Thursday, October 31, 2013
Babymoon
The trip was planned before we knew that we would be pregnant, though we did hope that this might be the case. Luckily, the timing worked perfectly as we're right past 12 weeks. We've confirmed things are going as plan, and the next doc appointment isn't until two weeks after we return.
And, it's nice that we're going to a country where we can safely drink the water, and the healthcare isn't hard to come by, just in case.
So off we go across the pond, the first time for both of us. Our last big hurrah and money muncher, before our minds will be preoccupied with daycare, bottles, onesies, etc.
We also get to spend time with our dear friends, who have been out of the country since August. They're aware of our news, and it will be fun to celebrate.
My friend Kelli, who is on her second baby, is the one that introduced me to this fabulous term Babymoon. It totally fits, and I'm very grateful that we are lucky enough to take one!
We'll be back on Nov. 10! Stay tuned for some fun pictures.
Monday, October 28, 2013
The magical heartbeat
Today was a magical day, with the high point being able to hear the sound of our baby's heartbeat. We got to see the little bugger at 8 weeks, and then for the past 4 weeks we've had little evidence to believe that the nugget is continuing to grow as planned/expected.
Well, today all that changed. We were lucky enough to see the heartbeat at 8 weeks, but today we got to hear the magical tune of our baby's heart beating away. The actual listening to the heartbeat was a lot less climactic than I thought it would be, but exciting nonetheless. The doc just put something on my tummy and held the speaker up in the room. At first I didn't hear anything (I always think the worst first) but then there it was. Kind of a zoom, zoom, zoom sound letting us know that Baby Parker was alive and well.
What this means is that the baby is doing what it's supposed to, and that we're passed the scary point in the first trimester. It also means that we have been given the go ahead to spread the word that this is happening!
No more sneaking around pretending to drink, because the cat is out of the bag. No need to make up excuses for why I don't want to spend the weekend at a football game, because being pregnant is the best excuse for everything!
In case you're wondering, I have not started to show at all at this point. I feel like my stomach looks bloated and round, but more like I ate too much at lunch than an actual baby is growing inside there. But in a few weeks, all that will change! Then not only will our friends and family know, but everyone who sees us walking down the street (well, me walking down the street) will know that we're expecting!
It's fun to have the confirmation, and it's even more fun to share. Stay tuned for exciting news as it arrives!
Well, today all that changed. We were lucky enough to see the heartbeat at 8 weeks, but today we got to hear the magical tune of our baby's heart beating away. The actual listening to the heartbeat was a lot less climactic than I thought it would be, but exciting nonetheless. The doc just put something on my tummy and held the speaker up in the room. At first I didn't hear anything (I always think the worst first) but then there it was. Kind of a zoom, zoom, zoom sound letting us know that Baby Parker was alive and well.
What this means is that the baby is doing what it's supposed to, and that we're passed the scary point in the first trimester. It also means that we have been given the go ahead to spread the word that this is happening!
No more sneaking around pretending to drink, because the cat is out of the bag. No need to make up excuses for why I don't want to spend the weekend at a football game, because being pregnant is the best excuse for everything!
In case you're wondering, I have not started to show at all at this point. I feel like my stomach looks bloated and round, but more like I ate too much at lunch than an actual baby is growing inside there. But in a few weeks, all that will change! Then not only will our friends and family know, but everyone who sees us walking down the street (well, me walking down the street) will know that we're expecting!
It's fun to have the confirmation, and it's even more fun to share. Stay tuned for exciting news as it arrives!
Saturday, October 5, 2013
The big brother
In about 7 months, this guy is going to be a big brother.
I don't think he's going to be happy about it, but sadly he doesn't have a choice.
He's been an only child for nearly 7 years, so sharing cuddles and attention with someone else is going to be a big shock.
We'll do the best to make sure he knows that he's still loved, and perhaps if he's good he can babysit one day (kidding).
I don't think he's going to be happy about it, but sadly he doesn't have a choice.
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| Luther (the big brother) |
We'll do the best to make sure he knows that he's still loved, and perhaps if he's good he can babysit one day (kidding).
Welcome to our blog
Welcome! As of today, October 5th, we are exactly 8 weeks and five days pregnant. On Monday, we'll be at 9 weeks. Now, this blog is currently unavailable, because 8 weeks is way too early to tell anyone.
But we're bursting at the seams, so we wanted to get started. This blog is for our friends and family to find out where we're at, how we're doing, and what's going on with the peanut in Zipporah's belly.
Some of you may or may not know that getting to this point was a bit of a struggle. If you're interested in hearing more you're welcome to ask, or you can visit our other, secret blog, www.thefutureparker.blogspot.com. Now that we've found success, that blog has been abandoned. THIS blog is just for the happy, exciting posts.
Now that we've gotten that out of the way, I can't promise how often we'll post, and you're welcome to visit as frequently or infrequently as you'd like. This way, we can post all the exciting stuff without annoying everyone on social media who doesn't care. Sure, we'll post a few things here and there on the ol' Facebook and Twitter, but most of the information will be here.
If you're reading this, then we've probably made it to 12 weeks. Phew!
Stay tuned for exciting updates, pictures and news about the future Illini fan that we're currently incubating. We can't wait to report more.
- Jeff and Zipporah
But we're bursting at the seams, so we wanted to get started. This blog is for our friends and family to find out where we're at, how we're doing, and what's going on with the peanut in Zipporah's belly.
Some of you may or may not know that getting to this point was a bit of a struggle. If you're interested in hearing more you're welcome to ask, or you can visit our other, secret blog, www.thefutureparker.blogspot.com. Now that we've found success, that blog has been abandoned. THIS blog is just for the happy, exciting posts.
Now that we've gotten that out of the way, I can't promise how often we'll post, and you're welcome to visit as frequently or infrequently as you'd like. This way, we can post all the exciting stuff without annoying everyone on social media who doesn't care. Sure, we'll post a few things here and there on the ol' Facebook and Twitter, but most of the information will be here.
If you're reading this, then we've probably made it to 12 weeks. Phew!
Stay tuned for exciting updates, pictures and news about the future Illini fan that we're currently incubating. We can't wait to report more.
- Jeff and Zipporah
Positive!
The first bit of evidence that we're having a baby...
But of course that's just the beginning.
But of course that's just the beginning.
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