Whap, whap, whap

Thats what we finally heard today at the doctors office. At 16 weeks baby was finally letting us get a listen. The funny thing was it did exactly what we assume it did last time, when we were unable to hear it. We found it right away but as quick as we did it moved as if saying, "quit poking me." Sounds like my kid.

It was very exciting and it finally hit me in the car when I finally started crying. I wanted to hear it so badly to know everything was ok, and finally got my wish. Ken seemed pretty proud and glowed.

We also got our ultrasound booked for March 8th. Woot. Visual image of baby!!!!!!!!!!! Ken was scheduled to be away in March the following week so it was good news to hear he can be here for the big day.

Other news, still on the pills. Doctor thinks I will need them for the whole pregnancy. Blah. Also went to the maternity clothing store and spent Ken's money. Hehe. Got some great things so I am very happy and will look very cute!

Nice Quiet Evening

After the terrible Monday sickness, we decided that we would hold off on the uber cool dinner I was going to make my sweetie. I was feeling better yesterday but not strong enough to stand in a hot kitchen for that long. So, we decided on a heart shaped pizza from Boston Pizza. Huzzah, cute, tasty and romantic.

Ken called at 5pm when we was leaving the school and said he be home with dinner as soon as possible. At 645pm there was a knock at the door and this is what awaited me....

A beautiful arrangement of roses, a heart shaped pizza, a starter of mushroom caps (my fav) and a big piece of chocolate mousse cake. Ohhhh, man! For a gal who had eatten nothing but toast and fruit most of the day, it was like some commercial on tv that would spur cravings for hours. I of course couldn't eat as much as I would have liked to, with the tummy still sensitive, but I got a good taste of everything and it was enough to make me happy and full.

We watched american idol and then headed to bed as I was fading fast. Watched the best romantic 80's movie, "Say Anything", yet I was asleep before even half the movie was done. Overall, it was a wonderful valentines day, and we enjoyed each other's company. After many nights of Ken hard at work on his book, I almost forgot what he looked like. Hehe. But in general, his card said it all. He wrote, 'this is our last valentines alone... better make it count'.

I love you Ken, thank you for all you do for me and the coming baby. You are a blessing.

Happy Valentine's Day

To my one and only Valentine!

I love you Ken!

Just when you think you are out of the woods...

So far, I have been sick more times than I have been in weeks!!! Yesterday was wonderful, getting out and it seemed things were returning to normal.... no so I guess.

At this point I can't keep the pills down that stop the sick, so that means no food today.... argh

I was planning a wonderful dinner for my hubby for valentines but sadly I really don't see it happening unless I make an amazing recovery.

I am upset, angry and disappointed, but I just really want to be finished this phase so I can enjoy pregnancy.... I am losing faith that will happen.

I love you baby, but you make mommy sick!

No, its not an alien Charlie Brown!

This week I experienced some strange activity in my belly region. Strange little flutters that I was pretty sure was hunger or gas related. After checking my book, turns out that the little person who is camped out in my uterus has started moving. Crazy!!!

Its happening a lot more which makes me assume I will have a pretty active kid on my hands come August. Hehe. Its kinda funny to be sitting on the couch relaxing and then go to walk up the stairs and bang, someone is awake. When I met Nana and Papa for dinner last night, baby was awake, must have sensed great-grandparents.

Around 830, the baby was going nuts. Ken rubbed my belly for a bit and that seemed to settle the little hyper one down. I told Ken it knows daddy. That got a big smile, hee. He then proceeded to talk to it for awhile as we watched the olmypics opening ceremony. Its hard to believe when the 2010 games happen here that this bump will be a toddler. Whoa.

Unwritten

I am unwritten
Can't read my mind
I'm undefined
I'm just beginning
The pen's in my hand
Ending unplanned

Staring at the blank page before you
Open up the dirty window
Let the sun illuminate the words that you could not find
Reaching for something in the distance
So close you can almost taste it
Release your inhibitions

Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is...where your book begins
The rest is still unwritten

I break tradition
Sometimes my tries are outside the lines
We've been conditioned to not make mistakes
But I can't live that way

Staring at the blank page before you
Open up the dirty window
Let the sun illuminate the words that you could not find
Reaching for something in the distance
So close you can almost taste it
Release your inhibitions

Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is...where your book begins

Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is...where your book begins
The rest is still unwritten

(Choir)
Staring at the blank page before you
Open up the dirty window
Let the sun illuminate the words that you could not find
Reaching for something in the distance
So close you can almost taste it
Release your inhibitions

Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is...where your book begins

Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is...where your book begins
The rest is still unwritten
The rest is still unwritten.

- Natasha Bedingfield, "Unwritten"