Preparing for my doctor's visit!

Here I am getting ready for my doctor's visit one day after Christmas! It was a routine monthly check-up. The doctor was amazed at my baby's energy. Everytime she placed the machine on my belly to listen to his heartbeat, he quickly moved from one position to another!!! Finally, after a few minutes we got to listen to his heart. It was so strong and healthy! The doctor is well-pleased at the baby's development! Thank God that my baby is healthy!!!! Next week I will be tested for diabetes. I'm not concerned about this because I am quite healthy. This test, though, is just a precaution to ensure the health of both my baby and me.

My Baby Bump . . . .

WOW!!! Almost 6 months pregnant already! Only about 3 more months to go and my Baby Boy will be here!!!! How excited I am about his birth! Even though the pain has increased somewhat, i gladly bear the pain. My back hurts, my stomach hurts (obviously), my legs are gripped with cramps at times . . . but the pain is well worth it!!!

Foods that I craved this week!!!

These are the foods that I craved the most this past week!!!!! Of course, DONUTS tops the list!!! Who doesn't like to eat a half dozen donuts at 3 in the morning??? HA HA HA

Next are my boiled bananas!!! My poor husband had to learn fast how to shop for good bananas!!!!

And of course, one of my favorites--PANCIT!!! I can still smell and taste the rice noodles, chicken, carrots, and Asian cabbage!!!!! YUM YUM YUM!!!








Yes, these foods are relatively healthy to eat during pregnancy. Well, the donuts may be cause for concern . . . . Even my husband had cravings for pancit. He ate a gigantic dish full of it!!!!

Eat up and Enjoy!!!!!!!

My Baby this Week . . . .

This is a simulation of how a baby looks at this ripe young age in the womb. As you can see, the baby's face is nearly complete, and his eyes are close to the front of his face, although they are still closed for now. His ears are now in the position at the side of his head where they will be when he is born!!! My baby boy is approximately 8.4 inches from crown to rump and weighs just a bit more than one pound. He is growing, for sure!!!!! I can feel the needle-like pains in my stomach because of his growth. But, the pains are only my muscles because my uterus is stretching to accomadate the little guy's growth. What a miracle!!!

Another Slow Day for Me.....

Another slow day for me....

I just didn't feel like getting out of bed today... I feel weak, my back is still achy . . . my tummy hurts . . . and to top it all off . . . . I am Hungry!!!!!!! And I don't onow what to eat. But I forced myself to get up and go to the store with my husband this afternoon. Guess what I bought? Sugar donuts!!!!! (I know . . . it seems selfish, but what can I do . . . I have cravings!!!--I'm pregnant, for God's Sake!!!) WOW!!!!! They were delicious!!!!! I ate two big donuts before I felt satisfied. I guess these aches and pains and cravings are normal during pregnancy. Hmmm . . . . Maybe a nice big 18 inch Pepperoni Pizza tonight!!!!!

Slow Day for me!!!

Today is a rather slow day for me. I searched the net about pregnancy and labor and found some good links. I got a bit nervous, tough, when I watched a video about giving birth--it is not that easy!!!!!!! Also, there is a lot of responsibility after the baby is born!!! Breastfeeding was another topic that I read. It seems that breastfeeding is better for the baby than bottled milk. However, breastfeeding can give some discomfort to the breast. At any rate, my baby will breastfeed!!! While reading this information, I became quite nervous since this is my first baby. But, by God's Grace all will be well!!!

Be sure to click on the links to learn more about my topic. They are very helpful, especially if this is your first baby.

5 months pregnant

Here I am @ 24 1/2 weeks of my pregnancy. During this time my baby weighs about 1.25 lbs, And is 8 1/2 inches from crown-to-rump. Now he moves around so much (you know, kicking and the likes) that even when I don't feel him moving for one minute I wonder if he is sleeping. And guess what else? Studies indicate that at this point during the babies growth, he can actually hear sounds!!!!! Is that amazing!!! I'm sure, though, that he cannot understand what we are saying. After all, he has yet to learn a language. But I'm sure he can understand by way of my emotions. What a miracle!!!

Baby Boy!!!

I am so excited about my Little Boy!!! I wish he were here already!!!!!!!

Yipee!!!!!!!

I am so excited today because my Blog has just been approved by Google AdSense!!!!! I have been waiting for three days!!! Now I can earnestly get to work on this Blog and post good information about my topic--Babies!!!!!!!

This is my first Blog!!! I love to talk about just anything as long as it is civil and family-oriented. My main concern at this moment is to learn and post valuable information about pregnancy, birth, and of course, babies!!!! Yes, I am expecting my first child this coming April 2008!!!!!
This is an Ultrasound of my Baby Boy at 17 Weeks!!! Isn't he cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!