Yesterday we reached the 14 week mark. I have to say that I start to feel better now that I have entered my 2nd trimester (whow, that sounds far into the pregnancy). I can eat anything, all the time, and I have only gained one kilo (0,5 pound) so far. The only downside is still feeling exhausted........
The last week before Christmas was really difficult at work. I could not get out of bed and I finally realized that these past 3 months have asked more from my body than I thought / wanted to admit.
But now I have time off and I am enjoying sleeping in, eating nice Christmas meals, going through some baby folders, looking around on ebay for a baby room, just all things I hadn't had time for to do yet.
I want to wish you all happy holidays!
26 December 2007
22 December 2007
Funny book
Sean got a book from a friend of his. It is written by a Dutch writer, called Kluun. The guy wrote some quite controversial books and I am still not sure if I like him or hate him for this (I won't go into the details of the topics his other books). But he did write this one funny book for fathers-to-be called "Help, I made my wife pregnant".
I read it too, and I have to say I recognized a lot of the anecdotes he wrote about, even though as a women it is hard to admit we turn into this creature you always told yourself you wouldn't.
Here are some funny quotes in his book that really made me laugh:
He talks about all the information women start to collect as soon as they find out they are pregnant:
"Within a couple of weeks after the pregnancy test she has collected a file that even Abraham Moszkowicz (a famous Dutch lawyer) would be jealous off"
A chapter about shopping for the baby. His wife wants to go through some of the gathered magazines to pick out furniture (the baby is a that point the size of a rice grain) and he thinks they have 35 more weeks to shop and prefers to go see his favorite Dutch soccer team Ajax. His wife gets mad an thus.
"An hour later (Ajax won that afternoon with 5-1, I found out from the internet) we virtually already spent a thousand bucks, because according to my wife and the copywriters of the magazines is the best for your kid"
At the store he argues with the sales lady about the price of a mattress. The lady says the 60 bucks one is so much better for the baby's spine than the 20 one of 20 dollars.
"I don't think the baby is going to have a hernia from laying on a simple mattress after it just spend months folded like a pretzel in my wifes belly"
About all the food you are not supposed to eat and other bacteria to watch out for.
"Your wife is supposed to watch out for cat droppings, Oh she already didn't eat those anyway"
"Human Chorion Gonadotropine. That sounds like poison, and basically that is what it is too"
"The placenta: Like a granola bar for the baby during the pregnancy"
Get the point? Written for guys but pretty funny he?
I read it too, and I have to say I recognized a lot of the anecdotes he wrote about, even though as a women it is hard to admit we turn into this creature you always told yourself you wouldn't.
Here are some funny quotes in his book that really made me laugh:
He talks about all the information women start to collect as soon as they find out they are pregnant:
"Within a couple of weeks after the pregnancy test she has collected a file that even Abraham Moszkowicz (a famous Dutch lawyer) would be jealous off"
A chapter about shopping for the baby. His wife wants to go through some of the gathered magazines to pick out furniture (the baby is a that point the size of a rice grain) and he thinks they have 35 more weeks to shop and prefers to go see his favorite Dutch soccer team Ajax. His wife gets mad an thus.
"An hour later (Ajax won that afternoon with 5-1, I found out from the internet) we virtually already spent a thousand bucks, because according to my wife and the copywriters of the magazines is the best for your kid"
At the store he argues with the sales lady about the price of a mattress. The lady says the 60 bucks one is so much better for the baby's spine than the 20 one of 20 dollars.
"I don't think the baby is going to have a hernia from laying on a simple mattress after it just spend months folded like a pretzel in my wifes belly"
About all the food you are not supposed to eat and other bacteria to watch out for.
"Your wife is supposed to watch out for cat droppings, Oh she already didn't eat those anyway"
"Human Chorion Gonadotropine. That sounds like poison, and basically that is what it is too"
"The placenta: Like a granola bar for the baby during the pregnancy"
Get the point? Written for guys but pretty funny he?
17 December 2007
Good news at 13 weeks
Today we went for our next gyneacology appointment. We got the blood test results back from last time we were there and everything looked good. Also my thyroid levels were within range, so that is good for little junior since he/she is still dependend on my hormone levels.
The gyno also confussed the antibodies, which I already suspected. I indeed have TPO antibodies which corresponds with my slow thyroid and not TSI antibodies which people with a fast thyroid have. The TSI antibodies can eventually harm the baby by fastening its heartbeat. The gyno scared us last time by mentioning the baby has to go into an incubater right after delivery. Now that I have the TPO antibodies this is not necessary. I don't even have to stay at the hospital and could switch to a midwife. I don't have a serious medical indication anymore. Jippie!!
As a bonus we got another ultrasound. The doctor couldn't find the heartbeat with the microphone, so he used the ultrasound for it. We got to see junior again who was lively. It was really cute as he/she jumped from one side to the next as the doctor was poking around on my uterus. Sounds definetly like Sean junior.....
The heartbeat was strong and present so all according to plan!
I am really releived that the first trimester went so well and that my thyroid is under control and not as big of an issue as we originally thought.
The gyno also confussed the antibodies, which I already suspected. I indeed have TPO antibodies which corresponds with my slow thyroid and not TSI antibodies which people with a fast thyroid have. The TSI antibodies can eventually harm the baby by fastening its heartbeat. The gyno scared us last time by mentioning the baby has to go into an incubater right after delivery. Now that I have the TPO antibodies this is not necessary. I don't even have to stay at the hospital and could switch to a midwife. I don't have a serious medical indication anymore. Jippie!!
As a bonus we got another ultrasound. The doctor couldn't find the heartbeat with the microphone, so he used the ultrasound for it. We got to see junior again who was lively. It was really cute as he/she jumped from one side to the next as the doctor was poking around on my uterus. Sounds definetly like Sean junior.....
The heartbeat was strong and present so all according to plan!
I am really releived that the first trimester went so well and that my thyroid is under control and not as big of an issue as we originally thought.
14 December 2007
Clover is moving down
We were joking the other day that Clover is moving down the rank order in our house. Right now she is nr. 1 according to Sean (he places himself nr. 2) and thus when the baby comes she will be nr 2.
I am wondering if she will dislike the baby before it even gets born, because for now even the stuffed animals are starting to take over Clovers bed.
I am wondering if she will dislike the baby before it even gets born, because for now even the stuffed animals are starting to take over Clovers bed.
09 December 2007
My first belly pictures (week 12)
I think it will be fun to take pictures of my belly every 4 weeks or so now that we are at the end of our first trimester. So far there is not to much to show yet, but in a couple of weeks it might be nice to have some comparison. I haven't noticed much difference in my body shape. I just think I am getting some extra insulation here and there and I overall just feel like I haven't been to the gym in months.
77 cm at the belly button!
Not to much to see yet!
77 cm at the belly button!
Not to much to see yet!
05 December 2007
Going public (week 11)
After the first ultrasound we started telling good friends about our coming baby Junior. All reactions were great! Thanx!
On my birthday we decided to go completely public and also tell at work. I had little Sinterklaas treats with a pink and blue bow. Sean just took the treats without the bows........ probably a man/woman difference. Or hormones?
On my birthday we decided to go completely public and also tell at work. I had little Sinterklaas treats with a pink and blue bow. Sean just took the treats without the bows........ probably a man/woman difference. Or hormones?
14 November 2007
The first ultrasound (week 8)
Because I have a thyroid problem I have to be checked by a gynecologist. This is not common practice in Holland, because most women get checked by a midwife, and don't ever go to the hospital. Even delivery can be done at home!
So because of my slow thyroid (I have an auto immune disease called Hashimoto's) I also got my first ultrasound early. Normally you have one at 12 weeks, but I only had to wait till week 8. It was an amazing experience to see the heart beat and to know now that every thing looked fine so far. One of the first things I asked the technician was " it is only 1 baby right?". I was really kind of nervous about twins. But no, only one baby that is growing at the right speed and has a strong heart beat.
Here is a collage that Sean made of our little peanut and that some of you already received.
So because of my slow thyroid (I have an auto immune disease called Hashimoto's) I also got my first ultrasound early. Normally you have one at 12 weeks, but I only had to wait till week 8. It was an amazing experience to see the heart beat and to know now that every thing looked fine so far. One of the first things I asked the technician was " it is only 1 baby right?". I was really kind of nervous about twins. But no, only one baby that is growing at the right speed and has a strong heart beat.
Here is a collage that Sean made of our little peanut and that some of you already received.
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