kicks n' kisses

2009-07-03T21:37:00.000-07:00

The original version of this song is on my baby's Playlist on my iPod... but i also like this version a lot!

You put my feet back on the ground
Did you know you brought me around
You were sweet and you were sound
You saved me

ZERO 7 SOMERSAULT (DANGER MOUSE REMIX FT. MF DOOM)

7 Months in... almost

2009-06-10T00:38:00.000-07:00

I can't believe I am almost 7 months pregnant! I have to say, i have been truly blessed, my boy has been good to me. I am enjoying being pregnant so much. I feel him move around a lot more now, he's getting stronger and kicking daddy when we sleep.

Noah has a family just waiting to meet him and shower him with love and gifts. Tia Silva, Judy and Hillary (all my dearest friends) have already ALL got Noah little shoes and outfits, he is the first baby in the gang.. I definitely feel the love and support all around.

Noah is the first grandchild to my parents, the first great grandchild to my oma and the first great great grandchild to my great grandparents who G-d willing will get to meet him on many family vacations to Guatemala.

He is the third grandchild to Mikes parents, Mikes' brother has 2 kids, Abram (2) and Viviana (1 month) which is great because these they will be around the same age.. they are the new batch of kids in the family.

I have an appointment coming up with the results of my glucose test, which i hope is fine, I'm sure they would have called had i been diagnosed with gestational diabetes or called me in for more tests..

My boobs are leaking! haha yeah... sexy! The books say this starts at 28 weeks, I started at 21, so if you have panty liners cut them in half and get your bras leak proof.. in my opinion they are more comfortable then breast pads, those things are HUGE! I do however, have a box ready for after the baby comes and when I actually start producing milk, then I can imagine the need for thicker bra pads, but for now panty liners work.

I hope you are all well and if you're a pregnant momma reading my blog or daddy to be may Hashem look after your baby(ies) and have a healthy pregnancy!!

Gestational diabetes/Glucose test

2009-05-21T22:49:00.000-07:00

that was one lame visit, first of all, I HATE orange soda, two the baby is not a fan of any overly sugary drinks and this was so sweet it made my throat hurt.

Te voy a mostrar...

2009-05-18T14:35:00.000-07:00

La verdad, yo no buscaba nada pero te encontre,
creia haber visto todo pero juro que al verte supe
que algo en mi siempre te estuvo esperando.

The birth plan

2009-05-16T18:18:00.000-07:00

I have decided on a natural birth in a hospital setting. Yes, it is possible to find doctors who support natural births. I know to help my cause I need to labor at home as long as possible. I know labor is painful, it's not easy, it's hard, and I know myself... I have never so much as broken a bone. So I know I need to keep calm, mind set on "natural" because it is what is best for both Noah and I. But knowing that, I also know my body is capable of doing this and though it may painful it's okay. This is how women have been doing it for years.

So to help my cause I am working on a labor mix, I will post each song individually for you because each song is awesome and equally as important.

New favorite website

2009-05-10T22:15:00.000-07:00

apartmenttherapy.com

This website is amazing! you can get so many ideas for utilizing all of the space available to you no matter how tiny or huge your place is, not to mention make it look like the hip and happening place to live. We are currently working of redecorating out place, utilizing our space better, making space for Noah and this website has inspired us and made an such an exciting experience.

If any of you single people in Los Angeles, San Francisco or the East Bay are trying to make your tiny single/apartment work for you, check the small cool section. If you are a couple trying to make space for a baby (^_^) this is great, because it helps you do so and your place still looks awesome check out the ohdeeoh section. If you're ballin' outta control, check it out, you don't need an interior designer to help work on your overpriced loft, do it yourself, the process is quite enjoyable!

Chinatown

2009-05-06T21:15:00.000-07:00

via iPhone

Food!

2009-04-30T00:09:00.000-07:00

My first "crazy craving" was for a strawberry shake and raspberry iced tea, it was 2:00am and Mike took off and came back with both because he's amazing like that. We shared the shake and I have enjoyed many a raspberry iced tea since.

Daddy was on a straight chicken wing craving the whole first trimester haha! Now we both really just want some major sushi boat action, he is also abstaining from sushi(voluntarily) because he knows how much I want a spicy tuna and albacore roll with a nice cold bottle of Sapporo and can't have it.

My second carving was for some fish ceviche but of course, since i can't have raw fish, I called mike and had him buy like $60.00 worth of groceries for some authentic Guatemalan shrimp ceviche, yuuum!

Belly...

2009-04-29T18:33:00.000-07:00

This is my belly at 20 weeks, I am now 21 weeks... it still looks the same.

I am starting to feel more tummy pain in the mornings and nights now, probably because the baby is getting bigger/heavier and my stomach still has a lot of growing to do!

We talk to him every night and I talk to him when he moves during the day and probably look like a crazy person, but hey? my boy is putting on a show! haha.

Also, we have come up with Noah as the babys' name so I'm going to start calling him Noah, we're still working on a middle name though.

Dear Leonard Cohen...

2009-04-22T23:25:00.001-07:00

Thank you, for writing the song that will be our first dance at our wedding.

Due to my current state, this video makes me cry everytime... The couples in it are seriously precious; Look.

Growing

2009-04-21T22:42:00.000-07:00

8 weeks, that explosion looking scenario on the left is my ovary from which I ovulated, and the Baby is head down feet up.. I know it's hard to make out. Also the reason why the amniotic sac looks like a long smiley is because they take your first ultrasound vaginally and it's a lot of pressure, or at least it was for my uterus. Very uncomfortable.

12 weeks, officially a Fetus!

20 weeks anatomy scan!

...and

We're having a boy!!

Major life-change

2009-04-20T12:46:00.000-07:00

We're having a baby! On January 21st Mike and I found out we were expecting our first child, we're very excited and can't wait to meet him/her!

We are enjoying our first pregnancy, it's been good to me, no morning sickness, thank G-d. Sometimes I get a sharp pain on my lower abdomen (round ligament pain) It's nothing major, goes away quick and usually happens at night.

We had our first prenatal visit on 2/3/09 on my 8th week. We got our first picture and heard its heartbeat. I cried. We also went through a genetic screening, the doctor asks you a few questions to determine if you and your partner have anything genetic that is persistent to certain ethnic groups that might be a concern with the baby. The baby comes from Sephardic stock but if you are Ashkenazi you should be informed on some genetic persistencies.

We also took this opportunity to talk about diet, did I really have to give up sushi? Well, I was hoping that since my doctor is Asian that she would laugh and say something like, no, it's totally healthy, sushi boat away! But no.

Our second visit was on 2/25/09 for my 12th week check up, we got out second picture and the Nuchal Translucency test. The NT test checks the fetus for a nasal bone, collection of fluid behind the neck (both though ultrasound) and checks the mothers' blood and urine for hormones that "predict" the chances of a baby having a chromosomal disorder. The doctor informed us that no test were required because we're still young, but even though they let you know it is not "required" you feel like you have to take them all because you worry about your baby and any reassurance that it's okay feels necessary. Our NT results were negative; we are very thankful and relieved.

On March 24th we had our 16th week visit, no ultrasound but we did hear the babys’ heartbeat, they weighed me, I had lost another 3lbs.

We have our 20th week/anatomy ultrasound on the 21st, I really hope we can get a clear picture of the baby and find out what we’re having!