Surprise Shower- April 29, 2006

This Saturday, I was completely surprised by an elaborate plot for a surprise shower. The premise was that we were going to a cookout at our friend’s Roz and Alex’s house in Lowell. However, it turned out that we were going to Katilyn’s dad’s house (Kaitlyn is my friend and co-worker)! Upon arriving Alex came out to meet us so that diffused any suspicions that I had, but when I entered the house I saw all my coworkers and friends from Boston! I was so surprised and CONFUSED! How did these two areas of my life come together? Apparently, a lot of planning and scheming took place with my husband, our friends and my coworkers—they are a group of event planners after all! It was such a wonderful day and BBN is so spoiled! I think they wiped out my entire registry! I feel so blessed to work and play with such caring individuals!

The Name Question

The short answer on whether we have chosen the baby’s name is no. We haven’t chosen a name yet, but we are test driving a short list. However, we have decided even when we make the final decision to keep the Baby’s name a secret. So sit tight for another few weeks, his name will be revealed when he joins us!

33 Week Appointment Stats

BBN is weighing in at a modest 3 pounds and 13 ounces. He is in the 30 percentile for his "age". The doctor said that he thought that we should probably expect a 6 pounder. The most exciting part of the Ultrasound was that we could see his hair! He has a light fuzz all over the top of his head. Now the question is what color will it be?

Baby Novack Arrival Date!

Well, BBN is still not cooperating and has not turned head down. He is in a complete breech position which means that he is sitting Indian style- which they say is the most comfortable breech position for a baby. He is just hanging out, kicking me right in the bladder day and night. Due to my abnormally shaped and sized uterus, my OB thinks it is practically impossible that he will turn to be head down at this late date, which means we have to deliver via Cesarean. We are scheduled for it on June 6th, 2006 at noon.

Both Jim and I are a little disappointed, not that either of us was looking forward to the pain I would be in during a regular delivery, but we were looking forward to experiencing the natural process to it all and to the bonding that would happen between us as a result. We have been taking classes on breathing and relaxation techniques and we were ready for D-Day. My C-Section Girlfriends tell me that it is still a magical experience and there are plenty of other perks. Knowing the date in advance (for my personality especially) is a definite benefit. It allows my mom the ability to plan her trip and knowing that my doctor will be able to do himself is a relief. Of course there are other perks, like a longer paid maternity leave and the fact that you go in to the operating room and 20 minutes later you have a baby! So overall, we are staying positive and are counting down the days until our son is born.

A blog??

I am so tickled with the idea of having our own blog. I must really be a geek! Hopefully, since this will be about the arrival of our son, it will be of interest to someone besides us and not like the mundane blathering of Joe Blogger. BUT who knows, I could get into it so much that it turns into a daily account of this pregnancy that no one but us is interested in. The beauty of it is that you can read what you want, when you want. We promise not to quiz you on its content or ask you if you have viewed it lately. I just wish we had thought of it earlier in the pregnancy!
Enjoy!
Victoria

Pictures from the Past- Ultrasound from Jan 6th, 17 weeks

This picture taken on Jan 6th after my Amniocentesis. The baby’s head is on the right and he is looking up. What an adorable baby (ok, I am a bit partial)!

Pictures from the Past- Ultrasound from Dec 5, 2005- 12 weeks

This picture was taken before we knew that BBN was a boy. Jim showed this picture around stating that those are runner's legs. Mom did the same but said they were Ballerina legs. Turns out that Jim was right... or will Mom be right afterall??? Only time will tell! The baby's head is on the right and the dot above the head is his hand. The legs are on the left. That is a little tiny foot sticking up.