It's a BOY!!!!! My intuition was right! Scott is over the moon about his little mini me.
We had our ultrasound last evening at Womens Hospital and we are relieved/pleased to let everyone know that everything looks great. The technologist was a wonderful woman (mother of 2) who had us in stitches the entire time we were there. She was very kind and showed us our baby in great detail. We were able to see his spine, kidneys, hands and feet (10 fingers & 10 toes!) stomach, leg and arm bones, brain and skull. At first he was sleeping head down, (he looked like he was thinking 'yay we're at the hospital, get me out of here so we can get this party started!') but he eventually woke up and turned horizontal. We were able to see him swallowing with his little tongue, which I attribute to the peaches and cottage cheese I ate just before our appointment. I have posted his second photos below. (His first photo was at 10 weeks when he resembled a bean) Are those eyelashes in the second photo? No wonder I have heartburn!
As for a health update, I still have a little heartburn but it has greatly improved. It only seems to get a little sore when I fall off the wagon and eat something I know I shouldn't. My bruising is greatly improved (although I have a mystery goose egg on my shin) and my blood work came back with a good level of hemoglobin and platelet count. At our appointment yesterday we were told that the baby's neck looks good (no signs of downs syndrom or spina bifida) so I won't be so anxious about my triple screen now. In general I am feeling better, but a little more tired and the headaches are still prevelant. As you can see in the posted pictures below, my stomach is continuing to grow. I purchased my first maternity jeans and cargo pants last week and am pleased to report they don't look like "mom jeans". I have also been turned onto a baby store called Westcoast Kids in Richmond (Thanks to Jen's kinda sister-in-law). It is fabulous with great furniture and baby gear but at lower prices than other stores (the stroller we are planning to buy is 10% cheaper there) Westcoast Kids is located at 12411 Bridgeport Rd.
I was offered another contract at SFU yesterday. I would be able to work from home and would work on coding and running annalysis on the data I gathered last summer. I let them know that I am interested but that I need more information, so I have a meeting scheduled up on the mountain next week. I enjoy working with Dr. Hoskyn but I have to be careful not to spread myself too thin (which I am prone to do).
I have my first "quiz" next week so I will be studying today as well as hitting some baby stores to buy my first baby boy clothes! I just can't help myself.
Bye for now,
Alex
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Bucket List
Here is a list that I borrowed from my friend Laura. Lately I have become increasingly aware of how much our lives are going to change with the arrival of our baby. All of the items that are bolded are those that I (Alex) have done at some point during my life. After filling this out, I don't think I am going to feel that I have missed out (well except for never ice skating at Rockefeller Plaza....but there is plenty of time for that).
1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis (nor will I ever)
10. Sang a solo (a favor to humanity)
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea (does watching one over the ocean, but from land count?)
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset (I see more sunrises then I would like)
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied (purely subjective)
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris (where Scott proposed)
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason (thanks honey!)
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone (collar bone)
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating (no thanks!)
88. Had chicken pox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby (I'll be able to claim this one soon!)
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
100. Read an entire book in one day
1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis (nor will I ever)
10. Sang a solo (a favor to humanity)
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea (does watching one over the ocean, but from land count?)
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset (I see more sunrises then I would like)
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied (purely subjective)
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris (where Scott proposed)
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason (thanks honey!)
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone (collar bone)
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating (no thanks!)
88. Had chicken pox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby (I'll be able to claim this one soon!)
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
100. Read an entire book in one day
The Beginning of Week 18
I can not believe how quickly, (and slowly) this pregnancy is progressing. I am now definitely showing and will post a new picture to celebrate another month passed. We will officially be in our 5th month next week. Scott and I have started researching baby gear as there is soooo much to choose from. We have found the Consumer Report to be helpful, and plan to check out the items we have been reading about this weekend.
As for my progress I am pleased to say that I have managed to get my heartburn under control. I have found that Tums do nothing for me, but sipping Club Soda (thanks Dad) has been the answer. I am still having some discomfort, but nothing like I was. According to those I have talked with this means the baby is growning hair...a little early don't you think? I had some blood work done last week, as I have been bruising a little more that normal, to check my hemoglobin and Platelet count. I also asked to have a test for Down Syndrom and Spinal Bifida and will have those results of my baby's probability in a few weeks.
I am finding that I am feeling better in general, but have found that I am vomiting more often than before. But it is not an all day sick feeling, it is an "OH GOD"; I throw up pretty suddenly and then get on with my day with no down time. I have also found my balance to be off. I was on my way to class last weekend and tripped and fell in an alley behind Albernie Street. Not the nicest place to kiss the pavement but it was out of my control. Luckily I didn't hit my stomach, I sort of slid like Super Man on my side with my arms above my head. I escaped with only a bruised knee, scraped hand, and very tender quad which is finally feeling better this morning.
We are looking forward to beginning our 5th month and will be having our second ultrasound in just under 2 weeks. I am also planning on attending my first prenatal yoga class this week (thanks to Kristen for some passes to try it out!).
Bye for now,
Alex
As for my progress I am pleased to say that I have managed to get my heartburn under control. I have found that Tums do nothing for me, but sipping Club Soda (thanks Dad) has been the answer. I am still having some discomfort, but nothing like I was. According to those I have talked with this means the baby is growning hair...a little early don't you think? I had some blood work done last week, as I have been bruising a little more that normal, to check my hemoglobin and Platelet count. I also asked to have a test for Down Syndrom and Spinal Bifida and will have those results of my baby's probability in a few weeks.
I am finding that I am feeling better in general, but have found that I am vomiting more often than before. But it is not an all day sick feeling, it is an "OH GOD"; I throw up pretty suddenly and then get on with my day with no down time. I have also found my balance to be off. I was on my way to class last weekend and tripped and fell in an alley behind Albernie Street. Not the nicest place to kiss the pavement but it was out of my control. Luckily I didn't hit my stomach, I sort of slid like Super Man on my side with my arms above my head. I escaped with only a bruised knee, scraped hand, and very tender quad which is finally feeling better this morning.
We are looking forward to beginning our 5th month and will be having our second ultrasound in just under 2 weeks. I am also planning on attending my first prenatal yoga class this week (thanks to Kristen for some passes to try it out!).
Bye for now,
Alex
Sunday, January 4, 2009
January Health Update and Midwife Appointment
Happy New Year everyone!
Now that Christmas has wound down it is back to reality. This up coming week I begin my first semester as a graduate student. I am sure it will be challenging, and even more so being pregnant.
Lately I have been feeling a little more pregnant. I almost wish my bump was more noticable so others would understand why I feel so rotten. Over the past few weeks my constant exhaustion has continued and have also been getting wicked headaches and really bad heartburn. I have had to limit my diet (even more so than it already was) to exclude acidic foods. I love citrus foods, so this is going to be tough. I am hoping that I will be able to reintroduce a few of my favorites such as orange juice and tomatoes over time. On the brighter side, my morning sickness is all but gone but am still extremely sensitive to scents.
We went to our second appointment with our midwife on Friday. It is really great having such strong support while navigating through the unknown for us. Scott and I were able to hear the baby's heart beat (142 beats per minute) and we were shown how to feel my stomach for the womb. (it is up to my belly button now!) This week I have to go for blood work to check my platlets and hemoglobin levels as I was experiencing strange bruising. We have also decided to check our babies probability for Spina Bifida and Downs Syndrom.
We go for our second ultrasound at the end of the month. Apparently we will be able to find out the sex if we want to as we will be in our 20th week (that's half way...eeeck!) I am looking forward to seeing the little bun again as I feel like there is no communication between us. Although this will all change any day (or in a few weeks) when I will be able to feel movment finally.
Bye for now
Alex
Now that Christmas has wound down it is back to reality. This up coming week I begin my first semester as a graduate student. I am sure it will be challenging, and even more so being pregnant.
Lately I have been feeling a little more pregnant. I almost wish my bump was more noticable so others would understand why I feel so rotten. Over the past few weeks my constant exhaustion has continued and have also been getting wicked headaches and really bad heartburn. I have had to limit my diet (even more so than it already was) to exclude acidic foods. I love citrus foods, so this is going to be tough. I am hoping that I will be able to reintroduce a few of my favorites such as orange juice and tomatoes over time. On the brighter side, my morning sickness is all but gone but am still extremely sensitive to scents.
We went to our second appointment with our midwife on Friday. It is really great having such strong support while navigating through the unknown for us. Scott and I were able to hear the baby's heart beat (142 beats per minute) and we were shown how to feel my stomach for the womb. (it is up to my belly button now!) This week I have to go for blood work to check my platlets and hemoglobin levels as I was experiencing strange bruising. We have also decided to check our babies probability for Spina Bifida and Downs Syndrom.
We go for our second ultrasound at the end of the month. Apparently we will be able to find out the sex if we want to as we will be in our 20th week (that's half way...eeeck!) I am looking forward to seeing the little bun again as I feel like there is no communication between us. Although this will all change any day (or in a few weeks) when I will be able to feel movment finally.
Bye for now
Alex
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