Freckle’s New Car!
27 May 2012 5 Comments
Well actually, Freckle’s parents’ new car. But really, the only reason we’re upgrading is because of Freckle. This is all part of the planning for Freckle’s arrival and we can hardly wait! In fact, it just occurred to me that Freckle’s due date is in less 2.5 months!
For the most part, Dan and I are on-track. We have all the essentials coming to the apartment very soon. Crib, changing table, dresser, stroller, car seat, bath tub, clothes, bottles, and a new car!
Anyway, below are a few photos of the car you’ll find Freckle in in a few months.
P.S. When Freckle is old enough to drive, and you can quote me on this, he will not be getting a brand-new car. In fact, I can almost guarantee that it will be beat-up and at least 10 years old. (Sorry Freckle! It has been decided before you were even born!)
-J
Couples Baby Shower
16 May 2012 Leave a Comment
Dan and I are very excited to announce that we will be having a Couples Baby Shower on June 23rd, 2012. We have posted a Baby Shower page on the top of the blog with all the information you will need to know about the event.
Please note that by “Couples Baby Shower” we just mean that the baby shower is for both Dan and myself. You do not have to bring a date to the party. But feel free to if you have one!
Invitations have been delivered, so if you’re local, do expect one in the mail soon. Of course, we welcome all our friends and family so if you did not receive an invitation but think you can make it to Foster City, please let Dan or myself know and we’ll send you a digital invitation.
Our good friend, Gayfee, will be hosting the party and she plans on having lots of games to keep us all entertained. There will be plenty of food and drinks. And just to make sure people actually show up to the party, we also have alcohol permits! If you have a personal favorite beer or wine cooler you should definitely bring it!
Can’t wait to see you on June 23rd!
-J
6-Month Mark
29 Apr 2012 1 Comment
Here’s what Freckle and I look like today.
For some reason, the thumbnail makes the color a bit off. Be sure to click on the thumbnail to view the photo.
Freckle and I went to our monthly appt. with Dr. Beddow and everything is looking good. Freckle’s heart rate is normal. He was actually moving around a lot while the doctor was trying to listen, so we know he is also strong. Freckle is moving up my belly, as he should. He’s at about an inch and a half or two above my belly button.
The next test I need to take is to make sure my glucose level is normal. It’s a standard test you take at around six-month to make sure the mother does not have gestational diabetes. I will keep everyone posted with the result, even though I’m sure everything is fine.
-J
A Letter to Freckle
23 Apr 2012 Leave a Comment
Dear Freckle,
I love that you’re moving and that you’re kicking. It lets me know that you’re well and strong. But can you do Mama a favor? When you kick, kick anywhere except for Mama’s bladder. Thanks.
Love,
Mama
Happy Passover!
10 Apr 2012 Leave a Comment
This past weekend, the family flew to Charleston, S. Carolina to celebrate Passover. We had a marvelous time there and even had a bit of time to do some shopping at the Premium Outlets! Freckle was able to make out with some awesome clothes from Safta and PopPop.
Below are pictures of his clothes. -J
EDIT: And here are some pics from the weekend! -Papa-D
Genetic Screening – COMPLETED!
28 Mar 2012 2 Comments
I received some wonderful news from our genetic counselor this afternoon. Freckle’s second genetic screening went very well!!! For diseases such as Down Syndrome, Tay Sachs, and Spina Bifida, his chances were as little as 1:100,000. The counselor said the results were the best possible results a baby can have.
I also went to visit Dr. Beddow today for a quick check-up to make sure Freckle and I are progressing well in the pregnancy. The appointment was literally 10 minutes long. She checked Freckle’s heartbeat, which was normal. And then she felt my belly a bit to make sure Freckle is now up to my bellybutton, which he certainly is. I still haven’t gained any weight since first visiting her in early January, but she says for me to not worry about it. We both think that I was probably heavier than usual since it was right after the holidays and using that as a reference weight isn’t necessarily the most accurate. She even made sure to tell me that she does not want me to actively try to gain weight. So I will continue doing what I’m doing, but I’m sure next month I’ll be heavier. I feel like I’ve been getting bigger by the day ever since I past the 4.5 month mark.
So good news all around this Wednesday afternoon. Freckle and I are feeling pretty good today!
-J
It’s Official! Freckle is… A BOY!
21 Mar 2012 2 Comments
Dan and I just got back from the hospital and the ultrasound technician showed us that Freckle is a boy! I’ll spare you the photo of his baby parts, but trust me when I say, he’s definitely a boy. 🙂
During this visit, the technician took several photos of various body parts to make sure Freckle is developing well and that he’s nice and healthy. Pictures of his heart, kidneys, bones, skull, etc were taken. Unfortunately, again, Freckle was being uncooperative and wouldn’t flip over for the technician, so I’ll have to head back to the hospital again in two weeks to get better shots of Freckle’s face. Neither Bob Marley nor Iron Maiden would flip that baby over! But from all the photos we did see, Freckle’s looking good!
The technician actually made a funny comment. She said, “Your baby was really feeling open about showing off his private area! That was the easiest picture to take!” I wonder if that should worry me! 😛
Below is a cute profile picture of Freckle. I’m convinced that he’s got Dan’s nose (Hooray!). If Freckle had my nose, it’d be much flatter from a side view. 🙂 He’s so cute with his little nose, little lips, and little hand!!! I love him so much!
-J
(Click image to enlarge)
Chocoholic No More
09 Mar 2012 1 Comment
Random fact about my pregnancy:
As I’m sure many of you already know, I LOOOOVE chocolate. The only kind of cake I eat is chocolate. I love Duplos, Kit Kats, Crunch, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Cold Stone’s Chocolate Devotion, Girl Scouts’ Peanut Butter Patties, M&M’s, Hershey’s and the list goes on… However, ever since I became pregnant, I haven’t felt any kind of urge to have any chocolate. Not to say that I have a chocolate aversion, because I don’t! I just don’t really feel like having any. It’s actually a really weird feeling because my whole life’s been pretty much dedicated to figuring out when will be the next time I get another piece of chocolate. In any case, I guess it’s a good thing to not have it as a pregnancy craving. It’s not a very healthy snack and contributes very few nutrients to Freckle.
However, I can’t help but wonder if I’ll become a chocoholic again after Freckle is born…
-J
Finally Showing
05 Mar 2012 2 Comments
I had to go shopping for some shorts because I was going on a 3-day cruise to Mexico. I grabbed several size 6 shorts of varying styles and tried them on in the dressing room. Of all the shorts I tried on, the only ones that fit were the shorts with elastic waistbands.
Yeah… I think I’m finally beginning to “show”. Pictures of my baby belly to come soon!
-J