As we approach the big 3D day I've begun to second guess whether I want to know the gender anymore. I mean, we have made it this far and really, there SHOULD only be another 9 weeks or so to go before we know one way or the other, right?
Why not wait?
As I sit down and list the reasons for finding out the only pro I can think of is simple curiosity. I mean, I don't plan on buying anything. The 'room' we have set aside is painted a neutral colour (hiking trail brown) and anything else we've done or planning on doing is fine to do gender neutral (after all I have enough newborn stuff I can borrow from my sister and who cares if its a girl and she's dressed in blue for a week or two. I mean, it would be worse if it was a boy dressed in pink right??).
So, in a nut shell, I'm on the fence.
Dwayne on the other hand says he wants to know for a variety of reasons one being "if we're not finding out, why are we wasting our time doing a 3D ultrasound".
I pitched the idea of having the technician write it down for us but not tell us (in a sealed envelope) but Dwayne thinks I'll cheat. Humph - so much for a trusting marriage!!
Friday, June 5, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
28w5d
Wow - it must be a good month (or a very boring month) in that I've posted two posts so close together. Essentially you can guarantee that if I haven't posted, nothing notable has happened.
The reason for today's post (which is of course 2 days overdue of when this 'notable' event occurred) is that I've noticed that my linea negra has appeared. Now our last pg that line didn't actually appear until 2 days after we delivered (weird I know). This time around it appeared (though faint yet) at 28weeks and 3 days.
What is a linea negra you ask??? Its that funky thin tan line that stretches from the top of my belly to the bottom. Its pretty neat. Its perfectly straight except for one little diveation around my old naval ring hole so that the end results looks like a Saskatchewan road curving around either a small swamp or other feature and continuing on straight as an arrow after the deviation.
Dwayne and I pondered for a while as to what the heck this linea negra is for. I mean, a baby can't see (if it was a 'map' for where the baby needs to go upon delivery for food - though I like to think I'll help the little buggar out when the time comes), nor is the line 'hairy'er' than anywhere else on my body...so not using brail reliance there.
We have no concrete reason though Dwayne's theory is that it may smell different (yes, it sounded far fetched to me too).
That's about all for now. See you in another month??? (kidding... I think)
The reason for today's post (which is of course 2 days overdue of when this 'notable' event occurred) is that I've noticed that my linea negra has appeared. Now our last pg that line didn't actually appear until 2 days after we delivered (weird I know). This time around it appeared (though faint yet) at 28weeks and 3 days.
What is a linea negra you ask??? Its that funky thin tan line that stretches from the top of my belly to the bottom. Its pretty neat. Its perfectly straight except for one little diveation around my old naval ring hole so that the end results looks like a Saskatchewan road curving around either a small swamp or other feature and continuing on straight as an arrow after the deviation.
Dwayne and I pondered for a while as to what the heck this linea negra is for. I mean, a baby can't see (if it was a 'map' for where the baby needs to go upon delivery for food - though I like to think I'll help the little buggar out when the time comes), nor is the line 'hairy'er' than anywhere else on my body...so not using brail reliance there.
We have no concrete reason though Dwayne's theory is that it may smell different (yes, it sounded far fetched to me too).
That's about all for now. See you in another month??? (kidding... I think)
Friday, May 22, 2009
28 weeks 2 days
So, its been brought to my attention that my blog is seriously out of date....opps!
Obviously its time for an update.
Mmm, lets see.
1. Still pregnant
2. Developing my own gravitational force (seriously!!)
3. Trying to get active again (but my butt hurts from being so heavy and sitting on a bike seat for the first time in XX many months).
4. Starting to think I may actually have to plan some things (especially since we're not going to buy anything till we're in the hospital). Apparently planning is good...apparently it makes the chaos later more like organized chaos.
5. Still don't know the gender - we think we will find out and I'll update when we do.
Otherwise all is going well in our household. Dwayne's doing well and this time around he's been checking in on various gestational updates to see where we're at. I still haven't convinced him to give up a whole Saturday to take a pre-natal class but he did commit to half a day. I figure if I go the other half we should have it all covered :). (which reminds me our OB is pressuring us to get this booked)
Speaking of OB our appointment yesterday was pretty standard stuff. FINALLY I stopped gaining excessive amounts of weight and I may have even dropped a pound from our 24 week appointment. Trust me, I can afford it!! (and from the size of my belly so too can this baby).
This hefty little (and I say little with my tongue in cheek) parasite is measuring 3 weeks ahead so as of yesterday, 28w1d, we measured 31 weeks. Our OB assured us though that we're still within normal range (and really, 3 weeks ahead is only 3 cm...factoring in room for error and I think we're possibly measuring spot on - at least that's what I'm telling myself).
Dwayne admitted yesterday after the appointment that he thinks he was ~ 10 pounds at birth (and his sister not much smaller). I said if this baby is that big and he/she rips me a 'new one' then that's what I'm naming him/her (and it won't be 'new one'...it'll be first name '***', middle name 'hole').
In the meantime I will post a few pics (clothed and bare belly - don't get too excited).
I'll also add other photos accordingly (to appropriate dates) along the way.
Ta
Obviously its time for an update.
Mmm, lets see.
1. Still pregnant
2. Developing my own gravitational force (seriously!!)
3. Trying to get active again (but my butt hurts from being so heavy and sitting on a bike seat for the first time in XX many months).
4. Starting to think I may actually have to plan some things (especially since we're not going to buy anything till we're in the hospital). Apparently planning is good...apparently it makes the chaos later more like organized chaos.
5. Still don't know the gender - we think we will find out and I'll update when we do.
Otherwise all is going well in our household. Dwayne's doing well and this time around he's been checking in on various gestational updates to see where we're at. I still haven't convinced him to give up a whole Saturday to take a pre-natal class but he did commit to half a day. I figure if I go the other half we should have it all covered :). (which reminds me our OB is pressuring us to get this booked)
Speaking of OB our appointment yesterday was pretty standard stuff. FINALLY I stopped gaining excessive amounts of weight and I may have even dropped a pound from our 24 week appointment. Trust me, I can afford it!! (and from the size of my belly so too can this baby).
This hefty little (and I say little with my tongue in cheek) parasite is measuring 3 weeks ahead so as of yesterday, 28w1d, we measured 31 weeks. Our OB assured us though that we're still within normal range (and really, 3 weeks ahead is only 3 cm...factoring in room for error and I think we're possibly measuring spot on - at least that's what I'm telling myself).
Dwayne admitted yesterday after the appointment that he thinks he was ~ 10 pounds at birth (and his sister not much smaller). I said if this baby is that big and he/she rips me a 'new one' then that's what I'm naming him/her (and it won't be 'new one'...it'll be first name '***', middle name 'hole').
In the meantime I will post a few pics (clothed and bare belly - don't get too excited).
I'll also add other photos accordingly (to appropriate dates) along the way.
Ta
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
24 weeks - 1st milestone
For some hitting the second trimester is generally the first milestone.
For us, its 24 weeks.
Officially today, this little parasite is older than his/her brothers and while its bittersweet, I'm so incredibly grateful that we have made it this far.
Today is new territory for us and in part its so very amazing. We know exactly how perfect this baby is at this gestation and its amazing to know that he/she will only get bigger and more perfect as each day progresses.
My only fear is my size. I'm pretty much the same belly size with this singleton as I was with the 2 boys. In fact, overall I weigh about 6 lbs more with this one and putting on weight this time around is all too easy (where as with the boys I remained ~5 lbs below my pre-pregnancy weight this time around I've gained approx 20lbs so far - who knew that was possible).
As of today I'll begin resuming my activities again. I stopped being active between ~15weeks and now. It'll be nice to be outside enjoying our beautiful spring weather.
All in all, for the first time this 'pregnancy' I'm comfortable saying "We're pregnant!".
For us, its 24 weeks.
Officially today, this little parasite is older than his/her brothers and while its bittersweet, I'm so incredibly grateful that we have made it this far.
Today is new territory for us and in part its so very amazing. We know exactly how perfect this baby is at this gestation and its amazing to know that he/she will only get bigger and more perfect as each day progresses.
My only fear is my size. I'm pretty much the same belly size with this singleton as I was with the 2 boys. In fact, overall I weigh about 6 lbs more with this one and putting on weight this time around is all too easy (where as with the boys I remained ~5 lbs below my pre-pregnancy weight this time around I've gained approx 20lbs so far - who knew that was possible).
As of today I'll begin resuming my activities again. I stopped being active between ~15weeks and now. It'll be nice to be outside enjoying our beautiful spring weather.
All in all, for the first time this 'pregnancy' I'm comfortable saying "We're pregnant!".
Thursday, April 16, 2009
23 weeks 1 day
We got to see our little parasite again today.
He/she is doing well and at 23+ weeks we're beginning to be more hopeful on making it all the way to the finish line.
My concern is the size of this kids head!! I'm sure in the next 17 odd weeks the head will slow down and the body will catch up but MAN its a scary mental image if that head stays big.
He/she is doing well and at 23+ weeks we're beginning to be more hopeful on making it all the way to the finish line.
My concern is the size of this kids head!! I'm sure in the next 17 odd weeks the head will slow down and the body will catch up but MAN its a scary mental image if that head stays big.
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