Thank Heaven for Online Registries

I have completed our two baby registries and it wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be. I cheated a little bit because my very good friend and colleague is also having a baby boy in July and she did a lot of research on all sorts of different products and I basically copied all of the stuff she added to her registry.

It was also fairly easy because I was able to do all of it from the comfort of my desk online. No need to trek all the way to Tustin for me!

For now, I am using the registries as personal shopping lists and have included things I want to buy for the nursery and otherwise.

5 Days until Bliss!!

We are headed to Hawaii on Saturday and I can't wait! We are going to the Big Island for a friend's wedding at the Mauna Kea. We are staying in some nearby condos that we got a great deal on through a different friend. I can't wait for a whole week of relaxation and beautiful sunsets.

Ticker Change Thursday - 14 Weeks!

Baby is 14 weeks today and about the size of a lemon. Baby is busy with thumb sucking, toe wiggling, and (not so cute but equally amazing) making urine and breathing amniotic fluid as the liver, kidneys and spleen continue to develop. Lanugo (thin, downy hair) is growing all over the body for warmth.

How far along? 14 Weeks Today
Weight gain/loss: Unknown. Probably up 12-13 lbs if I had to guess.
Maternity clothes? Just ordered a few new pieces for our trip to Hawaii.
Sleep? I'm not as tired as I used to be, so I haven't been taking any weekend naps. It's nice.
Best moment this week? Getting the first thing I ordered for the nursery in the mail - a valance.
Movement: Not yet, but hopefully very soon!
Food cravings: Nothing of note. Normal appetite is really back, I am just hungrier than usual.
Gender: BOY!!!!! (Disclaimer: the tech said this is a guess still, so we are not 100% sure, although I'd be surprised if she was wrong.)
Belly button in or out? In.
What I miss? Nothing.
What I am looking forward to? Hawaii!! Only 1 week and 2 days away.
Milestones: I am officially in my second trimester.
What I'm nervous about: I'm feeling pretty calm these days.

Bittersweet Day

Today marks two big milestones for me: (1) it is my due date for the baby we lost and (2) it is the first day of my second trimester.

I was hoping to take today off from work and have some time to relax on my own, but unfortunately I have a big client meeting scheduled today. Hopefully I can leave early.

Spain!

I just booked our tickets to Spain for Jay's sister's wedding in September. Don't worry, I got the go ahead from my OB first.

After having a mild heart attack at the ridiculous price of the plane tickets for business class, we decided that I would be sitting up front in style and Jay, alas, will be roughing it back in coach on his own. I'll be sure to bring him my free champagne.

We are very excited to go to Spain. We've talked about doing this trip for a long time so this will a great chance for us to get in some last minute travel before the baby comes.

Hopefully I will have enough energy to get lots of sight seeing in, even if I can't end the day with a nice glass of wine.

Plus, we get to see all of Jay's family, many of whom I've never met. This should be a wonderful trip.

Next Steps

Two weeks from today I will have another appointment with my OB. These are usually pretty uneventful after the weigh in. She will give me a referral for my next ultrasound, which will be the "Big u/s" where we will find out with more certainty that baby really is a boy. I imagine that u/s will take place in about 4 weeks.

Ticker Change Thursday - 13 Weeks!

Joaquin is 13 weeks today and about the size of a peach! He is forming teeth and vocal cords. He is approaching normal proportions, with a head now only one third the size of the body. Intestines are in the process of moving from the umbilical cord to baby's tummy.

How far along? 13 Weeks Today
Weight gain/loss: Up 10 pounds the last time I checked.
Maternity clothes? Yes, but I haven't been shopping much recently.
Sleep? Our new bed is AMAZING. I can't believe we waited this long to buy a decent mattress.
Best moment this week? Seeing our healthy baby on Wednesday and finding out there is basically no chance of some common genetic disorders.
Movement: I hope this happens soon. Some people say they have felt flutters in week 14. That would be great! Most likely it will be another month though.
Food cravings: Anything home cooked. We haven't been able to cook since the move and I'm starting to get sick of eating out.
Gender: BOY!!!!!
Belly button in or out? Still in, although I can see a lot more of it than I used to.
What I miss? Nothing.
What I am looking forward to? Getting a washer/dryer today, finally!
Milestones: We moved and found out we have a healthy baby boy this week, so two big milestones!
What I'm nervous about: I am hoping we can organize the new place quickly. It is uncomfortable living in chaos!