Monday, February 25, 2008

Success!

FINALLY, Dan felt the baby kick! I have been telling him for the last few weeks that if he was just patient and if he felt the right place he would feel little kicks. He kept telling me I was crazy and that there was nothing to feel. WELL! He finally got it right and felt all the non-stop kicking I've been telling him about! Now he understands why there are times when I jump up for no apparent reason, or grab my side and gasp, or go running for the bathroom :)

We are still thinking of names, but can't seem to agree yet. No worries, we'll come up with something eventually. After all, Jackson was named just a few hours before he arrived. Then again, I named him myself and I didn't have to get anyone else's opinion...lol.

I also bought a few books for Jack about being a big brother and he's pretty excited about it. He has started carrying around his stuffed animals and calling them his "babies". He feeds them and tucks them into bed and when they need a "princess mommy" he brings them to me....aaawwww! Jackson is convinced that I'm a princess so what's a girl to do? I can't dash his little dreams can I? Plus, he makes me cute crowns out of these interlocking pinwheel thingys. Of course my sweet Dan tries to explain that I'm the queen, but Jack's not buying it.

I managed to get Dan into a Babies-R-Us last week and I thought he was going to freak out! He loved all the gear, but got tired of waiting for me to find the perfect diaper bag. He was also a little confused by all the bottles. I did find some glass ones that are less expensive than Dr. Brown's or Born Free which made me happy. I want a rocking chair SO bad, but Dan thinks our house is too small. He's right, but I still wish we had more room. I' love to have one. I'm going to try and rearrange the furniture again to see if I can't get one to fit :)

Anyway, here are a few new pictures! Enjoy!







I officially hit 6 months this weekend!






Dan's attempt to look pregnant, but his bump is too high. He is putting on some sympathy pounds but it's not like you can tell. He's bummed that he's gained five pounds. I told him to try gaining twelve! I've been eating like crazy so I'm sure that number will go up soon :)



Now it was Jack's turn to show me his belly but he couldn't stick his tummy out AND imitate daddy's funny face, so we just settled with the adorable face :)

We'll keep you posted with any new changes!

Take care, ya'll!

Friday, February 8, 2008

Mom and Jack Pictures

Hi, y'all! Here are a few pictures of me and the belly :) I didn't realize how big I was getting until I looked at the photos. It seems different than looking in the mirror. Baby Umina is very active and keeps me guessing. He's active during the day which is nice, and I don't have to worry about laying awake feeling my little boxer go to town. Jack was the opposite and made me feel nocturnal! I was exhausted all the time with him.

Jackson is VERY happy with the new bear Grandma Diana sent him. When he opened the box he screamed, "Aww! Look at that! How really very cute!" I laughed like crazy! When I told him Grandma sent it, he said "Is that Santa's mommy?" He thinks any present not from us comes from Santa or Mrs. Claus. It took some explaining, but I think he gets it now. He remembers Grandpa Mike and Grandpa Jim but then again, he thinks every older guy on t.v is one of his grandpas. I can't wait for the family to come visit so he can get a better picture in his mind :)

We are doing well and all of us are now flu free. I've never had the flu before and I felt like I was being run over by a Mac truck! Ug! The aches and pains were horrible. I didn't eat for days and was a little worried about losing too much weight, but I kept hydrated and rode it out. What I don't understand is how we can put a robot on Mars, but we don't have a cure for the flu!
Anyway, all is well and we'll keep everyone posted. We don't go in for another ultrasound until April, so it'll be awhile before we have more baby pictures. I'll be sure to post my growing belly pictures regularly :)



Jackson in his favorite spot for t.v viewing!



Jack with his new bear and a little left over chocolate sent by Grandma Diana.




About 22 weeks along!

Take care, ya'll!

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