Six Months Along Now & No Names In Sight...

Gabriel has taken up talking to my ever growing belly just about every day. He tells his little sister all about the wonderfulness of Poke'mon and what he did in school that day. He sings to the baby growing inside and kisses my roundness and pats it sweetly. The baby bumps him back and he smiles or frowns depending on the day. Sometimes asking if everything is okay? When I reply yes, he questions, "Then why did she kick me?"

Cory sings to the little one, mostly "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star". He tells her he is looking forward to seeing her. He wants her to grow big and healthy. He kisses my belly and is so kind to me. He dreams on noshing on her feet.

I speak to my little friend and tell her she is a vampire baby and I like it when she kicks. I tell her what I'm eating, what I'm reading and when I lay down in bed I like to poke her and feel her poke back. My favorite positions to rest in she seems to hate. I like to lay on my belly or curl over my stomach and just chill. She lets it known that this is not comfortable for her.

It is so different being pregnant this time. With Gabriel, when I was pregnant, I was less hormonal and had more energy. This time around it already feels like I'm sharing all my internal space with this person who is strong and BIG. Kick, kick, kick. Roll, thump, flip. All of these acrobatics around in my midsection, with no concern for the landlord. It's sweet though having all these warm and fuzzy's for my tenant.

Our only real trouble seems to be her name. It is still a mystery to us. Oh well, we still have three months or so left.

Thank God Babies Are Cute

Cory and I were talking about this just today. All babies in fact are pretty darn cute. Especially furry ones. I think that may be the reason there are so many animal-themed clothes in the baby section of clothing stores. I have fallen prey to this fashion obsession myself. I think the reason stems from not wanting to eat baby anything. A type of reminder as it were. And in this family, jokes are all around about eating our children. Strangely enough Gabriel has been adamant about not eating his baby sister. Though his favorite activity lately has been to quack like a chicken at my stomach and honk like a duck. Then he whispers to me, " The baby will think we have chickens and ducks all over the house!" Just the idea that he will be able to trick another person gives him such joy.

I am doing great in this pregnancy. The morning sickness a thing of the past, and now that I've hunted down B-12 shots I am a much happier mother of a vampire baby. I also have more energy, but that could also be due to the fact I've hit the four month mark. And I'm very excited about buying pink clothing!!!

Results

So this was the first test. I kind of messed it up the first time. Swirling it around for a full ten seconds and not just ten times is a factor, as is replacing the cap. Reading the directions completely always helps! It really is not the time to skim! The test showed split results. So, I was okay for the first couple of hours, then just started crying. Cory thought it would be good idea to get another test for all of us. Well, mostly for me. This is the second test with results.

Hip, hip, hooray!

Now, any ideas for names?

To Date

11/10/08 We found out that I was pregnant! How very exciting!

11/18/08 First bout of morning sickness. No more chicken tiki marsala for me, thank you.

12/15/08 Cory and I heard Vampire Baby's heartbeat today. Thump-a-thump-a-thump!

12/29/08 The three of us braved our way out past Beaverton, Oregon to pick up an Intelligender. This little pee in a cup and determine the sex of the baby. We find out in the morning!