Monday, March 26, 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
22 weeks.
Odin has made himself known to everyone now!
Liam has gotten quite a few kicks of multiple occasions, my mom felt him, Bill felt him, and a friend from choir felt him. It has been awesome sharing him with other people. I love watching the joy in people's faces when they get to connect with him.
I believe I have mentioned that every morning, I lay in bed, talking and singing to Odin. He kicks and rolls and we just have some alone, peaceful time. (9/10 times Athena, our cat, comes in and interrupts, lol.) Sunday morning during this time I actually SAW a kick. It was just a quick, small, stomach twitch-looking thing. But it was really fun. Last night, Liam and I also felt him. We are fairly certain it was his head because I was getting kicks much lower and what we were feeling was round and on the larger side. So fun!
So, next time you are around me, you might get to feel Odin move ;)
In other life news, I am done with school! My plan is to apply for my associates degree because I never "got it" even though I had the credits. This way, if I don't go back, school was not "for nothing."
Liam has gotten quite a few kicks of multiple occasions, my mom felt him, Bill felt him, and a friend from choir felt him. It has been awesome sharing him with other people. I love watching the joy in people's faces when they get to connect with him.
I believe I have mentioned that every morning, I lay in bed, talking and singing to Odin. He kicks and rolls and we just have some alone, peaceful time. (9/10 times Athena, our cat, comes in and interrupts, lol.) Sunday morning during this time I actually SAW a kick. It was just a quick, small, stomach twitch-looking thing. But it was really fun. Last night, Liam and I also felt him. We are fairly certain it was his head because I was getting kicks much lower and what we were feeling was round and on the larger side. So fun!
So, next time you are around me, you might get to feel Odin move ;)
In other life news, I am done with school! My plan is to apply for my associates degree because I never "got it" even though I had the credits. This way, if I don't go back, school was not "for nothing."
In other news, Odin is about the length of a football (11 inches.) assuming he isn't measuring ahead anymore.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Ninja!
Well, about a month ago I announced that I swore I felt Bug move from the outside. It never happened again and it was so fleeting that I decided I probably didn't feel him move from the outside like I thought I had.
This morning, Odin and I were having our morning time. I lay in bed and he moves around a lot while I talk to him. It is awesome. I was laying with my arm over my belly and I felt 4 distinct kicks! They were so huge, I swear I probably could have SEEN them had my arm not been covering my belly. I was so excited, I was trying to get Liam to come upstairs to feel him, but he didn't hear his phone. I screamed "LIAM!!", and Odin stopped instantly, he didn't like that. Liam didn't hear me. I got about 3 more kicks along with some twisting and turning before I decided to risk him going into hiding so I could go downstairs and try to let Liam feel. We were in the living room for a good 15 minutes trying to get him to move again, no luck. Needless to say, Liam is disappointed and a bit frustrated. Poor guy is getting very jealous of my mommy role.
Odin tends to be more active in the morning, and then again around 7 or so. So, we will try again!
This morning, Odin and I were having our morning time. I lay in bed and he moves around a lot while I talk to him. It is awesome. I was laying with my arm over my belly and I felt 4 distinct kicks! They were so huge, I swear I probably could have SEEN them had my arm not been covering my belly. I was so excited, I was trying to get Liam to come upstairs to feel him, but he didn't hear his phone. I screamed "LIAM!!", and Odin stopped instantly, he didn't like that. Liam didn't hear me. I got about 3 more kicks along with some twisting and turning before I decided to risk him going into hiding so I could go downstairs and try to let Liam feel. We were in the living room for a good 15 minutes trying to get him to move again, no luck. Needless to say, Liam is disappointed and a bit frustrated. Poor guy is getting very jealous of my mommy role.
Odin tends to be more active in the morning, and then again around 7 or so. So, we will try again!
Friday, March 9, 2012
Change is in the air.
In the past week, we have made some really big purchases for Baby Odin, including a down payment on the crib (on layaway at Fletcher's) and an awesome deal on an Ergo carrier. All of this shopping and decision making has made me a bit anxious. It is all becoming more and more real. Making the big purchases has made me realize how close it is. As exciting as it is, becoming a mommy sounds scary! It is so much responsibility and I don't want to do a bad job. Odin deserves the best in life.
Liam has found out that more than likely he will not be going to graduate school due to some funding issues, which is fine. Although exciting, we are not sure we will end up ultimately. For all I know, by September, I could be in California. We will not move out of the area before then because of baby, and if we DO leave the area, it will likely be Portland. But, it is very difficult to make plans when you don't have plans ;)
I don't think I have told everyone my plans yet officially, but next term I will not be going back to school. Which means I have one week of classes plus one paper to write before I am done. I will still be taking choir, so I will have something to do with my life, but I am getting excited about staying home.
Speaking of staying home, yesterday I was laying in bed while Odin twisted and danced. When I started talking to him, he stopped. Then when I stopped talking, he started moving again. It was such a fun bonding moment. It made me think about when he gets here and how excited I am for those moments where it is just us snuggling and talking in bed before we face the day. This plus looking at the stroller we like made me so excited to spend time with him alone everyday, and made me really imagine what life would be like if I don't go back to school. Gotta admit, imagining all those memories and moments I could miss out on, makes being a stay-at-home mom very appealing.
I am trying not to think so far into the future. I have always been the type to plan for up to YEARS in advance. With all these unknowns and changes, I would go crazy if I was trying to do that. I think about a couple weeks in advance, but really I only plan about 48 hours in advance.
Trying to relax for you, Buggie! Trying to stay calm through all the madness. I love you!
Here is a photo of our crib. Hardwood, solid. Awesome!
Saturday, March 3, 2012
"halfway" mark
Well, it wasn't exactly half, as I was 19.5 weeks. But, it was considered my halfway scan and followup.
Bug measured perfectly. A little ahead, again. But, I see that as a huge accomplishment :) His face was so cute, I could die. He opened and closed his hands in a wave like motion that melted my heart. He was not shy about being a boy, and showed us his parts quite a number of times. By the end of the ultrasound, I was BAWLING. I was so much more in love than I thought. The ultrasound tech was awesome. She let me bring in an extra person, gave both grandparents a copy of the cutest profile picture you have ever seen, and gave my a big hug at the end. The table in the room dropped down while I was on it, and the jolt hurt my back, but I don't think it is anything a good massage won't fix.
Dr.Schram said everything looks absolutely perfect. Nothing exciting to say, which is better than you would think. We got the results of my quad screen, and this baby has a 1 in 250,000 chance of being born with Downs Syndrome, which is ridiculously low.
I am in shock. I woke up in the middle of the night and couldn't fall back asleep because as Bug was dancing around in there, I kept thinking "I have a son, you are my son." It is very exciting and overwhelming. I don't have a lot of experience with boy babies, it is going to be new territory for me. But I cannot wait to watch Bug grow into his daddy's mini-me. I can't wait for the day that Odin turns to me and says that some day, he wants to marry me, "mommy." I am tearing up talking about it, and I am on my way out for a performance, so I need to stop. LOL.
I thought I wanted a girl. But, the second the tech said "boy," my greatest desire in the world was for a sweet, ornery, wild boy. I can't wait for what the future holds!
Bug measured perfectly. A little ahead, again. But, I see that as a huge accomplishment :) His face was so cute, I could die. He opened and closed his hands in a wave like motion that melted my heart. He was not shy about being a boy, and showed us his parts quite a number of times. By the end of the ultrasound, I was BAWLING. I was so much more in love than I thought. The ultrasound tech was awesome. She let me bring in an extra person, gave both grandparents a copy of the cutest profile picture you have ever seen, and gave my a big hug at the end. The table in the room dropped down while I was on it, and the jolt hurt my back, but I don't think it is anything a good massage won't fix.
Dr.Schram said everything looks absolutely perfect. Nothing exciting to say, which is better than you would think. We got the results of my quad screen, and this baby has a 1 in 250,000 chance of being born with Downs Syndrome, which is ridiculously low.
I am in shock. I woke up in the middle of the night and couldn't fall back asleep because as Bug was dancing around in there, I kept thinking "I have a son, you are my son." It is very exciting and overwhelming. I don't have a lot of experience with boy babies, it is going to be new territory for me. But I cannot wait to watch Bug grow into his daddy's mini-me. I can't wait for the day that Odin turns to me and says that some day, he wants to marry me, "mommy." I am tearing up talking about it, and I am on my way out for a performance, so I need to stop. LOL.
I thought I wanted a girl. But, the second the tech said "boy," my greatest desire in the world was for a sweet, ornery, wild boy. I can't wait for what the future holds!
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Tomorrow, Tomorrow, I love ya, tomorrow!
Oh. My. Gosh.
Bug, we will find out "who" you are tomorrow. Tomorrow you will have a name. Though, I will probably still call you Bug sometimes :) Tomorrow, I will know if I will be having a son or a daughter.
I am so excited. I am so nervous. I can't decide if I have a preference. I thought I did. But, here I am, 16 hours before my appointment, and I don't think I do anymore. Either boy or girl, you are the coolest baby I have ever met, I can already tell. Either boy or girl, you are the most loved baby I have ever met, as well.
So many people are waiting for you, Bug. Even people I hardly know at school, are awaiting the verdict. You are lovingly touched by many people every day. Mommy is lucky she doesn't have a "personal bubble" because people just can't resist you.
19 weeks stuff: I can't really lay on my back easily anymore, sleeping sucks, heartburn is ruining food, I feel you burrowing down, I feel you twisting, I am very emotional, still getting over this stupid cough.
Bug, we will find out "who" you are tomorrow. Tomorrow you will have a name. Though, I will probably still call you Bug sometimes :) Tomorrow, I will know if I will be having a son or a daughter.
I am so excited. I am so nervous. I can't decide if I have a preference. I thought I did. But, here I am, 16 hours before my appointment, and I don't think I do anymore. Either boy or girl, you are the coolest baby I have ever met, I can already tell. Either boy or girl, you are the most loved baby I have ever met, as well.
So many people are waiting for you, Bug. Even people I hardly know at school, are awaiting the verdict. You are lovingly touched by many people every day. Mommy is lucky she doesn't have a "personal bubble" because people just can't resist you.
19 weeks stuff: I can't really lay on my back easily anymore, sleeping sucks, heartburn is ruining food, I feel you burrowing down, I feel you twisting, I am very emotional, still getting over this stupid cough.
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