I Heard It!!!!!!
I got to hear my baby's heartbeat today. Woo hoo! That is such a wonderful sound. Especially when it's been harder to feel that it's all real and when I've been a little more concerned with baby's health.
My midwife was showing me how big the baby is at this point and it was hard to believe...almost as big as one of R's dolls!
I'm excited.
Thursday
Tuesday
June
Well, the big days in our family are done for the month of June. We celebrated our ten year anniversary this month. Not with a lot of fanfare. (Our Cuba trip took care of that). Just hung out, ate pizza and watched the NBA Finals and then last night, went out. (Thanks, Alexandra!). Ended up at Tavern United downtown on their rooftop patio. Very nice night for it. Except that we came just as the Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup. So, it was very full and a bit of a depressing beginning to the date.
And, of course, Father's Day always follows closely behind our anniversary. I am very happy to report Rod had the best Father's Day ever. For all you who have parents around and it tends to be about them, I feel for you. It is so wonderful to be able to honor your spouse for the job they do as a parent. (I did phone my dad and we had a nice chat).
Next week we're off to Saskatchewan for a rare extended Braun gathering and a little bit of time with Rod's family at the lake. We'll be back shortly before my birthday (July 7).
Well, the big days in our family are done for the month of June. We celebrated our ten year anniversary this month. Not with a lot of fanfare. (Our Cuba trip took care of that). Just hung out, ate pizza and watched the NBA Finals and then last night, went out. (Thanks, Alexandra!). Ended up at Tavern United downtown on their rooftop patio. Very nice night for it. Except that we came just as the Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup. So, it was very full and a bit of a depressing beginning to the date.
And, of course, Father's Day always follows closely behind our anniversary. I am very happy to report Rod had the best Father's Day ever. For all you who have parents around and it tends to be about them, I feel for you. It is so wonderful to be able to honor your spouse for the job they do as a parent. (I did phone my dad and we had a nice chat).
Next week we're off to Saskatchewan for a rare extended Braun gathering and a little bit of time with Rod's family at the lake. We'll be back shortly before my birthday (July 7).
Thursday
Gotta say Something!
Just feel like I should say something today, even if it's not much. Got together with another mom this afternoon, and was reminded about the value of sharing our story. 'Cause parenting can sometimes be the most guilt-ridden, confidence-shattering, sleep-depriving, and tumultuous road. And we need to know that someone has walked that road before us and will even walk beside us if need be.
I think I need to have people over more. I have never been much of an "inviter". If we have people over, it's usually because Rod has invited them. Maybe this is my next skill to develop!
I think I need to get out more too. With my hubby and by myself. I just have to solve the babysitting dilemma.
Had my first midwife appointment this week. Didn't get to hear the baby's heartbeat. I don't know why, but this time around, I'm generally more fearful about my baby's health. So, I sure hope I hear it in two weeks. And hopefully, the baby isn't a week later, because that puts him/her even closer to Christmas.
Anyways, I should really go.
Just feel like I should say something today, even if it's not much. Got together with another mom this afternoon, and was reminded about the value of sharing our story. 'Cause parenting can sometimes be the most guilt-ridden, confidence-shattering, sleep-depriving, and tumultuous road. And we need to know that someone has walked that road before us and will even walk beside us if need be.
I think I need to have people over more. I have never been much of an "inviter". If we have people over, it's usually because Rod has invited them. Maybe this is my next skill to develop!
I think I need to get out more too. With my hubby and by myself. I just have to solve the babysitting dilemma.
Had my first midwife appointment this week. Didn't get to hear the baby's heartbeat. I don't know why, but this time around, I'm generally more fearful about my baby's health. So, I sure hope I hear it in two weeks. And hopefully, the baby isn't a week later, because that puts him/her even closer to Christmas.
Anyways, I should really go.
