Well, we got pounded with another 10 inches of snow last night. I had an OB appointment this morning at 10:20 and I was really worried the clinic would be closed or I just wouldn't be able to go! If I couldn't go today, I wouldn't be able to get in till after Christmas, and that's just too long to go for me without worrying!
I braved the snow and spent 25 minutes digging the car out. Then Ian and I were off. The normally 10 minute trip to closer to 30 minutes. The roads were awful!!! When I got there, there was NO ONE in the clinic! I was the only patient who was apparently stupid enough to go out!
My weight was down another pound, but that's better than last time when I was down 3. Hopefully I'll be able to eat more in the next weeks without throwing up! Now, I get into the best part and another reason why I LOVE my doctor! She comes in the room and asks all the normal stuff. Then she says, "Well, since you're the only one here, how bout I go grab the ultrasound machine and we do a quick ultrasound!" Of course I said, "YEAH!!" The baby is SOO much bigger than the last time! Moving all around with perfect limbs, cute little face and a spine that was clear as can be! When she first started, the baby was pretending to chew away! Maybe because Ian was munching on his crackers while watching?!
Anyhow, I asked her if it was possible to see boy or girl as this point. She said it was early, but we can try! So she looked and looked and looked. Baby would not cooperate and was flipping all over the place. Finally, right before she was finished baby gave us a really quick spread eagle and it was clear as day, Ian is going to have a little brother!!
On the way home, we stopped at Target and I picked up a card for Charles to tell him! Then I put the few u/s pics in there. When he got home he opened it up and was very surprised! We are THRILLED!!
The newest member of our family, Sean Patrick Raymond, will be set to arrive in June!!
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Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Second trimester already?!
It's hard to believe that I'm already 1/3 of the way through my pregnancy. Since I have a few minutes, I'd like to share a little bit of what has been going on since we found out we were expecting our second baby!
First off, we are thrilled beyond belief that our kids will be close in age and will surely be the best of friends. We know that being the one and only grandchild on both sides of the family, Ian is a tad bit spoiled. Before he became too rotten, we thought it'd be great for him to have a sibling! We were SOO excited when my sister Kristina announced that she was also pregnant and a few weeks later when Charles' sister, Laure, announce that she was pregnant! If you can believe it, Kristina is due June 2nd, Laure is due June 3rd and I'm due June 4th!!
Thus far we've had an ultrasound to date the pregnancy at 8 weeks-ish. We were able to see our little one's heartbeat flickering away! I also had an appointment at around 12 weeks which we were able to hear his/her heartbeat on the doppler. Our big ultrasound is scheduled for January 19th.
We were of course a little hesitant to announce to everyone till we were a ways into the pregnancy, but because I was sooo sick, we announced sooner than planned (I was about 8 weeks along). So far this pregnancy has been similar in some ways and different in many ways than my pregnancy with Ian.
With Ian, I started getting sick right at 6 weeks. I would be nauseous for much of the day, but only threw up a few times. I was feeling back to my old self at 12 weeks. With this pregnancy, I didn't get sick till just before 8 weeks. When I say sick, I mean SICK. I've thrown up almost every morning since then, if not more than once a day. Thus far I've thrown up in the obvious place, the toilet, but don't forget the kitchen sink, our bedroom garbage can, on the bathroom rug and outside in the snow. I'm now 14 weeks along and still feeling awful. I've even had to take prescription medication to help with the vomiting.
When I was pregnant with Ian, I was able to wear most of my regular pants till about 20 weeks and regular shirts till about 25 weeks. I'm still in regular shirts at this point, but I've been in maternity jeans since 10 weeks. You really do show sooner with your second!
My food aversions have been pretty much the same... BEEF. Well, not hamburgers, but steak and any kind of cut of beef. I love things that are fresh... fruits, veggies, and anything cold. Starbucks (which I used to LOVE) makes me want to gag, I hope this passes soon!
Ian obviously has no idea that he's going to have a little sibling at this point, but he does have one of my Cabbage Patch Dolls that he will give a nuk to if you ask him. Then he throws her on the floor and runs her over with his push cart. Hey, he's got some time, right?
We do have names picked out, but we'll wait to share those till we know what we're having. Most people are guessing it's a girl, as is Charles. I really feel it's another boy! Honestly, I'd love to have one of each, but I'd be clueless as to what to do with a girl and how cool would it be for Ian to have a brother so close in age?! We're blessed with whatever we're given, though.
Anyhow, we're looking foward to going on this journey all over again. We know we're in for more sleepless nights, but let's be honest, I haven't slept through the night since... what? Probably September, 2007.
First off, we are thrilled beyond belief that our kids will be close in age and will surely be the best of friends. We know that being the one and only grandchild on both sides of the family, Ian is a tad bit spoiled. Before he became too rotten, we thought it'd be great for him to have a sibling! We were SOO excited when my sister Kristina announced that she was also pregnant and a few weeks later when Charles' sister, Laure, announce that she was pregnant! If you can believe it, Kristina is due June 2nd, Laure is due June 3rd and I'm due June 4th!!
Thus far we've had an ultrasound to date the pregnancy at 8 weeks-ish. We were able to see our little one's heartbeat flickering away! I also had an appointment at around 12 weeks which we were able to hear his/her heartbeat on the doppler. Our big ultrasound is scheduled for January 19th.
We were of course a little hesitant to announce to everyone till we were a ways into the pregnancy, but because I was sooo sick, we announced sooner than planned (I was about 8 weeks along). So far this pregnancy has been similar in some ways and different in many ways than my pregnancy with Ian.
With Ian, I started getting sick right at 6 weeks. I would be nauseous for much of the day, but only threw up a few times. I was feeling back to my old self at 12 weeks. With this pregnancy, I didn't get sick till just before 8 weeks. When I say sick, I mean SICK. I've thrown up almost every morning since then, if not more than once a day. Thus far I've thrown up in the obvious place, the toilet, but don't forget the kitchen sink, our bedroom garbage can, on the bathroom rug and outside in the snow. I'm now 14 weeks along and still feeling awful. I've even had to take prescription medication to help with the vomiting.
When I was pregnant with Ian, I was able to wear most of my regular pants till about 20 weeks and regular shirts till about 25 weeks. I'm still in regular shirts at this point, but I've been in maternity jeans since 10 weeks. You really do show sooner with your second!
My food aversions have been pretty much the same... BEEF. Well, not hamburgers, but steak and any kind of cut of beef. I love things that are fresh... fruits, veggies, and anything cold. Starbucks (which I used to LOVE) makes me want to gag, I hope this passes soon!
Ian obviously has no idea that he's going to have a little sibling at this point, but he does have one of my Cabbage Patch Dolls that he will give a nuk to if you ask him. Then he throws her on the floor and runs her over with his push cart. Hey, he's got some time, right?
We do have names picked out, but we'll wait to share those till we know what we're having. Most people are guessing it's a girl, as is Charles. I really feel it's another boy! Honestly, I'd love to have one of each, but I'd be clueless as to what to do with a girl and how cool would it be for Ian to have a brother so close in age?! We're blessed with whatever we're given, though.
Anyhow, we're looking foward to going on this journey all over again. We know we're in for more sleepless nights, but let's be honest, I haven't slept through the night since... what? Probably September, 2007.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Ian's 1st Birthday!
Almost a month later, and I finally find the time to make this HUGE post!! Our little guy is officially a 1 year old!! First, I'll show off all the pictures from his birthday brunch and his birthday party, then I'll do a post later with his 12 month picture and talk about all the new things he's learned this month!
We had Tita Laure's surprise birthday party on November 8th, so the following morning on Ian's actual birthday, we went out for brunch at the Delafield Brew Haus with Grandma and Grandpa, Lolo and Lola, Tita Laure and Tito Pete and Tita Elizabeth! Ian wore his Birthday Boy shirt and crown. After brunch we brought out his little cake and let him have at it! He looooved it!!
Showing off for the people sitting next to us.
Give me that cake!!!
Digging in!
Here Dad, try some!
The following Saturday, on November 15th, we had Ian's birthday party in Waukesha. We had tons and tons of family and friends come and celebrate with us! It was such a great time! The theme of the party was Packer Tailgate. All of our guests dressed up in Packer attire!
Here is the big cake. I love how it turned out!
Ian's smash cake.
Opening presents with help from Mom.
Now getting help from Dad!
Oh, look at this funny book!
Soon he'll be old enough to play with his big cousins, Jacob and Joe!
Looooooooving ballons!
Ian and Aunt Kristina!
Everyone singing Happy Birthday! This cake is for me?!
I like it!
Touchdown!!
Messy boy! 
All cleaned up! 
We had Tita Laure's surprise birthday party on November 8th, so the following morning on Ian's actual birthday, we went out for brunch at the Delafield Brew Haus with Grandma and Grandpa, Lolo and Lola, Tita Laure and Tito Pete and Tita Elizabeth! Ian wore his Birthday Boy shirt and crown. After brunch we brought out his little cake and let him have at it! He looooved it!!
Showing off for the people sitting next to us.
Give me that cake!!!
Digging in!
Here Dad, try some!
The following Saturday, on November 15th, we had Ian's birthday party in Waukesha. We had tons and tons of family and friends come and celebrate with us! It was such a great time! The theme of the party was Packer Tailgate. All of our guests dressed up in Packer attire!
Here is the big cake. I love how it turned out!
Ian's smash cake.
Opening presents with help from Mom.
Now getting help from Dad!
Oh, look at this funny book!
Soon he'll be old enough to play with his big cousins, Jacob and Joe!
Looooooooving ballons!
Ian and Aunt Kristina!
Everyone singing Happy Birthday! This cake is for me?!
I like it!
Touchdown!!
Messy boy! 
All cleaned up! 
Thanks to everyone who came and shared these special days with us!!!
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