I stole this from Samantha @And baby will make three, thnx Samantha :)
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Guess when our baby will be born!
I stole this from Samantha @And baby will make three, thnx Samantha :)
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
27 Years & 27 Weeks!
So today I turned 27, and I'm currently 27 weeks pregnant, I'm so thankful and happy for everything I have in my life, I am madly in love with my amazing husband, and already head over heels for this baby, I have a great family and wonderful friends back home (Egypt), I miss them all very much, and hopefully will see them next spring when we get to go home isA (God Willing).
My husband got me the Nikon camera that I have been craving (since mine was stolen from our car a few months ago) So now I can take all the pictures that I want, I took a whole bunch already and I am loving it. I can't wait till our baby is here so that I can take pictures of him isA, that's all so exciting, I really wish the weeks would fly by.
Yesterday we went to Target, and the minute I started walking around I started feeling tired! Pressure on my pelvic bone and just uncomfortable all over! I wonder if this is the way it will be for the next three months! I am not complaining AT ALL, I'm just describing...
I still feel very anxious about the fact that my Nursery isn't even half way done, no furniture at all yet, I'm hoping and praying that we'll get everything done on time isA, but I'm just nervous as the days get closer and closer. I ordered this very luxurious-looking robe and fuzzy slippers for the hospital, and for the winter I guess, I can not wait till they arrive, all I have to get now is the baby detergent and I can wash everything, print out my birth plan, and finally pack "THE BAG", I should have this done within the next two weeks.
My brother reminded me yesterday that this will be my last birthday only as a woman (wife), not a mother, so next year isA I should be a mommy and have my little one to celebrate with us, a very exciting observation.
I now will go do some work for my husband's business, I still love my birthdays, and of course the whole glorious month of October, so happy October everyone, and good luck to you all.
Noha
My husband got me the Nikon camera that I have been craving (since mine was stolen from our car a few months ago) So now I can take all the pictures that I want, I took a whole bunch already and I am loving it. I can't wait till our baby is here so that I can take pictures of him isA, that's all so exciting, I really wish the weeks would fly by.
Yesterday we went to Target, and the minute I started walking around I started feeling tired! Pressure on my pelvic bone and just uncomfortable all over! I wonder if this is the way it will be for the next three months! I am not complaining AT ALL, I'm just describing...
I still feel very anxious about the fact that my Nursery isn't even half way done, no furniture at all yet, I'm hoping and praying that we'll get everything done on time isA, but I'm just nervous as the days get closer and closer. I ordered this very luxurious-looking robe and fuzzy slippers for the hospital, and for the winter I guess, I can not wait till they arrive, all I have to get now is the baby detergent and I can wash everything, print out my birth plan, and finally pack "THE BAG", I should have this done within the next two weeks.
My brother reminded me yesterday that this will be my last birthday only as a woman (wife), not a mother, so next year isA I should be a mommy and have my little one to celebrate with us, a very exciting observation.
I now will go do some work for my husband's business, I still love my birthdays, and of course the whole glorious month of October, so happy October everyone, and good luck to you all.
Noha
Friday, October 22, 2010
27 weeks (10 till fullterm!)
Today I had a Dr. appointment, it was great, baby's heartbeat was 166, he was active and moving, Dr. told me not to worry about movement as I told her I was freaking out, my blood pressure was good, and everything else was great elhamd le Allah (thank God) I love hearing his racing heartbeat, it makes me so happy. Next appointment is in two weeks, it's bi-monthly now yaay, I love going to the Dr. to get the reassurance that everything is going fine, and now I get to do that twice a month :D
How Far Along: 27 weeks! only 13 to go (10 till full term).
How Big is The Baby: 14.5 inches long, about 2.5 pounds.
How Big is The Baby: 14.5 inches long, about 2.5 pounds.
Total Weight Gain: 21 pounds
Maternity Clothes: of course.
Sleep: Alright
Gender: Boy :)
Movement: yep, I feel him about twice or three times a day, around 2 pm, around 6, and then around 11 pm :)
Food Cravings: I don't think I have any! just want some herring, and smoked salmon, but not a craving!
Maternity Clothes: of course.
Sleep: Alright
Gender: Boy :)
Movement: yep, I feel him about twice or three times a day, around 2 pm, around 6, and then around 11 pm :)
Food Cravings: I don't think I have any! just want some herring, and smoked salmon, but not a craving!
Aversions: Not a big fan of chicken!
What I Miss: hmmm, sleeping on my tummy, and sleeping the whole night straight.
What I'm looking forward to: My birthday on Tuesday, I'm going to be 27 years old and 27 weeks pregnant.
Milestones: Reached the 90% survival rate (if the baby is born premature, my husband hates talking about that stuff)
Symptoms: Heartburn, gas, fatigue, loss of energy and clumsiness.
Emotions: Just very glad to be in month 7, the last trimester, almost over I hope, I'm super excited, and super scared, if I don't feel him move when I get up I stay worried till I do! And some thoughts about the delivery gets me scared, I want to pack my bag but waiting to buy my hospital robe and baby detergent so that I can wash his clothes. Mama will be here soon isA. I received my 10% discount coupon from babies r us, so now I can go buy the stuff I have on my registry, can't wait till we do that, hopefully next month. Overall I'm very anxious, excited and scared, but hoping for the best. pray for us :)
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
26 Weeks, only 98 days to go isA...
How Far Along: 26 weeks! only 14 to go (12 till full term).
How Big is The Baby: 14.5 inches long, about 2 pounds, the size of a cauliflower head.
How Big is The Baby: 14.5 inches long, about 2 pounds, the size of a cauliflower head.
Total Weight Gain: two weeks ago it was 16 pounds, so probably 19 by now.
Maternity Clothes: of course.
Sleep: not the best, but alright
Gender: Boy :)
Movement: yep, I feel him about twice or three times a day, around 2 pm, around 6, and then around 11 pm :)
Food Cravings: I don't think I have any! just want some herring, and smoked salmon, but not a craving!
Maternity Clothes: of course.
Sleep: not the best, but alright
Gender: Boy :)
Movement: yep, I feel him about twice or three times a day, around 2 pm, around 6, and then around 11 pm :)
Food Cravings: I don't think I have any! just want some herring, and smoked salmon, but not a craving!
Aversions: as usual, still not a big fan of chicken!
What I Miss: hmmm, sleeping on my tummy, and sleeping the whole night straight.
What I'm looking forward to: Next week appointment, and my birthday, last Tuesday was our first anniversary :) And of course buying furniture for the nursery.
Milestones: Reached the 90% survival rate (if the baby is born premature, my husband hates talking about that stuff)
Symptoms: Heartburn, headaches here and there, fatigue, loss of energy and clumsiness.
Emotions: Just very glad to have reached the third trimester, oh the baby just kicked me, not only that, but the two digits count down started yesterday, 98 days to go now, I'm so excited, so many things happening as well, my mother is coming in 72 days, new years eve is in 77 days, finishing the nursery, and all the fun holidays. Plus of course the final and best of all which is the baby's arrival. I can not wait till I meet him. I wish the days would fly by, but not too fast cause his room isn't ready yet. Overall I feel amazing and anxious.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Friday, October 1, 2010
Good Doctor appointment :D
So I had my Dr. appointment today, and it was great, I heard the baby's heartbeat, 157 per minute, my blood pressure is good (thank God) , and the baby is upside down, the Dr. says he'll move again, but I'm hoping he'll remain upside down till birth.
On the other hand, I gained 5 pounds since my last appointment, which means that so far I've gained about 16 pounds, that's a lot, I was hoping to stay below the 20 pound mark, but I do not see that happening now since the baby himself will again about 5 more pounds in the next three months, so we'll see I guess.
Got a good tip to drink warm prune juice at night, and right now my husband is at the store buying it :) so that should make life easier.
It simply feels good knowing all is well, since today I didn't feel the baby move :( but I think I did not eat good today, will pick up my good eating habits tomorrow I hope. We'll be going to the farmers market in the morning to get some good vegetables and fruits, so that's good.
Next appointment is in three weeks, by then inshaa Allah I'll be in my third trimester, yaay.
well, until then, enjoy your weekends.
On the other hand, I gained 5 pounds since my last appointment, which means that so far I've gained about 16 pounds, that's a lot, I was hoping to stay below the 20 pound mark, but I do not see that happening now since the baby himself will again about 5 more pounds in the next three months, so we'll see I guess.
Got a good tip to drink warm prune juice at night, and right now my husband is at the store buying it :) so that should make life easier.
It simply feels good knowing all is well, since today I didn't feel the baby move :( but I think I did not eat good today, will pick up my good eating habits tomorrow I hope. We'll be going to the farmers market in the morning to get some good vegetables and fruits, so that's good.
Next appointment is in three weeks, by then inshaa Allah I'll be in my third trimester, yaay.
well, until then, enjoy your weekends.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
24 weeks, YAAY VIABILITY :D
How Far Along: 24 weeks!
How Big is The Baby: 13.5 inches long, about 1.5 pounds :)
How Big is The Baby: 13.5 inches long, about 1.5 pounds :)
Total Weight Gain: probably 4 pounds plus the 9 before, so maybe 13 pounds, will find out tomorrow.
Maternity Clothes: of course.
Sleep: alright, not too bad.
Gender: Boy :)
Movement: yep, I feel him about twice or three times a day, around 1 pm, around 4, and then around 11 pm :)
Food Cravings: I don't think I have any! just want some herring, and smoked salmon, but not a craving!
Maternity Clothes: of course.
Sleep: alright, not too bad.
Gender: Boy :)
Movement: yep, I feel him about twice or three times a day, around 1 pm, around 4, and then around 11 pm :)
Food Cravings: I don't think I have any! just want some herring, and smoked salmon, but not a craving!
Aversions: as usual, still not a big fan of chicken!
What I Miss: hmmm, sleeping on my tummy.
What I'm looking forward to: tomorrow's appointment, hearing his heart beat, and finishing the nursery (or beginning I should say!)
Milestones: Reached viability which I've been waiting for, this is my second milestone after reaching week 14 :) wow, seems like a long time ago! oh and in other news, Mama (baby's grandma) booked her flight and she is coming here the night before Christmas inshaa Allah.
Symptoms: Heartburn
Emotions: Just very glad to have reached week 24, next goal is week 28 inshaa Allah, then 35, OMG can't wait till I start the double digits count down, only in 12 days.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Dear Unborn Baby
Hello Baby,
So I wanted to write you this letter so that when you grow up you can read it and know how I (and your father) felt when you were still a little fetus growing inside me :)
Right now you're still in my tummy, you have been for 24 weeks now, 6 months. I have been counting down the days, the weeks and the months, if I could, I would count the hours too. I am so anxious to meet you, I keep wondering how you'll be, who you'd look and act like, are you gonna have your daddy's eyes? are you gonna have my lips? my nose? (hopefully not), are you gonna be proud like your father? passionate like your mommy? a worrier like your grandma? a neat freak like your grandpa? I wonder.
Your father and I are trying our best to get everything ready for you before your arrival inshaa Allah, so far, we have almost nothing, a few outfits and a little dresser that grandpa got for us. But I promise you it will all be done when you're here.
We debate over cribs vs. Bassinets, blue carpet vs. green, this name vs. that name, but we'll make those decisions soon (I hope). I now feel your little kicks about twice a day, it's the cutest thing, I smile every time, please keep on kicking and punching, I love it, I feel happy knowing your having a blast in there, I can not wait till you are out and I can hold you in my arms and sing terribly to you, you'll have to like it! I'm your mother, what else can you do?
Grandma will be here soon, so hopefully when you arrive she'll be here to help daddy, you and I, God knows we'll need it. Grandma and Grandpa are very excited that you are coming, you'll be their first grandchild, isn't that something? Also Uncle Nader is excited too, you'll be his first nephew, so already, just by coming into this world, you'll make such an impact on so many people.
I sing to you every day, and I read every here and there, I wonder if you hear me! so far you should know "The cat in the hat", "Green eggs and ham", the sound of "Abdel Wahab", "Maria Callas", "Pavarotti", "Abdel Halim", "Fairuz" and the recitation of Surat Mariam among other things.
You also have a brother and a sister that will be excited to meet you, your sister "Aqeelah" is gonna turn 10 right before (or after) you are born, and your brother "Ali" is seven, they are wonderful, and the three of you will have the most amazing times together Inshaa Allah.
In 16 weeks or so you should be here, I wonder how you'll make your entrance, are you coming early? late? is it gonna be long? short? night or day? I just hope it won't be snowing! since you will be coming in January or December, and we now live Upstate NY, it will probably be freezing. A winter baby, like your uncle Nader and your sister Aqeelah.
I must say you have not given me any hard time, If it was not for my growing belly and the ultra sounds, I would not believe you really are in there! I have no symptoms, no cravings or aversions (I never liked chicken!) just some heartburn, that's all, so thank you for being so kind to me.
Now I must go get ready for my daily walk, it's sadly the only exercise I do right now, it is fun. I already love you so much before even meeting you, I hope you're enjoying yourself in there, daddy and I are impatiently awaiting your arrival, but please, take your time.
Love always,
Mama
So I wanted to write you this letter so that when you grow up you can read it and know how I (and your father) felt when you were still a little fetus growing inside me :)
Right now you're still in my tummy, you have been for 24 weeks now, 6 months. I have been counting down the days, the weeks and the months, if I could, I would count the hours too. I am so anxious to meet you, I keep wondering how you'll be, who you'd look and act like, are you gonna have your daddy's eyes? are you gonna have my lips? my nose? (hopefully not), are you gonna be proud like your father? passionate like your mommy? a worrier like your grandma? a neat freak like your grandpa? I wonder.
Your father and I are trying our best to get everything ready for you before your arrival inshaa Allah, so far, we have almost nothing, a few outfits and a little dresser that grandpa got for us. But I promise you it will all be done when you're here.
We debate over cribs vs. Bassinets, blue carpet vs. green, this name vs. that name, but we'll make those decisions soon (I hope). I now feel your little kicks about twice a day, it's the cutest thing, I smile every time, please keep on kicking and punching, I love it, I feel happy knowing your having a blast in there, I can not wait till you are out and I can hold you in my arms and sing terribly to you, you'll have to like it! I'm your mother, what else can you do?
Grandma will be here soon, so hopefully when you arrive she'll be here to help daddy, you and I, God knows we'll need it. Grandma and Grandpa are very excited that you are coming, you'll be their first grandchild, isn't that something? Also Uncle Nader is excited too, you'll be his first nephew, so already, just by coming into this world, you'll make such an impact on so many people.
I sing to you every day, and I read every here and there, I wonder if you hear me! so far you should know "The cat in the hat", "Green eggs and ham", the sound of "Abdel Wahab", "Maria Callas", "Pavarotti", "Abdel Halim", "Fairuz" and the recitation of Surat Mariam among other things.
You also have a brother and a sister that will be excited to meet you, your sister "Aqeelah" is gonna turn 10 right before (or after) you are born, and your brother "Ali" is seven, they are wonderful, and the three of you will have the most amazing times together Inshaa Allah.
In 16 weeks or so you should be here, I wonder how you'll make your entrance, are you coming early? late? is it gonna be long? short? night or day? I just hope it won't be snowing! since you will be coming in January or December, and we now live Upstate NY, it will probably be freezing. A winter baby, like your uncle Nader and your sister Aqeelah.
I must say you have not given me any hard time, If it was not for my growing belly and the ultra sounds, I would not believe you really are in there! I have no symptoms, no cravings or aversions (I never liked chicken!) just some heartburn, that's all, so thank you for being so kind to me.
Now I must go get ready for my daily walk, it's sadly the only exercise I do right now, it is fun. I already love you so much before even meeting you, I hope you're enjoying yourself in there, daddy and I are impatiently awaiting your arrival, but please, take your time.
Love always,
Mama
Monday, September 27, 2010
Versatile Blogger Award
Samantha @ And Baby WILL Make 3! gave me this award :) she is 3 weeks ahead of me and I'm envious hahaha. I just want this to be over so that I can meet Baby, it's not that i'm hating being pregnant, on the contrary, I consider myself very lucky, I don't have any major discomforts, and I sleep alright. I'm just so anxious to meet the baby and hold him and love him, that's all.
So Samantha, thank you, and congrats on starting the two-digits-countdown, I can't wait till I start mine in 15 days :) Please visit Samantha's Blog and enjoy the ride,
http://letsmakeafamily.blogspot.com/
Now here are the rules to those who I award the Versatile Blogger Award to;
The Rules:
•thank and link back to the person nice enough to give you the award
•share seven things about yourself
•pass the award along to seven other bloggers who you think are fabulous
•contact the bloggers you chose and let them know about the award
Now it's time for 7 things you do not know about me,
Melinda @ A Thankful Family
Lauren @ Are We There Yet?
Mrs.Green @ Awaiting Our Green Bean
Mrs.V @ Becoming A Family of Three
Paige @ The Turning of Paige
Angie @ Random Thoughts from Angie
May @ Black Velvet Sea
Happy blogging everyone :)
So Samantha, thank you, and congrats on starting the two-digits-countdown, I can't wait till I start mine in 15 days :) Please visit Samantha's Blog and enjoy the ride,
http://letsmakeafamily.blogspot.com/
Now here are the rules to those who I award the Versatile Blogger Award to;
The Rules:
•thank and link back to the person nice enough to give you the award
•share seven things about yourself
•pass the award along to seven other bloggers who you think are fabulous
•contact the bloggers you chose and let them know about the award
Now it's time for 7 things you do not know about me,
- I am happily married to my first (and last) boyfriend :-) Been together since December/2007 and married since June/2009.
- I was bitten by a dog when I was 7, and had to take those awful shots in my tummy, they hurt. But I still love dogs.
- When I was a kid, I thought I'd would turn into a dazzling beauty the day I turn 16, dramatically transform from a child to a teenager, more specifically, turn into the human Ariel "The little Mermaid", I stood in front of the mirror at 12.00 am the night i turned 26 and watched, surprisingly nothing happened!
- My biggest regret so far is that I go to NYC almost twice a month now, and yet did not go to a Puccini Opera at the Metropolitan Opera, or a Broadway show!
- I am obsessed with this pregnancy and the whole baby thing, I'm trying to chill about it, I'm freaking my husband out.
- My plan was to move to NY (from Cairo, Egypt) by 25, get married by 26, and have a baby by 27, so far all working accordingly!!!! no clue how.
- I'm terrified that I'm going to be too protective as a mother, too emotionally clingy to the baby, and probably too strict!
Melinda @ A Thankful Family
Lauren @ Are We There Yet?
Mrs.Green @ Awaiting Our Green Bean
Mrs.V @ Becoming A Family of Three
Paige @ The Turning of Paige
Angie @ Random Thoughts from Angie
May @ Black Velvet Sea
Happy blogging everyone :)
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
23 weeks gone, 17 2go (at least 14 I pray)
How far along? 23 weeks.
Baby’s Size: A leaf of corn.
Total Weight Gain: not sure, should be around 13 pounds or so.
Maternity Clothes: Yep.
Movement: Small ones that feel like little butterflies in my tummy :) happy butterflies.
Sleep: Good, except for frequent runs to the bathroom.
Symptoms: Heartburn, shortness of breath, higher blood pressure than normal.
Best Moments this week: Read the first book to the baby :) "the cat in the hat".
Food Aversions: Chicken.
Food Cravings: none.
What I miss: Herring, yummmmm, too bad I can't eat it for the salt :(
What I am Looking forward to: To finally reach 24 weeks this Thursday isA, and starting the 99 days count down in 18 days :D
Milestones: I think I felt the baby move every day this week :) it's very cute and comforting.
Baby’s Size: A leaf of corn.
Total Weight Gain: not sure, should be around 13 pounds or so.
Maternity Clothes: Yep.
Movement: Small ones that feel like little butterflies in my tummy :) happy butterflies.
Sleep: Good, except for frequent runs to the bathroom.
Symptoms: Heartburn, shortness of breath, higher blood pressure than normal.
Best Moments this week: Read the first book to the baby :) "the cat in the hat".
Food Aversions: Chicken.
Food Cravings: none.
What I miss: Herring, yummmmm, too bad I can't eat it for the salt :(
What I am Looking forward to: To finally reach 24 weeks this Thursday isA, and starting the 99 days count down in 18 days :D
Milestones: I think I felt the baby move every day this week :) it's very cute and comforting.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
22 weeks :D
How far along? 22 weeks
Baby’s Size: A papaya!
Total Weight Gain: not sure, should be around 11 or so.
Maternity Clothes: Yep! they are so comfortable.
Gender: Boy
Movement: small ones that feel like little gas bubbles here and there
Sleep: alright
Symptoms: Heartburn, heartburn, and heartburn, and using the bathroom a lot.
Best Moments this week: umm mother-in-law told me she is getting us the crib, n some stuff :)
Food Aversions: Chiken
Food Cravings: none
What I miss: smoked salmon, and herring.
What I am Looking forward to: to reach week 24, then 28, 35, and 37, my milestones.
Milestones: not much this week. Just eating healthy and drinking a lot.
Baby’s Size: A papaya!
Total Weight Gain: not sure, should be around 11 or so.
Maternity Clothes: Yep! they are so comfortable.
Gender: Boy
Movement: small ones that feel like little gas bubbles here and there
Sleep: alright
Symptoms: Heartburn, heartburn, and heartburn, and using the bathroom a lot.
Best Moments this week: umm mother-in-law told me she is getting us the crib, n some stuff :)
Food Aversions: Chiken
Food Cravings: none
What I miss: smoked salmon, and herring.
What I am Looking forward to: to reach week 24, then 28, 35, and 37, my milestones.
Milestones: not much this week. Just eating healthy and drinking a lot.
Friday, September 10, 2010
All is well (hopefully Ends well too)
So today was my Ultra sound exam and Doctor appointment to find out why there was something all the way up to my chest as if another uterus, well, it's just my one and only uterus! it simply (for an unknown reason) is all the way up to almost my chest, while I'm 21 weeks pregnant, I measure at 32 weeks! weird, Dr. said she's never seen a uterus that far off, but she is not worried since fluid, baby and myself seem to be just fine.
In other news, the ultra sound was amazing, I ate a bar of chocolate about an hour before the appointment, and the baby was moving like crazy, it was so cute to watch him move his head back and forth, his arms, hands, and legs, I felt much better about NOT feeling him yet, at least I know it's just me not him!
I went to get my eyebrows done today and the 8 months pregnant lady said to me "you do not look pregnant" I had a dress on, so I went home and changed! put my maternity pants on, and looked big and felt happy :)
So we are fine, next appointment in 3 weeks, October 1st, and I'm very pleased with my appointment today, I was so worried that my blood pressure was quite higher than normal, but it's all good now, today was the first day of Eid El Iftar and it was a beautiful day. Baby is happy and dancing, mommy and daddy are very happy and dancing.
In other news, the ultra sound was amazing, I ate a bar of chocolate about an hour before the appointment, and the baby was moving like crazy, it was so cute to watch him move his head back and forth, his arms, hands, and legs, I felt much better about NOT feeling him yet, at least I know it's just me not him!
I went to get my eyebrows done today and the 8 months pregnant lady said to me "you do not look pregnant" I had a dress on, so I went home and changed! put my maternity pants on, and looked big and felt happy :)
So we are fine, next appointment in 3 weeks, October 1st, and I'm very pleased with my appointment today, I was so worried that my blood pressure was quite higher than normal, but it's all good now, today was the first day of Eid El Iftar and it was a beautiful day. Baby is happy and dancing, mommy and daddy are very happy and dancing.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
21 WEEKS
How far along? 21 weeks
Baby’s Size: A doll!
Total Weight Gain: 9 lb
Maternity Clothes: Yep! maternity pants are amazing :) I am wearing maternity leggings as we type.
Gender: Boy
Movement: I'm not sure, feels like little gas bubbles here and there, so not sure.
Sleep: not great, can't sleep on tummy or back!
Symptoms: Heartburn, heartburn, and heartburn.
Best Moments this week: I might have felt the baby for the first
Food Aversions: Chicken
Food Cravings: none
What I miss: smoked salmon, and herring.
What I am Looking forward to: my ultra sound tomorrow I'm so excited.
Milestones: I think we've decided on a new name :) but we're not telling.
Baby’s Size: A doll!
Total Weight Gain: 9 lb
Maternity Clothes: Yep! maternity pants are amazing :) I am wearing maternity leggings as we type.
Gender: Boy
Movement: I'm not sure, feels like little gas bubbles here and there, so not sure.
Sleep: not great, can't sleep on tummy or back!
Symptoms: Heartburn, heartburn, and heartburn.
Best Moments this week: I might have felt the baby for the first
Food Aversions: Chicken
Food Cravings: none
What I miss: smoked salmon, and herring.
What I am Looking forward to: my ultra sound tomorrow I'm so excited.
Milestones: I think we've decided on a new name :) but we're not telling.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
The countdown!
By the end of this week I'll finish my 21st week :) and from this point on, I will start counting down, 19 weeks to go and so on. It simply makes it seems faster that's all.
I have been feeling good, I don't have any major pains or discomforts, heartburn here and there, but overall I think I'm having a pretty good pregnancy so far. Still don't feel the kicks or flutters or whatever the heck everyone else seems to be feeling! but the other day I felt a very tiny brush against my tummy from the inside, but not sure what that was, so I'll not be making any announcements.
It is now three days until the ultra sound to see the baby's beautiful face, and hopefully find out why I have a 30 weeks uterus when I am only 20 weeks. Very anxious, and worried, but trying not to stress over it.
Had a creepy dream last night, at one point of it a black rat ran across my feet, it was very disgusting, that I jumped up and fell on the floor and CRAWLED, yes crawled on all four out of the room! I gotta look that up it sounds too weird.
In other news, this weekend is the EID, the small feast for all Muslims, we invited some friends over, and Jamel and I will be cooking something special. My friend is also pregnant and she is Egyptian as well, so that is so exciting for the babies I hope, they can interact, speak Arabic together and stuff, she is three weeks behind me.
Now I am afraid I must go google that dream and makes some business calls.
Noha
I have been feeling good, I don't have any major pains or discomforts, heartburn here and there, but overall I think I'm having a pretty good pregnancy so far. Still don't feel the kicks or flutters or whatever the heck everyone else seems to be feeling! but the other day I felt a very tiny brush against my tummy from the inside, but not sure what that was, so I'll not be making any announcements.
It is now three days until the ultra sound to see the baby's beautiful face, and hopefully find out why I have a 30 weeks uterus when I am only 20 weeks. Very anxious, and worried, but trying not to stress over it.
Had a creepy dream last night, at one point of it a black rat ran across my feet, it was very disgusting, that I jumped up and fell on the floor and CRAWLED, yes crawled on all four out of the room! I gotta look that up it sounds too weird.
In other news, this weekend is the EID, the small feast for all Muslims, we invited some friends over, and Jamel and I will be cooking something special. My friend is also pregnant and she is Egyptian as well, so that is so exciting for the babies I hope, they can interact, speak Arabic together and stuff, she is three weeks behind me.
Now I am afraid I must go google that dream and makes some business calls.
Noha
Sunday, September 5, 2010
20 Weeks!
How far along? 20 weeks and 3 days
Baby’s Size: A banana!
Total Weight Gain: 9 lb (and trying to keep it to a minimum)
Maternity Clothes: Yep! maternity pants are amazing :) I am wearing maternity leggings as we type.
Gender: BOY yaaaaaaaaaaaay
Movement: Nope :(
Sleep: not so much fun, but I almost manage to accomplish a whopping 11 hours of sleep!
Symptoms: Heartburn, heartburn, and heartburn.
Best Moments this week: Heard the baby's heart beat on Friday at my last Dr. visit.
Food Aversions: none
Food Cravings: Chips, maybe!
What I miss: sleeping on my tummy, and smoked salmon.
What I am Looking forward to: I have an ultra sound this Friday (in 5 days) and so excited.
Milestones: hmm, well, I bought a cute little monkey from F.A.O Schwarz last weekend. And we may have a name "Yusef"
Baby’s Size: A banana!
Total Weight Gain: 9 lb (and trying to keep it to a minimum)
Maternity Clothes: Yep! maternity pants are amazing :) I am wearing maternity leggings as we type.
Gender: BOY yaaaaaaaaaaaay
Movement: Nope :(
Sleep: not so much fun, but I almost manage to accomplish a whopping 11 hours of sleep!
Symptoms: Heartburn, heartburn, and heartburn.
Best Moments this week: Heard the baby's heart beat on Friday at my last Dr. visit.
Food Aversions: none
Food Cravings: Chips, maybe!
What I miss: sleeping on my tummy, and smoked salmon.
What I am Looking forward to: I have an ultra sound this Friday (in 5 days) and so excited.
Milestones: hmm, well, I bought a cute little monkey from F.A.O Schwarz last weekend. And we may have a name "Yusef"
Friday, September 3, 2010
Concerned!
Alright, so today I had my fourth Dr. appointment, and all was going well, heard the heart beat, gained very little weight (9 lb through my whole pregnancy so far which is super), blood pressure great, and then my Dr. measured my uterus and to her surprise, I have something like an entire new uterus from my belly button to my chest! she said that should happen around week 30 which is 10 weeks from now! and we know I am for sure 20 weeks cause I just had my ultra sound two weeks ago!
Dr. said it feels as if I have my normal size uterus, then it end right around my belly button, and something else starts! she has no clue what it is, the ultra sound and the gall bladder ultra sound did not show any signs of anything unusual, anyways, I have another ultra sound this Friday followed by a Dr. appointment so we find out what that is up there!
The Dr. had the nurse measure me, then the intern, then she herself did it again, she had such a confused look on her face! In general it is not very comforting to see your Dr. with that look on their face while they examine you, but on my way out she said "don't worry, it'll be fine"! YEAH, RIGHT! like I can sit back a whole week with no worry in mind, after all, it could be twins, a second uterus, or something weirder!
Wish me luck.
Dr. said it feels as if I have my normal size uterus, then it end right around my belly button, and something else starts! she has no clue what it is, the ultra sound and the gall bladder ultra sound did not show any signs of anything unusual, anyways, I have another ultra sound this Friday followed by a Dr. appointment so we find out what that is up there!
The Dr. had the nurse measure me, then the intern, then she herself did it again, she had such a confused look on her face! In general it is not very comforting to see your Dr. with that look on their face while they examine you, but on my way out she said "don't worry, it'll be fine"! YEAH, RIGHT! like I can sit back a whole week with no worry in mind, after all, it could be twins, a second uterus, or something weirder!
Wish me luck.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
20 Weeks
I love my OBGYN, Dr, Safaa Maklad, she is very personable and very nice, I love the fact that she is younger, she is an Egyptian/American like the baby will be isA, so that's exciting, also she'll continue to be our family doctor, so that's wonderful.
During the first three months of pregnancy I did not have any symptoms whatsoever! no morning sickness, craving, aversion, nothing at all, starting with my second trimester, I only have one major pain which is my frequent and strong heartburn. It normally happens when I miss a meal or a snack, and at night, it gets very uncomfortable to a crying point when I can not go to sleep because of it. Thank God when I'm home (not on the road or in NYC with husband) I eat well.
So far we've had three ultra sounds, the first was to confirm at 5 weeks and a half, second was another confirmation at 8 weeks, and the last at 18 weeks when we got to see the baby's head, spine, hands, feet and of course we got our money shot that confirmed he is a he :)
I have two step-children from my husband's previous marriage, Ali 7 years old, and Aqeelah 9 years old. we see them about once a month, they are wonderful, and I truly hope that the baby will be as well-behaved as they both are.
I decided on not having a baby shower, although I'd love one, I feel that throwing one for myself would be as if I am asking for gifts, I did register though, that way I have a list of all that I want, and get it bit by bit, and use the discount they offer on anything left on the list.
Half way through :) feels like it's been forever, I still can not believe it's still more than another 4 months till I meet the baby. I have so many questions, so many ideas, so many thoughts, so many hopes, and fears.
My mother is flying from Egypt to help us, she'll be here about three weeks before the Estimated Due Date. I think about that moment a lot, when we're finally there, when we take the bag and the car seat ans speed to the hospital! It will be the middle of winter, I hope snow takes it easy on us this year. When I think of that moment I have a big smile on my face. I hope I'm strong enough to go through with my natural birth plan.
We'll attend a few birthing classes in December, that should be fun, I hope I am in good health and spirits that close to the end.
I am creating this blog with the thought of the baby reading this someday, like a journal, so he knows what we were thinking of when he was still the size of a banana inside my growing belly.
In other news, I am very concerned about this whole ground zero mosque debate, it seems to me that it's simply a new way to open wounds and get people starting new Anti-Islam debates and propaganda! I hope this all vanishes soon, I'm quite sick of all that negative media surrounding Muslims, I thought by now all that would be history!
To conclude on a happier note, I have about 140 days to go, the other day we went to F.A.O Schwarz with my parents before they left, I kept thinking how I wanted to buy everything in the store! Jamel told me you should never bring your child to a place like this, cause they'll go crazy over everything, but I think that's nonsense, you simply tell him/her in advance what the budget is, and guide them through the toys and activities you like best. I can't wait till we take the baby there for his first time.
Waiting!
I have been feeling kindda funny lately, I do not want to put it in words, to others than my husband I haven’t been sharing much lately! I have been praying that the feeling I have been experiencing is that of a miracle, I do not know. Now I sit at my desk, staring at a computer screen, waiting on my husband to bring me back a test, with that I can know, if not, I’ll be alright, I’m still young, only 26, my husband is young as well, we have a good 4 years I guess!
My husband isn’t really the “planning” type, I, on the other hand, have a plan, my plan is long and detailed! By 24 I wanted to move to the united states, I did at 23, by 25 I planned to be in new York city, I am now, 26 I figured is the perfect time for me to get married, my wedding was 2 weeks before I turned 26, and by 28 I wanted to have a child or two. In my thirties seriously enter the world of professional writing, and eventually let it become my main source of income once I have a best seller in print!
I know life doesn’t work out exactly as planned, of course not, but you can dream, and try.
It is 6:04 pm, Monday, May 24, 2010, we’ve been through this before, the test, the 3 minute wait, and the one little dash, meaning NO. It is a bit disappointing I must say, the first time it was a relief, the time wasn’t right yet, but the couple of times after, it was just the “ehh, ok, good, that gives us time so that we can get ourselves a bit more financially ready”
If yes, I do not want to build my hopes up, I can’t even put in words how much this means to me, I’m more than 100% sure this is what I want, 90% sure it is what my husband wants! to prepare myself I drank about a gallon of sweet tea 30 minutes ago as we ran out of water!
I would not tell anyone yet, well, my mother and father, I’ll tell my dad on his birthday, it’s his 60th this Saturday, I’d tell my mother tonight, of course, I think that is about it, maybe my favorite cousins as well, no more, no friends, not even my husband’s family yet. I am probably not though, I do not want to get my hopes up.
Either way, my husband and I will enjoy ourselves tonight, we’re going out, grab some nice dinner and laugh. I always wanted a boy, but lately I have been seeing all those adorable little girls, a little version of me would be so cool, but nicer and easier to deal with I hope, I know how much of a pain I am, kind and caring like her father hopefully. I am probably not though, so, that’s okay, we have time.
I have the names picked out, I have had them picked out for over five years now, Layla if it’s a girl, and Yosef if it’s a boy. Nice names I think, Arabic to complement my Egyptian culture, beautiful, easy, and very, what’s the word? Hmm, classic I think, timeless. Like from an old fairy tale book, Layla the princess, and Yosef the sultan. But either way I am fine, if not, that’s good, gives me some time to lose some weight and get healthier, get my body ready, I really need to eat better! I just realized all I had today was a granola bar and a small bag of chips, not good. I am very hungry, and glad we’re going out to eat, I will be cheerful regardless, after all, there is no reason not to.
My mother in law would say “oh, good for you, I am happy for you”
Asr is in, I’ll go pray and finish this after I know. I’m fine either way, I hope.
My husband is here, my heart is beating faster than normal, I am very silly, ahh, breathe in, breathe out.
I took the test. Two lines!
Noha
05/24/2010
My husband isn’t really the “planning” type, I, on the other hand, have a plan, my plan is long and detailed! By 24 I wanted to move to the united states, I did at 23, by 25 I planned to be in new York city, I am now, 26 I figured is the perfect time for me to get married, my wedding was 2 weeks before I turned 26, and by 28 I wanted to have a child or two. In my thirties seriously enter the world of professional writing, and eventually let it become my main source of income once I have a best seller in print!
I know life doesn’t work out exactly as planned, of course not, but you can dream, and try.
It is 6:04 pm, Monday, May 24, 2010, we’ve been through this before, the test, the 3 minute wait, and the one little dash, meaning NO. It is a bit disappointing I must say, the first time it was a relief, the time wasn’t right yet, but the couple of times after, it was just the “ehh, ok, good, that gives us time so that we can get ourselves a bit more financially ready”
If yes, I do not want to build my hopes up, I can’t even put in words how much this means to me, I’m more than 100% sure this is what I want, 90% sure it is what my husband wants! to prepare myself I drank about a gallon of sweet tea 30 minutes ago as we ran out of water!
I would not tell anyone yet, well, my mother and father, I’ll tell my dad on his birthday, it’s his 60th this Saturday, I’d tell my mother tonight, of course, I think that is about it, maybe my favorite cousins as well, no more, no friends, not even my husband’s family yet. I am probably not though, I do not want to get my hopes up.
Either way, my husband and I will enjoy ourselves tonight, we’re going out, grab some nice dinner and laugh. I always wanted a boy, but lately I have been seeing all those adorable little girls, a little version of me would be so cool, but nicer and easier to deal with I hope, I know how much of a pain I am, kind and caring like her father hopefully. I am probably not though, so, that’s okay, we have time.
I have the names picked out, I have had them picked out for over five years now, Layla if it’s a girl, and Yosef if it’s a boy. Nice names I think, Arabic to complement my Egyptian culture, beautiful, easy, and very, what’s the word? Hmm, classic I think, timeless. Like from an old fairy tale book, Layla the princess, and Yosef the sultan. But either way I am fine, if not, that’s good, gives me some time to lose some weight and get healthier, get my body ready, I really need to eat better! I just realized all I had today was a granola bar and a small bag of chips, not good. I am very hungry, and glad we’re going out to eat, I will be cheerful regardless, after all, there is no reason not to.
My mother in law would say “oh, good for you, I am happy for you”
Asr is in, I’ll go pray and finish this after I know. I’m fine either way, I hope.
My husband is here, my heart is beating faster than normal, I am very silly, ahh, breathe in, breathe out.
I took the test. Two lines!
Noha
05/24/2010
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