We planned on going to see Tool at the Izod Center way before we knew we were having a baby. We went with my brother and his girlfriend. I've seen them before and they always have an amazing show so I didn't want to miss it. I google all the info to see if noise could harm the baby but everything I read said I had nothing to worry about. My husband gave me a hard time but I told him unless he can prove otherwise we were going.
The benefits for ladies at a Tool show is that the crowd is mostly male so there are no lines for the bathroom which is great. We get to our seats and then it dawns on the both of us that we didn't think about the cigarette or pot smoke that would be around us. My husband tried covering my face with his jacket but of course that was not going to help. Luckily no one directly next to us was lighting up so it wasn't too bad.
The show was amazing even though I had my husband's jacket covering my stomach the whole show. Probably won't attend another concert until after the baby is born to stay on the safe side!
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Telling the Family!
We had the ultrasound in our hands on Jan 23 but it rained hard that night so we decided it was best to wait another day. But Tuesday was bowling and my husband didn't want me telling my family myself so we waiting until Wednesday Jun25th. We bought frames and made copies of the ultrasound.
First stop was my grandma's house since we wanted to catch her before she went to bed for the night. As we walked in we could tell she was having a bad day as she went to a funeral earlier in the day. She said "Tell me some good news" and we said "You're going to be a great grandma!" She was completely shocked and so happy. She couldn't wait to tell all her senior friends. I wasn't sure how my parents were going to react so I asked my grandma "So, do you think mom is going to freak out?" Her response, "Oh, she is definitely going to freak out." While we were visiting she was having trouble with her tv so I was fixing the cable box when my mom called her. It was hard but she kept that secret in but as the tv came back on my grandma says, without thinking, "Oh that worked, it's fixed." I can clearly hear my mom through the phone ask who she is talking to. My grandma brushes it off saying she fixed the tv herself, a highly unlikely scenario.
Onto my parents house. We walk in saying we were in the area and needed a pit stop, not unusual for us. We mentioned some stuff we brought over and then I hand her the picture frame saying I picked it up thinking she would like it. Well she freaked out! No words, mostly noises and she had a death grip on the frame. My dad sitting in his chair facing her had no clue what was going on and continued watching tv. Finally my husband took the frame away from her and handed it to my dad. He yelled out "I'm going to be a grandpa!" Once my mom finally got her thoughts together she explained that it was such a shock because she never thought we would have kids because of our 'lifestyle.' Yes, in my 20s I travelled all over on a moments notice but now in my 30s and married my life has slowed down a lot. She then screamed for my brother and his girlfriend to come up out of the basement to hear the news. Of course they were happy as well. My brother is not one for words. This all was enough excitement for one day.
On Friday, we called up my father in law and said we would be in the area could we stop by. This was a little more obvious because we rarely see him unless we have some kinda news or it's a holiday. As soon as we walked in all eyes were on me. So we cut to the chase and gave them the news. They were thrilled, especially my sister in law. This baby was a chance for their name to live on.
Over the weekend we called my mother in law and she asked what color my vitamins were because that would determine the sex of the baby. (they are blue) She was so happy to have another grandchild. This will be number 5.
Now to tell our friends!
First stop was my grandma's house since we wanted to catch her before she went to bed for the night. As we walked in we could tell she was having a bad day as she went to a funeral earlier in the day. She said "Tell me some good news" and we said "You're going to be a great grandma!" She was completely shocked and so happy. She couldn't wait to tell all her senior friends. I wasn't sure how my parents were going to react so I asked my grandma "So, do you think mom is going to freak out?" Her response, "Oh, she is definitely going to freak out." While we were visiting she was having trouble with her tv so I was fixing the cable box when my mom called her. It was hard but she kept that secret in but as the tv came back on my grandma says, without thinking, "Oh that worked, it's fixed." I can clearly hear my mom through the phone ask who she is talking to. My grandma brushes it off saying she fixed the tv herself, a highly unlikely scenario.
Onto my parents house. We walk in saying we were in the area and needed a pit stop, not unusual for us. We mentioned some stuff we brought over and then I hand her the picture frame saying I picked it up thinking she would like it. Well she freaked out! No words, mostly noises and she had a death grip on the frame. My dad sitting in his chair facing her had no clue what was going on and continued watching tv. Finally my husband took the frame away from her and handed it to my dad. He yelled out "I'm going to be a grandpa!" Once my mom finally got her thoughts together she explained that it was such a shock because she never thought we would have kids because of our 'lifestyle.' Yes, in my 20s I travelled all over on a moments notice but now in my 30s and married my life has slowed down a lot. She then screamed for my brother and his girlfriend to come up out of the basement to hear the news. Of course they were happy as well. My brother is not one for words. This all was enough excitement for one day.
On Friday, we called up my father in law and said we would be in the area could we stop by. This was a little more obvious because we rarely see him unless we have some kinda news or it's a holiday. As soon as we walked in all eyes were on me. So we cut to the chase and gave them the news. They were thrilled, especially my sister in law. This baby was a chance for their name to live on.
Over the weekend we called my mother in law and she asked what color my vitamins were because that would determine the sex of the baby. (they are blue) She was so happy to have another grandchild. This will be number 5.
Now to tell our friends!
Monday, January 23, 2012
My Little Space Invader
Today we went for our first ultra sound and got our first look of you. I have to tell you I was a little worried until the lady pointed out that the other end is your head. We were able to see the flicker on the screen which was your tiny heart beating at 171 bpm. The lady gave us four pictures to take home with us and in the one picture you look like a little space invader from the Atari game (trust me you will know all the gaming systems). I think it actually became real today that you were inside me. It was our first official comfirmation that we were going to be parents. We were going to tell your grandparents and great grandmother tonight but it's so foggy and raining we don't want to drive. So they will just have to want for another day.
During the ultra sound they measured you and you are now 2 centimeters big and you are officially 8 weeks old! Your new due date is Sept 3rd. Today is also Chinese New Year and it's the year of the Dragon. It's the best sign of them all! We looked up our families signs and you will have the same sign as your grandma. She is also a Water Dragon.
During the ultra sound they measured you and you are now 2 centimeters big and you are officially 8 weeks old! Your new due date is Sept 3rd. Today is also Chinese New Year and it's the year of the Dragon. It's the best sign of them all! We looked up our families signs and you will have the same sign as your grandma. She is also a Water Dragon.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Happy New Year!
Welcome to 2012! I learned that you are the size of a sesame seed (you are getting so big, lol). I hope you weren't too bothered by last night's festivities. As usual it was a lot of last minute planning. I was the designated driver since I am taking care of you. Plus it gave me an excuse to not drink even though I think our friends are suspicious. Not that I'm a big drinker but I usually never pass up a drink, especially a free one. We went to this place called the Colorado Cafe where they had a cover band call Blame it on Richie playing in one room and line dancing in another. Of course we stayed away from the line dancing. But that didn't stop some drunks from trying to line dance to the band, it was quite entertaining. We got to watch people make spectacles of themselves on the mechanical bull. Some you can tell do it often and then there were a few drunk girls that slower slid right off the bull and make the thumping noise as they hit the ground. It was a great night and a good start to the new year!
Looking forward to what this year brings, especially you!
Looking forward to what this year brings, especially you!
Friday, December 30, 2011
First Seton Hall Game
Well my little embryo today I took you to your first Seton Hall Basketball game. We played West Virginia and it was a big game for us. We were 11-2 and coming off a bad loss to Syracuse. As soon as this game started the WV hillbillies in the row behind us were already starting the trash talk. (It's a good thing you don't have ears yet!) But Seton Hall played well and we put those hillbillies in their place winning 67-48.
In the reading I've been doing I learned that popcorn is very good to eat while pregnant so I definitely enjoyed myself with a big bag of it at the game. I can't wait for you to be born and take you to a game that you can actually enjoy. I hope you are enjoying your stay so far!
In the reading I've been doing I learned that popcorn is very good to eat while pregnant so I definitely enjoyed myself with a big bag of it at the game. I can't wait for you to be born and take you to a game that you can actually enjoy. I hope you are enjoying your stay so far!
Thursday, December 29, 2011
The Pee Stick is Positive!
December 29th, 2012 I woke up and decided to take the last of three pregnancy tests that I hid under the sink in the bathroom. This was only our second attempt trying, and I've already started pms-ing but was 3 days late. I can't tell you the last time that I wasn't on the pill so I had no idea what to expect from my body. So I figured I'd give it a try.
I'm not sure what kind of funny joke someone was trying to make by having a women attempt to pee directly on a stick. They suggest using the first pee of the day. I don't know about you but when I wake up my bladder is full to capacity and shoots off in an uncontrollable fashion. Add onto that being half awake and it's amazing that I was able to hit it at all. After placing the cap back on I went to finish my morning routine of brushing my teeth and getting ready. As I was about to leave the bathroom I glanced down at the stick and couldn't believe there was a plus sign. I was so excited I grabbed it, ran into the bedroom and jumped on the bed of my sleeping husband screaming 'The Pee Stick is Positive!' After he came out of his incoherentness and realized what was going on he was ecstatic and then warned me to get the pee stick out of his face. (I guess that's why they make the cap)
We were both on cloud nine all day and started searching the internet for all sorts of pregnancy facts. Our baby is the size of a poppy seed right now! We are looking forward to the next couple of and of course the first doctor's visit. I especially can't wait to start telling people but who knows, anything can still happen and we will take it one day at a time and I will try to keep posting to record our journey.
I'm not sure what kind of funny joke someone was trying to make by having a women attempt to pee directly on a stick. They suggest using the first pee of the day. I don't know about you but when I wake up my bladder is full to capacity and shoots off in an uncontrollable fashion. Add onto that being half awake and it's amazing that I was able to hit it at all. After placing the cap back on I went to finish my morning routine of brushing my teeth and getting ready. As I was about to leave the bathroom I glanced down at the stick and couldn't believe there was a plus sign. I was so excited I grabbed it, ran into the bedroom and jumped on the bed of my sleeping husband screaming 'The Pee Stick is Positive!' After he came out of his incoherentness and realized what was going on he was ecstatic and then warned me to get the pee stick out of his face. (I guess that's why they make the cap)
We were both on cloud nine all day and started searching the internet for all sorts of pregnancy facts. Our baby is the size of a poppy seed right now! We are looking forward to the next couple of and of course the first doctor's visit. I especially can't wait to start telling people but who knows, anything can still happen and we will take it one day at a time and I will try to keep posting to record our journey.
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