wanting our child to be healthy. We are praying a lot about this and even more so, we are praying for peace, to be able to leave it all in God's hands, to know that whatever happens he is in control of the situation. I am continually comforted by the knowledge that as much as we love this child already, God loves them so much more. So, this means that no matter the results on Friday morning we are excited and looking forward to meeting this little one and sharing in their life.
I should mention that we have no reason to believe anything is wrong. We are just like any other new parents who want to know that everything is okay in there ;)
On to another subject related to Friday, we are still undecided in regards to finding out gender! I bet everyone is just dying for us to officially decide already! :) We are thinking about special ways to tell family if we do find out, which is really fun to imagine. We were laughing at the idea of doing the cake thing, where the color of the cake inside told you the gender, and doing that even if we didn't find out and having like a vanilla cake inside.....so mean!
Well we hit Six Months this week! Where has the time gone! I'll be sure to post something to commemorate that milestone, as well as let everyone know how the appointment goes as soon as I can.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
23 Weeks .... One Pound
We have made it to the one pound mark! It's pretty exciting :) I can tell our baby is getting much bigger and stronger. Tigger was making his/her presence known this morning. I am sure starting to feel bigger, this belly of mine is growing really fast it seems. I love seeing that growth, but at the same time it makes me think about trying to maintain a healthy weight during this time. I don't feel like I have gained much weight outside of the boobs and belly as we say. However, the numbers have jumped up and I am at a place I have never been before. It's a little intimidating even though I know it is completely normal and necessary.
I had trouble getting back into my excerising this past week after sort of scary night. I was doing my WiiFit stepper and when I finished I sat down and was surprised by intense pain across my abdomen. I had a sense that I was okay but it's not really a feeling that I think any pregnant chick wants to feel this early. I think what happened was a may have pulled something without fully realizing it. It wasn't coming it waves, and it only happened when I moved outside of a slight ache when I was lying still. Henry ran a hot bath for me and I hung out in there for a while. It took the edge off and helped me feel better. The interesting thing was neither of us panicked, just talked about the situation and what we wanted to do. It reinforces what I already know about Henry as a partner during pregnancy, labor, and life. He is amazing. It was nice to see that I could continue to stay calm and just work through it. I have a personality that, while it may not seem like it, I tend to stay in control during a scary or tough situation until that situation is over. Then I break down. It's served me well. When Henry had his emergency surgery during our first year married, I stayed in control the entire time. When got home and we were settled and he was comforable, I went downstairs and cried. Hoping I can keep it together like that for myself and Henry when D day arrives!
Mom, Bailey, and I went to see Twilight: New Moon today. It was fun to get out with them. The movie wasn't too bad :) Still don't see what the big deal is about the guys in that movie but it was entertaining. Good times, have to take advantage of it while I can right!
Bailey set the date for the baby shower, kind of awesome. I am looking forward to what she plans. It's really going to be nice to have mom and Bailey here for it as well. Fun stuff.
Well I think I am going to step back into my trusty maternity sweats and try and do some excerise. Especially after indulging on some movie popcorn....and yes I did hear the report about how bad it is for you.....but it's not a regular thing for me and I'm pregnant ..... leave me alone ;)
I had trouble getting back into my excerising this past week after sort of scary night. I was doing my WiiFit stepper and when I finished I sat down and was surprised by intense pain across my abdomen. I had a sense that I was okay but it's not really a feeling that I think any pregnant chick wants to feel this early. I think what happened was a may have pulled something without fully realizing it. It wasn't coming it waves, and it only happened when I moved outside of a slight ache when I was lying still. Henry ran a hot bath for me and I hung out in there for a while. It took the edge off and helped me feel better. The interesting thing was neither of us panicked, just talked about the situation and what we wanted to do. It reinforces what I already know about Henry as a partner during pregnancy, labor, and life. He is amazing. It was nice to see that I could continue to stay calm and just work through it. I have a personality that, while it may not seem like it, I tend to stay in control during a scary or tough situation until that situation is over. Then I break down. It's served me well. When Henry had his emergency surgery during our first year married, I stayed in control the entire time. When got home and we were settled and he was comforable, I went downstairs and cried. Hoping I can keep it together like that for myself and Henry when D day arrives!
Mom, Bailey, and I went to see Twilight: New Moon today. It was fun to get out with them. The movie wasn't too bad :) Still don't see what the big deal is about the guys in that movie but it was entertaining. Good times, have to take advantage of it while I can right!
Bailey set the date for the baby shower, kind of awesome. I am looking forward to what she plans. It's really going to be nice to have mom and Bailey here for it as well. Fun stuff.
Well I think I am going to step back into my trusty maternity sweats and try and do some excerise. Especially after indulging on some movie popcorn....and yes I did hear the report about how bad it is for you.....but it's not a regular thing for me and I'm pregnant ..... leave me alone ;)
Monday, November 16, 2009
Ultrasound.....After
Well I made it! I have never had to pee so bad in my life! But when we got in there she took a quick peak and said I needed to empty out a bit. Sweet relief! I was able to enjoy the process a little more since I wasn't worried about piddling all over myself. lol The things they don't tell you :)
Anyhoo....the lady was very nice, she said she would be taking a few pictures first and then she would walk us through what everything was. Henry could see most of what was going on, but due to the angle I really didn't see much for the first 15 minutes or so. Finally she turned the screen for me and showed us what we were looking at. She showed us a top down image, a little head, arms and fingers. This is the spot where a little excess fluid seeped out of my eyes. She held the view for a second and we saw just a tiny pointer finger, wiggling for us. When you see fingers it become real! We also saw legs and feet....which I have become very familiar with...looked like soccer legs to me.
She said that our little one is definitely as active as we thought. Apparently she had to take some time to look at my kidney's while Tigger decided to do some sort of backflip.
We are not sure if they will be able to see the gender (as if we know lol) but the legs were crossed while we were there. So we aren't sure where they look from, but it was knees to the chest, legs crossed. But that's okay :) Maybe we had a change of heart so that we wouldn't be disappointed when they couldn't find out.
So here we have the Littlest Duiker :) Pictures are kind of weird and the other two of the face look a little like skulls, so we will leave them off of here. Kind of weird and the rest are a little blurry. But there you have it....Tigger
Anyhoo....the lady was very nice, she said she would be taking a few pictures first and then she would walk us through what everything was. Henry could see most of what was going on, but due to the angle I really didn't see much for the first 15 minutes or so. Finally she turned the screen for me and showed us what we were looking at. She showed us a top down image, a little head, arms and fingers. This is the spot where a little excess fluid seeped out of my eyes. She held the view for a second and we saw just a tiny pointer finger, wiggling for us. When you see fingers it become real! We also saw legs and feet....which I have become very familiar with...looked like soccer legs to me.
She said that our little one is definitely as active as we thought. Apparently she had to take some time to look at my kidney's while Tigger decided to do some sort of backflip.
We are not sure if they will be able to see the gender (as if we know lol) but the legs were crossed while we were there. So we aren't sure where they look from, but it was knees to the chest, legs crossed. But that's okay :) Maybe we had a change of heart so that we wouldn't be disappointed when they couldn't find out.
So here we have the Littlest Duiker :) Pictures are kind of weird and the other two of the face look a little like skulls, so we will leave them off of here. Kind of weird and the rest are a little blurry. But there you have it....Tigger
Ultrasound....Before
Well I called the Radiology Center where I am getting the Ultrasound, just to confirm what I need to do before I go. Well I have to pee in a half an hour and then in the span of 15 minutes I need to down Three glasses of water and then hold it for an Hour and a Half. Insanity!
Anyways :) I am still incredibly excited. We are both looking forward to finally seeing our baby....as long as Tigger can hold still long enough! We are going to ask them to look for the gender, but we found out we won't get that information until we meet with our family doctor. We are now, after so much thought and back and forth, thinking we may not find out the gender. But the reason we will ask them to find out at the Ultrasound is so we have the option if we change our minds. It will just be in the file and if we are crazy to find out, we can go ahead and do that : ) so clever we are!
We were looking up the kinds of things they are looking for at these appointments and there is some really important information we can get from this test. They are going to measure the size of the head, check for downs, check the spine, look at the lungs and heart, and I think the length of the umbilical cord. Anyways, I am really excited. Feels like a big moment :)
I'll update everyone once we get back....yay!
Anyways :) I am still incredibly excited. We are both looking forward to finally seeing our baby....as long as Tigger can hold still long enough! We are going to ask them to look for the gender, but we found out we won't get that information until we meet with our family doctor. We are now, after so much thought and back and forth, thinking we may not find out the gender. But the reason we will ask them to find out at the Ultrasound is so we have the option if we change our minds. It will just be in the file and if we are crazy to find out, we can go ahead and do that : ) so clever we are!
We were looking up the kinds of things they are looking for at these appointments and there is some really important information we can get from this test. They are going to measure the size of the head, check for downs, check the spine, look at the lungs and heart, and I think the length of the umbilical cord. Anyways, I am really excited. Feels like a big moment :)
I'll update everyone once we get back....yay!
Thursday, November 12, 2009
22 Weeks, Tired, and Happy
Yesterday we hit the 22 week mark! Every week gets more and more exciting. Apparently next week we hit the One Pound mark, not sure why, but it seems like that is a big deal. Lots of changes are happening lately though. Henry was able to feel the baby for sure on Saturday, Tigger was kicking up a storm while we watched G.I Joe (I dunno everyone I'm starting to think we have a boy ;) That night it took him a little while to feel the kicks, he said he had to focus to notice them. Then early in the week, probably around Tuesday, I felt some really really strong kicks. I checked my belly and really low, I saw little bumps! Insanity! lol It's a little low for me to be able to show anyone right now....so sorry about that....but I am sure it won't be long until Tigger gets big enough to kick out my belly button.
Anyways, so since then, Henry has been feeling a TON of movement. It makes me sooo happy! This morning my tummy was touching his back just a little while we were listening to the radio and all of a sudden he said, "I felt that". I was so not thinking that he would have been able to feel any of that but I am honestly so excited. I think him feeling kicks as well, makes me almost happier than the first time I felt it myself.
So the day is nearly here, on Monday we get to go for our Ultrasound! yay! We can't wait :) We have decided to wait till the morning of to make the important choice to find out the gender. S much of us wants to know. The planner in me, REALLY wants to know. But we definitely see the reasons for not finding out. What gets to me, is when people suggest the birth of my child, my baby, seeing my child's face for the first time, will in some way, be less incredible. Ya.....not likely.
But we will let you all know how it goes and I promise to post the pictures we get from that day.
I'll also let you know how the bladder holds up! Apparently some sicko decided that I need to drink a ton of water before and I am not allowed to pee until after they push on my bladder with the wand. hahahaha...awesome ;)
Today I just have a routine prenatal check up. These are awesome since I get to hear the heartbeat, but I'm usually in and out pretty quickly. I'm taking mom with me since Henry can't make it as he is taking the time off for Monday. I took my sister last time and she really enjoyed getting to hear the heartbeat, so I thought she might like that as well :)
Anyways, so since then, Henry has been feeling a TON of movement. It makes me sooo happy! This morning my tummy was touching his back just a little while we were listening to the radio and all of a sudden he said, "I felt that". I was so not thinking that he would have been able to feel any of that but I am honestly so excited. I think him feeling kicks as well, makes me almost happier than the first time I felt it myself.
So the day is nearly here, on Monday we get to go for our Ultrasound! yay! We can't wait :) We have decided to wait till the morning of to make the important choice to find out the gender. S much of us wants to know. The planner in me, REALLY wants to know. But we definitely see the reasons for not finding out. What gets to me, is when people suggest the birth of my child, my baby, seeing my child's face for the first time, will in some way, be less incredible. Ya.....not likely.
But we will let you all know how it goes and I promise to post the pictures we get from that day.
I'll also let you know how the bladder holds up! Apparently some sicko decided that I need to drink a ton of water before and I am not allowed to pee until after they push on my bladder with the wand. hahahaha...awesome ;)
Today I just have a routine prenatal check up. These are awesome since I get to hear the heartbeat, but I'm usually in and out pretty quickly. I'm taking mom with me since Henry can't make it as he is taking the time off for Monday. I took my sister last time and she really enjoyed getting to hear the heartbeat, so I thought she might like that as well :)
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
21 Weeks .... Carrots, Ducks, and Shots
21 weeks.....truckin along. This babe is really enjoying the space that they presently have and taking all advantages to practice their soccer skills. Gorgeous :) I am still trying to be patient and wait for Henry to be able to feel the kicks, but I think I am more anxious than he is. Or at least I am showing it more.
The Vegetable/Fruit comparison today is a Carrot! We are getting really close to the One Pound mark. Feels like that will be a big milestone. When you think about how we found out at 5 weeks and the wee one was the size of a PoppySeed! Really is amazing when you think about it. My favorite information from the weekly email today was the fact that our baby is growing eyebrows!! lol I think that is precious and hilarious. I think I am imagining our child focusing really hard on growing full and thick....anyways....lol the random thought for the day.
As for Ducks, Sunday we found a Cool Mist Humidifier finally. It is adorable, in the shape of a really cute duck shape. I was told to get one for the baby but that it would likely help with the continuous congestion that has accompanied the pregnancy. Henry is now blessed with a wife who cannot breath through her nose at night. Anyhoo, two nights with the humidifier and I wake up feeling better. So I have brought it down today to see if having it in the room will help during the day. Fingers crossed!
So Alberta has finally figured out what they are doing with the H1N1 shot. I think I will finally get to go stand in line (yay) on Friday. This decision as I have made I know I have discussed before. I would like to emphasize the fact that a huge amount of research, thought, discussion, and prayer has gone into this choice. It was not easy at all to make, Henry and I have learned that parenting is incredibly hard even before the little one makes their appearance. I know a number of parents would agree with me on this one. However, it has been difficult to continue watching the news, and to sometimes, hear the extremely hurtful things that people say about people who have come to this decision. I think what is frustrating for me, is when some individuals seem to make the issue black and white. I completely respect every ones choice in regards to the shot, the reality is that if I were not pregnant, I would likely not bother to get the vaccine at all. But it is not just us anymore, we are now a family of three.
That's my two cents :)
My final note: Edmonton neeeeeeds to win tomorrow! So if anyone from the team reads this blog (hahahaha) please know that a pregnant lady would greatly appreciate another 6 - 1 victory :)
The Vegetable/Fruit comparison today is a Carrot! We are getting really close to the One Pound mark. Feels like that will be a big milestone. When you think about how we found out at 5 weeks and the wee one was the size of a PoppySeed! Really is amazing when you think about it. My favorite information from the weekly email today was the fact that our baby is growing eyebrows!! lol I think that is precious and hilarious. I think I am imagining our child focusing really hard on growing full and thick....anyways....lol the random thought for the day.
As for Ducks, Sunday we found a Cool Mist Humidifier finally. It is adorable, in the shape of a really cute duck shape. I was told to get one for the baby but that it would likely help with the continuous congestion that has accompanied the pregnancy. Henry is now blessed with a wife who cannot breath through her nose at night. Anyhoo, two nights with the humidifier and I wake up feeling better. So I have brought it down today to see if having it in the room will help during the day. Fingers crossed!
So Alberta has finally figured out what they are doing with the H1N1 shot. I think I will finally get to go stand in line (yay) on Friday. This decision as I have made I know I have discussed before. I would like to emphasize the fact that a huge amount of research, thought, discussion, and prayer has gone into this choice. It was not easy at all to make, Henry and I have learned that parenting is incredibly hard even before the little one makes their appearance. I know a number of parents would agree with me on this one. However, it has been difficult to continue watching the news, and to sometimes, hear the extremely hurtful things that people say about people who have come to this decision. I think what is frustrating for me, is when some individuals seem to make the issue black and white. I completely respect every ones choice in regards to the shot, the reality is that if I were not pregnant, I would likely not bother to get the vaccine at all. But it is not just us anymore, we are now a family of three.
That's my two cents :)
My final note: Edmonton neeeeeeds to win tomorrow! So if anyone from the team reads this blog (hahahaha) please know that a pregnant lady would greatly appreciate another 6 - 1 victory :)
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