Saturday, June 18, 2011
Week 34
Thank you to Chachi for the wonderful photos of Eric, baby and I! I love them :) Our baby girl is doing good, I am starting to go to weekly check ups. Her heart is normal and healthy, as we listen each week; her head is down and booty up. This week I have felt her deeper in my pelvis, so I know she is growing, and I feel her legs, feet, and little butt. The OB predicted her weight to be maybe in the low 7 lbs., my Dad has predicted her to be 7 lbs. 2 oz., that was how much Eric weighed. I am not dilated at all at this point, which is normal, and I am measuring on track. I have to truly thank God for such an easy going pregnancy so far. This weekend, we have big plans to get everything put together and buy the odds & ends we still need.
Michigan Baby Shower
Last weekend I was up in Michigan celebrating my baby shower with my mother's side of the family outside of Detroit and it was such a wonderful time. I got to spend time with my dear friend Chachi and her husband, which was so much fun, we are just 4 weeks apart in our pregnancy. They took us to this amazing Cuban reastaurant in Royal Oak, MI (suburb of Detroit) and it was soooo yummy, especially their chips and salsa :)
I also spent time with my sister, aunts, cousins, grandparents and they really hosted a special baby shower for me. I recieved some very wonderful gifts, and very special gifts, a few cards my mother made for my little cousin when she was born, my aunt framed them for me. It was very very special, and close to my heart. My mother's cousin also is finishing up a baby blanket my mother had started and it truly is thoughtful, to have felt my mother's presence during this time in my life. I do really wish my daughter would have a chance to see my mother and have her in her memories, but there is something to say about God's part in our baby girl's due date and the anniversary of my mother's passing on. I know she is with me and her spirit will be with our daughter.
Thank you to my family who organized this amazingly beautiful baby shower, it was so special to me and I will never forget it.
I also spent time with my sister, aunts, cousins, grandparents and they really hosted a special baby shower for me. I recieved some very wonderful gifts, and very special gifts, a few cards my mother made for my little cousin when she was born, my aunt framed them for me. It was very very special, and close to my heart. My mother's cousin also is finishing up a baby blanket my mother had started and it truly is thoughtful, to have felt my mother's presence during this time in my life. I do really wish my daughter would have a chance to see my mother and have her in her memories, but there is something to say about God's part in our baby girl's due date and the anniversary of my mother's passing on. I know she is with me and her spirit will be with our daughter.
Thank you to my family who organized this amazingly beautiful baby shower, it was so special to me and I will never forget it.
Orthopeadic Certified Specialist
It is official, I passed my Orthopeadic Certified Speciality Exam, making me an Orthopeadic Certified Specialist! I took the exam March 3rd and I found out on Tuesday!! Whew... that was a relief. This Board certification does not necessarily allow me to do anything extra that I haven't already been able to do, but it is one career goal I am very proud to have achieved. Thanks to all who were supportive while I was studying this past winter!
Monday, June 13, 2011
Happy Anniversary!
Eric and I celebrated our 4-year Anniversary! It was absolutely amazingly fun and relaxing. I really enjoyed spending time with my husband. We went to Lake Monroe near Bloomington, IN, then ate at Farm Bloomington in Bloomington, IN... a local/organic restaurant (my favorite!). We ate salmon, lentils with spice, goat cheese/asparagus pizza, homemade bread with basil butter... mmmm mmm! We had strawberry shortcake for dessert. It was so much fun, but it was so HOT!! 90s with a small breeze on the lake. I surprised myself getting in/out of the boat. I can't believe our little girl will be here in just a little over 5 weeks, whew! Maybe sooner, you never know.
This is dedicated to the love of my life, thank you for all of your support, friendship and love:
"Then Almitra spoke again and said, And what of Marriage, master? And he answered saying; You were born together, and together you shall be forevermore. You shall be together when the white wings of dath scatter your days. A, you shall be together eve in the silent memory of God. But let there be spaces in your togetherness, And let the winds of heavens dance between you.
Love one another, but make not a bond of love; Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls. Fill each other's cup but drink not from one cup. Give one another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf. Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone, Even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music.
Give your hearts, but not into each other's keeping, For only the hand of Life can contain your hearts. And stand together yet not too near together; For the pillars of the temple stand apart, And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other's shadow." On Marriage, Khalil Green
My husband has been a special gift from God, and I don't know that I thank him enough. Thank you Eric for all the laughter, friendship, and support. I know my mother would be very proud of me that I waited for a man like you :) And soon enough we will be able to hold our daughter together and take the journey as parents together, I can't wait!
Here are a few pics (week 33)
This is dedicated to the love of my life, thank you for all of your support, friendship and love:
"Then Almitra spoke again and said, And what of Marriage, master? And he answered saying; You were born together, and together you shall be forevermore. You shall be together when the white wings of dath scatter your days. A, you shall be together eve in the silent memory of God. But let there be spaces in your togetherness, And let the winds of heavens dance between you.
Love one another, but make not a bond of love; Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls. Fill each other's cup but drink not from one cup. Give one another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf. Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone, Even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music.
Give your hearts, but not into each other's keeping, For only the hand of Life can contain your hearts. And stand together yet not too near together; For the pillars of the temple stand apart, And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other's shadow." On Marriage, Khalil Green
My husband has been a special gift from God, and I don't know that I thank him enough. Thank you Eric for all the laughter, friendship, and support. I know my mother would be very proud of me that I waited for a man like you :) And soon enough we will be able to hold our daughter together and take the journey as parents together, I can't wait!
Here are a few pics (week 33)
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| Eating at Fresh Bloomington, yummy!! |
Monday, May 30, 2011
Memorial Day
Memorial Day weekend was absolutely wonderful. We decided to stay in town due to getting ready for our baby girl's room, housework, and relaxation. We cleaned our back patio area, and I planted my final Earthbox, we have planted tomatoes, lettuce, and cucumbers! I will have to take some pictures to post :) I am very proud of myself, can't wait to eat our own veggies. We missed traveling this weekend, but realized we are running out of time to get ready.
We will be celebrating 4 years of marriage this Thursday! June 2nd. Next weekend we will be out of town, going on a boat trip for a day. Then, the weekend after that we will be in Michigan!! I get to see all my family and Chachi, it will be so much fun.
At this point our little girl is as big as a cantelope, growing anywhere between 4 lbs -4.5 lbs., tomorrow we have an OB appointment to hear the heart rate and take measurements. She continues to grow more and more adipose tissue along with my pregnancy induced cellulite :) I have been feeling pretty good, just getting fatigued due to not sleeping, our little girl loves to move first thing in the morning when I start waking up. Yesterday was the first day I felt her little foot push up into my rib cage. And when we went to watch the movie Thor... she was bouncing along with all the music and vibrations!
Here we are 32 weeks along!
We will be celebrating 4 years of marriage this Thursday! June 2nd. Next weekend we will be out of town, going on a boat trip for a day. Then, the weekend after that we will be in Michigan!! I get to see all my family and Chachi, it will be so much fun.
At this point our little girl is as big as a cantelope, growing anywhere between 4 lbs -4.5 lbs., tomorrow we have an OB appointment to hear the heart rate and take measurements. She continues to grow more and more adipose tissue along with my pregnancy induced cellulite :) I have been feeling pretty good, just getting fatigued due to not sleeping, our little girl loves to move first thing in the morning when I start waking up. Yesterday was the first day I felt her little foot push up into my rib cage. And when we went to watch the movie Thor... she was bouncing along with all the music and vibrations!
Here we are 32 weeks along!
Week 32
Week 32
Chloe exhausted after a walk in the 85 degree weather!!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
31 Weeks
Well, the countdown is starting soon, we have 9 weeks until our little girl is here in our arms! I can't believe we are getting so close, yet so much more growing to do.
We had our 30th week appointment, and our little girl is 3 lbs. 9 ounces, and growing strong, her heart rate at 139 bpm, and boy oh boy... she is moving strong. I am starting to feel her foot stretch, and her hands wiggle. I would have to say these past 3 weeks she has been moving and groving, especially when her Aunt Angie sings to her :)
Eric has been doing great with his internship, he enjoys it and his hours. We are getting close to our anniversary... 4 years! :)
FYI, we are also registered at www.babycrunchy.com for cloth diapers.
Here we are at week 31!
We had our 30th week appointment, and our little girl is 3 lbs. 9 ounces, and growing strong, her heart rate at 139 bpm, and boy oh boy... she is moving strong. I am starting to feel her foot stretch, and her hands wiggle. I would have to say these past 3 weeks she has been moving and groving, especially when her Aunt Angie sings to her :)
Eric has been doing great with his internship, he enjoys it and his hours. We are getting close to our anniversary... 4 years! :)
FYI, we are also registered at www.babycrunchy.com for cloth diapers.
Here we are at week 31!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Baby shower, 7 months, etc.
Well these past fews months have been very exciting for us!! Eric has been working so hard to get an internship close to me and our little girl, and FINALLY! he has an internship at Bowen Engineering here in Indianapolis as a Estimator/Engineer, starting May 9th. We are so happy and it truly is such a blessing.
Also, we celebrated the Ridvan Festival, a very special Holy day season for the Baha'i Faith when Baha'u'llah declared His teachings and the mission of Universal Peace :) Also, in Haifa, Israel there was beautiful rennovation of the Shrine of the Bab. When Eric and I were there it was covered and we were not able to see it, so beautiful and majestic!
Many other celebrations included reaching 28 weeks with our little girl, very important milestone as now her lungs have mostly matured, she is the size of an eggplant, and now I am starting to feel her really stretch her limbs and rolling more. She is now sleeping 70-80% of the time (REM), and should be ~2 1/2 lbs. I go to the OB tomorrow for my screening of gestational diabetes, and hear her heart beating, my favorite part. Things have been smooth, I've gained about 20 lbs. and have sniffles, but have escaped the flu season with no flu! I have been having a difficult time sleeping >6-7 hours, there is a lot in my mind of what we need to do to prepare for her arrival.
Week 27
We had my baby shower yesterday, and it was so wonderful. Thank you sincerely to all the friends that visited and all the special gifts, Eric and I really appreciate your support and love. Here a few pictures my beautiful niece was able to take.
Baba (Eric's grandma) and I
Beautiful cake Eric's mom made for the shower! and so yummy!!
Eric's mom, step-dad and Baba, helped so much with the baby shower
Mom and I
Katie and I
Baby belly at week 28
exhausted at the end of the day!
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