Friday, October 22, 2004

A day off...

Its finally Friday. I have off today, but I probably should have gone to work. I am bored sitting here in the couch, watching tv. My plan was to leave for my parent's house early, but I suppose I'll wait for Bobby to come home from work early this afternoon.

This weekend is Megan and Geoff's wedding. Geez, it seems like they just got engaged! I am so excited for them, but at the same time I am feeling yucky and gross about being *in* the wedding. I'll get past it, its jus a pregnancy thing.

Lil Trif hasn't been moving much... but I have been quite active, so that could be why. I felt a little something sitting here after drinking my OJ. Lil Trif likes the sweet stuff. I read last night online that a fetus can actually taste in the womb... that amniotic fluid can actually take on the taste of some foods (i.e. garlic, onions, or sweet stuff) I think thats pretty cool.

I am having some minor aches and pains in my abdomen, and groin area... round ligament pain I am sure. I can't believe this pregnancy is half over. I can not wait to meet this little baby!

Tuesday, October 19, 2004

A note from Lil Trif's mom...

Hooray! Bobby set up the account so that I can write too!

This pregnancy has been an exciting one... with lots of anticipation. The morning sickness is gone. I SO looked forward to that. Then, I was anxious to feel Lil Trif moving around in there. I started to feel little "pangs" at about 13 weeks. Now, at 19 weeks, the feelings are becoming more regular and frequent. I am now anxious for Bobby to feel them too.
Everyone asks me what it feels like. Its not so much a "kick" per se, but more like a gentle tapping, and sometimes it just feels like pressure. Sometimes I imagine him/her swimming around in there. Imagine a fish swimming in your belly... thats a good equation.

Lil Trif is measuring almost 6 inches long - crown to rump (not including his legs) and weighs about 7-8 ounces.

Changes are starting to take place for me (as if they havent before) My belly button is starting to protrude... its kinda cool, I guess. I am feeling more and more FAT than anything. This is such a hard thing for me to overcome. I am anxious to start running again after Lil Trif arrives.

I may be returning to work full time after all once summer comes. I may be offered a full time position as the Assistant to my Director. This means big things for me, and I am quite thrilled about it. I am trying not to get my hopes up... part of me wishes I could just stay home and be a mom. Financially, its not possible right now. Part time would be ideal, but this new position is a full time one.

Our next ultrasound is on November 02. Bobby will be videotaping again. I am so excited to see how he/she's grown. We will not be finding out the sex of the baby. Life has too few surprises. This will be a true surprise for me... well, for us!

I am anxious to get the nursery complete. I have a decor all set and we just need to get painting! We will be installing hard wood floors in the room, as well as white paneling on the bottom half of the walls. The top half will be painted a pale pale yellow (almost white) We will also be installing white shutters on the bottom half of the windows. I am very excited about this project.

Perhaps I will post pictures as we go...

Thursday, October 14, 2004

More internal feelings...

Last night Michelle has felt a few more little kicks and flops from Lil' Trif inside her belly. I will be posting some photos from the first ultra sound and the next ultrasound, next month as soon as I find time to capture them from the video I took.

Tuesday, October 12, 2004

Lil' Trif is coming...

Hello everyone, Michelle and I are proud to announce we are expecting our first child 21 March 2004. At the first ultra-sound Lil' Trif as we are calling him or her, was having a great day chillin' inside Michelle. Check out for yourself here: http://bobbytrif.com:8080/baby.wmv