Went to the doctor's yesterday and was happy to hear a nice strong heart beat~ My doctor was very pleased with Miss Madison progress and all testing came back with no concerns! I love hearing her strong heartbeat. I am so glad and relieved she is strong and healthy!
I bought her first book (well I bought it a few months ago) Dr. Seuss's The Places You will Go. I first heard this book read at a North Carolina Central University graduation as a graduation speech. It is so moving and honest. There are days when Madison will be on top of the world and days when she will need to find strength to overcome. Better to prepare her and us from Day 1. Definitely worth reading! http://www.teamhope.com/seuss.htm
We have decided on the nursery colors of peridot (our wedding color) and lavender for the nursery. Luckily for us, the nursery was already painted peridot. We plan on putting up my childhood porcelain dolls on high shelves in the corners of the room.
This week... Madison weighs about 8 1/2 ounces, and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the size of a large heirloom tomato. The hair on her scalp is sprouting. This is a crucial time for sensory development: Her brain designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to her, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Madison should come with a Babies R'Us.
So now we know it's a girl and I'm a week away from the halfway point, I have started looking at Babies R Us. Who knew there were a million types of gadgets and brands of everything (well of course I did but it was never a concern of mine until now)? So I have started my research with my Baby Bargain book of course and Consumer Reports, and asking everyone with a child to form a list of your must have's. (Mom's: Please feel free to share with me your five must have's)
Being the frugal and clutter free person I am, I have begun a wish list for Madison which will highlight the must-have's. I figured this was a good starting point before trying to make a registry. It leads me to a lot of questions: What will Miss Madison like to be carried in this? Is she going to play with a mobile? Will music be her thing? Will she tear down decorations in her room like I did? What type of formula will she drink if we chose to go that way? Will she work best with Huggies or Pampers? So many questions of who this little girl is! I can't wait to find out!
Being the frugal and clutter free person I am, I have begun a wish list for Madison which will highlight the must-have's. I figured this was a good starting point before trying to make a registry. It leads me to a lot of questions: What will Miss Madison like to be carried in this? Is she going to play with a mobile? Will music be her thing? Will she tear down decorations in her room like I did? What type of formula will she drink if we chose to go that way? Will she work best with Huggies or Pampers? So many questions of who this little girl is! I can't wait to find out!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
It's a girl!
On November 16, 2010 Joe and I went to the big ultrasound! We were both excited and nervous at the same time. I was praying that all my working out didn't hurt this little life inside of me. I was so relieved to see this little baby with the cutest nose and ten fingers and ten toes. She was doing knee-ups with full forth! Thankfully, I didn't feel the pain of her workout because she was really breaking a sweat!
Just like the last ultrasound she did not cooperate when it came to measuring her neck and head. She enjoys keeping her chin to her chest and covering her head with her hands. They actually made me get up and do some laps and jumps to see if she would budge! Of course she didn't. That's my girl!
At first, I worried about all the things I can't do- give fashion advice, do hair, perfectly apply make-up.. But then I got to thinking of all the things I can offer her and it made me feel much much better. She may not be nurtured to be a fashion diva but she will know all about love, hard work, determination, and what is really important in life.
Joe and I are both looking forward to giving our best to this little girl who at times may be an angel one moment and a challenge another! We also know she will be truly loved by all that surround her. We are so blessed to have a wonderful support system.
Just like the last ultrasound she did not cooperate when it came to measuring her neck and head. She enjoys keeping her chin to her chest and covering her head with her hands. They actually made me get up and do some laps and jumps to see if she would budge! Of course she didn't. That's my girl!
At first, I worried about all the things I can't do- give fashion advice, do hair, perfectly apply make-up.. But then I got to thinking of all the things I can offer her and it made me feel much much better. She may not be nurtured to be a fashion diva but she will know all about love, hard work, determination, and what is really important in life.
Joe and I are both looking forward to giving our best to this little girl who at times may be an angel one moment and a challenge another! We also know she will be truly loved by all that surround her. We are so blessed to have a wonderful support system.
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