By this week, Adam weighs two and a quarter punds and measures 14.8 inches from the top of his head to his heels. He can blink his eyes, which now sport lashes. With his eyesight developing, he may be able to see the light that filters in through my womb. He's also developing billions of neurons in his brain and adding more body fat in preperation for life in the outside world.
I have my next OB appointment on Thursday where I will have my Glucose Screening. Hopefully I pass this one so that I do not have to do the 3 hour test. My poor sister had to do that one when she was pregnant with my nephew and it didn't sound fun at all. I decided to just take the day off (we have 3 mandatory days without pay that we just found out about last week), so I figure I'll just use one of those and take it easy the rest of the day. Plus I can spend a little extra time with Bob then since he is travelling Thursday-Monday every week and I feel like we don't get to see much of each other anymore. Just Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights and lately by the time I get home from work I am just beat and all I want to do is veg in front of the TV and go to bed early. He has this schedule all the way until December :( So still 2 more months of this, but at least it's a job and it could be worse - most of the times when he is on a tour for something he doesn't get to come home at all.
Most everyone that has seen the 3D pictures of Adam all think that he looks like me (or at least my side of the family)! I really can't tell though - all I know is that I don't care who he looks like I am so madly in love with him. I printed out one of the pictures and have it hanging in my cubicle at work and I have to admit I spend A LOT of time just staring at it throughout the day! (Good thing I am not busy at work at all right now). I can't believe he is inside of me and he is made of both Bob and I - really how can anyone question that children are not the greatest miracle from God!
Dear God,
Everytime I look at the picture of my beautiful son I am just reminded of how amazing you truly are! Thank you so much for blessing us with this special miracle!
Love,
Alicia & Bob
Dear Adam,
Has Mommy told you lately how much I love you?! I have never felt so in love with someone in my entire life! You are Mommy and Daddy's miracle and we can't wait for you to be here in our arms.
We Love You So Much Adam!
Mommy & Daddy
Monday, September 28, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
So In Love!
Our 3D/4D ultrasound was amazing yesterday! I am so madly in love with this little angel! I cannot wait for him to get here in December. I think he has Bob's mouth, my chin but I can't figure out whose nose it is. I really can't explain how much my heart bursts everytime I look at these pictures and could have never imagined loving someone I haven't even met this much! 
Monday, September 21, 2009
27 Weeks - 3rd Trimester!
Today marks the beginning of the 3rd trimester! I can't believe we are at this point - I remember last year at this time thinking that this would never happen for us! We were still trying on our own at this point and just getting ready to talk to my OB about our issues. I had no idea what was in store for us but I am so thankful we are here today and also feel blessed for everything we have gone through to get to this point. I truly believe that this has made Bob and I stronger people and in turn we'll be stronger parents!
This week, Adam weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with his legs extended. He's sleeping and waking at regular intervals (which I can tell, of course he like to be awake at night!), opening and closing his eyes, and perhaps even sucking his fingers (Bob and I were both thumb suckers when we were little so it wouldn't surprise me a bit if Adam is too). With more brain tissue developing, Adam's brain is very active now. While his lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning - with a lot of medical help - if he was to be born now. I can now chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements I might be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on (I don't think I have felt those yet but I can't wait to). Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother him.
Tomorrow after I get off of work we are going for our 3D/4D ultrasound! I really can't wait to see Adam. I can't wait to see if whose nose he has, whose ears he has, what is cute little feet look like, what is mouth looks like, if he has chubby cheeks or not! I will post pictures on Wednesday and if I can figure out how to post a video I will try to do that since we get a DVD of the whole thing. I just really hope he cooperates and doesn't have his hands covering his face or anything.
Sleeping at night is starting to get really, really uncomfortable. I can't find a comfortable position and when I have to roll over it is like a choregraphed dance trying to do so! First, I have to throw my pillows over to the other side, then I have to basically sit up (which isn't so easy anymore), twist to the other side and flop down. Poor Bob having to sleep with me! And I know I am all over the bed too, not just on my one side. Most of the time he ends up on the couch downstairs, I feel so bad but I can't help it.
Dear God,
Thank you for getting us to the point you have gotten us to today. I know last year I was doubting you at this time but I should have just had faith that you had your plan for us and that everything was going to work out!
Love,
Alicia & Bob
Dear Adam,
Mommy and Daddy are beyond excited to see you tomorrow. It's all Daddy can talk about! Hopefully you won't be sleeping or you won't try to hide your face from the camera, we really want to see your sweet angel face! Only 3 more months until we get to meet you, I can't believe how quickly it is coming. I cannot wait until you are in my arms!
We Love You So Much!
Mommy & Daddy
This week, Adam weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with his legs extended. He's sleeping and waking at regular intervals (which I can tell, of course he like to be awake at night!), opening and closing his eyes, and perhaps even sucking his fingers (Bob and I were both thumb suckers when we were little so it wouldn't surprise me a bit if Adam is too). With more brain tissue developing, Adam's brain is very active now. While his lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning - with a lot of medical help - if he was to be born now. I can now chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements I might be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on (I don't think I have felt those yet but I can't wait to). Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother him.
Tomorrow after I get off of work we are going for our 3D/4D ultrasound! I really can't wait to see Adam. I can't wait to see if whose nose he has, whose ears he has, what is cute little feet look like, what is mouth looks like, if he has chubby cheeks or not! I will post pictures on Wednesday and if I can figure out how to post a video I will try to do that since we get a DVD of the whole thing. I just really hope he cooperates and doesn't have his hands covering his face or anything.
Sleeping at night is starting to get really, really uncomfortable. I can't find a comfortable position and when I have to roll over it is like a choregraphed dance trying to do so! First, I have to throw my pillows over to the other side, then I have to basically sit up (which isn't so easy anymore), twist to the other side and flop down. Poor Bob having to sleep with me! And I know I am all over the bed too, not just on my one side. Most of the time he ends up on the couch downstairs, I feel so bad but I can't help it.
Dear God,
Thank you for getting us to the point you have gotten us to today. I know last year I was doubting you at this time but I should have just had faith that you had your plan for us and that everything was going to work out!
Love,
Alicia & Bob
Dear Adam,
Mommy and Daddy are beyond excited to see you tomorrow. It's all Daddy can talk about! Hopefully you won't be sleeping or you won't try to hide your face from the camera, we really want to see your sweet angel face! Only 3 more months until we get to meet you, I can't believe how quickly it is coming. I cannot wait until you are in my arms!
We Love You So Much!
Mommy & Daddy
Monday, September 14, 2009
Week 26
The network of nerves in Adam's ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. He may now be able to hear both my voice and Bob's voice as we chat with each other. He's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of his lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when he's born and takes that first gulp of air. And he's continuing to put on baby fat. He now weighs about 2 pounds and measures 14 inches from head to heel! A point of interest for Bob is that his testicles are beginning to descend into his scrotum-a trip that will take about two to three days.
I can't believe that we are now in the double digits until Adam is here! I will be in the 3rd trimester in a couple of weeks, this time has flown by! I am counting down the days until next Tuesday, that is when we are going for our 3D/4D ultrasound! I am so excited and can't wait to see how adorable my sweet angel is!
I have been wanting to post this poem that my sister wrote me for my baby shower but kept forgetting to do it - so here it is!
December 21st is when they say you are due,
Your dream of becoming a mother will finally come true.
Nine months it takes for a baby to grow,
Everything to develop from his head to his toe.
Your tummy will grow with stretch marks galore,
To where you will say, "PLEASE NO MORE!"
The day will come and to the hospital you will go,
The pain you will feel you are yet to know.
Kicking, screaming and pushing you will do,
You never know, you may just poo!
Finally you will receive a baby boy,
Eyes will fill with tears of joy!
Adam's smile will be so bright,
Remember he was worth the fight.
Bring him home and you will see,
All the love that comes for free.
I can't believe my sister wrote that but I will treasure it forever!
Dear God,
Thank you for your continued blessings! Please watch over everyone I know that has just had their babies recently or who is about to have their babies soon!
Love,
Alicia & Bob
Dear Adam,
Mommy can't wait to see your adorable face next week! I think you have been having a party in my tummy lately! Go ahead though and have a blast, I love it! But maybe we can have a party during the day instead of the middle of the night. Never mind - Mommy is a big push over you just go ahead and do whatever you want in there!
We Love You!
Mommy & Daddy
I can't believe that we are now in the double digits until Adam is here! I will be in the 3rd trimester in a couple of weeks, this time has flown by! I am counting down the days until next Tuesday, that is when we are going for our 3D/4D ultrasound! I am so excited and can't wait to see how adorable my sweet angel is!
I have been wanting to post this poem that my sister wrote me for my baby shower but kept forgetting to do it - so here it is!
December 21st is when they say you are due,
Your dream of becoming a mother will finally come true.
Nine months it takes for a baby to grow,
Everything to develop from his head to his toe.
Your tummy will grow with stretch marks galore,
To where you will say, "PLEASE NO MORE!"
The day will come and to the hospital you will go,
The pain you will feel you are yet to know.
Kicking, screaming and pushing you will do,
You never know, you may just poo!
Finally you will receive a baby boy,
Eyes will fill with tears of joy!
Adam's smile will be so bright,
Remember he was worth the fight.
Bring him home and you will see,
All the love that comes for free.
I can't believe my sister wrote that but I will treasure it forever!
Dear God,
Thank you for your continued blessings! Please watch over everyone I know that has just had their babies recently or who is about to have their babies soon!
Love,
Alicia & Bob
Dear Adam,
Mommy can't wait to see your adorable face next week! I think you have been having a party in my tummy lately! Go ahead though and have a blast, I love it! But maybe we can have a party during the day instead of the middle of the night. Never mind - Mommy is a big push over you just go ahead and do whatever you want in there!
We Love You!
Mommy & Daddy
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
OB Update
Everything looked good at my OB appointment yesterday. I am no longer on bed rest but I can't do anything strenuous. No lifting heavy objects, no pushing anything heavy, no exercising. So basically I have a doctor's ok to be lazy! I am glad Bob was in the room with me to hear that! I go back in 3 weeks, at that time I will be doing my Glucose test. I can't believe that is already happening!
My birthday is this Friday and Bob wanted to know what I wanted and I told him all I wanted was a 3D/4D ultrasound session to see little Adam again! So we have our appointment on September 22nd - I can't wait! It will be so neat to see what he looks like now, I can already tell his face is starting to fill out from the ultrasound I had last Tuesday, he's got cute little cheeks!
I have a funny story to share that I forgot to post yesterday. I was cooking dinner on Monday night (mashed potatoes and some rolls) and I needed to turn off the timer so I leaned over the stove to do so (like I always do) but this time I burnt my belly! I am not used to how big it is! I touched the edge of the pot that was boiling the potatoes with my tummy! Ouch, it hurt but it was kind of funny at the same time! I now have a nice blister on my belly and I am rubbing cocoa butter on it so that I don't get a scar.
Dear God,
Thank you so much for watching over Adam and making sure he stays nice and healthy!
Love,
Alicia & Bob
Dear Adam,
Mommy and Daddy can't wait to see what you look like on the 22nd! I hope you look like your Daddy but no matter what I know you are going to be adorable and I love you so much! You are my angel and my miracle!
Love,
Mommy & Daddy
My birthday is this Friday and Bob wanted to know what I wanted and I told him all I wanted was a 3D/4D ultrasound session to see little Adam again! So we have our appointment on September 22nd - I can't wait! It will be so neat to see what he looks like now, I can already tell his face is starting to fill out from the ultrasound I had last Tuesday, he's got cute little cheeks!
I have a funny story to share that I forgot to post yesterday. I was cooking dinner on Monday night (mashed potatoes and some rolls) and I needed to turn off the timer so I leaned over the stove to do so (like I always do) but this time I burnt my belly! I am not used to how big it is! I touched the edge of the pot that was boiling the potatoes with my tummy! Ouch, it hurt but it was kind of funny at the same time! I now have a nice blister on my belly and I am rubbing cocoa butter on it so that I don't get a scar.
Dear God,
Thank you so much for watching over Adam and making sure he stays nice and healthy!
Love,
Alicia & Bob
Dear Adam,
Mommy and Daddy can't wait to see what you look like on the 22nd! I hope you look like your Daddy but no matter what I know you are going to be adorable and I love you so much! You are my angel and my miracle!
Love,
Mommy & Daddy
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
25 Weeks
Head to heels, Adam now measures about 13 1/2 inches. His weight - a pound and a half - isn't much more than an average rutabaga, but he's beginning to exchange his long, lean look for some baby fat. As he does, his wrinkled skin will begin to smooth out and he'll start to look more and more like a newborn. He's also growing more hair - and if you could see it, you'd now be able to discern its color and texture!
Technically I think I am still supposed to be on bedrest but I went to St. Louis this weekend for my baby shower. I was feeling good at the end of last week and hadn't had anymore spotting scares so I wasn't nervous about going. I am so glad we went - it was the best weekend! Friday we drove to St. Louis and went to my cousin's high school football game when we got in town. I can still remember the day he was born, it's so strange to me that he is now a Junior in high school and towers over me! Then Saturday was my Baby Shower! My sister and 2 aunts hosted it and they did an amazing job! I actually had to hold back tears when I walked into the room because of all of the thought and work they had put into it! It was so me! The cake was gorgeous (my Aunt Barb designed it) and she thought of every little detail. It looked just like the invitation but she had 3 baby blocks put on it also with Adam's initials! And my sister made a diaper cake! I couldn't believe she had made it when I saw it! I had no idea she had any kind of craftiness in her at all! I don't want to take it apart to use the diapers but I am sure there will come a time when I do! We are so blessed with so many amazing friends and family members! They were all so generous and we got so much stuff! We only have to get a few more items and we are all set for Adam! I feel so ahead of the game!
The Hostesses - My Aunt Nancy, Me, My Sister and My Aunt Barb
My Mom and Dad (Grandma and Grandpa) and Bob and I and my Niece (she wanted to be in all of the pictures)
Bob and I
The diaper cake my sister made!
The cake!
I have a doctor's appointment this afternoon - I am sure everything will go fine and hopefully they clear me of the bedrest! (I am not telling them that I went into the office today - I just didn't want to have to take anymore days off since I don't know what I will need in the future and I don't have many more days left at all)!
Dear God,
Thank you for blessing us with such amazing friends and family!
Love, Bob and Alicia
Dear Adam,
Mommy and Daddy have pretty much everything we need for you! We can't wait until you are here!
We Love you! Mommy & Daddy
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Scary Morning
We had a stressful day today! I went to work all was well and then went to the bathroom and to my horror saw bright red blood, I freaked out and started crying. I ran to my desk called Bob first and he immediately left the house to drive downtown to pick me up and I then called the doctor and left a message with the nurses. They called me back right away and told me that they'll fit me in as soon as we get there. So we finally got to the doctor and they had me go for an ultrasound - what a huge relief, we saw Adam moving like crazy and his beautiful heart beating! My placenta also looked fine - huge sigh! After the ultrasound the doctor wanted to check my cervix to make sure it wasn't dialating or anything - things looked ok there. He thinks that I over did it a bit this weekend when I told him about watching my niece and nephew and that I had had some cramping on Saturday night. So he said the bleeding could have come from a small tear in the placenta. I am now on bed rest for at least the rest of the week and if I start bleeding again I need to call them immediately. He said he just wanted to be more conservative with us since this is a "delicate" pregnancy. I didn't ask him if it was ok to go to St. Louis this weekend for my baby shower but I am just going to go and sit the entire time I am there, that is if I don't have any more bleeding this week. Too bad Bob and I can't go for our Anniversary Dinner tonight though but keeping Adam safe is much more important right now!
Dear God,
Thank you so much for making everything ok with our angel.
Love,
Alicia & Bob
Dear Adam,
Stay healthy in there! I am so sorry that I overdid it this weekend and might have put some stress on you. Don't worry, Mommy is going to really take it easy now!
We Love You!
Mommy & Daddy
Dear God,
Thank you so much for making everything ok with our angel.
Love,
Alicia & Bob
Dear Adam,
Stay healthy in there! I am so sorry that I overdid it this weekend and might have put some stress on you. Don't worry, Mommy is going to really take it easy now!
We Love You!
Mommy & Daddy