to take pictures and share memories created with family. I love the holidays! I know it's been a while since I last posted. I will update soon, but that's for another day.
This year has been full of "firsts." First born, first grandchild, first laugh, first smile, first 4th of July, first Thanksgiving and now first Christmas! I'm so EXCITED!!
With all the firsts going around, I can't wait to share Brandon's firsts with all of our family that aren't in town. I can't stay away from shutterfly.com. I have created several things but I need to take some more pics of Brandon wearing all the cute outfits his aunt Yen & his Great Grandma Louise sent him.
For Christmas I normally send a regular boring card, but this year I'm considering sending this. Shutterfly has cute stuff. I can't make up my mind. Too many to choose from. I've never sent a picture card but I always love receiving them.
I have an idea for this. It gives me the opportunity to play with my camera and with my baby who is always up for smiles, laughs & pictures.
I'm in the process of creating one of these.I believe Grandma & Grandpa Nguyen are really going to enjoy their gift.
I'm off to take more pics of my cute baby.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Saturday, April 24, 2010
30 weeks 3 days
Where has the time gone? Wow. We have less than 10 weeks before we will be holding and kissing our little one. I am getting excited but I'm nervous. Excitement wins though.
His movements are much more powerful and you can actually see him moving around in my belly. I'm not going to lie, it feels so weird but we are fascinated by it.
I have had heartburn from hell lately. There are days when even water does it for me, but I pop some Tums and go on with my day.
Ken & I are trying to finish the nursery and the registry. Please have patience with us as we slowly but surely get it done. We are such slackers. Hehehe!
I have a dr's appt on Friday afternoon. After this appt I will start seeing him every two weeks and then on a weekly basis until Baby B arrives. Almost there.
His movements are much more powerful and you can actually see him moving around in my belly. I'm not going to lie, it feels so weird but we are fascinated by it.
I have had heartburn from hell lately. There are days when even water does it for me, but I pop some Tums and go on with my day.
Ken & I are trying to finish the nursery and the registry. Please have patience with us as we slowly but surely get it done. We are such slackers. Hehehe!
I have a dr's appt on Friday afternoon. After this appt I will start seeing him every two weeks and then on a weekly basis until Baby B arrives. Almost there.
Friday, April 16, 2010
29 weeks 2 days
Baby has been super duper active. Sometimes I think he's break dancing in there. It's neat to have Ken feel him squirming in there. I can't wait to hold our little tiger.
I swear that every time I pass a mirror my belly has grown inches. I have considered measuring it but I'm scared of what I might find out.
I swear that every time I pass a mirror my belly has grown inches. I have considered measuring it but I'm scared of what I might find out.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
27 weeks 2 days
I had a dr appointment on Thursday and everything went well. My dr says that everything is right on track.:)
I was also told that if I don't go into labor by June 29th, he will induce me on June 30th. He said that I probably won't make it until then. Apparently, I'm cooking a big ole baby.
I was also told that if I don't go into labor by June 29th, he will induce me on June 30th. He said that I probably won't make it until then. Apparently, I'm cooking a big ole baby.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
A year ago
I can't believe that a year has gone by. It seems like it was just a couple of weeks ago, but not a day goes by that I don't think of our precious angel baby who was with us for such a short time.
I am grateful for the 16 weeks we DID have and to know that B has an angel looking over him at all times.
Life always throws curveballs but I think it's how you handle them that matters.
I am lucky because I have had such a great support system to overcome the rollercoaster of emotions that came with the loss of a loved one. My husband, family, friends, my faith and my FIF's. I love you all and I'm SO grateful for every piece of advice, hug, card, text, email & phone call.
I couldn't have come out of this experience with a glass-half-full perspective if it weren't for my loving and patient husband. On the days that I all I needed was a friend, he was it. If all I needed was him to sit there in silence with me. He did and sat there for as long as I needed. He knew exactly what I needed when I didn't even know what I needed. I can't even put into words everything that he did for me.
I love you babe! I know this wasn't easy for either of us. I thank my lucky stars to have my best friend as my husband.
I am grateful for the 16 weeks we DID have and to know that B has an angel looking over him at all times.
Life always throws curveballs but I think it's how you handle them that matters.
I am lucky because I have had such a great support system to overcome the rollercoaster of emotions that came with the loss of a loved one. My husband, family, friends, my faith and my FIF's. I love you all and I'm SO grateful for every piece of advice, hug, card, text, email & phone call.
I couldn't have come out of this experience with a glass-half-full perspective if it weren't for my loving and patient husband. On the days that I all I needed was a friend, he was it. If all I needed was him to sit there in silence with me. He did and sat there for as long as I needed. He knew exactly what I needed when I didn't even know what I needed. I can't even put into words everything that he did for me.
I love you babe! I know this wasn't easy for either of us. I thank my lucky stars to have my best friend as my husband.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
25 weeks 4 days
March 25, 2010
I have finally caught up! Woohoo! From now on all my posts will be current.
I have finally caught up! Woohoo! From now on all my posts will be current.
24 weeks 1 day
March 15, 2010
This week the dreaded morning sickness decided to make a return. It is VERY mild but annoying. All for such a greater good.
This week the dreaded morning sickness decided to make a return. It is VERY mild but annoying. All for such a greater good.
23 weeks 3 days
March 10, 2010
I've been feeling great. Thank God.
My doctor says that I'm doing great. My weight gain is on track but most importantly my blood pressure and glucose test are exactly where they should be and Baby's heartbeat is strong. All great news!
At my doctor's appointment this week, I also found out that our baby boy is measuring at least 10 days ahead. This is according to the measurements taken from our last ultrasound of him.
At my first ultrasound we were told that my due date was July 4th, 2010. On 4/01/2010 I will have another ultrasound to get a more accurate date.
My doctor said that either we are either having a big baby or my due date is off. Ha!
I've been feeling great. Thank God.
My doctor says that I'm doing great. My weight gain is on track but most importantly my blood pressure and glucose test are exactly where they should be and Baby's heartbeat is strong. All great news!
At my doctor's appointment this week, I also found out that our baby boy is measuring at least 10 days ahead. This is according to the measurements taken from our last ultrasound of him.
At my first ultrasound we were told that my due date was July 4th, 2010. On 4/01/2010 I will have another ultrasound to get a more accurate date.
My doctor said that either we are either having a big baby or my due date is off. Ha!
It''s a boy!!
February 15, 2010
I went in to have my big ultrasound a week before but the US tech was rushing and only took pictures that my doctor needed. I went back and had pictures taken for us to have.
It was amazing to see him kicking, yawning, scratching and sleeping. We also got to see him have the hiccups.
We can't wait to hold him and kiss him.
I went in to have my big ultrasound a week before but the US tech was rushing and only took pictures that my doctor needed. I went back and had pictures taken for us to have.
It was amazing to see him kicking, yawning, scratching and sleeping. We also got to see him have the hiccups.
We can't wait to hold him and kiss him.
21 weeks 6 days
February 27, 2010
It's rodeo time! I love going to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
My parents used to take us when we were little and it has always been something I've enjoyed doing.
Ken & I try to go at least once while it's here. It lasts about a month.
This year we went to the BBQ cook-off and enjoyed a funnel cake.
It's rodeo time! I love going to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
My parents used to take us when we were little and it has always been something I've enjoyed doing.
Ken & I try to go at least once while it's here. It lasts about a month.
This year we went to the BBQ cook-off and enjoyed a funnel cake.
20 weeks
February 14, 2010
Happy Valentine's Day & Happy Lunar New Year!!
Welcome the year of the Tiger!
According to the lunar horoscope my husband is a dragon, I am a dog and our son will be a tiger. I think I might have my hands full. :)
According to everything I've read dragons and dogs aren't compatible as a couple. Funny because the best relationship that I have ever had with anyone has been with my husband. It's going on four years and we have had many discussions but never a fight. I guess this dog was meant to tame that dragon.
We have never really done anything big for lunar new year but this year we decided to celebrate it. We went to China Town (which is awesome) on Bellaire and bought some food. Ken surprised me with some tulips that morning. He knows that tulips are my favorite. He randomly surprises me with flowers.
We decided long ago we wouldn't do any gifts on Valentine's Day. I don't see the point in only being sweet once a year because someone told you to. So instead we are sweet many more times throughout the year.
We went and ate some pho and it was so yummy. The restaurant that we went to had some dragon dancers there. I wish I would have taken my camera. I tried to take pics with my iPhone but they didn't turn out very well.
Whoa, baby! 18 weeks 6 days
February 6, 2010
(I'm a huge dork and didn't realize that I could back date these posts to show the dates of when they should have been published. Oh, well. Now I know for next time.)
(I'm a huge dork and didn't realize that I could back date these posts to show the dates of when they should have been published. Oh, well. Now I know for next time.)
Can you see it now?
That's what the front looks like.
17 weeks 4 days
January 28, 2010
I didn't really look pregnant even though i sure did feel it.
The day I found out I was pregnant I started having food aversions which sucked because I was at a wedding. And I was hungry. Ken was nice enough to polish off my food so that no one would suspect anything. Yes, I love to eat.
I had morning or more like all-day sickness from week 6 until week 12. It's not very fun. I was taking medication for it because it's not fun to gag in the middle of a conversation. Especially when my job requires me to talk to my customer's about 95% of the time.
Thankfully, I never got it during the night so I was able to get some good sleep. Ahh, good sleep. How I remember thee. More on this in a future post.
Can you see the bump? It looked more like bloat but there it is.
You really can't see it here but it's there.
I didn't really look pregnant even though i sure did feel it.
The day I found out I was pregnant I started having food aversions which sucked because I was at a wedding. And I was hungry. Ken was nice enough to polish off my food so that no one would suspect anything. Yes, I love to eat.
I had morning or more like all-day sickness from week 6 until week 12. It's not very fun. I was taking medication for it because it's not fun to gag in the middle of a conversation. Especially when my job requires me to talk to my customer's about 95% of the time.
Thankfully, I never got it during the night so I was able to get some good sleep. Ahh, good sleep. How I remember thee. More on this in a future post.
Can you see the bump? It looked more like bloat but there it is.
You really can't see it here but it's there.
5 weeks 3 days
I went in on 11/04/2009 for my first appointment. We didn't get to hear his heartbeat until after six weeks but we were able to see a very light flicker of what was his heartbeat.
I couldn't help but to hold my breath and take it all in.
This is what I looked like.
I couldn't help but to hold my breath and take it all in.
This is what I looked like.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
October 30th, 2009
I don't think I will ever forget that day for more than one reason.
I left work early to go home and get ready to go to one of my best friend's wedding. I have known him for 20 years. He was one of the very first people I met on my first day of second grade. He's been a great friend. That wasn't until recently because he was such a booger growing up.
I had stopped off at Target to get a card and a couple of over the counter pregnancy tests. I was a couple of days late but I really wasn't too worried about it. We had been careful or so we thought.
What a surprise when I saw this staring back at me. Those lines came up so quick. I thought something was wrong with the tests.
Yes, I took 3. I didn't believe the first one or the second or the third. I had to call my friend V because I was in such a huge stage of shock. The good kind of shock. She laughed at me and was very happy. We squeed on the phone.
I tried to get ready to go to the wedding but I couldn't think of anything else but those plus signs. I kept going from the closet to the counter and staring at them.
That is how the hubs found me. He scared the living crap out of me because I didn't hear him come in.
I told him, "Guess what?" He said, "You are pregnant." I said, "Yes." I showed him the tests. We hugged & kissed and told me to get ready because we were going to be late. Ha! Gotta love my husband.
I left work early to go home and get ready to go to one of my best friend's wedding. I have known him for 20 years. He was one of the very first people I met on my first day of second grade. He's been a great friend. That wasn't until recently because he was such a booger growing up.
Left to Right: Gabriel, William, Luciano (The Groom), Me, My Husband (in the blue shirt), Armando & Joe (in the back)
What a surprise when I saw this staring back at me. Those lines came up so quick. I thought something was wrong with the tests.
I tried to get ready to go to the wedding but I couldn't think of anything else but those plus signs. I kept going from the closet to the counter and staring at them.
That is how the hubs found me. He scared the living crap out of me because I didn't hear him come in.
I told him, "Guess what?" He said, "You are pregnant." I said, "Yes." I showed him the tests. We hugged & kissed and told me to get ready because we were going to be late. Ha! Gotta love my husband.
It's been a while...
Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
I know I'm super late but there have been so many things that have happened since the last time I wrote on here. My intentions were there but my energy just hadn't until recently, but life has had a way to just not let me sit down and write. I have decided to not allow my life to have the ultimate say so. So, here I am.
I know I'm super late but there have been so many things that have happened since the last time I wrote on here. My intentions were there but my energy just hadn't until recently, but life has had a way to just not let me sit down and write. I have decided to not allow my life to have the ultimate say so. So, here I am.
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