Let There Be Life

Well, my son, I am practically halfway through my pregnancy with you (19 weeks). My job of growing you is almost done. Hard to believe it's gone so quickly. I went and saw Dr. Raby again this morning. I was wearing a great big sweater and had just eaten a great big breakfast. I was up to 162 when Lisa weighed me. Dr. Raby said though that I'm doing a great job growing you. Everything seems to be going well.

Last night around 12:45 AM I was laying on the loveseat on my back watching TV with Daddy. I was feeling hungry and then my belly gurgled. A few seconds later it did it again. After the second time I realized it wasn't my belly; it was you! You finally moved enough that I could feel it. I whispered for daddy to come over so he could feel it too. You even moved again but daddy's hand was in the wrong spot. We went to bed right away so daddy could hold his hand on my belly but you must have fallen askeep because you didn't move again. But you woke me up again this morning with a tap-tap-tap. Almost like you were letting me know you were hungry or something. I excitedly woke up daddy but he was too sleepy to say anything more than mmmmhmmmm. :) It was still really early. Even as I'm writing this you're kicking me. I can feel it at the top of my belly on the left side. Now that I know what it feels like I've been feeling it a whole bunch. You're a pretty active baby!

Daddy and I have been thinking about names for you. Our favourite right now is Shawn Anthony Martin. I'm starting to think of you as Shawn.

We went to the mall on Saturday and daddy picked up a couple of outfits for you. Wait until you see how small the shoes are! I'm getting so excited to finally meet you!

The BIG Ultrasound

I can't believe that 2 weeks have passed since my last entry already. SO much has happened... I'm going to be writing for a while.

First, about a week and a half ago I had my first baby dream. You were a girl and Craig named you Cassandra Daisy. The labor and delivery were easy, quick and painless. In my dream I was shocked that women scream and yell because I was just "chillin'". I was sharing a room with another lady and her husband. She had a boy and named him Tarrence Devin but he was black and both she and her husband were white. Needless to say there was lots of shouting. Once our baby was born I went for a walk downtown while the baby was sleeping at the nursery. I told the nurse I'd be back in time to feed and change the baby. By the time I got back to the hospital I had bled through my hospital gown and I'd been gone so long the nurse had already changed the baby's diaper and fed her a bottle. She gave me a really hard time, saying the baby was soaked, and blah blah blah. When I woke up it took me a few seconds to remember that there's not a baby in the next room to go change or anything... yet!

Second, I'm so glad Craig and I are taking weekly belly photos. I am shocked at how quickly my belly is growing. It seems to be bigger every morning when I'm standing in profile in front of the mirror. This baby's growing so fast.
Third, Craig and I are officially a year older. Craig turned 26 on Saturday and I was 24 almost 2 weeks ago. That's not so young to have a baby! Sometimes when we tell people they react with such scock that we're "so young". Hey, we have a house and a car. All our bills are paid. Money in the bank. We're just really young to be so smart and in such great financial shape.

Finally, the biggest news of all!! We had our second ultrasound this morning. The baby was moving and twitching like crazy on the screen but I can't feel the little monster yet. The technician took a whole bunch of photos. I was in the room for about an hour before Craig was asked to come in! Craig and I had decided on the weekend to ask the technician the sex of the baby if she was sure. Initially she said it looked like a boy but wasn't sure because the umbilical cord was in the way. But once she got a better angle she got a straight on shot of the penis and scrotum. So, without a doubt, we're having a BOY!!

I'm going to pick up groceries tonight at Zehrs and I'm going to look at boy clothing. Preparing for this baby is going to be so much easier now!!

16 1/2 Weeks

This morning was my second visit with Dr. Raby. She's very much a no nonsense doctor - really quick. I heard your heartbeat for the first time! It was really faint and Dr. Raby had to ask that no one use the toilet for a minute so we could hear it. You're still sitting really low and on the right side.

I asked about a hepatitis immunization for before we go to Mexico. She said to talk to Dr. Hawthorne about it but I think she said that because she thought I wanted to know where to get the shot from. She never said anything about benefits or risks so I think I'll get it. Dr. Raby did say to only drink bottled water. Not even ice cubes. I guess getting sick can be pretty serious for the baby.

The next ultrasound has been booked for 2 weeks from today at a place across the street from KW Hospital.

I was shocked this morning when I was weighed. After eating so much at Mediterraneo last night I was sure I'd be up a couple of pounds this visit but I was the same exact weight as three weeks ago: 151. But Dr. Raby didn't say anything so I guess that means it's not serious enough to worry about. I would think, though, that if I'm still not up by my next visit in 3 weeks she may start questioning what I'm eating.

Daddy and I spent the weekend that just passed getting more of the house ready for your arrival. We gave Moe the old coffee table and bought a new one from Zehrs; one that holds backets on a shelf underneath for diapers and toys. We also found a cheap ($25!!) bookshelf to put in your room to hold all the books you're going to have.

I'm still looking for the perfect baby book though.

16+1 Weeks

So much for finishing that entry last week. Craig and I have been sick and in bed since Friday night with cold/flu symptoms. We were home from work on Monday and Tuesday; we couldn't even get out of bed. Yesterday a man came from Handyman Connection and installed the railing. One more thing to keep you safe, baby. I've been feeling fine baby-wise this past week. Almost not pregnant. Very soon I'll be feeling you!