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Janae and I found out at the beginning of this year that we are expecting a baby. I still remember the morning that she awoke me. She said she wasn't feeling well and hadn't felt quite right for a few days and had a suspicion that she may be pregnant. The pregnancy test affirmed her suspicion. I was in a bit of shock. I made her take the test again. Positive. Over the next few days she took a few more just to be certain.
We wanted to do it again when we went to the doctors for our first visit, but they said that it wasn't necessary as the home tests test for the presence of the same chemical. It was our little secret for the first few months as this is the highest risk period. No need to get people worked up especially if something happened.
As time passed, both of us got more and more excited that someone was going to join our family!
It's a parasite
The first trimester was extremely difficult for Janae as she was incessantly sick with no appetite and naturally lacked energy to do anything. Looking back, she was pretty lifeless. The time was one where we were both very concerned as were the doctors, who asked us to check in and performed sonograms every other week. The only comfort I gained from the doctors was the fact the baby was growing a healthy rate. In fact, I recall at one visit the doctor asked if we were having twins because the baby felt so big. The sonogram affirmed we weren't having twins. Fortunately, Janae never had to get an IV for not eating like Mandy and others have had. Aaron put it best when he called the baby a resilient parasite that will suck the life out of the mother if necessary.
Mom has been absolutely wonderful during this time. Although she didn't show it too much, I can tell she is very excited to have a grandchild. It's her first and I guess at a certain age you just want grandchildren. The time for me to understand is far away.
Since Janae gained her super-hero sense of smell, her yummy home cooked meals and lunches have stopped. I lived on microwave food cooked in the basement (smell from the kitchen was still too strong). This liberty was rather generous as her Autumn and Celeste had to eat outside in the cold! I later started bbq-ing. Thanks Kyle and Kristin! Without your bbq I didn't experience sympathy starvation!
Mom has been a tremendous help during this time. She cooks food at her place and brings over to us once every couple days for Janae and I to eat. I can't express enough the help this was.
Janae lost about 20 lbs before regaining her appetite and energy. On the bright side she hadn't started showing yet and looked fabulous!
It's a hungry parasite
Janae has just re-gained her appetite and she is making up for not eating the last 3 months! We celebrated by going to eat at Panang last weekend. This weekend we went to Lighthouse Korean Tofu soup and bbq twice! It's nice to be able to enjoy food with her again.
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If those tests indicate positive, they're 99.xx% correct, you know. :) But we were the same. We actually checked with more than one doctor. And it wasn't until we heard the heartbeat that we were totally convinced. It's craaaazy! Congrats you guys!!!
Posted by: Jerin | April 23, 2007 12:45 PM
Oh man, you wait and see - the grandparent phenomenon is quite amazing. You're mom is going to flip out once the baby is here. My parents sure have. It's a side I've never seen.
Posted by: Jerin | April 23, 2007 12:47 PM
You are right, she is gorgous! I am so happy for you both...and for her. She is a very lucky girl to be born to such a great family. I can't wait to see her next weekend! Much love, W.
Posted by: Wendy | September 27, 2007 12:16 PM
You are right, she is georgous! I am so happy for you both...and for her. She is a very lucky girl to be born to such a great family. I can't wait to see her next weekend! Much love, W.
Posted by: Wendy | September 27, 2007 12:16 PM