Not too much to report, other than Rick and I got to meet the new doctor in the practice. Thea Barton, D.O. What a trip she is! So bubbly and super sweet. She called me "pumpkin." Who does that to a nearly 30-year-old woman?? And Dr. Barton is probably in her late 30s, so it's not like we're that far apart in age. I like it though, I think I'm going to start calling people by food items--muffin, cupcake, sugar, etc.
Aside from Dr. Barton being great, the baby is in great shape too. Lots of moving around and the heart rate is now 140. Hmm...the old wives tale of predicting the baby's sex seems like it's throwing us another curve ball. Supposedly, the higher it is you're having a girl, lower and it's a boy. Well, Ben was on the higher end, a steady 150 through my whole pregnancy--and he was definitely not a girl. This kiddo, who came in at 160 just 4 weeks ago is now at 140. He or she is already keeping us guessing--I like it!
Dr. Barton, who has two daughters, had a great perspective on predicting baby No. 2's sex. "Sure, I had two girls and they were completely different pregnancies. But it makes sense--they have totally different personalities!"
In a week or two I will have my big 20-week ultrasound to make sure our little "pumpkin" is developing just right. In the meantime, Rick and I are headed to the Poconos this weekend for our "babymoon." Ahhh, two days of sleeping in (if we can trick our internal alarm clocks), kayaking (if it's not 100 degrees out), and probably some romantic candlelit dinners, I guess ;)
Monday, July 25, 2011
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Here We Go Again!
Yes, it's true. We've decided to embark on a new adventure in the Gazica household. Baby No. 2!
I am 17.5 weeks pregnant and already this little nugget is trying to distinguish him or herself from big brother Ben. I experienced nausea in my first trimester but no real food aversions or cravings. I "popped out" early on and I'm growing "around" rather than all out in front. Migraines have made an appearance.
(In contrast, my first pregnancy was free of morning sickness and migraines but characterized by a strange aversion to all vegetables. I didn't really show until about 5 months along and for the most part you couldn't really tell I was pregnant if you looked at me from behind.)
Of course, Rick assumes these differences mean I am having a girl.
But, we've decided to annoy our family and friends by NOT finding out the sex of the baby. This little one will be just as much of a surprise as Ben was. Adding to the excitement--he or she will be born around Christmas. My due date is Dec. 20!
Ben, for his role, seems indifferent. Other than the occasional acknowledgement of "Mommy, baby, belly" he does not seem to comprehend an impending change in the family dynamic. Then again, there haven't been many clues or signals.
Life over the last four months has been normal. Our daily routine is intact. Weekends are spent at home or at various events--weddings for Rick's friend Dan, my brother Dan, and my friend Aly. No big summer vacation for us--saving up paid-time-off--but we are enjoying long weekends here and there. Baby Gazica Version 2.0 is happily along for the ride...and at this exact moment is "nodding" (or rolling, punching, kicking) in agreement.
Stay tuned for updates as the next several months progress!
I am 17.5 weeks pregnant and already this little nugget is trying to distinguish him or herself from big brother Ben. I experienced nausea in my first trimester but no real food aversions or cravings. I "popped out" early on and I'm growing "around" rather than all out in front. Migraines have made an appearance.
(In contrast, my first pregnancy was free of morning sickness and migraines but characterized by a strange aversion to all vegetables. I didn't really show until about 5 months along and for the most part you couldn't really tell I was pregnant if you looked at me from behind.)
Of course, Rick assumes these differences mean I am having a girl.
But, we've decided to annoy our family and friends by NOT finding out the sex of the baby. This little one will be just as much of a surprise as Ben was. Adding to the excitement--he or she will be born around Christmas. My due date is Dec. 20!
Ben, for his role, seems indifferent. Other than the occasional acknowledgement of "Mommy, baby, belly" he does not seem to comprehend an impending change in the family dynamic. Then again, there haven't been many clues or signals.
Life over the last four months has been normal. Our daily routine is intact. Weekends are spent at home or at various events--weddings for Rick's friend Dan, my brother Dan, and my friend Aly. No big summer vacation for us--saving up paid-time-off--but we are enjoying long weekends here and there. Baby Gazica Version 2.0 is happily along for the ride...and at this exact moment is "nodding" (or rolling, punching, kicking) in agreement.
Stay tuned for updates as the next several months progress!
Baby's first, very grainy, portrait.
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