Last night all I wanted for dinner was a broccoli cheese baked potato from Wendy's. Little did I know that they had discontinued making them a year ago! How could they do that to me? I had finally thought of something tasty to eat and it was cruelly snatched away from me. So tonight for dinner Aaron is making me a broccoli cheese baked potato. I must be the luckiest girl in the world.
UPDATE: Broccoli is not craved by the Jenny any longer. That is all.
UPDATE 2: I'd like to point out that apparently Ohio is the only state that has gotten rid of the broccoli cheese baked potato. According to Jeff and Emily they have them still in Boston and my parents said they still have them in Ames. What is wrong with you Ohio?
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Monday, May 21, 2007
Baby's first picture
We went in for an ultrasound today and it was one of the most amazing events in my life. We have baby's first picture (see left) and heard the fetal heartbeat (sounded strong). I wanted to record the heartbeat so I could play it again at home, because it was breathtaking.
Pregnancy is very surreal - from dad's perspective it doesn't seem like anything is happening. There's some nausea, some odd food preferences (well, mildly odd for my wife). Then I hear a heartbeat of a 1" long baby, my baby for the first time and there is something magical and indescribable about the entire experience. I'm elated, scared and amazed all at the same time. I'm just really looking forward to being a dad.
Friday, May 18, 2007
In the Nick of Time
Yesterday was our first prenatal visit with the doctor. After answering a bunch of questions about our families medical histories we got to the exam part. Our doctor said everything was looking well, although since I have had a touch of spotting we are getting our first ultrasound done on Monday. I'm really excited about that!
We were also given a due date. Drumroll please....
Dec. 31, 2007
That's right. The last day of the year. Talk about timing. With any luck, we will be welcoming in the new year with the newest member of the Rud family!
We were also given a due date. Drumroll please....
Dec. 31, 2007
That's right. The last day of the year. Talk about timing. With any luck, we will be welcoming in the new year with the newest member of the Rud family!
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Mom's Take
So as Aaron has yet to mention, we found out just last week that we are expecting. This coming Thursday will be our first doctor's appointment where hopefully we will find out when this baby will be arriving (although according to a due date calculator on the computer it puts Baby X's arrival around the end of the year/beginning of 2008).
So far things are going well. I just started experiencing nausea this week, which thankfully hasn't been too terrible although I still can't wait for it to pass. *Please give me tips on how to manage it if you have any* *And thanks to my sister, Julie, for already mentioning eating oyster crackers throughout the day - that has already helped*
Otherwise I've been feeling pretty good, taking naps when I'm exhausted and nibbling on whatever sounds good to eat at the moment. All this in between more than usual trips to the bathroom and trying to find shirts to wear that will fit, seeing as how my chest has decided to expand just a bit.
Sometimes it doesn't seem quite real yet that this tiny life is growing inside me, but I was thrilled to receive my fist mothers day cards today. Thank you mom and dad, Nell and Craig, and my loving husband (yes I opened Aaron's card early, but my present from him arrived in the mail yesterday and I opened it :) *if you're wondering he got me an ipod shuffle*).
And now I am done with my ramblings for today. We love you already Baby X!
Jenny
So far things are going well. I just started experiencing nausea this week, which thankfully hasn't been too terrible although I still can't wait for it to pass. *Please give me tips on how to manage it if you have any* *And thanks to my sister, Julie, for already mentioning eating oyster crackers throughout the day - that has already helped*
Otherwise I've been feeling pretty good, taking naps when I'm exhausted and nibbling on whatever sounds good to eat at the moment. All this in between more than usual trips to the bathroom and trying to find shirts to wear that will fit, seeing as how my chest has decided to expand just a bit.
Sometimes it doesn't seem quite real yet that this tiny life is growing inside me, but I was thrilled to receive my fist mothers day cards today. Thank you mom and dad, Nell and Craig, and my loving husband (yes I opened Aaron's card early, but my present from him arrived in the mail yesterday and I opened it :) *if you're wondering he got me an ipod shuffle*).
And now I am done with my ramblings for today. We love you already Baby X!
Jenny
Dad's Take
I'm setting this website up for Jenny with the goal of capturing, preserving and archiving some of the highs and lows of Baby X's life.
In my twisted thoughts, this is a virtual scrapbook, that maybe someday, this child can look at and appreciate. It may be a while, what with the soiled diapers of the first years, knowing he's way smarter than me in teenage years, and apathy of the college. I realized only now, that I would like an archive like this of my life (thats a hint mom), and wanted to start it early.
SO heres the rub. This is jenny's and I'm just going to take pictures, maybe suggest topics and I'd sure like it to be interactive. So all moms out there, if you have memories of pregnancies past, share them! Not only can we archive this baby's formative months, but maybe bring out some family stories that we can share with future generations.
Sort of like pregnancy, my job finishes early.
Aaron
In my twisted thoughts, this is a virtual scrapbook, that maybe someday, this child can look at and appreciate. It may be a while, what with the soiled diapers of the first years, knowing he's way smarter than me in teenage years, and apathy of the college. I realized only now, that I would like an archive like this of my life (thats a hint mom), and wanted to start it early.
SO heres the rub. This is jenny's and I'm just going to take pictures, maybe suggest topics and I'd sure like it to be interactive. So all moms out there, if you have memories of pregnancies past, share them! Not only can we archive this baby's formative months, but maybe bring out some family stories that we can share with future generations.
Sort of like pregnancy, my job finishes early.
Aaron
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