By now, you've heard (if not, click HERE)... our baby girl will soon be named Lilah Claire. I know some people wait until the baby's born to announce it, or to even decide. But just like knowing if it's a boy or girl in there, I also like calling her by name.
My little Lilah.
How'd we come up with it? mrs. boo radley (a.k.a. Leah) suggested Dahlia once, and I misread it and thought of Delilah. Chad LOVED Delilah, but I dropped the "De" (or DUH, as it sounds) and liked Lilah even better. Besides, Delilah means "seductive, lovelorn." Can't have that for my innocent girl!!
And it turns out Chad's mom was going to name his sister Lilah!! She went with Selena instead, but at least we know she likes the name. And my mom does too!
(by the way, I HATE watching myself on video!! Could, um, someone, um, count how many times I said "um???" And gotta love those nervous eyerolls! It's kind of bizarre talking into the camera. Oh, and I got the Kung Fu thing fixed, in case it bugged you as much as it bugged me.)
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Darn diabetes - had my monthly OB appt. yesterday (23w3d) and it mostly went well. I've gained 8 pounds so far, which made Dr. B (and me!) happy. But because I've had diabetes from the beginning of this pregnancy, I have some new things coming up...
* fetal echocardiogram - an ultrasound done by a pediatric cardiologist to specifically look at baby girl's heart. I guess diabetes can cause some abnormalities. It's just a precaution, he said. But you know how at ease that makes me... I thought we were worried enough about clefting. Now the heart??? Ugh. I go in next week on the 28th.
* week 28 ultrasound - not only I am having a regular ultrasound next week (Jan. 25th) to catch a glimpse of the palate, but they'll do another u/s next month to check Lilah's size. They don't want her too BIG, which is a diabetes concern. I measured small yesterday, and always did with Aidan.
* non-stress tests - luckily, these won't start up until after week 32. They're a pain to schedule, especially since they only do them in the mornings and that's all I work!
But I avoided the progesterone shots (to prevent pre-term labor), so that's a bonus. No glucose test for me (yes!!) And little Lilah hasn't discovered my rib cage yet, so I'm feeling good! Oh, and I just contacted a photographer to do some maternity photos in April!!
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Here's a multi-tasking Mama for you... 6 months pregnant, still in work clothes, vacuuming, AND holding a 32-pounder on her hip (because he cries until I pick him up.)
And aren't these overalls the cutest???
7 comments:
ugh...appointments are such a hassle!! I am more than happy to help out with the podster if you run into any scheduling problems. I could probably use the practice with three running around anyway :)
Oh, and you were completely darling on camera by the way...eyerolls and all!
I love the name!!! (oh and my parents almost named me "Lia" :) and you were so cute on camera - I loved seeing/hearing you - its nice to associate your name/face with a voice.
And I could only wish I looked that cute while I held my toddler and vacuumed.
Good luck with all your upcoming appointments!!!
You look beautiful. Lucas also fusses when I am vacuuming. And those overalls are adorable on him. :) Are they gymboree???
Such a multitasker you are! I'd have let Owen cry...I know a terrible mommy...especially pregnant AND holding a toddler AND vaccuming, makes me exhausted thinking about it! Nice of your hubster to catch that moment on camera for you! : )
Love that dress your wearing too!
I had GD while pregnant with Owen and a million other things. The NSt's stressed me out each week...will he move enough, will his heartbeat stay where it needs to, will I have to go to the bathroom...it was rough! Luckily, I was on bedrest at the time and didn't have a work schedule to work around.
I pray everything goes well for you and the upcoming tests will just ease your mind, if anything. I'm sure it will all be fine. : )
Almost 24 weeks already!?! Wow! I hope all the upcoming appts go well. It was so much easier the first time around not knowing all the things that could go wrong, but it is reassuring the 2nd time around to know that everything is being monitored! Finding time for all the appointments is just so much more difficult with a toddler!
Things are moving right along for you and LIlah. Love that. Cute picture of my guy Aidan. You are a multi tasking mama. Wait until you got them both wanting you. Oh so fun:) I'm kidding...it really is sweet.
It's fun hearing you call Lilah by her name now! And when you said "6 months pregnant" I had to count it up -- wow, she'll be here before you know it!
Love the overalls -- are they Gym? Drew had a similar pair when we was little. I always liked the idea of overalls, but then it seems like I would never put them on him!
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