Thursday, October 1, 2015

Belief

In a mother’s womb were two babies. One asked the other: 

“Do you believe in life after delivery?” The other replied, “Why, of course. There has to be something after delivery. Maybe we are here to prepare ourselves for what we will be later.”

“Nonsense” said the first. “There is no life after delivery. What kind of life would that be?”

The second said, “I don’t know, but there will be more light than here. Maybe we will walk with our legs and eat from our mouths. Maybe we will have other senses that we can’t understand now.”

The first replied, “That is absurd. Walking is impossible. And eating with our mouths? Ridiculous! The umbilical cord supplies nutrition and everything we need. But the umbilical cord is so short. Life after delivery is to be logically excluded.”

The second insisted, “Well I think there is something and maybe it’s different than it is here. Maybe we won’t need this physical cord anymore.”

The first replied, “Nonsense. And moreover if there is life, then why has no one has ever come back from there? Delivery is the end of life, and in the after-delivery there is nothing but darkness and silence and oblivion. It takes us nowhere.”

“Well, I don’t know,” said the second, “but certainly we will meet Mother and she will take care of us.”

The first replied “Mother? You actually believe in Mother? That’s laughable. If Mother exists then where is She now?”

The second said, “She is all around us. We are surrounded by her. We are of Her. It is in Her that we live. Without Her this world would not and could not exist.”

Said the first: “Well I don’t see Her, so it is only logical that She doesn’t exist.”

To which the second replied, “Sometimes, when you’re in silence and you focus and you really listen, you can perceive Her presence, and you can hear Her loving voice, calling down from above.” 

- Útmutató a Léleknek
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Thursday, September 24, 2015

17

How far along: 17 weeks

Gender: GIRL!

Weight gain: 9 lb. 

Maternity clothes: All bottoms are maternity, still sneaking in a few non maternity dresses and tops! Same here. 

Baby related purchases: No purchases yet!  

Baby Gifts: A co-worker gifted me with two little outfits and my sister handed down a ton more stuff, most excitedly baby carriers… a bajorn, ergo and some wraps!   

Sleep: Still having crazy dreams… last night was a real doozie.  

Best moment this week: Spending some time with my nephews Joseph and Anthony. Not really baby related but really my best moment.  

Worst moment this week: Sciatica flare ups…  

Miss anything: Nothing too much.

Movement: I’ve got nothing… STILL

Cravings: Recently it’s been Chinese and indian style foods. All the ethnic things!  

Looking forward to: Sonogram – 12 October!

Symptoms: Sciatica is still lingering around.  




Monday, September 21, 2015

16

How far along: 16 weeks

Gender: GIRL!

Weight gain: 9 lb. 

Maternity clothes: All bottoms are maternity, still sneaking in a few non maternity dresses and tops! 

Baby related purchases: We are trying to hold off buying until after the shower. We have SO many hand me downs already. 

Baby Gifts: Aunt Danielle and the twins got Ellie a stuffed pony from their vacation in Chincoteaque and a onesie that said "My Aunt is my BFF". Love both!   

Sleep: Doing okay as long as my crazy dreams stay at bay! 

Best moment this week: Scheduling our 20 week ultrasound for our anniversary! Let the countdown begin. And having my 16 week appointment. The Mid-Wife is happy with my weight and said the baby sounded great! 

Worst moment this week: My nephew Joseph had a bumpy week with treatment, that was hard to not be able to see him because I am pregnant and cannot be around him for 48 hours. 

Miss anything: I think I've finally come to terms with not being able to have wine and beer. but I do miss runny eggs to dip toast in. 

Movement: I've got nothing. 

Cravings: Still loving all the norms. I get cravings randomly for things I see on T.V. or think of but nothing that's dire. 

Looking forward to: Sonogram - 12 October!

Symptoms: Just expanding! Other than that feeling pretty back to my normal self!

Daddy's last birthday before baby!

Baby's first opener!

 

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

15

How far along: 15 weeks

Gender: GIRL!

Weight gain: 9 lb. 

Maternity clothes: Hit the mall with Brian on Friday. He encouraged me to get 4 pairs of pants, two pairs of leggings and two tops from Motherhood Maternity. What a difference having something to support your belly instead of restricting it makes!!

Baby related purchases: We picked up our furniture on Friday as well and started registering! 

Baby Gifts: My sister gave her a life vest for her first summer and a co-worker Jenn bought her the sweetest shoes with Navy bows on them. Obsessed. They're so cute.  

Sleep: Slowly cathing back up on the lack of sleep from last weekend. Feeling much better!

Best moment this week: Spending the weekend with my best girl, her family and my hubby in PA! Babies first road trip into Philly. Is was so sweet to see her with a bump. Last time she still had abs! (she's still not too far from them!)

Worst moment this week: I can't think of anything. This week was a win. 

Miss anything: This weekend I think Nikki and I were both slightly envious of those drinking red wine. I know I can have one glass if I want, but I just haven't felt brave enough yet. 

Movement: Nada

Cravings: Sausage egg and cheese McGriddle (I know. TERRIBLE for me, but SOOOO yummy). Bagels and cream cheese, milk... Still on my carb and dairy kick!

Queasy or sick: Sometimes if I don't eat when I am hungry I get queasy and only a few times things haven't set with me. but not too bad!

Looking forward to: Sonogram - 12 October!

Symptoms: Just expanding! Other than that feeling pretty back to my normal
 self!


14

How far along: 14 weeks

Gender: GIRL!

Weight gain: 8 lb. 

Maternity clothes: Breaking out hand-me-down clothes and starting to shop

Baby related purchases: Nothing new

Baby Gifts: A onesie from Daddy's trip to New Orleans and a sweet knitted outfit from Don 

Sleep: This weekend was a loss for sleep, Brian being gone = no sleep for this momma!

Best moment this week: Having my hubby home! 

Worst moment this week: Him having been gone. 

Miss anything: Clothes. Sushi. 

Movement: Nada

Cravings: Bagels and cream cheese, milk, pizza. Nothing has changed. Give me the carbs and dairy! Chicken pot pie too!

Queasy or sick: I was sick for the first time this pregnancy last night after eating peach cobbler, not sure it set with me. 

Looking forward to: Sonogram!!!

Symptoms: Just expanding! Other than that feeling pretty back to my normal self!


13

How far along: 13 weeks

Gender: GIRL!

Weight gain: 7 lb. 

Maternity clothes: Making what's left of my flowy and lose fitting clothes work

Baby related purchases: Nothing new!

Baby Gifts: My in-laws got Ellie a onesie from their vacation to Chincoteaque 

Sleep: Sleeping okay. Not getting up as much to use the bathroom!!

Best moment this week: Just enjoying being out of the first trimester and the energy!!

Worst moment this week: Nada!

Miss anything: My wardrobe 

Movement: Nada

Cravings: Bagels and cream cheese, milk, pizza. Nothing has changed. Give me the carbs and dairy! Same still!

Queasy or sick: No sickness. Feeling VERY blessed. 

Looking forward to: Our 20 week sonogram to see our baby girl!

Symptoms: Just expanding! Other than that feeling pretty back to my normal self!

12

How far along: 12 weeks

Gender: GIRL!

Weight gain: 6 lb. 

Maternity clothes: In need. Will be shopping this weekend for more bump comfy clothes

Baby related purchases: Nothing new

Baby Gifts: My AMAZING mother in law purchased our entire bedroom furniture set for baby girl.     

Sleep: Starting to come around!! Finally having more energy this week!!

Best moment this week: Nikki announcing her pregnancy so everyone can know about us being preggo together 

Worst moment this week: Nothing so far!

Miss anything: Beer... the summer is a hard time to be beerless. 

Movement: Nada

Cravings: Bagels and cream cheese, milk, pizza. Nothing has changed. Give me the carbs and dairy!

Queasy or sick: No sickness. Feeling VERY blessed. 

Looking forward to: Our 20 week sonogram to see our baby girl!

Symptoms: Exhaustion is lightening up. Started having hip pain, doctor diagnosed me with sciatic nerve pain. and headaches every now and again. Lucky I can keep both at bay right now.