Forgetful Friday

This story is a little late, but I wanted to get it posted before I forget about it. Here is what happened on my forgetful Friday:

On the 26th, I got up and got ready for work. Got in the car, cranked the ignition, and started backing out of the driveway. As I started heading down the road, only a few feet mind you, I realized I couldn't see anything! I had forgotten to put on my glasses! Those are pretty hard to forget, but I managed to do it that particular morning.

That afternoon I got home from work and started getting ready for Mike's Surprise Party. I wanted to wear my contacts. I put the left contact in my right eye. Then, I took it out and put it back in the same eye. Finally, I realized I had it in the wrong eye!

For the life of me, I couldn't remember anything correctly when it came to my vision on Friday! Lets hope this coming weekend will operate a little more smoothly.

Water-Works

I... Couldn't... Stop... Crying... Tonight! Pregnancy hormones were raging!

I decided I wanted to make a pregnancy journal/scrapbook today. Went to the craft store and purchased all kinds of goodies for my baby book. When I got home this evening, I spread all of my "finds" out on the dining room table. As I looked at all of the "baby-inspired" background paper, I began to cry uncontrollably!

Next, I popped a movie into the DVD player. Bubbles made me cry! One of the previews was the anti-smoking commercial where they say the world would be a better place if everyone blew bubbles instead of smoking. The last scene with the baby in the back of the car in his car-seat with bubbles all around him made me cry even more.

Then the movie started to play. I watched "Everyone's Fine" starring Robert De Niro. The whole movie made me cry. Brief description: it was about keeping family together. The song playing during the credits: something like "I want to go home" or "it's time to go home" made me boo-hoo all over again.

Just couldn't stop the water-works tonight. My face was all puffy, as were my red eyes from bawling so much. [Don't know if I mentioned already, but the first commercial to make me cry at the beginning of my pregnancy was the On*Star commercial where the car is cruising down a winding road and it swerves so it doesn't hit deer. When they announce injuries reported, I lost it!] Being pregnant is so much fun! I never know what the day will bring! Perhaps I should start keeping the tissue handy just in case.

Mike's 21st *SURPRISE!* B-Day

Last night, Matt and I went to our friend Mike's 21st *Surprise!* Birthday Celebration! Everyone was asked to be at his friend's house around 6:30 pm. The plan was for his friend to pick him up so they could hang out, and then his friend would say he forgot his guitar at home... so they would have to come back to the house where we would all be waiting. Also, his friend asked him to just walk into the house to grab the guitar, that he needed to get something out of the trunk, and that he would be in right behind him. And of course, when Mike entered the front door, we all yelled *SURPRISE!* and started singing Happy Birthday. Mike was totally surprised! What a great night and good turn-out (20-30 people in attendance!). Thanks Linda and Tiffany for planning a great party! [The Mexican food was delicious, and so was the cake!] Here are a few photos of Mike and his family (and us) from the festive evening:

Building A Strong Foundation...

I'm so excited! My friend Maile studies child development, ran her own daycare, and grew up around babies and kids. She is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to understanding how children develop and what their needs are along the way. I, on the other hand, never grew up around babies or little kids. I have no clue as to what to do when it comes to infants, toddlers, etc. So, my dear friend has been kind enough to let me borrow one of her college books [THE DEVELOPING PERSON: Through Childhood and Adolescence, by Kathleen S. Berger]. I am very excited to learn about the different stages of development of the ever-growing kiddo. People say being a parent comes naturally. And while that may be true, I want to learn as much as I can to be as prepared as I can be when Baby B arrives. I think a strong foundation of principle can go a long way to building a sturdy home for a loving family. Therefore, I am tapping into a fountain of knowledge... seeking all known resources... so that I can be the best mommy I can be. It's all for you Baby B! And thanks again Maile!

(Oh, the above picture was taken this past New Year's Eve... when I was hoping to be pregnant!)

Whomp, Whomp, Whomp, Whomp

Whomp, Whomp, Whomp... Heard Baby B's heartbeat for the very first time today! WOW! So amazing! It's very cool what we can do with technology now-a-days. Baby's heartbeat was one of the most precious sounds I've ever heard in my life! Today our baby's heart was beating 160 times per minute.

Matt and I had our first official doctor's appointment today. That's when we were able to hear our baby's precious heartbeat. The doc performed an exam and took our family history. Said everything looks great and we're right on track. He is also pleased that I have gained about 5 pounds so far! The only not so good thing about this visit: Ugly mask of pregnancy raised it's ugly head. Hello hemorrhoids. Doc said, "Welcome to pregnancy, you now wear the official badge." Gosh, that is so embarrassing! Part of life I guess. [Want to try to keep these postings accurate, therefore, the not so pretty stuff goes in too.] We'll go back in a month for visit number two.

The sound of life (and life itself) is precious. Take a moment to listen to a loved one's heart today. Whomp, Whomp, Whomp.

Dark Little Cloud

Dark Little Cloud: 2 meanings

1. I recently told a few friends/family members that Matt and I stayed home this past weekend to recover from our previous weekend trip to Vegas. I also mentioned to my cousin, Hayley, that it was probably a good thing I stayed home because I was kind of in a funky mood on Saturday/Sunday. Told her I was "doing the world a favor... one less fit at a time." She replied that she would love to see one of my pregnancy fits. I informed her that she missed the first major one last night: I was trying to watch House on TV, and the signal from our bunny ears kept going out (we don't have cable). I was so irritated and started getting so pissy. I was yelling at the TV and pounded on the sofa cushion a couple of times. It wasn't so funny last night (I think the big vein popped out of my forehead!), but in retrospect, I'm SURE I looked absolutely ridiculous. Thank you pregnancy hormones for making me look, feel and behave incredibly silly. (Matt was smart to leave the vicinity. I was acting crazy, and I'm pretty sure Takota thought I was crazy. My puppy looked up at me and probably wondered who I was for a minute.) Bad dark little cloud.

2. Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day. It's cold and raining again! And it's supposed to be cold and rainy all week long! I know we need the rain (and I am thankful we are getting it), but seriously... can't we have a break of warm sunshine amidst the dark little clouds?

Week Of The Fig

I am now in my 11th week of pregnancy and Baby B is supposedly now the size of a fig, about 1.5 inches long! This week, Baby B will soon start making fists by opening and closing his/her digits. Also, tiny tooth buds begin to appear under the gums and some bones are beginning to harden. Baby B is moving quite frequently... still kicking and stretching... and I still can't feel a thing. Guess I'll start to feel movement when Baby B gets a little bigger (maybe in a month or two). Also, when we saw Baby B move during the ultrasound and I thought it might be a hick-up or two... I suppose I could have been on the right track because the diaphragm is forming and hick-ups become a frequent occurrence.

In other news, my hubby is cooking up a batch of my grandmother's delicious beef stew. The aroma is wafting up the stairs, and I think I'm beginning to drool all over myself. Can't wait to dig in tonight! Thanks Granny (Fields) for sharing such a tasty (and easy-to-make) treat!

Warp-Speed Pitter-Patter

Along with the onset of "Momnesia," I have also noticed that the old ticker goes into warp-speed pitter-patter mode at the drop of a pin. I find that I am more jumpy lately and scare more easily. I never used to startle at little things before. It's as if my heart wants to fly out of my chest and race to the nearest safety zone... and drag my body behind it out of harms way. Only, there is no disaster lurking. But lately, I just have this unknown hyper-panic mode that sets in with the slightest of "boos" and I am left panting for air. For example, last night I was walking up the stairs and proceeded to enter our dark bedroom. My dark reflection in the mirror nearly gave me a heart attack, even though I have seen that same dark reflection every other time I have ever entered our bedroom at night. Oh, and this story is funny: When we were in Vegas, the very first time I used the toilet in our hotel room and flushed... I thought I was going to get sucked in. I was doubled over the counter trying to catch my breath because it startled me so badly. (And it startled me that badly every time!) I am not a jumpy person by nature, so this is all new territory for me. Pregnancy hormones have me in uncharted waters lately and send my heart a-racing with all of the little pop-ups. Seriously, a little jack-in-the-box would probably send me through the roof. It's amazing how the mind and body change during pregnancy.

"Mommynesia"

Quick update tonight:

My best friend informed me that my lack of memory during pregnancy is referred to as "MOMMYNESIA."

There is an actual article titled "Babies Can Cause 'Momnesia'," by Liz Szabo, in USA Today (which can be Googled online.) The article talks about mental fogginess and the little slip-ups that can occur on the path of parenthood. The article goes on to say that just because women become more forgetful, it doesn't make them any less smart. Moms are compared to medical students whose brains are in overdrive, taking in a lot of new information, learning along the way, and putting that information to use with few hours of sleep. Because our brains are "getting a workout" we become more efficient, smarter and can pick things up more quickly. And the great thing about Momnesia: we become supermom to our kids and detect the slightest change in coo and ca. Some supermoms have actually saved their babies lives due to being in-tune and hyper aware of their children.

The article continues to explain that a little bit of momnesia is a good thing, because it softens/erases "traumatic" experiences, such as the delivery of Baby, so that people can move on and function. No wonder women continue to have kids. The pain they endured is erased, maybe not entirely, but enough so that they go on to bear more children.

Dads, don't worry. You're not left out. You go through changes too. While not as intense, you're in a similar loop.

Preggo or not, I suppose everyone should exercise their brains. Keep your lumpy mass in shape and give it a good workout! Stay sharp. Do cross-words or Sudoku or something. Keep on your toes and maybe you'll be nimble-minded in your golden years.

Here's to the power of the mind.

Elephant No More

Elephants are said to be known for their wisdom and outstanding memory. Now, I may be a little too young to have the wisdom thing down, but I did have a really good memory... until now.

Pregnancy hormones are reeking havoc on my mind. I become more and more forgetful with each passing day. Tonight I sat down to type my blog, and could not for the life of me remember what I was going to post. At work, I'll get up and start walking to do a task, and midway stop dead in my tracks because I cannot remember what I was just about to do. They say pregnant women become very forgetful. I definitely see the truth in that statement. It has been suggested that I start carrying a notepad around to record stuff so I have a better chance of remembering. I am quite positive the old string around the finger would absolutely NOT do the trick. Notepad it is. Now, if I can only remember to write in it and check it often. Wish me luck!

To The Happy Couple!

My little brother got married on January 26th, 2010 in Australia to a wonderful woman, Adrienne. We are so proud of them, and love them both. Adrienne, welcome to the family! Cole, way to go bro! Congratulations you guys!

I'd also like to say happy belated birthday Colebrain! Hope it was a good one! Next time we get together, we have a lot of celebrating to do!!!

Baby B's First Photograph!!!

Baby B had his/her first photo-shoot today! Just look at my little cutie-patootie! In this picture you can see the head towards the right and the bum towards the left. You can also see a foot near the bum and a hand "floating" in the background. This isn't the best picture that was taken; unfortunately for us the Ultrasound Technician was a little stingy with her photo paper, and we only have one picture to show. You could see both hands and feet in the best photo... it was a great profile shot. We'll get more ultrasound photos along the way, and even though this one wasn't the best, it's still pretty darn cute and amazing!!!

When the tech first found our baby, our baby was napping. Baby B was very still. I was a little nervous at first, and then once I saw the heart beating... I was on cloud nine! My pregnancy all of a sudden became very real for the first time! I teared up, and Matt almost cried. We were both just so excited! Seeing the hands and feet/arms and legs was pretty cool. We could also see the spine and indentations where the eyes are. The tech informed us that Baby B's heart is beating 171 times per minute! My supervisor feels that because the heart rate is so high, our baby will be a girl. She said if it was lower, it would more likely be a boy. We'll have to wait 10 more weeks before we can see the sex of little Baby B. Any guesses? Any gut feelings? Matt really wants to have a little girl first. I kind of wanted a boy first. However, just having a healthy baby is all that really matters, and we will both be totally stoked either way!

Here's to you kid! Glad I was able to see you for the very first time today Baby B. You made my heart melt! Looking forward to meeting you in 7 months!

One last tidbit: My first due date was projected for the 13th of September. Today, the ultrasound indicated the 11th of September for the due date. Guess this can change back and forth. Again, we'll just have to wait and see!

Almost forgot... while Baby B mostly napped today during the US appointment, he/she did move just a little. It looked like Baby B hick-upped and kicked once or twice, then turned to lay on the right side. Adorable!

Kumquat?

The 10 week mark has arrived! Our baby is now the size of a kumquat, about 1.25 inches long. Baby B is now swallowing fluid and kicking like a bucking bronco. I cannot feel the kicks yet. I've been told that at first it will feel like a flutter. All of the vital organs are in place and are starting to function. Tiny nails have now grown on the fingers and toes and there is peach-fuzz hair growing from the skin. Limbs can flex and extend. And the outline of Baby B's spine is clearly visible. Also, spinal nerves are starting to stretch out from the spinal cord. Baby B's forehead temporarily bulges as the brain develops (which is where most of the length of the baby lies... in the developing brain!)

When Matt and I were in Las Vegas, we went to the Luxor Casino where on display they had the Bodies Exhibit. Very cool! A must see! We came to one section which gave a warning sign. Caution: due to the content and nature of the next section, you may wish to skip said portion of the exhibit. Okay, it didn't say that exactly, but it was something to that effect. I thought I could handle it, so we pressed forward. We were upon the reproductive portion of the bodies display. In this section, they showed the various stages of development of the fetus. Yes, there were real fetuses that did not make it and had been preserved in the name of science. I found it fascinating to observe. I could see every stage of development that our baby would go through! Actual size and all! I was amazed at the early stages when the skin is transparent and you can see every vertebrae in the spinal column. I was also amazed at all the little red and blue lines that showed where bones were developing. At the same time I was viewing the exhibit, I was a little sad. I actually cried. Because somewhere in the world, a mother lost her baby. It was such an emotional experience for me; I was really moved. The Bodies Exhibit was definitely a highlight on my Vegas trip. Photography was prohibited, and I think that might be a little morbid anyway, so I don't have any pictures of the Exhibit. But I do have a picture of the Casino!

The Luxor

Don't forget: Tomorrow I have my first ultrasound appointment! Hopefully I'll get plenty of pictures of Baby B to post! We'll be able to see our little one for the very first time! So exciting!

Viva Las Vegas!

Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas!

Matt and I went to Vegas this weekend with some friends and had a blast! What a great group to travel with!

Had a 10 hour car ride today, with several stops along the way, but I am pooped! So I'll post more on our trip tomorrow. Back from Sin City, unscathed. Success!

The Belly

Okay, everyone. The first round of belly photos, as promised:

9 Weeks Preggo
Full-Belly ShotSide-View
Believe it or not, I actually have a little pudge. I know, I know. I'm so skinny you're asking "What pudge?" You may not be able to tell, but I certainly feel the difference, however slight it may be. My jeans are getting very snug around the waist, and when I eat, I have to unbutton the top button to make a little room. I'm just glad my jeans are made of stretch material! I already have to wiggle my way into them! Wonder how much longer I'll be able to wear my size zero blues? Think I'll end up looking like a toothpick with an olive around my middle when I get further along. Love it! Keep reading to watch my belly grow.

Oh, and Matt rubs cocoa butter with vitamin E on my belly every night before bed. Wahoo! Trying to do as much as possible to keep those stretch marks down to a barely-visible-minimum!

Liberty

Liberty is a 7.5 year old, blue/cross-eyed, Siamese mix. My husband gave Libbie to me when we first started dating. We got her on September 11th, 2002. I named her Liberty because of the date on which we picked her up (one-year from the day the twin towers fell.) Libs, as she is more affectionately called, lives up to her name. She is very independent and does not like to be bothered for the most part. At the same time, she can be very sweet and loving. Also, I think she and Takota had a species swap. She will run up to the living room window and start barking at the mailman when he delivers. And Takota likes to pounce on string if you wave it in front of him. I love my babies!

Happy B-Day Hubby!

Today is Matt's birthday, and he is 33 years old! We celebrated tonight by going out to his favorite Mexican restaurant for dinner with his best friend Mike. After dinner, we headed back to our house for a little birthday cake. When Matt tried blowing out the candles, they re-lit. They were not supposed to be trick candles. I think that maybe since he is a little older he gets winded a little more easily... and just didn't have enough air in his lungs to blow them out! (Just kidding babe, I love you!) It was a very nice evening. To celebrate in style, we plan on going to Las Vegas this weekend with a group of friends. Road Trip! We are going to have so much fun. I can't wait!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOVE OF MY LIFE! HOPE IT WAS A GOOD ONE!

Animated

My second pregnancy dream came on the 4th of December, about one month before we found out we were going to have a baby. This dream was a little different, because it was the first time I ever dreamed in black and white... also, the end of the dream was animated and I've never watched cartoons in my sleep. [An interesting side note: my grandmother, Nina, asked me once if I had ever dreamed in black and white. I said no and thought that was the strangest thing because I'd always dreamed in color. She told me she always dreamed in black and white. Never really thought about that before. And now I can say I have. Love you Nina!]

In this dream, co-workers were asking if my supervisor was okay. Then, someone said, "No, it's Bailey." Next, I saw our receptionist running down the hallway of the mother/baby unit in our hospital looking for me. And she found me laying on one of those gyno examination tables. My supervisor was with me. (This next part is a little embarrassing, but I'll share anyway.) The receptionist said, "See, I told you when you're pregnant you have gas all around your belly." I could actually feel gas all around my belly while I was dreaming. (And I actually woke up after the dream with gas too.) Then the dream transitioned.

In the next part of the dream I was talking to my supervisor's supervisor. She exclaimed very excitedly, "Wait! I can show you! Come with me." Next thing I know she is ultrasounding my belly. She said, "See! There it is! There's your baby." I could see my baby growing inside of me. Next she said, "See, that's what happens when you're pregnant!" We were both very excited and started giggling. Then the dream transitioned again.

The next image I had was animated. I couldn't believe how cartoon-like the images were. I saw a bunch of black dots lined up single-file on a conveyor belt towards my right field of vision. The conveyor belt started moving the dots slowly to the left. A claw picked one dot up at a time and put each dot individually into a box that had white goo inside. Then the claw put each box back on the conveyor belt. As the box was placed back on the conveyor belt, the white goo surrounded the black dot and made an egg-shape around the black dot. Finally, these white eggs with black dots in the center were launched into the middle of a giant doughnut. And then, again, I heard my supervisor's supervisor say, "See, that's what happens when you are pregnant." I woke up with a smile on my face.

When I got to work that morning, I shared this dream with my boss. She told me to wait right where I was... that she would be right back. She brought me the first ultrasound of her first-born. The picture looked like a white egg with a tiny black dot in the middle!

Here's a rough sketch of the animated portion of my dream:Sweet dreams everyone. May yours be as animated as mine!

My Little Grape

Here is the 9 week update:

At 9 weeks, our baby is about the size of a grape! Baby B is almost an inch long and weighs about a fraction of an ounce. Essential body parts are accounted for. The heart finishes dividing into 4 chambers and valves start to form. Tiny teeth start to form as well. The embryonic tail is completely gone. And organs, muscles and nerves are kicking into gear. External sex organs are present, but will not be distinguishable for another few weeks. Baby B's eyes are fully formed and eyelids are fused down. [The eyelids won't open until 27 weeks.] Tiny earlobes, mouth, nose and nostrils are more distinct. And according to babycenter.com, now that my baby's physiology is in place... baby is ready for rapid weight gain. Oh my!

Here is another picture of the above grape with a lemon, just to give ya a better view of the size of the little green fruit:I am still amazed at how quickly our baby is growing. I just can't wrap my brain around it. The whole process is beautiful and breathtaking! I thank God for our little miracle every day. I am so excited to be 2 MONTHS PREGNANT!

Tonight on the dinner menu: homemade meatloaf (my mom's fabulous recipe), homemade garlic mashed potatoes (my husband's yummy recipe) and steamed cabbage with good ole bacon/bacon grease! Baby B is eating well tonight! I just love southern food.

As you can probably tell, I have food on the brain... what with writing about dinner and posting pictures of fruit and all. Good thing it's time to eat!

Enjoy dinner everyone!

Super Bowl Sunday

Super Bowl 44 in Miami: Colts V/S Saints
Go Saints Go!
Final Score: Saints 31, Colts 17

I am a big fan of the underdog. I always cheer for the team less likely to win, and it always makes me so happy to see that team succeed! This year the Saints pulled it off. Great job New Orleans.

Matt and I went to a Super Bowl party at a friend's house. I fell asleep and took a 2.5 hour nap before hand, so we were a little late getting there and missed the wings. But they did grill steak at half-time... all was well with the world. Watched a great game, played a little scrabble, and had a great time with friends. Ya just can't beat that. Thanks Payton and Christine! Here are just a few pics from many to give ya a glimpse at our festive evening:

1. Me and Matt

2. Payton

3. Christine4. Keillan and Maile5. The GangIf ya watched the game, hope you enjoyed. We certainly did have a good time. Next up in the wide world of sports: March Madness!

"You're Going To Eat What?"

"You're going to eat what?" was the question my husband asked me after I just finished eating Eggo waffles for a very late breakfast.

It's a known fact that pregnant women get strange cravings from time to time. I informed Matt that I had been craving deviled eggs for a while, and decided it was time to go ahead and make them. Not that eating deviled eggs is a strange habit, but the next step I took with it felt slightly out of place as I did not grow up eating "this" a certain way. As he started boiling the water for me (he's such a huge help... especially in the kitchen!) I came up with a brilliant plan: DEVILED egg salad sandwiches. I never put sweet relish in my egg salad; I usually just add mayo, salt and pepper (and sometimes a little mustard.) [I have to thank my step-dad, Greg, for teaching me how to make egg salad.] I became extremely excited when I noticed my husband had purchased "baby" French Baguettes. And viola! I had lunch: Deviled Egg Salad French Baguette Mini-Bites. The relish is what makes the egg salad unusual for me. I feel as if I might continue adding the relish from now on...

Making deviled eggs is very easy. For my brilliant concoction, this is what you'll need:

1. 6 Large Eggs

2. 1/4 Cup Mayo
3. 2 TBSP Sweet Pickle Relish4. 1 TBSP Yellow Mustard5. Salt and Pepper to Taste6. Mini French Baguettes
Now, here's what you do:
1. Place 6 large eggs in large pot of cold water. 2. Bring water to a boil and reduce to medium heat. 3. Cook eggs for 12-15 minutes. 4. Drain and rinse eggs in cold water. 5. Crack and peel shell of egg. 6. Remove yolks and place in mixing bowl. 7. Add mayo, relish, mustard, salt and pepper to taste. 8. Mix well. 9. Break whites into small pieces and add to mix. 10. Toast mini French baguettes in toaster oven until golden brown. 11. Add deviled egg topping to baguette bites. 12. Enjoy!

Side note: I had to add extra relish, mustard, etc to get the right taste/consistency for my concoction. The bread tends to "dry out" the taste, so make sure you zest up the mix. The measurements given are just a starting point. You may also want to add a little paprika for effect. Here is the final product: I had such a fun time playing in the kitchen, especially while using my new camera along the way. Chalk this one up to one successful craving. Baby B certainly did enjoy! Stay tuned for more crazy cravings if they come my way! Oh, and one last tidbit: I recently learned that when my mom was pregnant with me, my dad had cravings for pickles. He would sit down and eat a whole jar all by himself! Love you dad!

Growing Like A Weed

Matt and I... we are constantly amazed at how quickly our baby is developing. In the womb, our little pea is already growing like a weed.

I check babycenter.com to get weekly updates on the development of our baby. At 5 weeks we learned that Baby B was about the size of a sesame seed and already had a heart that was dividing into 4 chambers... beating and pumping blood. That information totally floored me!

At 6 weeks we discovered Baby B grew to the size of a lentil bean, about a quarter of an inch long. During this week the nose, mouth and ears were beginning to take shape. Baby B also had arm and leg buds that were protruding. The heart started to beat anywhere between 100 to 160 times per minute... which is twice as fast as mine! The bud of tissue that would give rise to the lungs appeared. Also, the pituitary gland, as well as the rest of the brain, muscles and bones were beginning to form. Still amazed!

7 week mark: My little blueberry. Baby B was about half an inch long during the seventh week. Hands and feet began to emerge from the arm and leg buds at this stage of development. Eyelids partially covered the peepers that already had a little color to them, tip of nose was growing as well as tiny veins beneath very thin skin. Both hemispheres of the brain were developing, the liver started churning out red blood cells (until bone marrow takes over), and an appendix and pancreas presented. Grow Baby Grow!

Now we are at the 8th week of my pregnancy. Little Baby B is now the size of a kidney bean. Webbed fingers and toes are poking out of the hands and feet. The eyelids almost completely cover the eyes and breathing tubes extend from the throat to the branches of the developing lungs. Also, neural pathways are being constructed.

As Baby B grows rapidly, I find that with every passing day I grow more and more hungry! It seems as though I can't eat enough. I am more than happy to provide our little one with the fuel and energy he/she needs to grow healthily and strong. We are truly blessed by this miracle! Glad to have a little sprout in the garden. Our little pea in the pod!

Check this out: In less than two weeks I go for my first ultrasound appointment! Hopefully I'll have a couple of pictures of the ultrasound to post so that everyone can take their first look at our baby. Wahoo!

A Pea In The Pod

On January 11th, my husband and I learned that we are expecting our first child. Our little pea in the pod was fantastic news, considering we had been trying to get pregnant for two years! Little Baby "B" is due mid September, and although it feels like forever before I get to meet my little bundle of joy, I realize the time will come & go and we will have a new addition to our family before we know it.

When Matt and I first started trying, I had the strangest dream: I was 9 months preggo, bursting at the seams, ready to pop. I had a beautiful round belly. In the dream, Matt and I were watching my tummy and saw the imprint of the baby's hand move across the surface. We were so excited, so we stared in amazement waiting for the next grand gesture. Then, we saw the outline of the foot, and became even more excited. As we watched my belly, we both got these puzzling looks on our faces. We glanced at each other, and then looked back at my tummy. Yes, it was the outline of our baby's face! Then our "little pea" started pressing her face so hard against my tummy that we could clearly see what she was going to look like (we knew she was going to be a girl.) All of a sudden, like Casper the ghost, she floated out of my belly and into our arms, umbilical cord still attached. Matt and I were so happy playing with our baby that we were giggling with glee. Finally, again like Casper, our little one floated back into my tummy. I told Matt it was time to push, and I woke up.

As crazy as that dream was, it let me know that I was going to be over-the-moon for my baby. I realized I wanted more than anything to be a mom, and that I was going to have a blast with my new-found role. The time was right, we were ready to welcome a baby into our home.

Today's hope for my pea in the pod: Grow well Baby. Grow strong and healthy. I love you so much and can't wait to meet you. Until then, enjoy the little home I am providing for you. Your daddy and I are so very happy that you are in our lives! Love you bunches kiddo!

Takota

Thought the site could use a little something to hold you over while under construction. Picture taken with my new Canon Rebel! Hope everyone has a pleasant night!

Under Construction

Hi All!

Very dear friends have suggested that I create a blog so that family and friends can now keep up with us from afar, especially since our little family will be expanding. Please be patient with me while I get this blog up and running. Thanks! And welcome to The Bailey Daily!