for you

I came across a new blog that I hope to be following. Her name is Bev and this is her blog: a baby? maybe. She struggled with infertility for over 2 years and I admire her strength so much.
I have an obsession with quotes, I love them. I would have them everywhere but no one would probably read them but me, and it drive Jeremy bananas! She ends every post with a quote. I love some of them and will probably be using them. This particular quote meant alot to me. Some of you will not understand, but for those who do, this is for you, with much love and blessings ~ {{{hugs}}}

"Thoughts on Becoming a Mother"
"There are women that become mothers without effort, without thought, without patience or loss and though they are good mothers and love their children, I know that I will be better.
I will be better not because of genetics, or money or that I have read more books, but because I have struggled and toiled for this child. I have longed and waited. I have cried and prayed. I have endured and planned over and over again. Like most things in life, the people who truly have appreciation are those who have struggled to attain their dreams.

I will notice everything about my child. I will take time to watch my child sleep, explore and discover. I will marvel at this miracle every day for the rest of my life. I will be happy when I wake in the middle of the night to the sound of my child, knowing that I can comfort, hold and feed him and that I am not waking to take another temperature, pop another pill, take another shot or cry tears of a broken dream. My dream will be crying for me.

I count myself lucky in this sense; that God has given me this insight, this special vision with which I will look upon my child that my friends will not see. Whether I parent a child I actually give birth to or a child that God leads me to, I will not be careless with my love. I will be a better mother for all that I have endured. I am a better wife, a better aunt, a better daughter, neighbor, friend and sister because I have known pain. I know disillusionment as I have been betrayed by my own body, I have been tried by fire and hell many never face, yet given time, I stood tall. I have prevailed. I have succeeded. I have won.

So now, when others hurt around me, I do not run from their pain in order to save myself discomfort. I see it, mourn it, and join them in theirs. I listen. And even though I cannot make it better, I can make it less lonely. I have learned the immerse power of another hand holding tight to mine, of other eyes that moisten as they learn to accept the harsh truth and when life is beyond hard. I have learned a compassion that only comes with walking in those shoes.I have learned to appreciate life.Yes I will be a wonderful mother."
-Unknown

nursery thoughts

I really like this bedding for a girl
But for a boy, which one?
Numero uno
Numero dos
Numero tres

Yes, I'm teaching the baby espanol! hehehehe =)

My 13th week!

Wow, it goes by SO fast. Here's my baby developement and my pregnancy this week:


How your baby's growing:
Fingerprints have formed on your baby's tiny fingertips, her veins and organs are clearly visible through her still-thin skin, and her body is starting to catch up with her head — which makes up just a third of her body size now. If you're having a girl, she now has more than 2 million eggs in her ovaries. Your baby is almost 3 inches long (the size of a medium shrimp) and weighs nearly an ounce.

Fetal development in pregnancy week 13:fetus in third month This is your final week in the first trimester and your little weed continues to grow and grow and grow. Of the three trimesters, this one has been the most important for your little one’s development. Assuming you’ve carefully adopted a healthy diet, continue to exercise and get ample rest, your little one is set up perfectly for even more growth and development in tri-two! Way to go! He or she now weighs about 2.5 ounces and is roughly 3.5 inches in length. Little hairs, known as lanugo, will start to cover their body this week, as their sense of taste and smell are further refined. Their cozy little amniotic sac is also increasing in size and mass as it continues to fill with more fluid.

And how's mom doing? Congratulations on a successful first trimester! A lot has happened (and there’s a lot more to come). You should be proud of your hard work and sacrifice. Giving up lattes, soda, and wine is not easy. Even if you snuck in a few of these goodies over the past 13 weeks, don’t dwell on it—there’s a lot to look forward to!
Besides, now is the perfect time to rededicate yourself if you have had a few lapses. Remember, every day and decision is an opportunity to improve your eating and exercise habits—your baby and your body will thank you in the long run.

If you’re the planning type, you can celebrate the beginning of your next trimester by purchasing some choice maternity clothing to fit your elegantly evolving new shape. The good news is some fashion designers are realizing that being pregnant doesn’t mean you can’t look sharp, sexy, sporty, or whatever your particular style might be. Cruise the online stores for a preview of the range of fashion out there for pregnant women—even if the local shops are still stuck in the nineties, you can always hit up some chi-chi online store based out of NYC! If you’d rather wait a few more weeks (until you really start to show) before making any purchases, then get ready to dig out your sweat pants, over-sized t-shirts, and any other comfy loose fitting clothes you’ve got at your disposal. At the very least, just unbutton that top button on those pants that still “almost fit”. Come on, you’re pregnant! This is definitely not the time to suffer for fashion.

baby purchases

I purchased my first items for our baby yesterday. I had a coupon for a store and they were running their annual baby sale, so I ventured in and made a few purchases. Here is what I came home with...all for only $25 =) I am impressed. I did survive the 'bouts of depression realizing all my items will be gender neutral, as we most likely will have a surprise baby and not know the sex of our little bean until d-day! Here are my new items:

Cupcakes

I took these to school to share the news. Jeremy was convinced no one would catch on, and he should just eat them himself. I'm proud to say, almost everyone caught on right away =)

"Have fun with your baby"

I must start by saying that I have the best group of students. Onry, you better believe it, my class is 70% male, but so, so precious. I told my students today that I am having a baby, and they were all so cute. They were excited, and then a little while later, this little boy said, "We forgot to say 'Congratulations!'" So, all the kids took their turn giving me a hug and offering their congrats. Then when it was time to leave, one boy said, "Have fun with your baby teacher, see you later!" And out the door he flew! It was so cute. I tried to explain that it will be a few months before the baby comes out of my tummy, and got out the calendar and showed them all the months before November. I think a few of them understood, the others are probably sitting on pins and needles all weekend, waiting to see that baby on Monday! They'll be in for a surprise =)

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