11/20/03

Well, we're not having twins. We're both relieved. It would have worked, because what choice would we have had, but it makes it much easier to just have one. We saw baby moving around - doing a little dance. I thought it had Alan's rhythm. Looks like we're in trouble! We also saw the heartbeat and it's brain, and the umbilical cord. Very cool experience and I'm much more excited now about the whole thing. For a few weeks I wasn't able to visualize what it would be like because if there were 2, it would have been very different. Here's our soon-to-be bundle of joy:

11/17/03

Wow, it's been busy. Last week I went and previewed a number of day care centers. They were all nice in their own way but a couple stood out. I'm going to take Alan to see those and we'll make more of a decision then.

This week, on the 20th, I go for the ultrasound that will tell us if we're having twins or not. I don't think so, but you never know! I think the weight gain has been normal, but also because of a lot of bloating. I'm starting to exercise in the mornings again, so that should make me start to feel better during the day. I have been counting calories, but not doing well with the exercising. I think that's making the biggest difference. My metabolism is probably not as high as it used to be. Just making sure I get enough calcium and folate each day. I was starting to eat cheese to get the fast calcium and now realize that's not such a good thing. With it comes a lot of fat, so now I've switched to the calcium orange juice. Adds a fruit and some more folate.

Maggie & John had their baby on the 8th - 5 weeks early. Hannah still isn't home, but we're wishing for them that she will be soon. We did stop into the hospital the weekend she was born and took a peek at her. She's really cute. Lots of peanuts around. Had lunch with Kristin the other day and spent some time with her Kate. Actually held her this time! She's another cutie. Well, some day we'll have one too. Probably with a really big nose!

11/01/03

Went to Maggie's baby shower and saw lots o' prego women! Andrea (who works with Alan) looks fantastic. She could be a model. She has a basketball in her belly. Not an ounce of fat anywhere else. Also went for a nice walk today. Starting to feel better. Think my sinus' aren't bothering me so much anymore, or else it's working for me to take the sudafed before they get really bad.

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