Beat Box

Today SJ and I went to a midwife. If you’ve been reading SJ’s Blog you already know that we had the “NASCAR” experience at our OBGYN. Which prompted us to go-to the midwife. It was great! The midwife office has a similar office as the doctor’s office, same tables, scales, equipment etc. the midwife asked all of the same questions…(this is where the difference comes in…) the midwife listened to the answers. Really, SJ said something about poly blah blah cysts and she spouted out something about diabetes. Which was fascinating because the Nurse Practitioner never told us such things. She also told us about flax seed oil and gave us a reading list of books. It was totally cool. She said something about later on drinking teas and our ears perked up. It was great! But the coolest thing ever was the heart beat. At the very end she said…hey you wanna hear the baby’s! Hell yeah. We held our breathe as the Midwife searched for the heartbeat and we heard SJ and the baby’s placenta and then out of nowhere.. squish squish squish heart beat.

Poor Preggy Magoo

So, after the first picture it has become more real. At this point I’m trying to figure out what I can do to help preggy magoo. Poor thing, her boobs are huge (I personally Like it and then feel a little guilty for staring) , her moods swing, and her pants are shrinking. I know it may seem early but, she is a short thing (sorry SJ I know you swear you’re 5′1 but, your 4′9) and her preg changes are becoming apparent fast.

Here is my list of guilty pleasures:

1. Staring at her huge beautiful boobies

2. Getting excited to see her smile (I swear she glows now, but I know it’s because of her temperature changes…hot/cold etc.)

3. Her nausea (even though this is not documented anywhere I have convinced my self that nausea or any other symptom is a sign of a healthy baby… this is not a known fact but I decided it to be true)

4. Can’t wait to be the hero.

My poor baby all she does is sleep and sleep. About 8pm she is about gone to the world.I have learned morning time it is best to lay low, listen and stay out of the way. I’m not sure if me thinking it’s cute or not is a “stage” but I’m certain it means I’m crazy. Again because I’m a sicko I’ve decided this confirms a healthy baby! I’m so excited for this whole journey!

….life in color

All I have right now is WOW.  Today at approx. 10:13am I saw our child for the first time in my life.  A little tiny blip on a screen of black and white brought me the brightest colors I have seen in a long time.  I love this little thing so much right now that there is no what ifs…it’s all whens right now.

We called our families and shared in the joy.  (SJ has a picture posted on her blog) We went over to SJ’s grandparents and they were so cute.  I danced.  I’ve been dancing all day.  Honestly, I think I might have had a normally bad day (people were mean, work was abundant, deadlines were pressing) but I can’t tell you for sure because nothing could touch me.  I’ve been dancing on a cloud.  It reminds me of when I met SJ.  It’s like…life is bright, the sky is blue.

I think I might be the luckiest person in the world.  12 weeks is next.  But, I’m loving everything right now.

My Baby’s Camel

I made these pancakes for SJ this morning.  Can’t wait to make them for the baby.