We're less than 24 hours away from finding out what we're having (assuming the baby cooperates with the sonogram, that is!).
This weekend, we cleaned out the nursery (we knew from the moment we bought this house which room would be the nursery -- that didn't stop us from using it as a storage room). The top half of the room and ceiling were painted sky blue with puffy white clouds. The bottom half was this ugly mint green color. We painted the bottom half a grassy-green to give it a sky and fields feeling. We also put the crib together (thanks to Dondi's dad who helped us overcome a slight manufacturer's defect). It looks beautiful.
We'll do an airplane/helicopter theme if it's a boy and a zoo animal theme if it's a girl. The sets we're leaning toward use the same colors for both, so that's why we can choose paint without knowing what exactly we're having.
Appointment is at 3:30 p.m. (CDT) Wednesday. Look for a post some time after 5 p.m. with how the appointment went.
Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Monday, May 09, 2005
What are we having?
Definitely having a baby. Definitely human.
The next sonogram is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. June 1. We should be able to find out then whether we're having a boy or a girl. We'll post it here as soon as we know!
The next sonogram is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. June 1. We should be able to find out then whether we're having a boy or a girl. We'll post it here as soon as we know!
Monday, April 18, 2005
12-Week Doctor Visit
We just got back from the first meeting with the doctor. We did get to hear the heartbeat, but it was still pretty faint. She said that's because Jordan's about 2 inches long and moving around a lot. The heart rate is currently 160 beats per minute, which is good. My blood pressure has dropped to a "good" zone, so she wasn't too concerned with that.
She said I am allowed to help paint as long as it is water-based, and I have to use one of those face breathing masks. They didn't mention anything about my weight gain. With them, no news is good news, so I'm on track. I've gained 6 lbs since my annual check up in November, and that's not bad considering that includes the pre-pregnancy holidays. :-)
Our next doctor's appt is May 9th. Then there will be a second sonogram between 18 & 20 weeks, which is somewhere between May 23 & June 10. That will be the first chance to find out whether we're having a boy or a girl.
She said I am allowed to help paint as long as it is water-based, and I have to use one of those face breathing masks. They didn't mention anything about my weight gain. With them, no news is good news, so I'm on track. I've gained 6 lbs since my annual check up in November, and that's not bad considering that includes the pre-pregnancy holidays. :-)
Our next doctor's appt is May 9th. Then there will be a second sonogram between 18 & 20 weeks, which is somewhere between May 23 & June 10. That will be the first chance to find out whether we're having a boy or a girl.
Sunday, April 10, 2005
Furniture!
We are now owners of a gorgeous crib and dresser/changing table set. It's a convertible crib (to toddler then to full-sized bed) in a natural wood tint. Thanks to Roy's parents for providing both!
(And thanks to everybody who has already been sending stuff -- if your thank-you note hasn't arrived yet, it's probably the post office's fault).
We spent about an hour at Babies R Us last night looking at stuff. Apparently, to successfully have a baby in the burbs, one must have a family budget roughly that of the British Royal Family. Roy's favorite: you don't buy a stroller. No, no, strollers are SO 20th century. Now, you buy a "travel system." The difference? $120. Cool things about the "travel systems" is they offer cupholders for Mom and Dad (add some XM Satellite Radio, and then we're talking).
Next doctor's appointment (the first one with the actual D.O.) is Monday, April 18th. We'll post again, then, with anything the doctor lets us know about the baby's due date, health, size, and Dondi's blood pressure.
Have a great week!
(And thanks to everybody who has already been sending stuff -- if your thank-you note hasn't arrived yet, it's probably the post office's fault).
We spent about an hour at Babies R Us last night looking at stuff. Apparently, to successfully have a baby in the burbs, one must have a family budget roughly that of the British Royal Family. Roy's favorite: you don't buy a stroller. No, no, strollers are SO 20th century. Now, you buy a "travel system." The difference? $120. Cool things about the "travel systems" is they offer cupholders for Mom and Dad (add some XM Satellite Radio, and then we're talking).
Next doctor's appointment (the first one with the actual D.O.) is Monday, April 18th. We'll post again, then, with anything the doctor lets us know about the baby's due date, health, size, and Dondi's blood pressure.
Have a great week!
Sunday, March 27, 2005
FAQs
Some questions we're asked a lot, with some answers.
How's Dondi feeling?
Tired a lot, but pretty good. Occasional morning (and afternoon) sickness, but no toilet-hugging.
When is the baby due?
Oct. 20.
Are there twins?
No. The sonogram shows one beating heart surrounded by one baby. Current, s/he is really small.
Where are you registered?
We're not, yet. Stay tuned.
Is Dondi planning on returning to work after the baby is born?
At this point, yes, but inheritances, lottery winnings and liquor store holdups could change our plans drastically.
How much time will Dondi take off from work?
Twelve weeks.
What's the baby's sex?
Generally, you don't know until the end of the 4th or beginning of the 5th month. As of this post, Dondi's about 10-11 weeks along. Visit BabyCenter.com (see link at right) for details about what the baby is doing at this point of his/her development.
Will you let us know the baby's sex?
As soon as we know.
Which hospital/doctor are you using?
Because this web site is public, we won't say which one here out of privacy concerns. However, feel free to email us, and as long as you're not scouting for Michael Jackson, we'll let you know. We're not hiding this from family/friends, but you never know who else might be reading this site. And rest assured, it is a fantastic hospital with a certified Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) on-site. Whatever that means.
How's Chloe (the cat) handling this?
She's not real thrilled at the moment. We think once the baby arrives, she's going to be even less thrilled.
How's Roy feeling?
This isn't actually a FAQ, but Roy feels left out that so few people ask him. He's fine, though. Thanks for reading.
How's Dondi feeling?
Tired a lot, but pretty good. Occasional morning (and afternoon) sickness, but no toilet-hugging.
When is the baby due?
Oct. 20.
Are there twins?
No. The sonogram shows one beating heart surrounded by one baby. Current, s/he is really small.
Where are you registered?
We're not, yet. Stay tuned.
Is Dondi planning on returning to work after the baby is born?
At this point, yes, but inheritances, lottery winnings and liquor store holdups could change our plans drastically.
How much time will Dondi take off from work?
Twelve weeks.
What's the baby's sex?
Generally, you don't know until the end of the 4th or beginning of the 5th month. As of this post, Dondi's about 10-11 weeks along. Visit BabyCenter.com (see link at right) for details about what the baby is doing at this point of his/her development.
Will you let us know the baby's sex?
As soon as we know.
Which hospital/doctor are you using?
Because this web site is public, we won't say which one here out of privacy concerns. However, feel free to email us, and as long as you're not scouting for Michael Jackson, we'll let you know. We're not hiding this from family/friends, but you never know who else might be reading this site. And rest assured, it is a fantastic hospital with a certified Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) on-site. Whatever that means.
How's Chloe (the cat) handling this?
She's not real thrilled at the moment. We think once the baby arrives, she's going to be even less thrilled.
How's Roy feeling?
This isn't actually a FAQ, but Roy feels left out that so few people ask him. He's fine, though. Thanks for reading.
Monday, March 14, 2005
First Sonogram
We had the first sonogram today. All went well. We have ONE beating heart, and a baby growing around it!
The technician said per the baby’s development, my due date is Oct 17th, but they left the official due date at Oct 20th. It is too early to hear the heartbeat (she tried), but it is beating at 170 per minute, which is normal at this stage of development. The baby is still pretty small, but we could see the legs and arms moving around.
This actually took the place of the 10 week sonogram, so I’m not sure if and when we’ll have another. Somewhere around week 20, I think. The next trip to the doctor is scheduled for mid-April.
That’s all the news, but it is all very good news.
The technician said per the baby’s development, my due date is Oct 17th, but they left the official due date at Oct 20th. It is too early to hear the heartbeat (she tried), but it is beating at 170 per minute, which is normal at this stage of development. The baby is still pretty small, but we could see the legs and arms moving around.
This actually took the place of the 10 week sonogram, so I’m not sure if and when we’ll have another. Somewhere around week 20, I think. The next trip to the doctor is scheduled for mid-April.
That’s all the news, but it is all very good news.
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
First Doctor Visit
Well, the first visit is over. It was pretty boring. I met with the nurse only today, and signed lots of paperwork. They did the typical urine and blood tests. We'll get the lab results in 2 days. They also scheduled our first sonogram for next Monday, March 14th at 12:30. It'll be too early to hear the heartbeat, but we should be able to see the heart beating. (Basically, I think it is supposed to look like the old video game Pong, just a blip on the screen.) The second sonogram is scheduled at 10 weeks, which is March 28th. We should be able to hear the heart and see a baby by then.
The only sort-of bad news I got was that my blood pressure is borderline (kinda high), and the doctor MAY put me on medicine and/or send me to the specialist later in the pregnancy. We don't meet with the doctor until I'm 12 weeks along. The appointment is set for April 18th. So we'll know more about that at the end of April
The only sort-of bad news I got was that my blood pressure is borderline (kinda high), and the doctor MAY put me on medicine and/or send me to the specialist later in the pregnancy. We don't meet with the doctor until I'm 12 weeks along. The appointment is set for April 18th. So we'll know more about that at the end of April
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