Archive for the ‘Thoughts and Feelings’ Category

Happy Thanksgiving
November 27, 2008

Eat up folks P.S. I just wanted to say congrats to Jinette aka Nani for being our 100th comment in the “Her First Halloween” post. She’s won a big hug and the rights to baby sit for an entire weekend (of our choice.) Congrats again, and thanks to all of you who have been visiting [...]

The First Scare
November 9, 2008

I’m on the phone with the doctor’s office pa. It’s amazing how one instant message can change your entire day. Before reading that, I had just gotten home from an 11 hour shift with the intention of zoning out to a random DVD. I had a rough few days beforehand and I was looking forward [...]

Toni Braxton Hicks
November 2, 2008

Braxton Hicks contractions start in the second or third trimester. They are like little warning bells for dads. Baby’s coming soon. And while they are far from the real thing, I’m glad I got to see these before the real ones. Seeing Gabby’s face scrunch up. Watching her exhale slowly. Having my hand squeezed until [...]

The Countdown
October 20, 2008

A part of the day felt like this: 90 days. That’s all that separates me from her. It feels so rushed. That’s not nearly enough time to prepare. I still have to buy *insert pink baby accesory here.* We need to get adjusted to our new place. I’m still getting trained at my new job. [...]

What’s with the name?
September 13, 2008

For the last three months, I have been getting very little sleep. When I mention this in conversation, most of my friends assume that I’m stressed. The truth is, I’ve just been having very vivid dreams. Well actually, it’s just one dream. I’m in the delivery room and I’m standing by Gabby’s side. She’s squeezing [...]

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