Well, there are less than 10 weeks to go before the big due date and I am getting very excited. Things have been going smoothly and the time has been flying by.
Since my last update, I have heard the baby's heartbeat a few more times. This is still my most favorite sound in the whole wide world. On February 22 it was 135 bpm and on March 3rd it was 136 bpm.
Today, March 28th, the baby had the hiccups for the first time. At first it freaked me out and I wasn't sure what it was, but then I figured it out and it was so cool. The baby is kicking lots now and everytime I feel a kick or a move, a big smile comes on my face.
At this point, I have gained around 24 lbs. Interestingly enough, I was only at 21 lbs. just before the weekend. It seems that spending the Easter weekend at my parent's in Cape Breton expanded my girth somewhat. Damn chocolate bunnies!!
That's all for now...
Alayne
Monday, March 28, 2005
Yet another shot of the baby's room...
This dresser/change table is also from Ikea and can hold lots of goodies. Those are lady bugs on the wall. And yes, the drawers have baby clothes in them waiting for baby to arrive. Mommy acknowledges that she is neurotic.
Baby's room is underway...
The baby's room doesn't have any closet, so we purchased this snazzy new wardrobe from Ikea. It holds a tonne of stuff...which makes Mommy very excited!!
Monday, March 21, 2005
Another belly shot...
Yet another belly shot. This one was taken on March 24th, 2005 - 29 weeks and 4 days.
Expanding belly...
This is another picture of my expanding belly. It was taken on February 11th, 2005 - 23 weeks and 5 days. Again, if you click on the picture it will get bigger. :-)
Want to make a guess?
Want to make a guess on what the baby will be (boy or girl), the baby's weight and height and when he/she will be born? Just click on the following link http://www.expectnet.com and then enter BabyCrocker (no spaces) in the upper left hand side where it says Login. After that just follow the prompts to add your guess.
The winner will get to change as many dirty diapers as they would like!!! Just joking...I'll be a bit more creative than that!!
Thanks for guessing!!
The winner will get to change as many dirty diapers as they would like!!! Just joking...I'll be a bit more creative than that!!
Thanks for guessing!!
First belly shot...
This is the first belly shot, which was taken on January 16th, 2005 - 20 weeks. If you click on the picture it will get bigger...like you really need to see my belly any bigger!!!
Baby Crocker's second photo shoot...
This is a picture of my January 6th, 2005 ultrasound - 18 weeks and 4 days. This one seems even more blurry...oops!!
Baby Crocker's first pictures continued...
Another view of the November 30th, 2004 ultrasound - 13 weeks and 2 days. Baby is facing forward and the white spots are eyes and mouth, etc.
Baby Crocker's first pictures...
This is a picture from my first ultrasound on November 30th, 2004 - 13 weeks and 2 days. The picture is a bit blurry because it is a picture taken from a picture. I should really invest in a scanner.
Sharing Baby Crocker....
I recently came across this website and decided that creating a Blog was a perfect way to share Baby Crocker with the rest of the world. I don't often get to see many of my friends and family, so this website gives me a way to update everyone on how things are going.
First I will give a bit of history...
Jeff and I met on March 2nd, 2002 (feels alot longer than that). We got engaged on December 24th, 2002 and were married on October 16th, 2003. On October 1st, 2004, we found out that we were pregnant. According to the doctor, Baby Crocker is due on Sunday, June 5th, 2005.
On November 30th, 2004, I went for my very first ultrasound at the IWK. My good friend Tracey came with me and it was the most amazing experience ever. I couldn't believe that this tiny, perfectly formed little baby was inside my tummy. The next morning when I woke up, I looked at the ultrasound picture and without even thinking about it I said "how's my little Pookie?" So that is where the baby's nickname Pookie comes from.
On December 13th, 2004, I heard the baby's heartbeat for the first time. It was 148 beats per minute (bpm). This sound has now become my favorite sound in the whole wide world!! Since then I have heard the heartbeat twice - January 6th was 136 bpm and February 4th was 150 bpm.
On January 6th, 2005, I went for my second ultrasound at the IWK. Jeff and my Mom came with me. The doctor said everything looked good. The baby wasn't being cooperative, so it took a long time to get all the measurements. We didn't want to know the sex, but even if we did I don't think we would have been able to find out because Pookie was keeping his/her legs closed very tightly. :-)
January 9th, 2005 was the first time I felt the baby move. At first I wasn't sure what it was, but as it happened more and more, I figured it out. It kinda felt like air bubbles. Now it feels more like kicks. I feel the baby move mostly at night before I go to sleep, and also if I drink something cold.
Fun Facts
If the baby is born on his/her due date, here are a few fun facts:
Birthstone will be a Pearl, which represents health and longevity.
Astrological sign will be Gemini.
Flower will be Rose or Honeysuckle.
Born in the Chinese Year of the Rooster.
The baby will start school in 2010, be old enough to drive a car in 2021, graduate from high school in 2022, and become a rocket scientist shortly thereafter.
Baby Names
As it stands right now, we have the following names picked out:
If it's a girl, we will call her Molly Susan Crocker. The name Molly is a form of Mary and means the perfect one. Susan means lily. I have always wanted to name a baby girl Molly and Susan is after my best friend Susan Rooney, who died in October 2002.
If it's a boy, we will call him Avery Martell Crocker. Avery means ruler of the elves and Martell means warrior of Mars. So much for a significant meaning!!! Avery is the only boy name that Jeff and I have agreed on and Martell is my maiden name. Of course, these names may change!!
Well that's all for now. I hope you enjoy this website. Please feel free to post comments.
Alayne
First I will give a bit of history...
Jeff and I met on March 2nd, 2002 (feels alot longer than that). We got engaged on December 24th, 2002 and were married on October 16th, 2003. On October 1st, 2004, we found out that we were pregnant. According to the doctor, Baby Crocker is due on Sunday, June 5th, 2005.
On November 30th, 2004, I went for my very first ultrasound at the IWK. My good friend Tracey came with me and it was the most amazing experience ever. I couldn't believe that this tiny, perfectly formed little baby was inside my tummy. The next morning when I woke up, I looked at the ultrasound picture and without even thinking about it I said "how's my little Pookie?" So that is where the baby's nickname Pookie comes from.
On December 13th, 2004, I heard the baby's heartbeat for the first time. It was 148 beats per minute (bpm). This sound has now become my favorite sound in the whole wide world!! Since then I have heard the heartbeat twice - January 6th was 136 bpm and February 4th was 150 bpm.
On January 6th, 2005, I went for my second ultrasound at the IWK. Jeff and my Mom came with me. The doctor said everything looked good. The baby wasn't being cooperative, so it took a long time to get all the measurements. We didn't want to know the sex, but even if we did I don't think we would have been able to find out because Pookie was keeping his/her legs closed very tightly. :-)
January 9th, 2005 was the first time I felt the baby move. At first I wasn't sure what it was, but as it happened more and more, I figured it out. It kinda felt like air bubbles. Now it feels more like kicks. I feel the baby move mostly at night before I go to sleep, and also if I drink something cold.
Fun Facts
If the baby is born on his/her due date, here are a few fun facts:
Birthstone will be a Pearl, which represents health and longevity.
Astrological sign will be Gemini.
Flower will be Rose or Honeysuckle.
Born in the Chinese Year of the Rooster.
The baby will start school in 2010, be old enough to drive a car in 2021, graduate from high school in 2022, and become a rocket scientist shortly thereafter.
Baby Names
As it stands right now, we have the following names picked out:
If it's a girl, we will call her Molly Susan Crocker. The name Molly is a form of Mary and means the perfect one. Susan means lily. I have always wanted to name a baby girl Molly and Susan is after my best friend Susan Rooney, who died in October 2002.
If it's a boy, we will call him Avery Martell Crocker. Avery means ruler of the elves and Martell means warrior of Mars. So much for a significant meaning!!! Avery is the only boy name that Jeff and I have agreed on and Martell is my maiden name. Of course, these names may change!!
Well that's all for now. I hope you enjoy this website. Please feel free to post comments.
Alayne
