23 Weeks!!

Incidentally, Aryn decided to celebrate her 23rd gestation week by waking me up 10 minutes before the alarm clock by kicking me repeatedly, and using my bladder as a pillow. I can't lie... it's a great way to wake up! I just wish it was 10 minutes later ;)

Nothing else exciting happened this week. We started pre-natal classes on Wednesdays from 7-9pm. We both really enjoyed it, and our first class we learned a lot of stuff - and I thought I knew a LOT already! I found out that my frequent nose bleeds and bleeding gums were all quite common, which is comforting. I know a girl in the class, so we already have someone we know so yay! Next week we get to watch a video of a live birth... I'm really nervous about the video hahaha.

But seriously, other than that nothing else is new or exciting with us. I read that if Aryn was born today, she'd have an 85% chance of surviving such an early birth, which makes me very happy - not that I think I'm going into pre-term labour or anything, but it's just comforting to know. We've also bought a few more things - a new playpen that works as a bassinet when Aryn is first born, and just a few other things. I can't wait to start decorating the baby room! I have to get rid of that massive king bed first though haha. It's all coming together! All we need now, is a baby!

22 Weeks!!

Only 18 to go!!

I can't express how much I love this part of the pregnancy. I feel great, I'm tired but not overly tired, I can still sleep most of the night, I enjoy my exercise and walks with Bauer, and the feeling of her little feet kicking is the most amazing feeling I've ever felt!!! She's got me in the ribs once or twice to which I didn't really enjoy, but all in all the kicking has been the most magical thing ever. Ryan still hasn't felt her kick but I'm sure he will soon. I just have to make him come to me when she's being feisty!!

We're also thisclose to deciding on a name. Naturally, we're going to wait until we meet her for the FINAL decision, but I think we're going with.... (drum roll, please)....

Aryn Linda Geremia (pronounced "ERIN")

We love the meaning behind "Aryn" (it's "RYAN" mixed up... I suggested Nedise for a boy but I was vetoed quite quickly) and it's the only name we both LOVE and agree on. Plus, it's unique (Isabella is the #1 name this year because of stupid Twilight so we weren't 100% on Isabelle).

Ryan thinks that her nickname should still be Gert (or Gertie) but I've taken to calling her Aryn. And every time I look at her little profile in the ultrasound photos, I see her as an Aryn even more!

I've also gone nuts buying little things here and there. We've gotten some clothes as gifts (thanks Auntie Shirly!) but I still have to buy something every time I'm out it seems. When we found out we were having a little girl I went and bought her a pink elephant. I can't wait to decorate her bedroom!! We're going to start sanding and painting her new furniture (which used to be my furniture!) this weekend hopefully and I can't wait to see this room complete!! Next step: get rid of the king bed and put in a crib! YAY!!!

18 weeks to go... or... 126 DAYS TO GO!!

Thank Goodness It's a Girl

Otherwise I'd end up having a very feminine boy.

Today I discovered the Broadway Station on Sirius Radio. I've decided the baby would enjoy it (considering she can hear everything we say and listen to now. I'm going to start reading to her as well!). She's going to loooooove Broadway!!!

Oh and I'm 21 weeks today!!! Only 19 to go!!!!

Drum Roll, Please....

It's a...

GIRL!!!



... I guess we can't call her "Bruno" anymore.... for now on, we shall refer to her as "Gert".
As in..

Ross: Oh, you-you sure? Okay... Okay. So what’s uh, what’s your name?

Fat Girl: Gert!

Ross: That’s......... that’s pretty.

The Vegan Betty Crocker Cookbook

I don't consider myself Vegan because... well... I drink milk (albeit, organic) and I eat eggs (again, they are free-range and from a farmer just outside of Strathmore). But, I watch VERY carefully what I eat and will always pick the most animal-friendly alternative if possible.

Today, Peta announced a blog where a woman took the idea of the movie Julie & Julia and took it to the next level: by going through the entire Betty Crocker cookbook and making every recipe VEGAN.

Now, I understand I can make some changes - adding regular milk instead of soy milk - but the idea is extremely intriguing. I plan on tackling much of these recipes!

http://www.meettheshannons.net/p/betty-crocker-project.html