We have survived the first 4 weeks. Sleep is something of the dim past - but it is fun to watch him and see what new things he is going to do. We have taken so many pictures - because we've been too tired to remember these cute moments. He has gained a whopping 3 lbs in 3 weeks making him 9 lbs. He grew an inch and 3/4 so now he is 20.75 inches long. Still a shrimp, but out beautiful shrimp. He has flirted with his first girl. She was older of course - so he's following in daddy's footsteps early. He is getting stronger every day. We have tummy time, story time, dance lessons, and just the time of the days where you are gaga over the youngster. This has really been a life altering experience and there are no real words to describe it. It truly is surreal. We will definitely keep updating this site as much as possible and we hope that every one enjoys it. Keep us in your hearts and prayers....and remember he is always growing and kids are expensive. hee hee.....
Posted by Sudds on Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 14:43
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January 2007
Here we are in our last month and start of a New Year. I'm trying to be strong at work. The more I work the easier it will be for me to take the time off with Dorian. I can't wait, but now I'm starting to get really scared. Especially since I will really be doing it on my own. Mark will be with us for a month and then gone. I have to make sure I video tape as much as possible because he is going to miss so much. I think I have a good support network if things get tough, but it isn't really the same without family. It will definitely be a challenge, but that's what makes me - ME. I'm a strong woman who has been independent before and can definitely make this work, because this is a lil' me in the works. So watch out world, temper, laughter, musician, athlete, jack of all trades is in the making and he is definitely going to make every one watch him grow.
Posted by Sudds on Tuesday, January 02, 2007 at 01:46
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x-mas
Well, X-mas 06 has come and gone. We did well today. It is our last christmas together alone and our son still made out like a bandit. Though he won't be able to meet one of his great grandparents because she passed on Christmas Eve, I'm sure that she will be watching over him every chance that she gets. We spent our Christmas with our good friends Tim and Larissa. It's nice to have friends to share the holidays with. We called our family and heard the laughter and gatherings they were having in Indiana and New Hampshire and wish we could be with them to celebrate, but we were there in spirit. I just hope when Dorian get's older we will be able to travel home for the holidays. Only time will tell. Well, it's down to a month left and the new year will be here and so will Dorian. I hope everyone enjoys themselves and has a great start to 2007.
Posted by Sudds on Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at 02:20
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The pregnancy so far
It all started with a date a night. We had been working opposite of each other for so long and Mark had been good with all of his chores for the deal to start. If he did all of his chores and didn't get me mad we would try to start a family in May. May 9th was date night. I hadn't been feeling well the weeks prior and I was sick on and off and we didn't think that anything would happen the first time. Especially since every one told us not to be disappointed if it didn't work. We had been doing our research and read the book about "Taking charge of your Fertility", everything was in place. Then I had an asthma attack 2 weeks later and they had to give me the breathing treatment, but before they could x-ray my chest and get everything started they made me take a pregnancy test. It came back negative and Mark was so sad. So we made plans for Memorial Day with our friends and we went to Old Sac. I was getting tired easy and hungry. So we went to Joe's Crab Shack. I ordered the crab cakes because I really like them, but they tasted funny to me and all day the smells around the place were so strong, so every one started to joke that I was pregnant. I didn't think it was funny because we had already taken a test that said it was negative. So on Tuesday while Mark was at work I went to Walmart and brought the 3 pack (just in case - plus it was more economical) came home and took the test. I left the room and then I forgot something went back in less than 30 seconds and it read - PREGNANT. Gotta love EPT - because it really spells it out. I couldn't get ahold of Mark and finally decided to call my mom. I had to tell someone. She was so excited. When Mark called I kind of left him on the hang for a lil' bit and told him. He was in shock, but tickled pink as they say. We had to set up all of the appointments and get on the ball to this pregnancy. The first trimester was hard, but the hardest thing to accept was gaining weight so quickly. I had a midwife assigned to me who hadn't the foggiest clue what to do with me, because I have hypothyroidism. She messed me up when it came to my meds. Once I finally got a nurse practitioner who knew what she was doing, the weight gain slowed down. Second trimester I got some energy back, but not a lot. I was being extremely careful and Mark wouldn't let me do a lot of things. Especially since there was a streak of miscarriages at work and people around us. We've been watching our p's and q's. We are now in our 3rd trimester and I'm still working. I am trying to go as long as I can. Plus my place of work is my exercise regiment. We have gestational diabetes and I'm trying to be good, but I keep slipping up from time to time. We're doing a lot better now that we have the proper information and a good diet. Just have to stick to it. We just did our 3d and it's really a reality. We got to see our little boy and Mark is happier than ever. I'm the practical one, just taking it day by day and waiting. I'm scared, but it will be worth it in the end.
