On Monday we moved into our apartment which was great after trying to live in a hotel with only a small fridge and no microwave for almost a week. One of the first things we did was go to the grocery store and get some basics. Trying to figure out what things are is kind of fun, but can also be extremely annoying when you are looking for something in particular. Luckily, most everyone here speaks English so it isn't too hard to find someone to help. After spending most of the week without internet, we got our modem today and now have internet. Living without internet was extremely difficult since it is our only connection to our friends and family so we are very happy to have it up and running!
As far as the pregnancy goes, we applied for our KELA cards today, which is what I need in order to get to the doctor here. Hopefully we'll hear back on that soon as I would really like to hear the baby's heartbeat and get another ultrasound! We can't believe that it has already been 10 weeks since the last ultrasound and are very anxious to see our little baby again! David still says he doesn't want to know what we are having, but I most definitely want to know if it's a little boy or girl, so we're working through that. Hopefully he'll just change his mind and then everything will work out from there since there's absolutely no way I'm changing my mind :).
Hope you all enjoyed the belly picture - sometimes when I just catch a quick glimpse of myself in a mirror I'm surprised at how big my belly has gotten. I've decided that my old undershirts (camis) are just too tight and have moved on to my maternity tank tops which are much more comfortable as they aren't extremely tight. My jeans still fit for the most part as they were pretty low-rise in the first place, but I'm thinking it won't be long before I have to pick up a pair of maternity jeans as well (which I should have picked up back in the US where they aren't quite as expensive).
The next ultrasound could possibly show us whether it's a boy or a girl (if we decide to find out), so what does everyone think - will it be a boy or a girl??
Although I would be happy with either sex, I would love for you to have a little girl! :-D
ReplyDeleteI don't know what I think it will be, but I know that you should definitely find out! David, David, David.... Here's the thing: finding out is when your baby goes from being an "it" to a "he" or "she." It will make it so much more real, and you'll start envisioning the person that it will be. Who wouldn't want that? And you can more easily buy clothes and decorations, and start thinking about names....
ReplyDeleteThe argument I've heard most often for not finding out is that it is so amazing and exciting to find out at the birth. Well, that moment is gonna be plenty amazing and exciting as is. I've never heard anyone say "well, I guess my child's birth would've been awesome, but since I already knew it was a boy, it was kinda anti-climactic."
The only real reason I could see to wait is if you honestly think that one result (boy or girl) would make you disappointed and sad. Because once you see your baby, you won't care about that anymore. But I doubt that's where David is coming from; I can't see him being upset about either gender!
On another note, I have heard from several friends who held off wearing maternity pants for as long as possible that they wish they had made the switch earlier. They say they are so much more comfortable and make you feel like you didn't waste money on pants you only wore for 2 months - get your money's worth!
Hmm - the term "she" seems to come out quite a bit. Either gender is great and both have their "fun" aspects to them. I am sure either way - you both will make fantastic parents! :)
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