SUGAR HICCUP II

WEEK 30. 5

I love the internet! I love Google...

I had not mentioned this, but Little Bean has been getting the hiccups...well...a lot more often these past 2 weeks. More so, this last week. She even seems to be on schedule too. After we eat dinner (5-7pm) she, on cue, gets the hiccups! I had noticed the pattern but didn't want to think of it as an issue but as conscientious as I have been of everything at the home stretch, for some reason, I kinda panicked this particular evening. I grabbed my laptop and looked it up.

[pheew]

After several articles later, it is incredibly normal! Even a good sign of a healthy baby!! A strong breather (?!?!) Thank heaven. Then, as I read one particular entry, I got misty-eyed. I got choked up as my Little Bean is too cute and healthy trying to breathe. She is terribly feisty. Something about that last bit of info set in the fact that there really is a little girl in my belly, playing, sleeping, and hiccuping. Oh, I think the statement was that the mother couldn't wait to see her daughter hiccup in person. That's when that surreal feeling happened and I got emotional. My belly is the most awesome thing my body could do, it's protecting a little person trying to survive. Hormonal I guess.

Very amazing feeling...I'm just sorry dads don't get to experience this miracle. I tell Ryan I would do anything for him to feel what I feel everyday for just 1 day. He gets excited with just feeling her movements from the outside, oh but if he only knew...

ANOTHER SUNNY DAY...

WEEK 30.5

Today was rather sunny considering how chilly it has been here in LA.

In that sunny feeling, we actually went out-and-about. We had been at the house for days due to the lack of motivation 'cos of the crispy weather. We just lagged and would rather sit on the sofa with our electric blankets on. Today was rather full, well at least for me.

We did some window shopping but of course, I saw some cute clothes for Bean and had to buy them PLUS, they were made in the USA, so of course I had to take advantage. Her black onesie is short sleeved though.

Then we walked some more and stop by to visit our good ol' pal Angel at the best travel shop ever, Distant Lands. He had gone to Asia (Japan, Indonessia, Thisland) this past October/November!

[Jel-lus]

His travels tends to inspire out next trip. More so 'cos we were planning a visit to Japan for this Winter but...well...you know. We had not visited him in a while (no money 'cos it's hard to go and not buy something there) and we had done our trip for the year (Mexico, DF in June). He didn't know about our 3 traveler! He was happy for us and of course encouraged traveling with Little Bean. That was a nice visit.

Of course it was lunch time by now and we got our grub on. In this small, short period of time, I was contacted by 4 different friends! Ryan was like, "you are so popular!" Heaven knows I'm not but I guess I must of looked cool. The one time I try to leave the house, I'm cool again. Stay at home, no ones cares :(

[sigh]

Oh I kid, but it was nice. One text called me "little mamma" which always tickles me. We came home and to a lovely surprise, a visit from a friend and her little girls. Ryan had to meet a friend somewhere and he soon came back with his friend and we just looked like a busy house for once. It felt, rather nice on such a sunny day...

ABOUT A GIRL...

WEEK 30.3

Okay, another reason I love this little girl.

Yesterday, or even the day before, she was kicking and moving rather roughly to the point that it was a bit painful. Ryan was next to me and she seems to listen to him when he talks to her and tells her to take it easy 'cause she seriously stops moving! More of a reason to know that Bean has taken over Ryan, they have their own relationship going.

Anyhow, I kept telling her to just take it easy and so today, the little stinker moved very little. The occasional movement here and there during my gardening 'cause , once again, she still hates when I sit down, so she was poking me while I was pulling up weeds. Other than that, very little movement.

[scary]

Tonight I really noticed while I sat and watched TV that she was not moving at all. I shook my belly and told her I was kidding about not moving and she could move all she wants! How I really didn't mean it. I didn't want to confuse her, I prefer her to move anytime of course. I did more sweet talking and that stinker started moving! Seriously! She showed me didn't she? As I type she is having a field day in my belly. Well, she started off with a little case of the hiccups, she then recovered and started her dancing...

[pheew]

I really was worried but she is a little bugger, isn't she? Little Miss Stubborn, "you tell me to stop, so I'll show you..."

That is my little story about my little Bean.

Oh yeah, today was very cold, Ryan made us lunch, and we had a lovely visit from our real estate agent (now good friend) Nancy. We were rather productive today too, working on the house and all...

WEEK 30

Holy Shmoly...week 30! (70 more days)

Seriously, these past few days I have had off have been lazy, yes, but I have had plenty of time to think about, well, the pregnancy. Bean will be here before I know it, her nursery has not been started, doing the baby registry reminds of me of how we don't have much for her, and for heaven sakes, I'm pregnant!

What was life like before my belly? Spending time watching my bare belly is priceless. I look down while I am typing away on the laptop and I see her ripples and entranced. I think I want to cast my belly, yep, I'm gonna do it. Maybe the one on the left 'cos heaven knows I ain't showing my boobies. I'm modest...thank you... Kinda looks like a heart too, or is it me?

Oh yeah, it's Christmas. I kinda forget. I'm only reminded of the Holidays when I visit Ryan's family as they keep tradition alive. What will it be like next year? How will we as a family acknowledge the Holidays? Good questions. Don't know. It's a wet Holiday too. If I blurred my eyes as I looked out side the window, it kinda looked like the beginnings of snow. The way the water was lightly falling sorta looked frosty. Oh, I just wished.

I think her bones are getting hard as the days go by too as I swear I am beginning to feel her elbows, knees, or some funny feeling something, more like noogies from Bean from within the belly! It's ticklish but a bit painful at times. She is getting feisty!

SUGAR HICCUP

WEEK 29.6

Guess who has the hiccups as I type? This feels funny! She's the HICCUPotamus...


Not to be mistaken with the HIP-HOPotamus...her lyrics are never bottomless... (Brittany, check out the link)

DOCTOR. DOCTOR...CAN'T YOU SEE I'M BURIN', BURNIN'

WEEK 29.4

As I type this, it hit me, I'm almost 30 weeks!

[gulp]I remember writing about my half way mark and now I'm at the home stretch. Yikes! I know I'll never be ready but seriously, I don't feel ready for Bean. If it wasn't for our bassinet (courtesy of Brit-Brit) I would be in a panic 'cos Bean has no place to sleep! She has a cute little wardrobe going but no nappies, diapers, nothing!

In case the anxiety of waiting for Bean hasn't taken over today (day 1 of Winter Break...yessss), I'm beginning to feel that lovely pregnancy side effect I have read about so well, heartburn! I have never, in my year on this planet, ever known this feeling and wondered, "What does it feel like?" and yes, it simply feels like your heart is burning. I felt it faintly last week, maybe even twice but I think I acknowledged it last night after dinner. Once again, it was faint and it really hasn't hurt but it is an odd feeling in your chest. I am also getting minor crapping on my right calf, again. Both my hip areas are sore now, not just that darn right-side anymore. This may just be my fault as I stubbornly try to sleep on my right-side when I get a chance. Getting stuck on the sofa in the evenings has become a norm. I think my body just wears by this time 'cos this morning I was moving quite well.

[hmmm]

But you know what? Bean's movements are more and more beautiful as times passes. She is so active! I no longer really place my hand on my belly as my belly alone has become the show. Nothing beats a bare belly while she creates waves and ripples with her dancing. One day last week, her little bum or head just poked out and stayed there, like a belly-lump. It protruded and stayed there! It was too funny. I don't think I was in class teaching 'cos that would have been distracting. But now-a-days, she places a lot of pressure on my right side (surprise, surprise). Once again, it is either her little bum or her head that press pretty hard on my right. I have to sometimes push her down to shift her body. But unfortunately she is rather stubborn. Wonder where she gets that from? Writing about a human moving in my belly sounds strange but it has become a daily norm too!

VACATION IS ALL I EVER WANTED...

Week 29

Okay, this week ends with a somber song in my heart. Not in a bad way but in a "I'm still a silly, crazy fan" way. Without going into details, Ryan worked with one of my all time favorites bands this week and I was unable to visit him at work, at no fault to my guy. That is the short story and that is all I will say. But as the days pass, I'm feeling better but this visit became more of a mission for Sofia. I wanted a belly picture for my "Caterpillar Girl" from the band that penned the song...

[sigh]Tomorrow is our last day until Winter Break (2 weeks) and heaven knows I'm counting down. I want to sleep in, not think about work, spend time with Ryan (I can't get enough of this guy), and possibly get Bean's room ready. I have these ideas now, this need to want to get it done but you know my laziness will prevail as this cold weather makes me just want to stay under the blankets on the sofa and watch the idiot box!!

Oh, I have started my registry but all thanx to my girl, M. I don't know why I have not motivated to do this. It's gotta be the stress of work and trying to learn to redirect that energy towards what matters most right now. I think as the week winds down and feel like vacation-mode, I'll get this done. It honestly feels strange to do it. I understand the purpose but, I don't know...feels like "buy us this and buy us that" but I know it is all for Bean. I mean, it is just a strange feeling to make a list of "wants"....oh never mind...'cos the Baby Shower itself is going to feel strange. I am thankful Michelle is taking charge to make sure it is more of a small "gathering" of friends. It's the attention part that is uneasy but I'm sure M will make sure I get over. I know she'll make sure it is not a typical, traditional shower with games and people I have never seen before. I will not torture my friends, I hope. M even suggested a baby shower after Bean's born and do a shower with a "meet and greet" as good, ol' Martha Stewart has suggested. Great idea but I may upset others who really want a shower now!
Grief, you know, we have been slackers. I don't know why. People have asked for belly pictures, pictures of Ryan and I showing off the belly, asking for what we want for Sofia but yet we don't do it. I just don't know, seriously. Sorry to all we have let down and we mean the best...we'll try to make up for it this break as I relax and focus on Bean...

Oh, I think you can add the registry here on the blog. I'll keep updating it as M sends me her ideas. Thank heaven we're on the same page but unfortunately, different states...

Check out the left, side column, that's the best I can do for now...