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Music to Our Ears

Posted in Feelings, First Trimester, tagged , on August 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Vik and I went to the doctor today for our regular checkup.  Everything was on the up and up, which was expected after yesterday’s lovely ultrasound.
While there, we did get to hear the most beautiful sound ever — our baby’s heartbeat!  It was a strong and steady drumbeat – 150 beats per minute of pure music to [...]

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Hello World!

Posted in Feelings, First Trimester, tagged , , , , on August 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Sorry it has been so long since I last posted.  For the most part, we have been in something of a holding pattern.  Still nauseous, still exhausted, and still worried about everything.  But anyway, on to some exciting news . . .
Vik and I went to the hospital yesterday for my dating ultrasound.  I was [...]

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I’m Only Happy When it Rains

Posted in Feelings, First Trimester, Just for Fun, tagged , , on August 6, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Apparently, pregnant women are neurotic gluttons for punishment.

So, several of my posts have been complaints about the various side-effects of pregnancy, including nausea and heartburn (and, more recently, acne). While I cannot stress enough how much these symptoms suck, I have a confession to make . . .  I’m only happy when it rains.
On days [...]

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The best present, ever?

Posted in Feelings, First Trimester, Just for Fun, The Dad on August 3, 2009 | 1 Comment »

It was when I first saw this strong heartbeat that I realized that the little duck was positively the best present that I could have ever received.

I’ve been mulling over this for a while, and have reached a firm conclusion: our little duck (as I refer to our little bean) is the best present that [...]

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Meeting the Bean

Posted in Feelings, First Trimester, tagged , , , , on July 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

It was such an overwhelming and overwhelmingly perfect moment.  I wish I could bottle that feeling!

Yesterday started out as one of the most stressful days I have ever had, and it ended as the most wonderful day of my life thus far.
My day began when I got up to use the bathroom at around 5am, [...]

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Princess Mom?

Posted in Feelings, tagged , , , , , on July 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I have spent the past 28 years being the object of unending love and support and the subject of constant worry, and, to pat myself on the back, I believe I have performed admirably in that role.

Last night at dinner, Vik and I had the following conversation: 
    Vik:  We can do whatever you want after [...]

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