All right, I'm just going to spit it out. My news = I'm pregnant. 12 weeks today. Made it through the first trimester, some scary genetic testing, and now I just have my Down test to get through. If that goes well (it's a two-part test that takes a few weeks), I think I can finally relax. My odds are low. The test was optional so I seriously considered not taking it, but every single person whose advice I sought said she would take it, so I'll do it.
It's funny, I watched Rosemary's Baby last night (I've seen it before, but now I'm watching it with new eyes) and I couldn't help spotting all the infractions. She drank a shake with raw egg every day, drank some champagne when she got pregnant, and her husband smoked Pall Malls around her.
I guess there are tradeoffs. My mother's pregnancies sound entirely more relaxed than mine -- she smoked*, drank* (in moderation) and she didn't know what listeria* was. In other words, she could eat as much feta, brie and goat cheese as she wanted. *But* today you can find out the baby's gender in advance, you can hear the baby's heartbeat (I already have. Truth be told, it sounded stronger than mine) and see pictures of your baby via ultrasound.
I'd like to skip the tests, though. Fortunately, I think the upcoming one is the last.
I'm due in June.
*In case some crazy anonymous commenter stops by and starts ranting...let the record state I am NOT going to smoke, drink or eat unpasteurized cheese during my pregnancy. I didn't smoke and I hardly drank anyway. I do miss the cheese, though. Fortunately, I was able to have some cooked, pasteurized feta over Thanksgiving.
It's funny, I watched Rosemary's Baby last night (I've seen it before, but now I'm watching it with new eyes) and I couldn't help spotting all the infractions. She drank a shake with raw egg every day, drank some champagne when she got pregnant, and her husband smoked Pall Malls around her.
I guess there are tradeoffs. My mother's pregnancies sound entirely more relaxed than mine -- she smoked*, drank* (in moderation) and she didn't know what listeria* was. In other words, she could eat as much feta, brie and goat cheese as she wanted. *But* today you can find out the baby's gender in advance, you can hear the baby's heartbeat (I already have. Truth be told, it sounded stronger than mine) and see pictures of your baby via ultrasound.
I'd like to skip the tests, though. Fortunately, I think the upcoming one is the last.
I'm due in June.
*In case some crazy anonymous commenter stops by and starts ranting...let the record state I am NOT going to smoke, drink or eat unpasteurized cheese during my pregnancy. I didn't smoke and I hardly drank anyway. I do miss the cheese, though. Fortunately, I was able to have some cooked, pasteurized feta over Thanksgiving.
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It is what I thought. *smirk* I just wasn't sure what your feelings were about it.
I remember a flag went up when you started talking about *babies* as well as cats and dogs that you had seen during the day. hehe
Again I am so happy for you and wish you the best.
Fingers crossed that it goes well. :) :) :)
Congratulations - I am so happy for y'all! :) :) :)
(I had feeling this is what your news was...)
Just think, a mini-Bearette or D! I can't wait!
(I have to stop using so many exclamation points!)
Looking forward to hearing all about it...
YAY! I'm so happy for you and D. How exciting! Congratulations!
I guess now you have a whole new world of knitting to explore---booties, blankets, toys.
Yay!
I can't wait to see all the new projects you're bound to come up with. :)
Again, congrats to you and D. I'm glad that everything seems to be going okay so far.
It's weird about the knitting - I think the motion of the needles makes me nauseous? But hopefully I'll be able to do it again one of these days.
Sit back, relax, and eat some potato chips. You deserve it! :)
Eh, never mind. ;)
Amy - I can have some cheese, just not the soft, unpasteurized kind. Feta, brie, goat, blue and gorgonzola are bad - they can cause listeriosis, an infection pregnant women are more susceptible to, and it can harm the baby. Fortunately, it is rare - only 1500 cases reported in the US last year - but every pregnant woman is put on "cheese alert" anyway. Cheddar and Muenster and some others are fine.
Liz - thanks :) Sometimes I say to D, "I fought the law and the law won" (like that song). Actually, I just added the disclaimer b/c I've seen Anonymous leaving nasty comments on other blogs lately.
Congrats!
Of course, I have to admit I'm feeling even more pressure to have one of my own now that you have one too! I'll be thinking about June 23 for him/her, since that's my birthday :)
My younger sister just gave birth three weeks ago. So I know about her odd cravings and the trials you are about to embark on.
I hope you enjoy it.
I am so happy for you and I hope all goes well with your pregnancy!
Take Care!