Wait, wait, wait

How is it that it is still two more weeks until the ultrasound??? Time has been going so slowly since we scheduled this appointment. Time is dragging it seems. Now with Halloween today, I wonder if things will drag even more. Thanksgiving doesn't hold quite the same appeal as Halloween and Christmas with decorations, tv specials and such.

I guess at least we've made it through two weeks of waiting. And today is an okay day, Baby C is sitting pretty comfortably so that is a good thing. Not been sleeping as well the last few nights and so perhaps my luck has changed from the good sleeping I was getting before. I have had some times now where the baby will get settled into an awkward and less comfortable position. Baby C seems to favor the left side of my belly.

Not too much to report. We're just chugging along and counting the days for the big ultrasound results. Everyone think good vibes that Baby C will sit right. No baby butt on the 14th, we need to see the goods!

Take care and talk to you all soon.

CC

Active baby today

This morning as I got to work I was thinking that the baby had not been as active in the last day or so. I was remembering though that early on, they can be more and less active and it's not until later that it is more a source of worry.

Then today Baby C decided to get active again. I've been getting nudges and movement most of the day today. Not as much the pressure on the ribs, more the middle of the belly this time. A lot of times pushing on the belly rather than flutters of kicks. Good to know the little one is doing well in there. It is very distracting at work, I must say!

Hope everyone is doing well. Will write more soon. I still can't believe the ultrasound is still so many weeks away!!!

Regular Checkup

Good morning, had our checkup this morning. Nice and basic. Everything is looking good. We got to hear the heartbeat and it was good and strong sounding. I checked and confirmed that I could have a flu shot which I went and had done at work later this morning. Today was just a simple and straightforward appointment without too much excitement. Of course it was nicer to be able to get a date set for the ultrasound appointment. Now just to try and wait patiently until then! With the last appointment getting re-scheduled back a week, they made my next appointment for four weeks from now and so we still have four weeks to find out!!! Oh well, we've waited this long.

I did extend the poll voting time until the morning of the ultrasound appointment for those who are holding out.

We'll try and get an updated picture up this evening. Caleb has been less interested in standing with Mommy for her pictures so we'll see if he'll make an appearance or not.

So far in talking to Caleb, he has been saying "No brother, no sister". Not sure if he understands having a sibling like some of his friends at daycare have or not. We're hoping to involve him and try to win him over in the coming months. We'll see!

I'd better get my workday going. Hope everyone is well and talk to you soon.

CC

New craving

Yesterday I got a new craving for Zingers snack cakes. Either Baby C's sweet tooth has emerged or mine is returning. At least this craving is easier to feed since we can keep these in the pantry. Although I still could go for a Crispy Spring Roll too.

Just thought I'd share as I know some old wives' tales will use the type of food cravings for predicting the gender of the baby. I'll also try and get a more current picture posted soon in case it helps anyone with their vote.

Hope everyone is doing well and has a great day. Talk to you soon.

CC

Added a poll

Well, we've got about a month or so until the ultrasound so....decided to add a poll for fun and see what folks think. We'll see how many of you are right. I was forced to put a closing date on the poll so I put 11/12. Once we get the ultrasound scheduled, I'll adjust it as needed and give you all until the morning of the appointment to cast your vote. Please just vote once, no swaying the results one way or another!!!

The baby's movements are still coming. Haven't been having as much pressure in my rib cage in the last day or so thank goodness. I had a headache that lingered all day yesterday. Thankfully Dad C and Caleb went to the park and I got to lay down and rest for a few hours. Feeling much better today. Looking forward to the weekend though!

I haven't had the spring roll craving as badly lately. At least it hasn't become an everyday thing.

Not too much else to report, it's a good quiet day today so far so I'm enjoying it while it lasts!

Hope everyone is doing well. Take care and will write again soon.

CC

Checkup got re-scheduled

My appointment scheduled for yesterday got re-scheduled due to a big emergency that required two of the OB doctors. It was a bit frustrating to have to re-schedule but I'm sure that the family involved had a much rougher day then me. Now my next checkup is next week on Tuesday at 9:15. So, another week to wait. At least it wasn't my ultrasound appointment to find out the gender!!!

Not much to report. Definitely getting pressure up in my ribs' area, little one is figuring out how to stretch out a leg or something. Still feel pretty small and amazed to feel so much from a baby that is still so tiny. It makes me quite nervous for the remaining 6 months because I know how uncomfortable it got later when Caleb got bigger.

We did a Disney weekend this past weekend and everyone had a wonderful time. Caleb still loves the monorail and buses almost as much as the park rides! He did get his FIRST roller coaster ride though with a kids' one at Magic Kingdom that he just made it for the height requirement. Smiled through the whole thing.

Will write more when there is more to say. Truth be told I'm still dragging from all of the walking, it hit me after we got back and stopped doing so much. Would love to have an afternoon nap about now. If only I had a cubicle with a door!!! Ha ha!

Take care and talk to you all soon.

CC

Baby Flutters

I'm pretty sure that I've had the first baby flutters now. Over the last few days I've been more aware of the movements. They are still very, very subtle and it is possible that I am wrong. I am not sure that the baby can move around too much as far as changing position or sitting higher or lower. But sometimes I do have a feeling under my left rib that feels similar to when Caleb got bigger and seemed to have a head or his butt up under my rib. Perhaps it just my belly that I am feeling and not Baby C. I do think that the little flutters are a bit of kicking though.

We are getting so anxious to know whether Baby C is a girl or a boy! It almost seems like the waiting is worse than it was waiting to find out about Caleb. Maybe because this is the last member to join our family.

My next appointment is next Monday the 8th which we all took off since Caleb's daycare is closed. We're hoping to bring Caleb along to this appointment so that he can hear the baby's heartbeat with us. He's been saying "No brother or sister" when we've talked to him about how he'll be a big brother. So, we'll be working on convincing him that a new baby will be fun to have and that he'll still be loved and special. Plus, it'll be good practice for him coming to the appointment after this one to see us have the ultrasound!

We've got a Disney weekend coming up this weekend so that will be fun for everyone to have a little getaway.

Hope everyone is doing well. Take care and talk to you soon.

CC