I have had another visit to the doctor and this routine visit came with news that I am dialated 1 centimeter and 80% effaced. I have contractions here and there, which isn't to say it's going to happen now, versus in a week. It only means that I am close and could happen at any time. If I have him early, it's only by two weeks of the due date.
My goal is to stay as calm as possible from here on out. I'm nervous, scared, calm anxious all at once. My yoga class is saving me from melt downs. :)
The next post will be an announcement of a healthy young boy. Hold your breath and think good thoughts. Bring him in with as much support as possible. Texts and calls will go out immediately.
Ej will take care of his side of the family, unless otherwise planned.
Take care everyone and Merry Christmas!
Sandra
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Friday, November 30, 2007
Etherington Christgiving
The crew met in Bellingham for their version of the holidays before the snow bird, Kathleen, headed to New Zealand. I had the opportunity to meet Tim and Charlie for the first time after a gruelling holiday traffic infested drive from Portland. I had only heard about them from Ej and Kathleen and I was greeted warmly at the door by the doggies and soon to be uncles. We chatted over dinner and broke any tension that would have existed. I am extremely proud of myself for venturing outside of my comfort zone and surrounding myself with Ej's family for my favorite holiday. And thankful to Kathleen, Tim and Charlie for welcoming me. :)
Tim, EJ, Kathleen and I compiled wonderful holiday dishes, complimenting each other on our cooking prowess. Ej exercised his sweet tooth with sugary deserts, Tim prepared turkey and veggies and also allowed me to make my stuffing and cranberry sauce. Kathleen contributed a family tradition platter and we had a colorful feast. Charlie took charge of the dishes, the noblest of contributions to clean up after messy cooks. I, for one, can destroy a kitchen, let alone four of us in one kitchen in shifts..
I spoke for the first time with Leah over the phone, as she could not make the gathering. She sounds like a sweetheart! She commented on Tim's ability to turn over the kitchen to me and I quickly realized that we had several control freaks cooking. Good thing my stuffing and sauce turned out. I could have been banned from the kitchen for eternity!
My favorite Thanksgiving weekend activity had to be the drunken Apples to Apples tournament Friday night! Of course, the reigning queen of that game would be Kathleen in her sparkly crown and sceptor of wrapping paper! Had we taken out the camera once to capture any pictures, we would have been blinded by the glare of her enormous crown.
After several games and one polished off bottle of fine liquor between them, we started to retire. It was well passed midnight and I had fallen asleep in conversation with the boys.
Ej had already left for a boating adventure, Charlie was leaving in the morning. Tim, Kathleen and I ate a wonderful breakfast before I moseyed back home.
Kathleen, thank you again for the gifts, Tim for the haircut, Charlie for the laughs. I'm happy to have spent the holiday with the Etheringtons and Ratte.
Tim, EJ, Kathleen and I compiled wonderful holiday dishes, complimenting each other on our cooking prowess. Ej exercised his sweet tooth with sugary deserts, Tim prepared turkey and veggies and also allowed me to make my stuffing and cranberry sauce. Kathleen contributed a family tradition platter and we had a colorful feast. Charlie took charge of the dishes, the noblest of contributions to clean up after messy cooks. I, for one, can destroy a kitchen, let alone four of us in one kitchen in shifts..
I spoke for the first time with Leah over the phone, as she could not make the gathering. She sounds like a sweetheart! She commented on Tim's ability to turn over the kitchen to me and I quickly realized that we had several control freaks cooking. Good thing my stuffing and sauce turned out. I could have been banned from the kitchen for eternity!
My favorite Thanksgiving weekend activity had to be the drunken Apples to Apples tournament Friday night! Of course, the reigning queen of that game would be Kathleen in her sparkly crown and sceptor of wrapping paper! Had we taken out the camera once to capture any pictures, we would have been blinded by the glare of her enormous crown.
After several games and one polished off bottle of fine liquor between them, we started to retire. It was well passed midnight and I had fallen asleep in conversation with the boys.
Ej had already left for a boating adventure, Charlie was leaving in the morning. Tim, Kathleen and I ate a wonderful breakfast before I moseyed back home.
Kathleen, thank you again for the gifts, Tim for the haircut, Charlie for the laughs. I'm happy to have spent the holiday with the Etheringtons and Ratte.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Ultrasound Findings
El Nino is officially 4 pounds 1 ounce as of Thursday, November 15th. He is in the 51% for size and looks to be exactly on target for a regular birth weight, as opposed to small. I was small, Ej was small.
The doctor was very please over the ultrasound. So pleased that I am in the clear with all of that talk regarding my diet. I just keep eating. So.. Bring on the Turkey and stuffing, potatoes, yams, pie, veggies and anything I can get my hands on! Ah, my favorite holiday!
Sandra
The doctor was very please over the ultrasound. So pleased that I am in the clear with all of that talk regarding my diet. I just keep eating. So.. Bring on the Turkey and stuffing, potatoes, yams, pie, veggies and anything I can get my hands on! Ah, my favorite holiday!
Sandra
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Pregnancy Paddling
I have had a very hard time staying away from the water over the last couple of weeks. I had taken safety into account and the wishes of Ej's to steer clear for the baby's sake. But I am taking a mental beating. Not having a productive way to relieve the stress I am under creating a life and dealing with this very complicated situation has really taken a toll. I have taken up Yoga, but it's not the same. I don't get the physical exertion. I walk for exercise, but I can't clear my head.
And here I am, telling my doctor and Ej that I am going to paddle anyway. I spoke candidly to my doctor regarding the motions I take while paddling. The most dangerous aspect to paddling while pregnant would be to wet exit and expose my baby to anything in the water capable of piercing my gear or jarring my body hard enough, creating placental separation. I am confident in my skill level, safety on the water and judgement. I still have my roll, great mobility and a wonderful crew willing to give me my two hours of breathing and exercise on the river.
Class two and flat water are my options. I am unwilling to endanger myself or the baby on anything else. I take into account the length of the run, the character of the river, the remoteness as well as levels.
My crew is well versed in river safety, CPR and also confident in my ability to make sound choices. I started making plans regarding different runs by asking fellow paddling enthusiasts what runs they would suggest they would be comfortable on. The list was quite extensive from some people and others wouldn't support my endeavor at all.
My choice originally, for length, exercise and safety was the Dead Cow run on the Santiam. Firstly, there is enough draw for my class 3-5 paddling buddies to entertain themselves on the play wave while I shoot video from the banks. Secondly, the run is long. This means I would be exerting myself in my barge of a boat. Safety being a concern in any run, and cell phones, proper safety equiptment, and knowledge of the run was a crucial aspect. The run is lined with private property, fields and such, but the kicker is the hospital, in case anything happened, being within a mile of the take out.
However, high water this weekend forced me to change my plan and head to Barton to Carver... Cell phone service, housing lined river, but very short. I can't have it all!!
We picked up an extra boater, shuttled on up and pretended that there were rapids on the stretch of river we have only done as the Clackamas Clean Up effort throughout the years.
Fantastic to be on the water, with wind, rain and great people all bundled in Gortex! The run was extremely uneventful, however in every way shape and form, a release on every level for me, which really was my goal. I feel a bit more relaxed and ready to tackle the stress eating away at me. Maybe this clearing of the mind will make room for a bit more understanding.
I will also participate in pool sessions with my friends here and in Corvallis. If you are interested in bobbing around in flat water, class two and pools, give me a call.
And here I am, telling my doctor and Ej that I am going to paddle anyway. I spoke candidly to my doctor regarding the motions I take while paddling. The most dangerous aspect to paddling while pregnant would be to wet exit and expose my baby to anything in the water capable of piercing my gear or jarring my body hard enough, creating placental separation. I am confident in my skill level, safety on the water and judgement. I still have my roll, great mobility and a wonderful crew willing to give me my two hours of breathing and exercise on the river.
Class two and flat water are my options. I am unwilling to endanger myself or the baby on anything else. I take into account the length of the run, the character of the river, the remoteness as well as levels.
My crew is well versed in river safety, CPR and also confident in my ability to make sound choices. I started making plans regarding different runs by asking fellow paddling enthusiasts what runs they would suggest they would be comfortable on. The list was quite extensive from some people and others wouldn't support my endeavor at all.
My choice originally, for length, exercise and safety was the Dead Cow run on the Santiam. Firstly, there is enough draw for my class 3-5 paddling buddies to entertain themselves on the play wave while I shoot video from the banks. Secondly, the run is long. This means I would be exerting myself in my barge of a boat. Safety being a concern in any run, and cell phones, proper safety equiptment, and knowledge of the run was a crucial aspect. The run is lined with private property, fields and such, but the kicker is the hospital, in case anything happened, being within a mile of the take out.
However, high water this weekend forced me to change my plan and head to Barton to Carver... Cell phone service, housing lined river, but very short. I can't have it all!!
We picked up an extra boater, shuttled on up and pretended that there were rapids on the stretch of river we have only done as the Clackamas Clean Up effort throughout the years.
Fantastic to be on the water, with wind, rain and great people all bundled in Gortex! The run was extremely uneventful, however in every way shape and form, a release on every level for me, which really was my goal. I feel a bit more relaxed and ready to tackle the stress eating away at me. Maybe this clearing of the mind will make room for a bit more understanding.
I will also participate in pool sessions with my friends here and in Corvallis. If you are interested in bobbing around in flat water, class two and pools, give me a call.
Friday, November 9, 2007
Ultrasound
My ultrasound, from what they can see, was normal, other than my growth still being of concern for my doctor. I have been reassured, however, I am reluctant to say that I am healthy, only because, no matter what I eat or how much, I have yet to really gain weight. El Nino is 4 pounds at this time, which is great!
Over the last two weeks, I have gained another two pounds, so I am only slightly off track from what my doctor requested from August. I plateaued for a short time without any increase in October and Novemeber is only slightly better.
I am rounding the last 8 weeks. You'll be meeting the little man soon!
Sandra
Over the last two weeks, I have gained another two pounds, so I am only slightly off track from what my doctor requested from August. I plateaued for a short time without any increase in October and Novemeber is only slightly better.
I am rounding the last 8 weeks. You'll be meeting the little man soon!
Sandra
Monday, November 5, 2007
Baby Showers
I have had one baby shower that my ex-boyfriend, Shane, and his sister Carrie threw for me. We have kept a great relationship as friends and as soon as he heard the news of my soon to be mommy status, he pulled together a planning committee to throw an outlandish, completely inappropriate baby shower that I wouldn’t invite my own mother to. And didn’t. I actually went as far as letting Ej know that he would be uncomfortable there too. Not only was it my old boyfriend , it was also the type of party he always rolls his eyes at. You know, the one where we talk Kathleen into whacking a baby piñata and drinking a shot of Patron….
I did, however, email the both of them and explain that the baby shower put on by my sister is the one they would be invited to attend since they would feel unwelcome or at least extremely uncomfortable at Shane and Carrie’s.
That being said, here are some absolutely insane photos of what my friends had in store for me:
more to come with the other photographer..
There were casualties everywhere! There were three trikes for relay trike races. Two of them broke. The egg-tossing contest with eerie baby faces glued to each egg splattered around the field. The battered and mangled baby piñata with candy and whistles.. And just as we finished up, the cops drove by the elementary school and everyone darted back to the house. Each prize was a bottle of alcohol they broke open and distributed shots from. By the end of the night, everyone was obnoxiously drunk, but it was soo much fun for my friends, and me I forgave their behavior.
I know Kathleen couldn’t make the more appropriate one. She assured me that this one was a good time. And I really did have to warn her of how crazy it would be. I don’t know if any of my friends that start having children will be able to do anything but a deranged coed party.
I did, however, email the both of them and explain that the baby shower put on by my sister is the one they would be invited to attend since they would feel unwelcome or at least extremely uncomfortable at Shane and Carrie’s.
That being said, here are some absolutely insane photos of what my friends had in store for me:
more to come with the other photographer..
There were casualties everywhere! There were three trikes for relay trike races. Two of them broke. The egg-tossing contest with eerie baby faces glued to each egg splattered around the field. The battered and mangled baby piñata with candy and whistles.. And just as we finished up, the cops drove by the elementary school and everyone darted back to the house. Each prize was a bottle of alcohol they broke open and distributed shots from. By the end of the night, everyone was obnoxiously drunk, but it was soo much fun for my friends, and me I forgave their behavior.
I know Kathleen couldn’t make the more appropriate one. She assured me that this one was a good time. And I really did have to warn her of how crazy it would be. I don’t know if any of my friends that start having children will be able to do anything but a deranged coed party.
Monday, October 29, 2007
El Nino: 7 months
I have an alter ego that comes out with my particular set of friendsin the kayaking community and it liberates me. I only do it around this one set of friends I met in 2004. They are all more eccentric than I and we certainly bring out the best in each other! So anytime they have a party, I am free to express myself with reckless abandon as they always involve a theme.. It happens to be Halloween and I was trying to figure out a costume this year. The option I was leaning toward was a Pregnant Homeless Girl with a cardboard sign, a cup for contributions and ragged clothes, but that was a bit too close to home. Instead, I purchased primary colored paint and commissioned a fantastic artist, Ms. Lisa, to do the work. I was hoping I wouldn't have any skin reactions.
This is my globe:
It extended all the way around, almost all the continents fit except for South America. N. America was our first continent and we ran out of room! If you look through the plastic protective layer (my friends like to rub my belly and would have destroyed the artwork) you can see the depth of the design and complexity of the continents with the appropriate colors for the geography, at least as much as a rush job could have hoped for! Lisa finished within an hour! I can't believe it turned out this well!
Happy Halloween and hope all is well! Enjoy the picture of my belly and little El Nino cookin inside!
Sandra :)
This is my globe:
It extended all the way around, almost all the continents fit except for South America. N. America was our first continent and we ran out of room! If you look through the plastic protective layer (my friends like to rub my belly and would have destroyed the artwork) you can see the depth of the design and complexity of the continents with the appropriate colors for the geography, at least as much as a rush job could have hoped for! Lisa finished within an hour! I can't believe it turned out this well!
Happy Halloween and hope all is well! Enjoy the picture of my belly and little El Nino cookin inside!
Sandra :)
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Two baby showers
Let me know if you would like an invite for one or both showers. I have a very inappropriate shower thrown by two good boater friends of mine and then a bit more traditional from my sister and a good friend.
Both are coed and will welcome anyone to join in!
Sandra
Both are coed and will welcome anyone to join in!
Sandra
Getting over my fear of pregnant women
It's taken three sessions of a yoga class, surrounded by round women, to cure me of my unfounded fear of pregnant women.
They did scare me at one time, with their shape and my unfamiliarity with what it feels like to be them, but I have since embraced them. I am finally joining them in their roundness and knowledge of the hithc hikers we have looping around in our bellies, elbowing our kidneys and changing our ever strong yet feminine shape to welcome their growth. I do feel the density growing as he accumulates bone. he is around two pounds, healthy and active. Very active..
I do still wear my regular pants to work by crafting an extension from rubber bands for my buttons to latch to. I still wear the same pair of jeans at home (low rise), but there has been changes to my wardrobe for the season. I'm so happy to be in sweaters and cozy, soft garments. Although I will miss the whitewater this season, I am reminded of the short amount of time this will be until he will be on the water with us, showing us the latest moves..
I am meeting a photographer friend of mine and dropping a few bucks for commemorative pictures of the little man in utero. I wish to remember what my body has morphed into and savor the quiet moments while they last. :)
Friday, will be an update on health, weight and my 27th week. I don't have many more to go.
They did scare me at one time, with their shape and my unfamiliarity with what it feels like to be them, but I have since embraced them. I am finally joining them in their roundness and knowledge of the hithc hikers we have looping around in our bellies, elbowing our kidneys and changing our ever strong yet feminine shape to welcome their growth. I do feel the density growing as he accumulates bone. he is around two pounds, healthy and active. Very active..
I do still wear my regular pants to work by crafting an extension from rubber bands for my buttons to latch to. I still wear the same pair of jeans at home (low rise), but there has been changes to my wardrobe for the season. I'm so happy to be in sweaters and cozy, soft garments. Although I will miss the whitewater this season, I am reminded of the short amount of time this will be until he will be on the water with us, showing us the latest moves..
I am meeting a photographer friend of mine and dropping a few bucks for commemorative pictures of the little man in utero. I wish to remember what my body has morphed into and savor the quiet moments while they last. :)
Friday, will be an update on health, weight and my 27th week. I don't have many more to go.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
24 week check up
For those of you counting calories, I have been as well. Multiplying them.. And how troublesome it is to eat all of them when my stomach is in my throat, choking on it's restricted space. Still, my doctor insists that I gain weight.
It paid off, the switching to milk over cereal, adding protein powder to the milk, the fatty plain yogurt for granola and lots of red meat.. I gained four pounds! A one pound per week diet from here until what feels like eternity.. But a goal worth having for a healthy pregnancy.
I attended my first prenatal yoga session today. Breathing techniques, concentration, normal yoga positions with a bunch of pregnant women bending and stretching their very pregnant bodies.. Did I mention my fear of other pregnant women? Well, this is the place to help me get over that phobia.. It's truly a ridiculous phobia to have anyway.. Regardless, I enjoyed the class and plan on attending while I live here in NE Portland and then finding another location close to where ever we land. Certainly to have another form of release now that kayaking is not as much an option any longer.
I have yet to stop kayaking but it was suggested that I stay off runs that might jeopardize myself or the baby. I heed the warning and consider my days of even easy class three numbered.. One more this weekend and then I'll call it.. Class two, flat water from then on out. I might dry up if I stay off the water entirely..
Geoff, you wanted to see some pictures of me while kayaking? I don't have any real spectacular photos, but I do have my blog you are welcome to visit. Sandra's blog. It hasn't been updated for a while, but at least there are some recants of a few splashy adventures and stealing my new boat's virtue..
Baby E is over a pound, healthy and looping around. It's noticable from a distance of across the room and very entertaining to let someone feel the movement between my abdominal wall. You are feeling straight to the uterus and the little man...
Till next time...
It paid off, the switching to milk over cereal, adding protein powder to the milk, the fatty plain yogurt for granola and lots of red meat.. I gained four pounds! A one pound per week diet from here until what feels like eternity.. But a goal worth having for a healthy pregnancy.
I attended my first prenatal yoga session today. Breathing techniques, concentration, normal yoga positions with a bunch of pregnant women bending and stretching their very pregnant bodies.. Did I mention my fear of other pregnant women? Well, this is the place to help me get over that phobia.. It's truly a ridiculous phobia to have anyway.. Regardless, I enjoyed the class and plan on attending while I live here in NE Portland and then finding another location close to where ever we land. Certainly to have another form of release now that kayaking is not as much an option any longer.
I have yet to stop kayaking but it was suggested that I stay off runs that might jeopardize myself or the baby. I heed the warning and consider my days of even easy class three numbered.. One more this weekend and then I'll call it.. Class two, flat water from then on out. I might dry up if I stay off the water entirely..
Geoff, you wanted to see some pictures of me while kayaking? I don't have any real spectacular photos, but I do have my blog you are welcome to visit. Sandra's blog. It hasn't been updated for a while, but at least there are some recants of a few splashy adventures and stealing my new boat's virtue..
Baby E is over a pound, healthy and looping around. It's noticable from a distance of across the room and very entertaining to let someone feel the movement between my abdominal wall. You are feeling straight to the uterus and the little man...
Till next time...
Friday, August 17, 2007
Mary is a boy!
Ej and I were introduced to a son yesterday via ultrasound! We attended the ultrasound late afternoon and Ej made faces at me to help me relax. I was nervous. There's nothing like applying pressure to an already sensitive region of body in the name of science. I endured an hour and a half of pressure from 'the wand' to check heart chamber growth, look for abnormalities in developement, etc. So far, the measurements are correlating with 19 weeks and there will be no change in the due date. Results are presented to us today.
The money shot confirmed maleness. So, Tim, get cracking on some names! It seems this is both Geoff's and Doug's first biological grandchild. Top name for me is a family name: Arlen... my father's middle name... work that in and we may have a deal..
Sandra
The money shot confirmed maleness. So, Tim, get cracking on some names! It seems this is both Geoff's and Doug's first biological grandchild. Top name for me is a family name: Arlen... my father's middle name... work that in and we may have a deal..
Sandra
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Happy Birthday, Jackie
How about a kick from the little one on your birthday, yesterday! My very first kick felt with my hand last night as I lay in bed!!
Yesterday was Jackie's birthday. We talked that morning over a few items, including the blog writings. Little did I know I would be calling her today to share with her the news of the first kick on her birthday! What a special moment!
Also, I have a few hand me downs from another mom that I have started to store. I have a bassinet, a few toys, videos, clothing items, a hiking back pack, receiving blankets and tye dye burp rags. I do plan to be a bit of a minimalist and everything I received will be completely useful. Thank you, Kim!
Yesterday was Jackie's birthday. We talked that morning over a few items, including the blog writings. Little did I know I would be calling her today to share with her the news of the first kick on her birthday! What a special moment!
Also, I have a few hand me downs from another mom that I have started to store. I have a bassinet, a few toys, videos, clothing items, a hiking back pack, receiving blankets and tye dye burp rags. I do plan to be a bit of a minimalist and everything I received will be completely useful. Thank you, Kim!
Monday, July 30, 2007
First Flutters
Short and Sweet:
Last week was the first time I felt any real movement and it has continued.. I imagine it to be similar to a small balloon filled with liquid and an object suspended inside. It's the shift of the liquid that's most prominent. Very strange feeling, but exciting!
Last week was the first time I felt any real movement and it has continued.. I imagine it to be similar to a small balloon filled with liquid and an object suspended inside. It's the shift of the liquid that's most prominent. Very strange feeling, but exciting!
Monday, July 23, 2007
Gaining percpective
Ball up your fist, look at it long and hard. Hold it below your belly button and imagine that it's Mary. She's not really a bean anymore, the lima bean shape is gone. My hands aren't monsterous, are yours? I'm 16 weeks as of today. She is nearly 4 inches in length, next Monday I will be 17 weeks along and she will be 4.5 inches in length..
For as much confusion that comes along with planning and how overwhelming things can be, I'm gaining more and more percepctive one day at a time. Kyle mentioned to me over the weekend that you can't even imagine the love you have the moment that you hold your baby for the first time. If it's half as much that I'm already beginning to feel, my heart will be completely overflowing by the time January rolls around.. I think about her day and night. I admit, there are times I want to just relax and go boating, not think about anything but the moment and my friends afford me that pleasure for a short time. I come back to reality, refreshed and thankful for my friends and family.
Week sixteen begins refreshed..
For as much confusion that comes along with planning and how overwhelming things can be, I'm gaining more and more percepctive one day at a time. Kyle mentioned to me over the weekend that you can't even imagine the love you have the moment that you hold your baby for the first time. If it's half as much that I'm already beginning to feel, my heart will be completely overflowing by the time January rolls around.. I think about her day and night. I admit, there are times I want to just relax and go boating, not think about anything but the moment and my friends afford me that pleasure for a short time. I come back to reality, refreshed and thankful for my friends and family.
Week sixteen begins refreshed..
Thursday, July 19, 2007
First meeting of the doctor
I visited with the doctor for the first time and had the usual rundown of exams and testing. Poked, prodded and then they whipped out a contraption with a microphone.. This was not what I was expecting! I thought this would be at the next appointment. The heartbeat is strong and easy to find! Luckily, still only one. :) My mother informed me that my aunt Judy didn't find out she had twins until the eighth month. Yes, twins do run in the family. The ultrasound only showed one because they were perfectly side by side during the exam and when they checked the heartbeat in month 8, they heard two small heartbeats.. Surprise..
I am hypoglycemic and that explains the extra sensitivity to simple sugars. I have lost a total of 8 lbs since 'The News'.. But this could also be normal. I am continuing to eat healthy. I added 2% milk to my diet of nearly no milk at all. I'm still nauseous if I don't eat every couple of hours, however, I do have more energy than in previous weeks. This means I can lift my creek boat again... Ahahaha! Lower Wind is calling my name..
The ultrasound on August 16th at 4pm will be the appointment I'm dragging EJ to find the sex of the little one. This should prove to be a momentous occasion!
Love and Light.
I am hypoglycemic and that explains the extra sensitivity to simple sugars. I have lost a total of 8 lbs since 'The News'.. But this could also be normal. I am continuing to eat healthy. I added 2% milk to my diet of nearly no milk at all. I'm still nauseous if I don't eat every couple of hours, however, I do have more energy than in previous weeks. This means I can lift my creek boat again... Ahahaha! Lower Wind is calling my name..
The ultrasound on August 16th at 4pm will be the appointment I'm dragging EJ to find the sex of the little one. This should prove to be a momentous occasion!
Love and Light.
Monday, July 16, 2007
Contact info
Hey all-
I am trying to tabulate contact info from members of both families so all names and emails and numbers etc are know... AND pet names, or other names that should be avoided. Please get back to me and let me know and I'll have something prepared in a week or so.
Cheers!
ejether@hotmail.com
I am trying to tabulate contact info from members of both families so all names and emails and numbers etc are know... AND pet names, or other names that should be avoided. Please get back to me and let me know and I'll have something prepared in a week or so.
Cheers!
ejether@hotmail.com
Friday, July 6, 2007
My First Gift
I'm a bit shy when it comes to overall change. Usually something prods me along..
My first gift has been the most appropriate gift for my sense of humor and for my relaxation into this new reality. My family knows that baby making was going to be for everyone else, not Sandra.. Eh, well, things change.
So Jessica texts me for my address, she promptly sends a card, a book, and a onesy. I think that's what they are called.. The onesy is key here.. It's void of any signifying baby color... no pastel, no gender role.. It's white with black block letters..
INSTRUCTIONS- NOT INCLUDED
Perfect.. I'm getting used to it.. But where do I find an essentials list? I'm really a utilitarian yet I make decisions based on cool factor too.. So, of family out there, email me a list of essentials?
My first gift has been the most appropriate gift for my sense of humor and for my relaxation into this new reality. My family knows that baby making was going to be for everyone else, not Sandra.. Eh, well, things change.
So Jessica texts me for my address, she promptly sends a card, a book, and a onesy. I think that's what they are called.. The onesy is key here.. It's void of any signifying baby color... no pastel, no gender role.. It's white with black block letters..
INSTRUCTIONS- NOT INCLUDED
Perfect.. I'm getting used to it.. But where do I find an essentials list? I'm really a utilitarian yet I make decisions based on cool factor too.. So, of family out there, email me a list of essentials?
Monday, July 2, 2007
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
12 Weeks, First Ultrasound
My next appointment, and first meeting of the doctor will be July 19th.
The ultrasound was really unusual from my percpective. The wand giving away the safety of not being seen or heard, the little bean moved around in protest from being disturbed. I saw a teency little beating mass and was told that was the bean's heart. My umbilical cord is thinner than a hair. There are two legs, two arms, a head and a body.. Very surreal looking. Very HUMAN looking. I wasn't expecting to see an outline of features, for example a face when it curled up towards the wand pressing on my stomach.. Eye sockets, nose, mouth, curve of the cheek.
When I show Ej the picture, I will then send the scanned copy that I have for you to see. I just want him to see it first. I found myself in a panic when I couldn't find the pictures when I cam home and totally started to cry. It turned out to be in the book I had put it in, but just wasn't as easy to find through the hundreds of pages. One thin photograph, so many emotions.
The ultrasound was really unusual from my percpective. The wand giving away the safety of not being seen or heard, the little bean moved around in protest from being disturbed. I saw a teency little beating mass and was told that was the bean's heart. My umbilical cord is thinner than a hair. There are two legs, two arms, a head and a body.. Very surreal looking. Very HUMAN looking. I wasn't expecting to see an outline of features, for example a face when it curled up towards the wand pressing on my stomach.. Eye sockets, nose, mouth, curve of the cheek.
When I show Ej the picture, I will then send the scanned copy that I have for you to see. I just want him to see it first. I found myself in a panic when I couldn't find the pictures when I cam home and totally started to cry. It turned out to be in the book I had put it in, but just wasn't as easy to find through the hundreds of pages. One thin photograph, so many emotions.
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