Monday, July 31, 2006
Nesting?
My brother, B, told me about this "nesting" thing that happens to pregnant women. I'm not sure if it started or my apartment was just in desperate need of cleaning (or a little bit of both), but I found myself scrubbing areas of my home that I didn't know existed. And I threw out some stuff too, put papers away, shredded others. Ah, sweet relief. As many of you know, we have limited space in our New York apartment which requires a bi-annual purging.
My latest concern is the amount of books we have - lots of book shelves bursting with books. And we've already begun buying books for the baby. So we've got to give the little guy at least a shelf of his own. Since Daddy already categorically refused to purge any of his books, I guess Mommy will have to get rid of her economics books. (I bought them for my last two semesters of grad school.) I thought they might come in handy some day. But if I'm really honest with myself, I'll probably never crack them open again. And if truth be told that would be a sweet relief too.
My latest concern is the amount of books we have - lots of book shelves bursting with books. And we've already begun buying books for the baby. So we've got to give the little guy at least a shelf of his own. Since Daddy already categorically refused to purge any of his books, I guess Mommy will have to get rid of her economics books. (I bought them for my last two semesters of grad school.) I thought they might come in handy some day. But if I'm really honest with myself, I'll probably never crack them open again. And if truth be told that would be a sweet relief too.
Friday, July 21, 2006
Feelin' Pregnant
Not sure if it's the heat earlier in the week or the added weight or the combination of the two, but I am feeling pregnant this week moreso than at any other time. I think I have even begun to waddle, particularly at the end of the day. Sad but true. The good news is I can feel the baby move this week. I've been anxiously awaiting this part of the pregnancy and am glad it's finally here. I have moments during the day, at work, when I feel a series of flutters that brings a smile to my face. Now I look forward to the time when my husband and others will be able to rest their hands on my abdomen and feel the baby for themselves. Awesome!
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Niagara Falls July 2006
We didn't stay long on the U.S. side. The view from Canada was awesome!
Juan took this photo of Mom and me (with the dogs at our feet) in Niagara Falls, USA. It was very hot, and we had to stop and rest.Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Our Newest Addition
TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2006
WEEK 20
I am at the mid-way point in the pregnancy. My husband joined me at the doctor's appointment last week and got his first peak at the little guy. Afterwards, he said to me, "He looks like a little monster." "Well, he's your little monster," I replied. If you'd like to see a picture of him, just open pretty much any parenting/baby magazine with an ultrasound picture in it, and you'll see him. We did just that last night and were amazed to see our son's picture published already. Well I guess we all really do look alike when it comes right down to it.
The pregnancy has been going well. I have gained about 10 pounds total so far. Not a lot but enough for the baby apparently. I do have a little pooch now that is visible. Though it hasn't helped me get a seat on the bus yet. I'll keep you posted on that.
WEEK 20
I am at the mid-way point in the pregnancy. My husband joined me at the doctor's appointment last week and got his first peak at the little guy. Afterwards, he said to me, "He looks like a little monster." "Well, he's your little monster," I replied. If you'd like to see a picture of him, just open pretty much any parenting/baby magazine with an ultrasound picture in it, and you'll see him. We did just that last night and were amazed to see our son's picture published already. Well I guess we all really do look alike when it comes right down to it.
The pregnancy has been going well. I have gained about 10 pounds total so far. Not a lot but enough for the baby apparently. I do have a little pooch now that is visible. Though it hasn't helped me get a seat on the bus yet. I'll keep you posted on that.
