Monday, April 30, 2007
Frogs
The plan is to make a list of all the items we need for the baby/nursery so we can then start buying things on our trips (Brazil, US, Stockholm, etc) Since it is much more expensive here in the UK!
Tomorrow we are off to Portugal. It will be nice to relax!
Friday I will be 5 months!!! Time has just flown by!
Weekend
Jason also ran 18 miles this weekend.. my mom said that is was great training for when he needs to run after the kids (hopefully not for 18 miles!!) and me and Vinny went for a 2 hr walk!
So far my cravings have been easy on Jason. I have cravings something, however I control it and can have it several days later. Last week I really wanted some peanut M&M's but did not make/ask Jason go and get them, however on sunday we were in the store and I bought a big bag and pretty much ate everything at once!!! (Jason is still hoping I have another pizza craving like I did in the early weeks of my pregnancy!)
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Dreams... (or would it be nightmares...)
We are off to go shopping in Kingston (upon Thames, as Jason likes to call it, however it is just next to the Thames and is just called Kingston! He has spend to much time in England!) and stroll around the river and have abite to eat. The weather is great and it's supposed to be record high temperatures this weekend!
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Rubber Bands?!
Two weeks from tomorrow we have our scan! I can't wait!!!
Jason send out an e-mail to the 'Hall' side of the family and we have received several very sweet e-mails back from our aunts and cousins! Thank you!
Sunday, April 22, 2007
'Conversation' of the weekend
"The problem is that I need to travel to the US before the end of July, otherwise I will be too pregnant to go on a plane"
Not-so-smart-cookie says:
"Are you pregnant?"
I say:
"Yes"
She says:
"Really, I didn't know... you can't really tell... how many months?"
Kind of knowing where this conversation was going....I said:
"4 1/2 months"
She says:
"REALLY!!! I have friend that is 4 months and you can definitely tell she is pregnant, anyone could tell.. but you... not at all!"
well, great, as if I wasn't feeling bad already that there is not enough space for the baby in my belly......
Friday, April 20, 2007
4 1/2 months
Jason brought back some maternity cloths I had ordered on-line in the US. I ordered a couple of size S and some M. I am definitely a size S in the US (here in Europe I am a size M) It's funny how the sizes differ. It's probably to make americans feel better about themselves.
I am currently a bit bitter with the US. I had to send in my greencard (the one that was valid for 10 years) because they put a wrong date of birth. Well I send it back in February. Now, I realized that it can take up to 6 months (august) before I get it back, and I need to go to the US at least once a year to keep my greencard valid! Well, last time we went to the US was October, but the problem is that I can only travel until mid august..... so, if they don't send my greencard on time, I may not be able to go to the US this year and loose my greencard, and start from zero. And for those who know them pain (sending in several forms, costs, medical exams, waiting period, etc) of getting a greencard -I am not looking forward to it! It's just frustrating, because it was their mistake! At least our child will get an american passport and not have to deal with greencards!
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Spring in London
Today I got home from work at 6 and took Vinny for a jog/walk. He loves it! (I do too and I hope the baby as well!)
My belly is starting to show (specially wearing summer cloths) and I notice people looking at my belly. However, they must either think:
'gosh, cut back on the pint and biscuits lady'
or
'how cute, she must be pregnant'
It is still not to obvious!
I am still not 100% recovered from my cold (yes mom, I will drink more tea with honey tonight!) and I had a terrible headache (yes Jason, I did drink a lot of water today!) But after being in the park for 1 hr, I feel much better, I just needed some fresh air.
3 weeks and 2 days before our next scan. I can't wait. I have trying to feel my belly to see if I can feel any movements, but nothing so far. My mom said it happened to her around 4 1/2 months (one more week to go then!)
Sunday, April 15, 2007
First baby blues...
I worked at a veterinary conference (we won the prize of the best stand) for 5 long days. Since I was responsible, I worked long hours and I am also fighting a cold!
When I was taking the train back home I thought about how nice it would be to get home, being with Jason, going for a drink (it has been very warm and everyone was out and about enjoying the weather!), taking Vinny for a walk, etc. But, unfortunately, Jason is on a business trip in Los Angeles and Vinny stayed with a friend while I was at the conference. When I arrived home, the house was quiet. Then I talked to my parents, Liesbet and Ward and chatted with my best friend Melissa (in Brazil) and I felt SOOOOOO home sick to Brazil.
So when I spoke to Jason the tears just came down....
It sounds sad, but it's just my hormones, being tired and just missing Jason caused me to go over 'the edge'. However, now I've had some diner, a cup of tea with honey (I promised my mom!) and feel ready to go to bed and rest...
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Grandpa Steve's e-mail
Dearest Annelies,
I believe it is time for my two cents worth. I have always said my greatest experience is to view the world through the eyes of my children. You have taken me to new heights with Your experiences that you have listed in this baby diary. What a wonderful, wonderful thing to do.
You and Jason are heading down a new path that will change your lives and your marriage forever. You were each on a single separate path that you traveled on your journey, and then you met each other and joined in matrimony. Now your lives are taking on new meaning, as the marriage of two becomes a family of three (Oops four, sorry Vinny). You are changing physically, emotionally, spiritually for the better.
My father always told me that he would have his revenge on me some day. That day was the day I told him he had a grandson named Jason. He later told me that there was true love in those words, for the word "revenge" had many meanings. He knew what wonders I would have with our new son and later a wonderful daughter for he and his wife had the same wonders we did (do).
I told Jason when the two of you were married that I would not bother him about when you two would have children. I told him he had to satisfy his Mother and Mother-in-law first. Now that the news is out and the event is well on the way. I can REJOICE.
With ALL my love
Grandpa Stephen
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Monday, April 02, 2007
Letter from my sister, Liesbet
Well the baby will have to learn multiple languages, since one grandma writes in English, the other grandma in Dutch and Liesbet in Portuguese!!! We have always wanted to teach our children Portuguese, but, even though Jason has improved a lot, he still needs to come up to speed to be able to teach our child. He does have some time before the baby is boren and starts speaking! Here is Aunt Liesbet's sweet e-mail:
Eu finalmente encarei novamente teu blog!!
Eu consigo sonhar acordada com as primeiras fotos de ti com o baby, da primeira vez que ele ou ela irá mamar no teu seio, das mãozinhas e dos pézinhos se espreguiçando continuamente, das roupinhas em miniatura, do primeiro passeio ao museu (sim senhora, terá que ser um baby culto! ^^)... vocês serão ótimos pais! Tenho pouca certeza da vida mais muita certeza que serão pais exelentes.
Family in town
This weekend my aunt Hilde and my cousin Els (whom live in Belgium) came to London to visit us! I had not seen Hilde and Els for several years and it was very nice to see them. They did not know we were pregnant, and while having lunch we were telling them all the trips we have done and have planned for this year. Els (whom has a beautiful blond-and-blue-eyed baby boy that is 2 1/2yr old) said - "you might as well, since you don't have any children." Jason and I looked at each other and said to them - "well, that will change in 5 1/2 months!"
We had a great time and we hope to see them again when the baby arrives!
Grandpa Bernie's e-mail
Dear Annelies and Jason,
We enjoy reading each entry to the "Baby Diaries Blog" ever since Anita told us about it. We are thrilled to go through this pregnancy with you and hope that you continue writing and keeping us informed. We want to know all about this Great Grand Son or Great Grand Daughter that you bring into this world. We are waiting to hear if it will be a boy or a girl. We pray that you will have a happy and healthy baby and that your delivery will be an easy one.
Saturday, March 31, 2007
A sweet note from grandma Anita
Dear Annelies and Jason:The computer is up and running again! I have been lost not being able to write to you. I've tried calling a few times and have not been able to catch you at home. I'm still at home, not back to work yet and possibly not for awhile.I love the blog notes!!! I am overwhelmed with how much you already know about the baby and have seen her and made her move with the jumping for the ultrasound!!! It's just amazing!!! It's so nice of you both to share this part of your life with this new little babe. Now, I'm not being partial to a little girl but I always have heard that girls are more fun to make!!!I'm so glad you are starting to feel better, no more morning sickness, and more energy... Enjoy the sleeping now... there's a reason why it takes both a man and a woman to raise a child... and don't forget Grandparents.. we will always be there for you, no matter where in the world you're at.Thank you for sharing this joyous event with us.
Love Anita
Belly is finally starting to grow!
As I mentioned before, I feel much more energy so yesterday evening we went to a spanish restaraurant for dinner. I even had 1/2 glass of wine with my meal!
Several of my friends that are pregnant are now finding out the gender, and they are all boys!!!! Kelly, in the US, is having a boy (no name yet). Ana, in Australia, is having a boy and is going to call him Sebastian and Laetitia, in France, is having a boy and is going to call him Valetin! Both me and Vanessa don't know yet! This is my 15th week and if we had a scan and had the babies cooperation, we would likely find out the gender! However, we will have to wait until the 10th of May. We still have not decided on a boy's name, it seems we will have to start thinking more about it!
Next week we are going to Marrakech for Easter! I am glad I have my energy back and will be ale to enjoy and explore Marocco!
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Sweet second trimester!!!
The spring has arrived and London is so much more pleasant (specially with daylight savings). Yesterday evening I arrived home around 5, took Vinny to the park and jogged/walked for 1 1/2hrs, I felt great!!!! I jogged for 5 min (very slowly) and walked for 1, for 1 hr and then walked the rest. Vinny loved it and I really felt good!
I am starting to see more of a belly, but it is still not visible to 'the outside world'.
Everyone in the family has been very quiet, I have not heard from any of the grandmas for a while.
Monday, March 26, 2007
First Midwife appointment
We had several questions and the one she laughed more about were my doubts about having enought space in my 'belly' for the baby! I really don't care that I don't look pregnant (I hardly have a bump) I am just concerned everything is crammed in there and the baby doesn't have enough space!!! She said not to worry and that very soon the bump will 'pop out'.
I had my first dream about the baby (that I have been able to remember, the last couple of months I have been so tired I hardly remember any dreams). I dreamt it was a boy. I need to admit that in the dream I was a bit dissapointed about not being a girl, which is bizarre, because I will be happy with either a boy or a girl!
I can feel the second trimester has started. I have been feeling more energetic again. It is now 10:20pm and I am not too tired. The last couple of months at 8:30 I was falling a sleep on top of my diner!
Friday, March 23, 2007
Rainy and cold spring
Another change I have noticed is the behaviour of children. Maybe it is because I take more public transport and I share the train with 15year old teenagers going to school. They are completely rude, loud, annoying and bad behaved. I wonder if that is just a trend in the UK or worldwide, the lack of respect for everyone and everything.
Re-reading this paragraph makes me think if I am slowely becoming a 'mom'! Or just getting old..... whatever it is, I will do my best to raise polite and kind children, that will respect their grandparents, environment and others people.
Tomorrow we have our first appointment with the midwife. I am excited and curious to see what the next steps are. She is supposed to give me a full agenda of who I need to see and when. We will be going to the hospital where I will likely give birth, Chelsea and Westminster hospital.
Today I am 14weeks pregnant. The baby is now 4 inches and weighs 3 oz. The heart is pumping 25 quarts of blood a day!!!
Thursday, March 22, 2007
My mom's e-mail
WAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wat een emotioneel moment...mijn kleindochter/zoon te zien! Ik zou zo al zeggen ohhh Anneke...´t lijkt op jou!!!!!!!!! Uw buikje ziet er echt snoezig uit....Ik kan niet wachten om je te zien.. Hier is alles goed. Ik heb een blij gevoel te denken aan de baby die op komst is..je kan je niet voorstellen wat een geluksgevoel het gaat geven als je dat babietje in je armen gaat nemen...onbeschrijfbaar...en dat grote geluksgevoel dat geeft je zoveel energie dat je al de rest erbij neemt(zoals beetje minder nachtrust...hmmm...) je hebt geen idee met wat je allemaal
blij bent.simpele dingen...zoals als er eindelijk een flinke kaka komt na een dagje constipatie...je bent zelfs blij met hoe lief de baby kan wenen...(longoefening.)...en zoveel andere te ontdekken kunsten van je babietje...
