This past weekend, we finally moved into our new apartment! =) Being that I had to work most of the weekend, my family was nice enough to move me in without me being there with them. (Say I don't have the most amazing family in the history of all families!!) So, this week has been the week to get organized, cleaned up, and make it into "home." It's been a little emotional. I love being out on my own again, but I miss mommy =) And now has the stress over money hit me or what! But, I continue to take it one day at a time. By the end of this weekend, I plan to have everything done in the apartment, so that by the time I start work next week, I can just come home and relax and not worry about cleaning or arranging anything. Akeem has been up here this week as well to help with moving and cleaning. He's been the most amazing help, handling all of the chemical cleaning so that I wouldn't have to get down and too dirty =) He really is my Mr. Amazing!! (Iailwym.h) =) But Sunday, December 6th, he head's back to school to finish up his last two weeks. =( I can't wait already until he's done for good, and I can come home to him every day.
This past Monday, November 30th, I went for my 3-D sonogram. I mixed up the 3-D and 4-D and thought it was going to be different than what it really ended up being, but it was still nice. Mom and Akeem came with me. It took about 45 minutes. The tech and the doctor took their time getting an image from every important angle they could, and here comes the best part... EVERYTHING LOOKS JUST FINE!! =) This was the ultrasound to determine whether or not my son possibly has any neural tube defects. The doctor told me that although things look just fine, there is always a possibility still that the technology used didn't catch something. I understand that this is always a possibility, but it feels good to be reassured that all looks well thus far and my son is the right proportions, measurements, and weight. And leave it to Miss. Pregnant over here to lose the four pictures from the sonogram. (I am still on the search for them, so as soon as I find them, I will post them to my Facebook page!!) During the sonogram, my son was (again) on his tummy the whole time just about. He wasn't moving as much this time as he was last time though. We got to see his little legs crossed at the ankles and see his feet and hands. And we were reassured that yes, he is a boy! =)
After the sonogram, Mom, Akeem and I went shopping around and looked at some nursery things (i.e. crib, bedding, car seats... etc) You name it, we looked at it. Akeem was getting a bit. okay, a lot annoyed having to shop with two females al day long!! =) It was fun while he got to help decide big things, like crib choice and bedding/theme choice, but when it came to me trying on some maternity pants, he was ready to go home. =) I am thankful that he was with us though. We didn't get anything set up in a registry yet, but at least we were able to compare a few things at different places and we've got the ball rolling. And yes, I finally bought two pairs of maternity pants and a "Tummy Tube" thingy to go over my regular non-maternity pants to help hold them up. Yesterday, December 3rd, I finally, for the first time, wore maternity pants!! They are still just a bit big, but everyone tells me in a month they won't be!! =) Although the weight and body changes are really making my back ache sometimes, I am really excited to see my belly grow. As the days go on, I continue to get more emotional... it's been really difficult some days. But everyone has been really sweet at just trying their best to "deal with me." =)
Today, December 4th, 2009 I decided to put my hand on my belly where I could feel my son kicking and I WAS ABLE TO FEEL HIM THROUGH MY TUMMY!! It was super exciting to know that other people will soon be able to feel him when he moves too, not just Mommy =) Daddy was laying next to me in bed this morning and I tried to let him feel the movement, but go figure, as soon as he put his hand on my tummy, our son stopped moving.
Anyways, my mind is in a jumble right now and I can't think of much else to write... I'm headed over to my grandmother's house tonight with my mom and little sister to help decorate the christmas tree!! This should be nice, since I will get to see my aunts and cousins and none of them have seen me since I've become pregnant!! =) I will let you know how it goes!! I will also keep you updated about my new job starting the 7th!! Wish me luck!! Until next post, all my love =)
