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August 17, 2004
KATIEBUG:
Katie is 18 months old today! Wow, it just doesn't seem possible. I remember last year on this date, when she was 6 mos. old. It was the first time she sat up by herself. Now, she rarely sits because she's too busy running, dancing, spinning in circles, and climbing! Amazing how things change so much in the life of a child.
She's really starting to show her stubborn streak. Most recently coming into play is the fake cry, and, my personal favorite, the squat. Katie's been squatting for quite a while, of course, but now she uses it as a means of stopping herself from walking with us. I'll hold her hand to walk with her, and if she doesn't want to go (or doesn't want her hand held), Katie will stop and squat right there as a means of avoiding movement. It's a little like the whole dead weight thing. I'm waiting for the time when it will be followed by a full-out tantrum, but so far that's most of it, sometimes followed by whining. Ah, the joys of toddlerhood.
We went to the zoo today. I've really enjoyed having a membership this summer, and I have to say it's paid for itself in the three times I've used it - and I'm sure we'll go at least a few more times between now and the end of Fall. Chris went with us today. We hadn't been in a little over a month (all that sickness and nausea and all), and it was AMAZING how different it was today than last time. Katie got excited when she saw the animals, and repeated their names and sounds. Among her favorites were the Lemurs. We also got to see the elephants REALLY close this time. They were so close to the fence that we were sprayed by the dust as one of them threw dirt on its back. Very fun. These elephants are leaving in the Fall to go to a better-equipped habitat, so I'm glad she got to go and seem them this time.
Oh, and just to show what sponges kids are at this age, Katie learned a new word today: Robot. We have the Baby Einstein picture cards and go through them, and until today I was really only going through the ones that she knew. I'd say the names of the ones she didn't know, and then leave it at that. Today, however, I took out the five or so that she didn't know and we did it again, then I let her play with those. The robot card has become her FAVORITE! She says it as, "Bobutt," which is pretty cute, too.
PREGNANCY:
After we got home, I showered and went to my ultrasound. Baby seems to be doing well - good, strong heartbeat still, and measuring right on target at 8 weeks, 3 days. It went from looking like a piece of shrimp last week, to me being able to see the head, as well as the arm and leg buds. I have FOUR weeks exactly to go until the cvs testing (unless there's a cancellation for Aug. 30 at the other hosp. I want to go to), so I'm getting to the nerve-wracking part. The weekly ultrasounds have really helped out a lot - it at least gives me a frame of reference as to how things are going. The last 2 times I've been, though, my dr. has been out and I've seen other drs. Today the dr. seemed a little surprised that I wanted to come in again, but she did it. She is rather new to the office, so I'm guessing she doesn't fully realize that I am the "Psycho 1st Trimester Patient." Gee, I would figure the REALLY fat file on me would give it away - perhaps I need a flourescent sticker with the words: Psycho, Weeks 4-12 printed on it. That would really clear things up, don't you think?
Oh, and I've ended a relationship, for now. The breakup went something like this:
Coffee: I don't understand. We had such good times together. Don't you remember the cream? The sugar? You can't tell me you've forgotten about the sugar.
Laura: I know, but I just don't desire you anymore the way that I used to.
Coffee: What do you mean? You used to NEED me. You used to drive out of your way to get me. If it's about the pregnancy, you know you can have me in decaf.
Laura: I'm sorry. I just don't think of you that way anymore. Maybe later. Maybe when I feel better. Reallly, it's not you, it's ME. I'm just not right for you anymore. You deserve better.
Coffee: I was afraid you'd use that line on me. Do me a favor, please don't tell me we can still be friends.
I have NO desire for coffee, and haven't for weeks. The fact that they're building a Starbucks on my corner (because I think it was the last corner in the U.S. without one), while it excites me, does not make me want to run out for a decaf latte right now. For most of the day the thought of coffee makes me ill, then at night, when I feel okay, it's just not something I want. Period. Now, Healthy Choice Caramel Ice Cream Sandwiches - well, that's a different story! LOL.
BABY GENDER?
My hunch on the sex for this one right now is that it's a boy. I don't really know why, just a feeling. Well, I guess the slower heart rate makes me think that, too. We'll see. While I used to think I'd want one of each, now that I have a daughter I can certainly see the appeal in Katie having a sister, because sisters have a special bond. I think a lot of what we think we want comes from experience. Growing up as one of two girls, and having a close relationship with my sister, a part of me wants that for Katie. However, I can also see how having a boy and girl would be fun - their interests would be different than 2 of the same sex babies/children, and I know that brothers and sisters can still be close. But, in the end, a healthy baby is what I want more than anything, obviously.
If you made it this far, congrats. You're probably as tired as I am. :)
Take care,
Laura
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