West Coast Love!

This past weekend, three of our dearest friends (Lynn,Darrel&Francine) host a Jack and Jill Baby shower for Ahmed and I. We had such a beautiful day with friends playing games(such as, guess how big is Raquel's belly? How fast can you diaper the baby doll.......(the men made it look like a sport), alot of creative onesies were made. In addition to the festivities......there was a lot of laughing, catching up and eating! Again, We were just so overwhelmed by the overflow of love, support and just plain old excitement about the new addition to our family. It has been such an exciting time for all of us and the generosity of all of family and friends have been incredible. We are deeply humbled to have all of you in our lives and we appreciate and love you very much!!!!! Thank You!

 

A mothers love

        Me and Mommy           My Diaper Cake. Genius!





          My mother-inlaw (Mahmondylla)  and my best friend Kim (and her daughter Amel)

This past week Ahmed and I used this last opportunity to spend some time with some of our family and dear friends. It was a world wind of events and visitations, but somehow we made it happen! I will briefly share some of the things that we did.......

One of my best friends in the world Kim got us Nets tickets! I am a die hard fan.....yes, even when they loose, but they won! It was a double date with Kim&Tony me&Ahmed and it was so much fun. Looking back.....that is probably not going to happen for quite some time when the baby arrives. I know all of you parents are saying an Amen to that! 

I got a kick out of watching my Mom, brother Delvin and his fiance' Tiffany's reactions the first time they felt the baby kicking. There faces just lit up. We also visited Ahmed's parents and they were just thrilled to see my belly including old friends, family, & Grandpa! ....It was just so nice to see everyone.

Apparently, when I told my Mom that I was going to make a last minute trip to the East Coast she quickly called my friend Kim to plan a shower. I don't know how they did it, but together with Ahmed's help, threw me such a nice intimate gathering of friends and family. It was so sweet and touching......I am so thankful for the people in my life. Thank you to everyone that came and celebrated my first baby. Everyone was so generous with the gifts and showered me with lots of love. (You too Daddy, Thank you so much) My mom made the most amazing food, her friends helped set up, .....I pigged out! And on top of that, to get me out of the house..... Kim treated me to a girls day at the spa on Park Ave (fancy :). I was really wondering why she made it early on a Sunday morning. I was so relaxed and comatose when I got back to the house. I was in ultra-relaxation mode I didn't suspect a thing! lol.  Funny, I've been away for 8yrs......but there is something about going home, a mothers love...... I really appreciated all the advice, tips, and passed on wisdom from all the mommies I know.  I will treasure them all, especially my Mom. Thank you. xoxoxoxo

The Video That Makes Me Laugh!

this has nothig to do with my pregnancy, but this clip makes me crack up. Hope it makes you chuckle too.

Nesting Time!

Well, we just buckled down and made the call.....time to get things going and ready for the baby. So, today is day one of construction and it started at 7am! The team came into our home covered all of our furnishings and started knocking down our bedroom wall so that our space could be more open and we can have a special space for Baby Barack Obama Best. :)....................I'm joking.  We will all let you know when we have finalized his name, the minute he is born. Promise. (smile) Who knows it might be on Inaugural Day! What a year to be born into .......... a historical year of hope and change! Anyways, sorry I divert, back to Nesting!  When the construction is finished it's going to be so nice to prepare the space where we are going to spend time with him. It is so amazing the careful thought you put in on where the baby is going to sleep, where you will put the chair for feeding, closet space, storage space.... He is moving more and more everyday, and I am getting more and more excited. Except for the "not getting sleep part". I love my sleep..zzzzzz

Doctors Update: Yesterday I had my Gestational Diabetes test and it came out negative. My sugar level is normal. The only thing is......my iron is low, so my doctor is having me take iron tablets 2 times a day. Otherwise everything is great. Babies heart beat is strong and sounds like a funky drummer. I put on 6 more pounds. And from now on the doctor says I will notice a rapid growing of the belly.....and its starting. I need help getting out of any seat....sad. :)  

I came across this great article reading my friends blog! What a family needs after birth. 

Gloria Lemay's Excellent Advice

26 Weeks!

He's Moving!

What we look forward to everyday is the baby moving! I would be lying down and shout out for Ahmed. "Come quick, he's moving". Ahmed would drop everything he is doing, run in the room, hands on and speaking into my Belly like a microphone.  We look absolutely rediculous! We would just laugh and be so amazed at his movement (hiccups, kicks, punches) whatever he is doing, I am enjoying all of it. We sing and have little conversations with him, and he is definately listening. He loves Ahmed's voice, I think his deep tone resonates with him, because he always kicks when he hears him. And every time I touch my bell, he finds me. I love it. I love my baby.

Got Meditation?

Today I'm having a little quiet time. I'm having a hard time relaxing and a huge surge of anxiety has hit me like a Mac Truck. Without sounding like a crazy person, the little voices in my head everyday is giving me a check list of things to do. Like today: register at the hospital we're delivering, sign up for childbirth class,cpr class,breastfeeding class, look into adding an dependent on my health insurance, am I going back to the east coast for one last visit before I have to stop traveling?, did I just spend my life hustling and saving my life earnings to be lost by wallstreet, since I've been out of sight am I going to be out of mind to get work after the baby, I need to get the baby room together(get it painted,furniture,organize, etc).  Uggghh! So much to do, and everybody is tell me sit back and enjoy. How does that work? Somebody let me know the secret!