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The world of baby...
We have officially twisted and tumbled our way into the world of baby! There have been some difficult situations, but they don't nearly outweigh the way you feel when you think he smiled at you! Hmmm...the feeding thing has been the most difficult. As you all know breastfeeding was my 1st choice for how to feed Cooper. I thought it was sooo cool that my body could feed my baby and I wouldn't have to bring anything else along except my breastfeeding bra! For the first week I breastfed Cooper, oblivious to how much milk he was getting. I decided to pump and see what I could produce...it was scary...basically after 30 minutes I was only getting less than a 1/4 ounce of milk. Cooper was starving and too weak to tell me he was! I went to the lactation clinic and they had me pump there...the same. Cooper was weighed and had lost close to 2lbs...I was sooo upset. He was admitted to the NICU for tests and to be re-hydrated. He was there for 6 days. Thankfully he has recovered and is becoming a chunky chicken now! I am still breastfeeding and then giving him a bottle of formula. I feel so much better and so does he! He sleeps for longer too and anyone can give him a bottle, which has given me more freedom when I need it. It is still awesome to breastfeed him though...it's a really nice feeling. I wish that I could do it exclusively, but I still am not producing even more than an ounce.
Anyway, Cooper is fine and a lot of fun. He is a great, great baby!!!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
He's Here! Cooper Caleb Munson
I was soooo relieved when Cooper finally came out to meet us! I thought to myself after the labor was over...I'm never doing that again!! As they wrapped him up and put my son in my arms for the first time I felt suddenly different...I totally understand how people get swindled into having babies over and over again! There is just nothing like it, wow. He slept in my arms all night.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
It is not fun being in the hospital!
Well, my BP was up and there was some protein in my urine last week. These two symptoms can sometimes mean preeclampsia. I was admitted to the labor ward for rest and observation. This was Monday of last week. Then the doctors found that my blood pressure was down and the protein had cleared. They wanted to keep me for one more day, but I refused to stay another day and they let me go home. Man, was it sooo boring and I slept the worst. There was a woman next to me in the room who'd just had her baby - so I got to wake up with her baby all night and she would not turn the light off. Also, visiting hours are until 10pm and basically I was sharing the bathroom with her entire family...most of the afternoon. They also kept peeking when they could through my curtain. I think the "rest" part was missing from my stay.
So happy that the doctors let me go home and sleep in my own bed...now I was ready for the resting part. I had a follow up appointment that next Thursday.
Well...it was about 110 degrees outside as I pulled up in the truck and parked in the way back lot...parking is mad here especially at the hospital. There are no regulations, no one gets towed and no one cares how or where people park. So picture me waddling in sweating immediately getting half way to the door and realizing that I had forgotten my appt. papers in the truck. So I cursed a bit turned around and waddled back to the truck. Got the papers - I was even nice enough to back the truck up a bit so that someone could park in front of me. The air conditioning felt good for that 30 seconds. Out of the truck and back into the hospital, don't want to be late. Got to the counter to pay my co-pay and didn't have enough cash on me. They only take cash - so s*&%, out the door I go back into the heat to the area where they have an atm. I got the cash - back out into the heat for a minute or two and emotionally I was spent...cried a little...paid my co-pay and went in to have my blood pressure checked...wouldn't ya know it....it's high! Big frickin' surprise. The nurse always gives you a second chance, so she gives me the tiny bottle and asks me to go give a urine sample and have it checked then come back. Urine samples...geez...I am sooo tired of peeing into little tiny cups! Anyway...here at this hospital you bring your urine sample to the desk, take the cap off yourself, then the nurse sticks a strip into it to see what kind of fabulous ingredients your urine has to offer. Today mine had a trace amount of protein again and blood. I was like crap! Why is there blood? (I'd find out later this is nothing to be concerned about.) Protein again too! I go back to get my blood pressure taken again. It is even higher. Prepare to pack your bags for another hospital stay.
The doctor said that if I couldn't get control of the bp by Sunday...the baby was coming out! Oh my gosh.
This hospital stay lasted three days...of course once I got in there all was well again. Blood pressure went back to normal and the protein disappeared. My doctor sent me home. Josh certainly made it easier by bringing me everything I wanted and more.
No baby for now! My Mom was pretty happy that she had another chance to get here before the baby comes.
So happy that the doctors let me go home and sleep in my own bed...now I was ready for the resting part. I had a follow up appointment that next Thursday.
Well...it was about 110 degrees outside as I pulled up in the truck and parked in the way back lot...parking is mad here especially at the hospital. There are no regulations, no one gets towed and no one cares how or where people park. So picture me waddling in sweating immediately getting half way to the door and realizing that I had forgotten my appt. papers in the truck. So I cursed a bit turned around and waddled back to the truck. Got the papers - I was even nice enough to back the truck up a bit so that someone could park in front of me. The air conditioning felt good for that 30 seconds. Out of the truck and back into the hospital, don't want to be late. Got to the counter to pay my co-pay and didn't have enough cash on me. They only take cash - so s*&%, out the door I go back into the heat to the area where they have an atm. I got the cash - back out into the heat for a minute or two and emotionally I was spent...cried a little...paid my co-pay and went in to have my blood pressure checked...wouldn't ya know it....it's high! Big frickin' surprise. The nurse always gives you a second chance, so she gives me the tiny bottle and asks me to go give a urine sample and have it checked then come back. Urine samples...geez...I am sooo tired of peeing into little tiny cups! Anyway...here at this hospital you bring your urine sample to the desk, take the cap off yourself, then the nurse sticks a strip into it to see what kind of fabulous ingredients your urine has to offer. Today mine had a trace amount of protein again and blood. I was like crap! Why is there blood? (I'd find out later this is nothing to be concerned about.) Protein again too! I go back to get my blood pressure taken again. It is even higher. Prepare to pack your bags for another hospital stay.
The doctor said that if I couldn't get control of the bp by Sunday...the baby was coming out! Oh my gosh.
This hospital stay lasted three days...of course once I got in there all was well again. Blood pressure went back to normal and the protein disappeared. My doctor sent me home. Josh certainly made it easier by bringing me everything I wanted and more.
No baby for now! My Mom was pretty happy that she had another chance to get here before the baby comes.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Made of Honor
Hey all!
So I went to see Made of Honor with my friend Nuala. I think I was definitely feeling emotional because I was crying like through the whole movie!! Laughing in parts, but crying a lot too. I was thinking, what's wrong with me!! I am definitely my Mother's daughter - I think we challenge each other to see which movie we can watch to cry at. I think we may actually ENJOY the crying! :) Anyone else out there like that?
Being so far along in my pregnancy I think a little fear is settling in...maybe that was a bit to blame for the crying. Also too, it's a pretty romantic movie...it made me think of how far Josh and I have come - I finally realized he was the one for me, like Patrick Dempsey's character - after knowing each other for 6 years!! He was always there for me and I figured it out - that is what I want! I am just sooo happy that I realized and we are starting a new life and a little family now!
I know this whole blog today is a little jumbled, but another thing. I so hoped Josh would be home yesterday when I got home from the movie...he said he might be...I got my hopes up and knew that when the door was locked he wasn't. I was sad! Tears came to my eyes...I just wanted him to be there. I called him with tears streaming and he said I can't come right now...I'm in the middle of something at work. I realized how selfish it was for me to want him to come home in the middle of the work day. But, nonetheless I let him know I wanted him here. Less than an hour went by and he was home! :) Oh my goodness...I just really just, really just wanted him to be there...weird...but when he was here I was instantly in a better mood.
He blamed the crappy movie. :)
So I went to see Made of Honor with my friend Nuala. I think I was definitely feeling emotional because I was crying like through the whole movie!! Laughing in parts, but crying a lot too. I was thinking, what's wrong with me!! I am definitely my Mother's daughter - I think we challenge each other to see which movie we can watch to cry at. I think we may actually ENJOY the crying! :) Anyone else out there like that?
Being so far along in my pregnancy I think a little fear is settling in...maybe that was a bit to blame for the crying. Also too, it's a pretty romantic movie...it made me think of how far Josh and I have come - I finally realized he was the one for me, like Patrick Dempsey's character - after knowing each other for 6 years!! He was always there for me and I figured it out - that is what I want! I am just sooo happy that I realized and we are starting a new life and a little family now!
I know this whole blog today is a little jumbled, but another thing. I so hoped Josh would be home yesterday when I got home from the movie...he said he might be...I got my hopes up and knew that when the door was locked he wasn't. I was sad! Tears came to my eyes...I just wanted him to be there. I called him with tears streaming and he said I can't come right now...I'm in the middle of something at work. I realized how selfish it was for me to want him to come home in the middle of the work day. But, nonetheless I let him know I wanted him here. Less than an hour went by and he was home! :) Oh my goodness...I just really just, really just wanted him to be there...weird...but when he was here I was instantly in a better mood.
He blamed the crappy movie. :)
Monday, May 12, 2008
Mother's Day!
I hope that all of you mothers out there had a fantastic day! I called to wish Sammi a happy mother's day too...she is my brother's fiancee also expecting...a month after me. Eric answers the phone and says, "You aren't a mother yet...it doesn't count." I said, "Listen, I've had to already give up a lot for this baby! I can't drink (all who know me, know I have a fondness for drinking!) and I can't eat certain things also no bull riding, skydiving..." He's laughing at this point and then he says,"Fine...Happy Mother's Day!"
Oh, I'm attaching my latest belly pic, 36 weeks and growing! Also I have attached the baby room pic with the stencil! :) I did it and it looks cool. I am very happy!
I know that Josh and I certainly missed our Mother's yesterday. It feels so strange to miss holidays and little get togethers so often now. Know that we miss you all and can't wait to see you again.
Love,
Deanna
Saturday, May 10, 2008
We're back from our Babymoon!
Josh and I decided that we would take a small little trip before the baby comes. We went to a beautiful resort near Al Bani Yas Island here in Abu Dhabi. Just for the weekend, but it was a welcome break for Josh from work and his playstation! :) Man, he just loves this college basketball game...he could play it for hours. I don't mind if he does, his job is kind of stressful and it lets him unplug for a while.
Anyway...back to the babymoon.
The hotel was nice but I wish the bed was more comfortable though...if the bed would've been awesome I would go back, but...it wasn't awesome so they won't see me again! :) There were other things, but I won't get in to it. All in all it was a nice weekend away together.
I've attached a pic from the first night. Josh and I were surprised with a yummy cake to celebrate the new arrival! :) That was VERY nice.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
The baby's room...
We've gotten the baby's room painted. Very cute, blue and green. I've attached some pictures of the crib and walls so far. I am going to be stenciling a diamond pattern in the white portion of the wall. I'm very nervous about this, but Josh said not to worry we can just paint over it. I'm giving it a go today!
Wow, only 5 weeks and our little man should be here. I can hardly believe that it has gone so fast. It feels like just yesterday we were surprising everyone with the news!
I'm feeling a bit more uncomfortable and my belly is getting really big! I am tossing and turning all night long it seems...Josh makes fun of me because I drool all night on my pillow. This is a new thing for me...this drooling. I'm sure the baby will do enough drooling for both of us eventually! I hope my drooling stops though! :) I probably take up more of the bed than Josh likes but he doesn't complain at all. He is so good! We have been waking up with all of the blankets piled in the middle of the bed. I wake up without any blankets - we keep it so cold in the bedroom and I still end up uncovered most of the night. Between going to the bathroom and drooling all night - it feels like I am not really sleeping for very long.
My sugar is well under control and my doctors are happy. Unfortunately the Dairy Queen here has lost one of it's best customers! :) Man I love those Blizzard treats! I'll be back after the baby for a reunion now and again. Yes! There is actually a Dairy Queen here!
On that yummy note...soon...more to come!
Love,
Deanna
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Breastfeeding 101 and The Labor Ward
Hello Everyone!
Last night Josh and I attended our 3rd parenting and baby class. It was all about the exciting world of breastfeeding! I have to admit I was very uncomfortable with the thought of breastfeeding. I don't remember anyone that I know doing it. At all. So when Josh and I talked about it and he was totally for me doing it, I got nervous. A whole bunch of thoughts running through my mind...will I be able to do it? Will I feel funny doing it? Will I offend people by doing it out in public? How can I do it discreetly? Most of all...will it hurt? It was a whole world beyond bottles that made me totally freaked out. Even just seeing the pictures on the wall at the hospital made me uncomfortable out about it. You get the point.
Well, now...partially because of the class, but seeing all of my friends here doing it...how their babies seem so happy and content with it...they are with bottles too, but it's just so much easier to breast feed them - no warming up the bottle, no mixing and cost of formula, traveling will be easier - I'm all for it now. Whooo hooo....I'm on board. If it doesn't work...I'm not going to beat myself up over it, but I'll give it a determined whirl!
Well also went on a whirlwind fascinating trip through the Labor Ward too. I was expecting to find lots of ladies delivering their babies, maybe some screaming, but it was a disappointing slow night. :) The labor room is very plain, painted light blue and kind of small. You can bring music and turn the lights down in an effort to make this hospital room feel a little more like home. Once I have the baby, I can ask for a private room, but you only get that if it's available. There is even one room that has 5 beds...a little less private...but it's a possibility that you can end up in there if it is very busy. Hopefully hot June will bring less babies than the cooler months. I decided to ask though...are you busier on weekends, nights, days...in an effort to feel out the patterns of the hospital. I guess you can never predict when babies feel the need to come though! :) I bet when it rains it pours...
I feel a lot more comfortable about delivering here. The people I've met are really nice, all speak very good english and smile. Josh will be able to come with me for everything, which I thought may not happen here or would be difficult. He only has to wait when I first go to the emergency room. As soon as they take me into the ward he can come along. The costs are considerably less too. For a normal birth it is 1000 dirhams - which is get ready... $367! For a c-section it is 1500 dirhams, which brings the total in to just over $400. What a bargain!
Oh, I've attached a video of our little man kicking after Kansas won the NCAA Championship!
Go Jayhawks!
Have a happy day! XOXO
Deanna
Last night Josh and I attended our 3rd parenting and baby class. It was all about the exciting world of breastfeeding! I have to admit I was very uncomfortable with the thought of breastfeeding. I don't remember anyone that I know doing it. At all. So when Josh and I talked about it and he was totally for me doing it, I got nervous. A whole bunch of thoughts running through my mind...will I be able to do it? Will I feel funny doing it? Will I offend people by doing it out in public? How can I do it discreetly? Most of all...will it hurt? It was a whole world beyond bottles that made me totally freaked out. Even just seeing the pictures on the wall at the hospital made me uncomfortable out about it. You get the point.
Well, now...partially because of the class, but seeing all of my friends here doing it...how their babies seem so happy and content with it...they are with bottles too, but it's just so much easier to breast feed them - no warming up the bottle, no mixing and cost of formula, traveling will be easier - I'm all for it now. Whooo hooo....I'm on board. If it doesn't work...I'm not going to beat myself up over it, but I'll give it a determined whirl!
Well also went on a whirlwind fascinating trip through the Labor Ward too. I was expecting to find lots of ladies delivering their babies, maybe some screaming, but it was a disappointing slow night. :) The labor room is very plain, painted light blue and kind of small. You can bring music and turn the lights down in an effort to make this hospital room feel a little more like home. Once I have the baby, I can ask for a private room, but you only get that if it's available. There is even one room that has 5 beds...a little less private...but it's a possibility that you can end up in there if it is very busy. Hopefully hot June will bring less babies than the cooler months. I decided to ask though...are you busier on weekends, nights, days...in an effort to feel out the patterns of the hospital. I guess you can never predict when babies feel the need to come though! :) I bet when it rains it pours...
I feel a lot more comfortable about delivering here. The people I've met are really nice, all speak very good english and smile. Josh will be able to come with me for everything, which I thought may not happen here or would be difficult. He only has to wait when I first go to the emergency room. As soon as they take me into the ward he can come along. The costs are considerably less too. For a normal birth it is 1000 dirhams - which is get ready... $367! For a c-section it is 1500 dirhams, which brings the total in to just over $400. What a bargain!
Oh, I've attached a video of our little man kicking after Kansas won the NCAA Championship!
Go Jayhawks!
Have a happy day! XOXO
Deanna
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
I think I could open a baby store...
The three boxes of stuff arrived today from Michigan...holy moly. As I unpacked everything I just hope and pray that the baby and I can use up all of this stuff! :) I put together the bouncy seat - incredibly easy by the way! :) I also put together the ocean activity mat. They are both so cute. Josh is on assembly duty from here on out...it feels safer that way. My pregnancy brain is in full swing!
Last night, just to prove how clumsy I am, I tipped over a whole bottle of scented oil & sticks onto the floor and my side table in the bedroom...that was thrilling to clean up. :( I did sleep pretty well though since it was lavender scented! :) I think I really could've pulled this stunt off anytime, but it is sooo convenient to blame it on the pregnancy clumsiness...
The baby is moving pretty regularly now, last night when I pressed a bit on my tummy I could feel a knee or foot kind of squirm around...the good news is the baby is no longer breech. He is movin', movin' on down the road! :)
I really can't wait to meet this little person!
Last night, just to prove how clumsy I am, I tipped over a whole bottle of scented oil & sticks onto the floor and my side table in the bedroom...that was thrilling to clean up. :( I did sleep pretty well though since it was lavender scented! :) I think I really could've pulled this stunt off anytime, but it is sooo convenient to blame it on the pregnancy clumsiness...
The baby is moving pretty regularly now, last night when I pressed a bit on my tummy I could feel a knee or foot kind of squirm around...the good news is the baby is no longer breech. He is movin', movin' on down the road! :)
I really can't wait to meet this little person!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
29 Weeks and 3 Days Old!
Well, here is the latest picture of our little man! His nose looks really long! Maybe we should name him Pinocchio...any votes? The excitement and nervousness of a new little person joining our family has Josh and I starting to appreciate our last quiet dinners and good nights of sleep, but it also has us looking at a brighter future now that we've started a family!
The size of the baby is good - he weighs 3lbs. 6oz. now and is right in the average size...the ultrasound technician said that she could see some hair on the head today and he has chubby cheeks! I saw his mouth moving today...I'm sure he was saying hello. I have wanted to verify the sex, but he seems to like to put his hand right in the perfect spot to cover things up...we're hoping that the doctor that verified 99.9% a boy was right and that .01% doesn't sneak up on us! Wouldn't that be a story though! :) Either way...it will be awesome!
I'm feeling good and staying busy. We are still waiting on 3 boxes of stuff from my Mom and just got our stroller and car seat. I picked out a lovely Skip Hop diaper bag in kelly green that Josh and I can both use too.
Lots of love!
Deanna and Josh too!
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Newsflash! Baby Kicked Josh!
Hey all,
So happy to report that J-Daddy felt his first kick last week! My stomach kind of bounces up when the baby kicks and I kept telling Josh to look and feel, but everytime he would rush over the baby would stop kicking! This time was different. Josh saw the bounce and asked, "Did you do that?" I said, "Noooo, it's the baby!" Then he felt my stomach and viola - a kick! Pretty neat, Josh was impressed and excited!
I have probably told a lot of you about this, but worth putting in the blog for memories.
I got my test results back for the glucose screening and surprise - high sugar. I kind of figured this might happen, but I was hoping no. Basically my Uncle Tim who is an OB/GYN said that this condition can make the baby chubbier than desired and the delivery more difficult because of the size of the baby - so off to the nutritionist for a new diet - and I am now working with an endocrinologist too. As long as I get the sugar under control the baby will grow normally. I think 1 to 2% of all pregnant women have high sugar during their pregnancies, so it's quite common, but not something to mess with.
All is good though...getting the baby stuff organized and making sure we have everything. Ummm...is the "nesting" starting? Ca, caw! :)
So happy to report that J-Daddy felt his first kick last week! My stomach kind of bounces up when the baby kicks and I kept telling Josh to look and feel, but everytime he would rush over the baby would stop kicking! This time was different. Josh saw the bounce and asked, "Did you do that?" I said, "Noooo, it's the baby!" Then he felt my stomach and viola - a kick! Pretty neat, Josh was impressed and excited!
I have probably told a lot of you about this, but worth putting in the blog for memories.
I got my test results back for the glucose screening and surprise - high sugar. I kind of figured this might happen, but I was hoping no. Basically my Uncle Tim who is an OB/GYN said that this condition can make the baby chubbier than desired and the delivery more difficult because of the size of the baby - so off to the nutritionist for a new diet - and I am now working with an endocrinologist too. As long as I get the sugar under control the baby will grow normally. I think 1 to 2% of all pregnant women have high sugar during their pregnancies, so it's quite common, but not something to mess with.
All is good though...getting the baby stuff organized and making sure we have everything. Ummm...is the "nesting" starting? Ca, caw! :)
Monday, February 25, 2008
Baby update!
Hello all!
Had another wonderful trip back to the US. It was a short one, but I had a lot of time to spend with my friends and family. 3 great baby showers and lots of wonderful things for the baby to be. I guess he already is a baby - so the baby to come! :) I still have 3 boxes of stuff to send home from my Mom's. A BIG thank you to everyone for the excellent gifts for the baby!
Today I had a doctor's appointment - it was an ultrasound and a glucose screening test. The ultrasound was good, but for some reason we can't see the baby really well for pictures, so I won't be uploading the most recent ones - not much to see. According to the doctor the baby is about handfull size - he sure feels bigger than that jumping around in there!
The glucose screen was interesting...gross, but interesting. I had to drink really really sugary water - like 4 dixie cups of it - just as I'd down one she's be mixing up another - funny, I usually look forward shots about this size - shhhh I don't want to think about how I miss drinking! :) Anyway, then I had to go sit for an hour to let the sugar kick in I guess. Once that hour was up they take blood and then make you wait another hour to take your blood again. Did I mention that I was fasting through this process? I had to fast from 10pm the night before and was so hungry by noon today when I finally finished. We'll see what the results are - it tells you whether or not you have gestational diabetes. Fingers crossed that it's negative!
I miss everyone already, but I tell ya - Abu Dhabi is sure beautiful around this time - everybody plan your trips! The weather is 75, breezy - paradise. Okay, I'm off to start unpacking!
Love,
Deanna
Had another wonderful trip back to the US. It was a short one, but I had a lot of time to spend with my friends and family. 3 great baby showers and lots of wonderful things for the baby to be. I guess he already is a baby - so the baby to come! :) I still have 3 boxes of stuff to send home from my Mom's. A BIG thank you to everyone for the excellent gifts for the baby!
Today I had a doctor's appointment - it was an ultrasound and a glucose screening test. The ultrasound was good, but for some reason we can't see the baby really well for pictures, so I won't be uploading the most recent ones - not much to see. According to the doctor the baby is about handfull size - he sure feels bigger than that jumping around in there!
The glucose screen was interesting...gross, but interesting. I had to drink really really sugary water - like 4 dixie cups of it - just as I'd down one she's be mixing up another - funny, I usually look forward shots about this size - shhhh I don't want to think about how I miss drinking! :) Anyway, then I had to go sit for an hour to let the sugar kick in I guess. Once that hour was up they take blood and then make you wait another hour to take your blood again. Did I mention that I was fasting through this process? I had to fast from 10pm the night before and was so hungry by noon today when I finally finished. We'll see what the results are - it tells you whether or not you have gestational diabetes. Fingers crossed that it's negative!
I miss everyone already, but I tell ya - Abu Dhabi is sure beautiful around this time - everybody plan your trips! The weather is 75, breezy - paradise. Okay, I'm off to start unpacking!
Love,
Deanna
Monday, January 28, 2008
Where has the time gone!
My goodness! It's been a month since I blogged! :( Sorry! What a wonderful month it's been. Josh and I got to visit most of our friends and family over the holidays and had a wonderful time.
Already officially 5 full months into the pregnancy and we were totally going to wait to find out what the sex of the baby is, the doctor asked and just as Josh's Mom predicted I couldn't resist! It felt like slow motion when the doctor told us he was 99.9% sure that... it's A BOY! I was struck with a bunch of funny and exciting emotions...happiness for Josh...he is having a boy to teach Rugby to...uneasiness, but an elated uneasiness that the kid will probably pee on me daily! I am so happy though...it feels like I kind of know the baby a bit better now!
I have felt like it was a boy from the beginning and have had dreams about it. The dream that I had was a hooded figure - actually I think it was Cate Blanchette - weird...but anyway Cate took me by the shoulders looked at me and told me," Deanna, you are having a boy." It was spooky. I should write her and tell her she came to me in my dream...I bet she would tell all of her friends how crazy some people are!
Josh and I were so excited that day...we celebrated over lemonade and lunch at Chili's (yep, Chili's they are all over the place here in the Middle East!) - try the lemonade - it's fabulous!
Anyway...that's the deal with us...all is good so far away...I'll be home Feb. 8th and in Libertyville until the 11th. Beautiful Bobbi & Becca are throwing a shower for me on the 10th - I'm very excited to see them and all coming that day...On the 11th flying to Michigan where I will be rushing around to make sure I have everything from the US that I want for the baby. My awesome Aunts are throwing me a shower on the 16th and my fab friends Shara & Tina are having a shower on the 17th. I'll be flying back to Abu Dhabi on the 21st.
Next time most of you see Josh & I, we will have a new baby! Oh my gosh!
Lots of Love,
Deanna
Already officially 5 full months into the pregnancy and we were totally going to wait to find out what the sex of the baby is, the doctor asked and just as Josh's Mom predicted I couldn't resist! It felt like slow motion when the doctor told us he was 99.9% sure that... it's A BOY! I was struck with a bunch of funny and exciting emotions...happiness for Josh...he is having a boy to teach Rugby to...uneasiness, but an elated uneasiness that the kid will probably pee on me daily! I am so happy though...it feels like I kind of know the baby a bit better now!
I have felt like it was a boy from the beginning and have had dreams about it. The dream that I had was a hooded figure - actually I think it was Cate Blanchette - weird...but anyway Cate took me by the shoulders looked at me and told me," Deanna, you are having a boy." It was spooky. I should write her and tell her she came to me in my dream...I bet she would tell all of her friends how crazy some people are!
Josh and I were so excited that day...we celebrated over lemonade and lunch at Chili's (yep, Chili's they are all over the place here in the Middle East!) - try the lemonade - it's fabulous!
Anyway...that's the deal with us...all is good so far away...I'll be home Feb. 8th and in Libertyville until the 11th. Beautiful Bobbi & Becca are throwing a shower for me on the 10th - I'm very excited to see them and all coming that day...On the 11th flying to Michigan where I will be rushing around to make sure I have everything from the US that I want for the baby. My awesome Aunts are throwing me a shower on the 16th and my fab friends Shara & Tina are having a shower on the 17th. I'll be flying back to Abu Dhabi on the 21st.
Next time most of you see Josh & I, we will have a new baby! Oh my gosh!
Lots of Love,
Deanna
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