Dear Baby,
This weekend your daddy and I traveled to Ithaca, NY for your Great Grandmother's memorial service. It was such an incredible weekend filled with family and a whole lotta love. Your great grandmother's whole family was there. It was the first time in a couple years that we have had the whole gang in one place. We will be getting together for Thanksgiving this year (a family tradition) and everyone simply cannot wait to see you and hold you. I wonder if I will be able to get my hands on you the whole weekend. I'm sure your daddy and I will get some much needed naptime.
Being with family is one of the best things in the whole wide world. I want you to grow up knowing how important family is. It is the most important thing in the world to me. I am blessed with the the most incredible family I would have ever asked for. Just wait till you meet your uncles. They are hilarious and so full of energy and love. I think you are just going to love them to death. Having two brothers has been such a blessing for me. Hopefully down the road your daddy and I will be able to bless you with a couple siblings.
Do you have enough room in there? I know you are busy growing but I still don't have much of a baby bump. I just want to make sure you aren't too squished because there is plenty of room to expand whenever you are ready.
Love,
Mom
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Friday, May 10, 2013
Feeling pregnant... or not...
Anyone who knows me well knows that I have dreamed about being a mom for as long as I can remember. I am pretty sure it is exactly what I am meant to be. As you can imagine I have spent countless hours imaging what it would feel like to finally be pregnant for the first time, to finally be a mom. I've pictured myself with a growing belly, imagined how sweet it would be to feel my baby kick, imagined how connected I would feel with this new life growing inside me. Now I am where I have waited so long to be. I am pregnant and I feel... normal. HA. Sure in the beginning I had really sore boobs and there were a couple weeks where I felt pretty nauseous but now the only symptoms I notice are shortness of breath when walking up hills or stairs and increased exhaustion at the end of each day. Being easily winded and tired doesn't make me feel pregnant.
Don't get me wrong, I am SO HAPPY about being pregnant. There are so many things I am looking forward to. I simply cannot wait to meet this little baby and watch Kevin become the best dad ever. I feel so blessed to be able to carry this child (I know many people are not as lucky). I just wish I felt more connected to the baby in this moment. I still look at sonogram photos and have a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that that little baby in the picture is inside me. I think what I am craving so badly right now is a physical connection. I want to be able to put my hand on my stomach and feel the bump the baby has created. I want to feel all the little punches and kicks. All of this will come soon I know and of course I will can wait as long as it takes (with as much patience as I can muster). Maybe I will wake up tomorrow morning and my belly will have popped. Maybe I will feel those first little flutters of movement in the next couple weeks. I know I have to be patient but in this moment I just want it to be happening now. Sigh...
I am going to look back and feel really silly for writing this, aren't I? I hope that no mothers who have had really rough pregnancies feel offended that I am complaining about feeling so good. I just want to get be able to look back and remember how I was feeling at this time... to laugh at how stupid this will sound in the future. This even sounds silly now as I read it back to myself. I sure sound whiny. I almost don't actually want to post it... but this is supposed to be an honest journey so post it I will.
Don't get me wrong, I am SO HAPPY about being pregnant. There are so many things I am looking forward to. I simply cannot wait to meet this little baby and watch Kevin become the best dad ever. I feel so blessed to be able to carry this child (I know many people are not as lucky). I just wish I felt more connected to the baby in this moment. I still look at sonogram photos and have a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that that little baby in the picture is inside me. I think what I am craving so badly right now is a physical connection. I want to be able to put my hand on my stomach and feel the bump the baby has created. I want to feel all the little punches and kicks. All of this will come soon I know and of course I will can wait as long as it takes (with as much patience as I can muster). Maybe I will wake up tomorrow morning and my belly will have popped. Maybe I will feel those first little flutters of movement in the next couple weeks. I know I have to be patient but in this moment I just want it to be happening now. Sigh...
I am going to look back and feel really silly for writing this, aren't I? I hope that no mothers who have had really rough pregnancies feel offended that I am complaining about feeling so good. I just want to get be able to look back and remember how I was feeling at this time... to laugh at how stupid this will sound in the future. This even sounds silly now as I read it back to myself. I sure sound whiny. I almost don't actually want to post it... but this is supposed to be an honest journey so post it I will.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
For a New Mama... Robes
I spend a lot of time these days day dreaming about what is to come. A majority of that time is spent thinking about all the things we will need for this new baby. I think soon-to-be-mamas spend a lot of time thinking about what is needed to care for a new baby but I think we shouldn't ignore our own needs. I've decided to start a little series about things I think new mamas might want/need. Some of these things are purely for comfort, some will be more focused on how to take care of your new body. This is just meant to be fun and having never been a mama before this is all just my speculation of what I will possibly want/would find useful.
First up... robes! I have never bought myself a robe before. Is that strange? I got a white one as a wedding present but find I don't wear it as often as I thought I would. In imaging the first few weeks of new babyness I keep thinking how nice it would be to have a colorful robe or two to throw on over the leggings/pajama pants + tank top I will most likely be living in. Just a little something to add a color and life into my wardrobe (and to draw everyone's attention away from the bags under my eyes and my unwashed hair). Here are a few robes I have come across that are simply beautiful:
First up... robes! I have never bought myself a robe before. Is that strange? I got a white one as a wedding present but find I don't wear it as often as I thought I would. In imaging the first few weeks of new babyness I keep thinking how nice it would be to have a colorful robe or two to throw on over the leggings/pajama pants + tank top I will most likely be living in. Just a little something to add a color and life into my wardrobe (and to draw everyone's attention away from the bags under my eyes and my unwashed hair). Here are a few robes I have come across that are simply beautiful:
Top Right: Plum Pretty Sugar (ankle length) Kimono Robe in lilac
Bottom Right: Love Ophelia Serendipity Robe in coral
Bottom Right: Love Ophelia Serendipity Robe in coral
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Pregnancy Update (15 weeks)
I thought I would start doing a little pregnancy update every couple weeks so here goes...
How far along: 15 weeks today!
Baby's size: Approximately 4 inches long and 2.5 ounces... apparently that's the size of an apple (according the BabyCenter)
Boy or girl: Don't know yet but counting down the days till our June 13 appointment when we will find out.
How am I feeling: Very good and normal these days. I get pretty tired at the end of each day and I get out of breath quite easily.
Maternity clothes: None yet but my wearable wardrobe is shrinking in size, uh oh.
Sleep: Great because I get so tired toward the end of every day. I do get up to pee at least 3 times a night which is inconvenient.
Baby movement: Nothing yet, hopefully soon (please baby!).
Food cravings: Nothing really besides sweets but that is nothing new so I don't think I would consider that a craving.
Food aversions: None.
What I miss: A nice glass of wine... or 3.
Best moment: Celebrating mother's day early last night with Kevin... I still can't believe I am a mom!
What I am looking forward to: Seeing my mom's side of the family this weekend and our next midwife appointment so we can hear the heartbeat again.
Next update I will add a baby bump picture!
How far along: 15 weeks today!
Baby's size: Approximately 4 inches long and 2.5 ounces... apparently that's the size of an apple (according the BabyCenter)
Boy or girl: Don't know yet but counting down the days till our June 13 appointment when we will find out.
How am I feeling: Very good and normal these days. I get pretty tired at the end of each day and I get out of breath quite easily.
Maternity clothes: None yet but my wearable wardrobe is shrinking in size, uh oh.
Sleep: Great because I get so tired toward the end of every day. I do get up to pee at least 3 times a night which is inconvenient.
Baby movement: Nothing yet, hopefully soon (please baby!).
Food cravings: Nothing really besides sweets but that is nothing new so I don't think I would consider that a craving.
Food aversions: None.
What I miss: A nice glass of wine... or 3.
Best moment: Celebrating mother's day early last night with Kevin... I still can't believe I am a mom!
What I am looking forward to: Seeing my mom's side of the family this weekend and our next midwife appointment so we can hear the heartbeat again.
Next update I will add a baby bump picture!
Monday, May 6, 2013
Dear Baby (14 weeks, 5 days)
Dear Baby,
How are you doing in there? Today I was telling your dad how sometimes I just feel too normal to be pregnant and it worries me a little. I know that is such a silly worry and really I should be overjoyed that I feel so good these days. We could be feeling so much worse, couldn't we? I am just anxious to feel you move. Just a little jab to let me know you are okay. I am hoping that any day now my belly will pop. Your silly dad thought that something actually "popped" when I told him that, haha. I am looking forward to having a little baby bump (instead of this fat roll... wahhhhh). So when you decide you need a little extra room just go for it... I won't mind the bump.
I love you so much already!
Love,
Mom
How are you doing in there? Today I was telling your dad how sometimes I just feel too normal to be pregnant and it worries me a little. I know that is such a silly worry and really I should be overjoyed that I feel so good these days. We could be feeling so much worse, couldn't we? I am just anxious to feel you move. Just a little jab to let me know you are okay. I am hoping that any day now my belly will pop. Your silly dad thought that something actually "popped" when I told him that, haha. I am looking forward to having a little baby bump (instead of this fat roll... wahhhhh). So when you decide you need a little extra room just go for it... I won't mind the bump.
I love you so much already!
Love,
Mom
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Dear Baby (14 weeks)
Dear Baby,
We had a rough day yesterday didn't we? I told the midwife at our appointment on Monday that I had been feeling great... then I wake up Tuesday and feel sick to my stomach with a pounding headache all day. I thought we were over the not feeling good part... let's keep the feeling sick to a minimum, okay?
Today we enter the 2nd trimester! One down, two to go. When are you gonna really start to show yourself? I keep joking with your dad that I am just looking fat these days. I asked my midwife if I had a baby bump yet and she (sadly) informed me that the bump I have is just my stomach fat that you are pushing up... not cool baby, not cool. I'm only kidding. I don't mind looking kinda chubby as long as you are growing big and strong in there. We heard your little heart beat beating away like crazy. You must be working very hard. Feel free to show yourself anytime soon (in my belly of course, don't you dare try to enter this world yet)!
Love,
Mom
We had a rough day yesterday didn't we? I told the midwife at our appointment on Monday that I had been feeling great... then I wake up Tuesday and feel sick to my stomach with a pounding headache all day. I thought we were over the not feeling good part... let's keep the feeling sick to a minimum, okay?
Today we enter the 2nd trimester! One down, two to go. When are you gonna really start to show yourself? I keep joking with your dad that I am just looking fat these days. I asked my midwife if I had a baby bump yet and she (sadly) informed me that the bump I have is just my stomach fat that you are pushing up... not cool baby, not cool. I'm only kidding. I don't mind looking kinda chubby as long as you are growing big and strong in there. We heard your little heart beat beating away like crazy. You must be working very hard. Feel free to show yourself anytime soon (in my belly of course, don't you dare try to enter this world yet)!
Love,
Mom
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