Pregnesia

Well, its been a while but in my defense, I have been quite busy at work, and in this economy, that is no small feat. I had a doctor's appointment yesterday and everything is good. Baby Azer is very active and just kicking and punching around all the time (we could barely hear the beartbeat for him moving around so much because the doppler picked up his movements more than the heartbeat). I already sense he is going to be a squirmer like his father, so we will have get used to another Adrian Jr. running around constantly (and I imagine at some point possibly talking constantly (but he gets that both ways)). Hopefully, I can challenge all of his energy into sports and maybe he will be the next RogFed or TWoods. (Height is not something he is likely to be blessed with so I am sticking to things that advantage practice and skill versus just pure physical attributes; you know I would love to have a little football player but there are just not that many 5'10" players out there. (Flutie was an anomaly.))

I am also in the midst of pregnesia, where I have a one track mind and if you tell me something off my track, I am not likely to remember it. I am also just as likely to remember part of something but not everything, its really fun. For example, you may tell me that we are meeting on Sunday, but I will not remember where or when. Or, someone will tell me something and I remember what they said but not who told me. I am doing my best to make sure this does not happen at work and occurrences are usually in my personal life so forgive me if I say I will call, email, etc and don't, pregnesia has just taken over my life.

We are getting the nursery going, and with my parents help, it will be painted this weekend. Baby Azer will have a pale green green room, with navy blue, yellow and white accents. (For those of you who attended my wedding, this whole color scheme may sound familiar.) I am on a quest to find Curious George prints to decorate the walls and getting the furniture squared away. Jenny has been great about helping me locate gently used items for the baby to try out and I am now having so much fun with all of that. Now if the summer will just get here so that the pools are open, I need to float around and stay cool. (I feel like instead of having a baby, I am in the midst of menopause with hot flashes. Its terrible and so HOT.)

On May 8th we go for another sonogram to check on the kidney issue. Turns out others are having the same problem so we are praying that they all resolve but if not I am trusting Sarah to guide us through this process. I am just thankful that other than this, he seems to be super healthy and growing every day (I am huge, whale huge, and I fully expect people will begin to ask me if I am having twins because I am so big.)

Everyone is having a Boy (or so it seems)

Apparently its not just my imagination anymore because literally almost everyone I know had boys in the past 18 months. It is unbelievable; I think I counted something like 16 or 17 boys in this time period to 2 girls, which means either my friends operate in a statistical anomaly or the world needed more boys for some reason. I am actually excited because that means that there will be lots of hand-me-downs, easy birthday plans to recreate, and lots of advice from mothers in the know.



Now that we know Baby Azer is a boy, I am in full planning mode. Adrian and I made a cursory stop at Babies R Us on Saturday--so overwhelming. It's even worse when the 20 year old, never been married, no kids store clerk knows more about strollers and cribs than we did combined. Adrian keeps marvelling at all the choices and I am just trying to find something that will not clash with my sense of taste (I know, I am vain). And it has become apparent that even corporate America favors the girls because all of the strollers for girls are way cuter and have better patterns than the boy strollers. My Mom likes to remind me that she had limited options, but one would think that some company would get with it and make affordable and stylish options (seriously, I am not paying over a grand for a stroller, that is just nuts, and I am sure we will break it anyway).



The baby bump is in full out mode and I can no longer see my toes without leaning forward. It happens so quickly and I am amazed at how fast the body changes to accommodate a growing baby. Now that I want to eat everything in site, my poor tummy is starting to be crushed so I can only eat a little at a time, which is no fun (I only make an exception for cake and queso). But I do LOVE the maternity clothes--elastic is the best thing since refrigeration in my book. They are so comfortable and my Mom has purchased some really cute things for me to feel less frumpy.



We are on to the naming front and are trying to think of names that the other will not veto (each of us has a veto right over a name). Honestly, I now understand those people who just pick a name out of a random book...suggestions welcome!

Anniversary Day!

Today is our 2nd anniversary and two years ago I had no idea I would be el preggo but I suppose that is how fast things can change. One tradition that seems to be ongoing is that work causes a problem for one of us and we can not celebrate on our anniversary, but I guess those are the breaks.

We are sorting through the naming challenge and have not made a lot of progress. I am hoping that we will have a break through that does not involve me forcing Adrian to agree with me in labor (and I am not above blackmail or contracts of adhesion). It seems like such a hard task to name a baby but I suppose it's really not that complicated. Adrian changes his mind faster than he talks which is part of the problem. The other issue is related to the fact that all of my ideas were connected to girls and I am changing the paradigm and praying for inspiration.

On another note, I had a completely fabulous 30th birthday and love the fact that my friends celebrated with me. I appreciate all the note, flowers, gifts and love and I will put it all to good use.

Fun 30th Birthday

Well, it has been quite the week for me. I am having a BOY (still cannot believe that one), I turned 30 (just more wrinkles and cellulite) and tomorrow is a little birthday celebration! Baby Boy has been very active and we are starting to be able to feel him moving around in there making his presence known (he is our child after all). When we want him to move around he doesn't and when I need him to be still (e.g. on a conference call for a closing), he decides to be all active. Already strong willed!

I am getting bigger by the day and the baby bump is out and proud. My feet do swell now if I am not careful and my ring is getting tighter (I plan to take it off soon so we don't have to cut if off, although that might be a good ploy to finally get the wedding bands I never purchased....). People are so nice to me and help me with carrying things to my car, let me sit, etc. That is really fun! Still no cravings but I cannot eat as much as I thought I would be able to without getting super full (unless its a cheeseburger and fries, my birthday lunch, thanks Danielle!). I am also glad its almost Spring so we can go for walks, and then the pool will be open so I can float which just sounds like a dream. I have already purchased some maternity swimsuits which are so big that they are hilarious. (I am pretty sure I will be that big which is totally scary!)