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21 Weeks

2008-05-07T12:03:00.000-07:00

We had our big ultrasound last Friday. And he showed us his goods... legs spread wide open. And the 4D ultrasound showed us his very adorable baby face! I couldn't be happier and more excited!

Baby is moving a lot these days! I'm feeling him move ALL THE TIME! I love feeling him moving about. And I love seeing him... I can't wait to actually meet him in person in 19 weeks! I know that these 19 weeks will fly by!

Week 20

2008-05-01T05:32:00.000-07:00

Halfway there!

There has been quite a bit of progress made in the baby belly. I'm starting to feel quite pregnant and round. I'm faced with a couple challenges this week including allergies and some tenderness in a very sensitive area.

I am feeling the little guy more often, especially while at work sitting and typing at my desk. I know it's him because it feels like bubbles in my lower abdomen... I hope he's comfy in there!

I'm excited about tomorrow morning. It's time for the big 20 week ultrasound! I expect the little guy to show us his goods again so we can confirm that he's got a hotdog.

Week 19

2008-04-24T07:35:00.000-07:00

The weather is beautiful here in Washington, DC. This last week, I've been feeling lots of gurgling going on inside. We're almost at the halfway mark! It's all very exciting! My goals this week is to increase H2O consumption. I really don't think I'm drinking enough water. I've been thinking a lot about food lately. Right now I'm craving dimsum.

We did get some encouraging news from our real estate agent. Baby Juarez may have a nursery when he arrives!!! Not on contract yet, but anticipating that we will be by next week!!!

Week 18

2008-04-17T04:48:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, I reached Week 18! My weekly milestone now being a bell pepper, was over-shadowed by my great enthusiasm to see the Holy Father. DH and I had entered lotteries in hopes that we would be able to get tickets to this mornings mass at the new Nationals Stadium. Instead, we'll be watching the mass this evening thanks to our trusty DVR. :)

During our lunch hour yesterday, we jumped on the metro and made our way to Foggy Bottom and stood waiting patiently with thousands of other anticipating folks for his appearance around the Washington Circle. We were both so excited at the opportunity to see the Pope in his popemobile.

Although I find myself swamped and stressed with daily life rituals and work, the papal visit has made me reflect upon how grateful, thankful and happy I am with my wonderful life. I feel so thankful for my wonderful husband. I am just in awe with the miracle of life and of our son growing inside of me. And during this time, I pray that He protects all unborn children and comfort all those that have experienced loss.

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Exciting milestone happened on Saturday (Week 17 Day 3) at prenatal yoga... I felt fluttering! There is no better word to describe the feeling... Fluttering! I'm quite sure that it was our little one saying that he wanted me get out of the bizarre pose I was in.

April 11 - Third Prenatal Appointment

2008-04-11T10:59:00.000-07:00

Today I am 17 weeks and 2 days. Everything checked out. Baby's heartbeat was averaging about 145 bpm. Doctor said that he's moving around a lot!

Week 17

2008-04-09T06:05:00.000-07:00

We're having a little BOY! :)

I'm so excited about the little guy. I'm also really curious about what his personality will be like. Will he be a quiet perfectionist and enjoy reading and playing in solitude? Or will he be a loud, rambunctious fellow that I won't be able to control? Maybe he'll be a total clown, a prankster, love laughing and making those around him laugh. Will he be a leader and have the run of all the kids in the nieghborhood? I wonder if he'll love napping like his dad, or staying up late like his mommy.

I wonder if he'll be a picky eater, or if he'll love eating all kinds of foods like his mommy and daddy... Chinese, Tex-Mex, Italian, Japanese, Korean... I wonder what sport he'll be most interested in... Will we be taking him to little league baseball, basketball or karate? I wonder if he'll be interested in playing an instrument like the piano or maybe the saxophone! I wonder if he'll be right handed or left handed. I wonder if he'll be an artist or a scientist.

I feel so much closer to my baby now that I know he's a little boy and seeing him via ultrasound on Thursday. It feels like parenthood will be here before I know it. Being a mommy will be so much fun.

Week 16

2008-04-03T06:41:00.000-07:00

I absolutely loved the prenatal yoga class that I took over the weekend. I realized that I need to include more strength training and do more than just regular walking back and forth to the metro and work.

The baby should be able to hear these days. I bet it's pretty loud inside my tummy! Manuel has put his ear against my abdomen and he says that my intestines are churning and that it sounds LOUD!

I've spent some time laying still trying to feel the little one... There are times when I think I might feel a tapping, but I'm really not sure if it's someone saying hello, or if it's just my active digestive system.

Week 15

2008-03-26T12:34:00.000-07:00

I'm definitely starting to bulge. Wearing my pants totally unbuttoned and unzipped with the bella band just isn't cutting it any longer. I'm going maternity wear full time. We stopped by the mall and I got a more comfortable (larger) bra and a few maternity outfits at the mall.

I've been in a superb mood the last couple of weeks. I can get quite grouchy in the evenings when I'm getting too tired or even too hungry. My relationship with food just hasn't been the same since I've been pregnant. So far, it's not as much as what I've been craving as it is what I will tolerate to eat. I have been really enjoying eating fruit. And I made a pasta salad that I found to be really tasty. I do find myself at times eating something and then totally regretting it.

The baby is the size of an apple this week.

Week 14

2008-03-19T10:59:00.000-07:00

Officially entering my second trimester!!!

I'm most looking forward to getting my energy back! I have lots to do before the third trimester arrives. My goal for this trimester is try to find a house. Crossing fingers that we'll find the perfect little place to start our family. :)

In the last week, I've been finding myself really fickle with foods. I have really been wanting to eat a lot of fruit. I want a lot of variety of fruits to eat... I end up at the diner downstairs paying by the pound... It's expensive stuff!

I'm wearing maternity clothes officially now. Maternity clothes are sooooo comfortable!

Week 13

2008-03-12T05:27:00.000-07:00

Size of fetus: Shrimp
Rave: Sister that has been there and let me borrow her pregnancy books! Body butter cream!
Cravings: Blueberry Pancakes, Waffles, Berries, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Sushi (cooked), Bagels and Cream Cheese
Don't want to eat: Not interested in vegetables.
Observances: Joint Pain especially when wearing heals, It's a Baby Bump!
Major Activities: Week 11 Day 6 U/S at Virginia Hospital Center
Recent Pregnant Dream: Husband has affair, I'm a single teenager and pregnant, white water rafting on a pirate ship and collecting my kitchen towels
Dr. Appt: March 14th - 2nd Prenatal Visit
Looking forward to: Hearing baby's heartbeat, more sleeping
Goals: Drink more water everyday, Read more about eating healthy during pregnancy, Go to grocery store and buy healthy foods to eat.

2008-02-07T05:58:00.001-08:00

2008-01-28T11:13:00.000-08:00

Someone is coming!

2008-01-18T12:36:00.001-08:00

2007-07-06T08:20:00.001-07:00

Red Velvet Cupcake with Buttercream Frosting

2007-06-18T11:06:00.000-07:00

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2007-06-18T06:41:00.001-07:00

this is a test post.
jessie can delete.
please repost cupcake and wontons.