21 Weeks Baby Update

NAME: Nabila

SPOUSE/PARTNER: Jessye

AGE: 25

HOW FAR ALONG: 21 weeks 

SIZE OF BABY: The size of a Banana

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO: Lately Iv'e been thinking about our baby shower that I would love to have in the first few weeks of August, also adding items to our registry that I started very early in my pregnancy. Iv'e also been crocheting many items for my sweet Arya to wear. 

EXERCISE: Spring cleaning if you consider that exercising, I believe the term is "nesting" because I have decluttered so many closets and making sure everything is spick-&-Span.

MATERNITY CLOTHES: No new purchases. 

STRETCH MARKS: Yes they're still there from before :(

BELLY BUTTON: Has popped out. 

BEST MOMENT OF THE WEEK:  Finding out that our sweet little bean is a girl. 

WORST MOMENT OF THE WEEK: That we unfortunately will not be moving in May, we have decided to wait a few months but will definitely have a place before Arya comes into this world. 

FOOD CRAVINGS: Ravioli & Pecan butter tarts. 

FOOD AVERSIONS: Nothing. 

SYMPTOMS: Horrible, horrible back aches lower and upper, also been receiving bad headaches.

MOVEMENT: LIttle Arya is in there playing soccer, she has been kicking up a storm. 

GENDER: GIRL! April 30th, 2015 which is tomorrow. Will be going back to St. Joseph's to do the ultrasound that we did last week but was not able to capture Arya's heart. 

WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO: Since I now know what the sex of my baby is, and finally we have been receiving great weather. All I'm looking forward is the Summer break which I can relax and hang out with my family and visit friends and stick my pregnant behind in their swimming pool if they have one. 

WHAT I'M NERVOUS ABOUT: Giving birth, and the postpartum depression that Iv'e been hearing about. 

WHAT I MISS: When my back didn't ache as much as it does now.  

NEXT APPOINTMENT: April 30th, 2015. Re-scheduled our last appointment. 

Nabila xo 

It's a Girl

We finally went to our Anatomy screening yesterday afternoon. During this screening our little bean will be measured from the crown to the rump, around her middle, around her head. The four chambers of her tiny beating heart as well as the kidneys bladders, stomach, brain, spine and sex organ. This screening ensures that they are developing normally or identifies any potential problems. Our sonographer looks at the amniotic fluid levels, the location of the placenta and fetal heart beat. Unfortunately the technician was not able to get a clear photo of little beans heart so we must go back the following Thursday. 

Our technician mentioned a few times how active our sweet baby was during the procedure, I take the blame for that because I did snack on a delicious milk chocolate bar before the ultrasound. Over all she was able to take the required photos besides the little heart. The ultrasound takes up to an hour, at the half way mark she did tell me to go use the washroom and walk around a bit because baby wouldn't position properly she was constantly showing us her back (sassy girl). When our time was up she went out to get Jessye so we both can see our sweet baby on the screen. The technician showed us all the little body parts we even saw our sweet baby yawn, this is when mommy started to tear up. In the end she showed us the genital area and the second I saw it I knew we were having a baby girl. The female genitals were very clear to both technician and I. 

Jessye was very clear that he wanted his baby girl were as I was more towards having a baby boy, only because there aren't many males on my side of the family nor his. But I cant be more happier to know that my sweet baby girl, my sweet Arya Rose Anwari-Raposo is growing healthy and I absolutely can not wait to have her in my arms. Our technician left the room to gather some Ultrasound photos and allow the newly parents to embrace the great news. Jessye gave me the biggest hugs while tears were rolling down his cheeks, it was such a pleasure seeing the new daddy so happy that he will be a father to a baby girl. I cant wait to raise our daughter together my sweet Jessye. 

Love you both forever and ever. xox

Our beautiful Arya.

Showing off her little toes.

Nabila xox

                                                              

Spring is in the air!

The past couple of days Toronto has finally received beautiful Spring weather. I have been waiting for warm weather  to pack away my winter jacket and bring out the flats and sundress. I pulled out a few of my long maxi dresses which still fit even over my baby bump which is a relief, I plan to wear them and the few spring clothing that I've received from family also it would be nice to purchase a few pieces from the maternity boutique. 

Today I left work early and was excited to get home to my little family and go for a walk in the park. Jessye and I got Tyson ready grabbed his ball and walked to the closest dog park. When we got there mummy sat down on the grass while daddy Jessye played fetch with Tyson. He has been getting so big, so fast he is already 4 months old and full of life. I fall in love with him more and more each day and hate that he is getting big and soon will be bigger than mommy.  I cant wait to see how both my little furbabies Nahla & Tyson will interact with our baby. I'm sure they will be great fursiblings. 

With this weather I plan to walk and exercise more than I did during the Winter, which will be great for mine and little beans heath and will help with labour. 

Tyson enjoying the weather. xox

Nabila xo 

19 Weeks Baby Update

NAME: Nabila

SPOUSE/PARTNER: Jessye

AGE: 25

HOW FAR ALONG: 19 weeks 

SIZE OF BABY: The size of a Tomatoe

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO: Getting ready for our move to our bigger apartment on May 1st.

EXERCISE: Lots of walking with my boy Tyson 

MATERNITY CLOTHES: Received a bag of maternity cloths from one of Jessye's cousins, they fit like a glove and very comfortable. Thank you Nelia <3 

STRETCH MARKS: Yes, around my hip they are very noticeable. Ive been lathering lotion all over my body but nothing seems to work. 

BELLY BUTTON: Had popped out.

BEST MOMENT OF THE WEEK:  Meeting Dr. Daly. Confirming our due date which is September 10, 2015 also that we will be having a natural birth and baby is doing very well. 

WORST MOMENT OF THE WEEK: Nothing

FOOD CRAVINGS: Cream cheese and honey on a everything bagel

FOOD AVERSIONS: Nothing, I'm finally capable of eating anything without wanting to vomit. 

SYMPTOMS: Body aches especially my lower back. Shorter fuse, cramping muscles, and occasional dizzy spells.

MOVEMENT: Light Kicks 

GENDER: Unknown. Will hopefully find out at my Anatomy scan on April 23rd. 

WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO: Finding out the sex of our baby. 

WHAT I'M NERVOUS ABOUT: I just want a healthy baby.

WHAT I MISS: My Independence, not relying on jessye to help me with things. 

NEXT APPOINTMENT: April 23rd, Anatomy Scan

Nabila xo 

Dr. Daly

Today I had my first appointment to meet the doctor who will bring our little bean into this world, Dr. Daly. I will be delivering in the beautiful baby centre at St. Joseph's Hospital. At first I was quite hesitant to go to St. Joseph's only because it is a pretty ancient building, and Mount Sinai Hospital is known for delivering babies. Once we heard such great reviews about the new facilities and how great Dr. Daly is, also not to mention how close it is to home, we couldn't say no. 

Until today, I was told by my family doctor two different due dates, Dr. Daly gave us an official due date for our delivery which is September 10th, 2015. I am 19 weeks tomorrow and with my check up today it is confirmed baby is 100% healthy and I am doing very well and should not change any of my daily routine. We were able to hear our sweet beans heartbeat galloping away. 

Going into todays appointment, brought a bit of fear in me that this is happening in a few months I will be having a little baby and our lives will change.  Jessye and I will be parents to a little boy or girl. I just cant wait to finally hold my sweet bean for the first time. 

Dr. Daly meets Baby Raposo 

Nabila xo 

First Kick

On Thursday night we went to the movies watching "Insurgent" the second book/movie in the Divergent trilogy, I did not find the movie that fascinating nor did I for the first but we had free movies passes and our two cousins joined us. We came back home and hung out watching tv while Raquel got ready for a night out of dancing with her friends. I joked with Jessye about how we should go "clubbing" soon, how ridiculous would I look with a baby bump dancing at a club with a bunch of intoxicated young people. I do miss dressing up and going out for a few drinks with some friends especially the area we live its so diverse and has such great little cafes that we could go out on the weekends for a night of fun.  

Later that evening I was laying in bed alone while Jessye and Amanda were in the living room watching a comedy movie "Neighbours", I felt a little movement, up to now I've only felt flutters and light touches. It was absolutely a beautiful experience  had to make sure that it was for sure bubba and not just gas bubbles. I felt another kick and I was in awe and I cant seem to express how thrilled I was to finally feel my sweet growing bean inside me. I  screamed out for Jessye to come and experience this with me. I grabbed his hand and held it on to my tummy and told him to keep quite and just wait than bubba kicked again he looked at me with a surprised face and gave me a kiss. A sweet moment with Daddy Jessye realizing how blessed we are to be able to experience such a journey and becoming parents to this sweet little bean. 

Mommy & Daddy Love you Baby Raposo xox

Nabila xo 

16 Weeks Day 5 Baby Update

NAME: Nabila

SPOUSE/PARTNER: Jessye

AGE: 25

HOW FAR ALONG: 16 Weeks Day 5

SIZE OF BABY: The size of an avocado

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO: Lately Iv'e been under the weather, I read in one of my mummy groups that it's normal getting a cold and cough during 2nd trimester. I haven't gone to work this week, every morning I wake up feeling dizzy or I get the worst back pains. 

EXERCISE: Iv'e been walking a lot chasing after Tyson or trying to separate him from bothering our poor kitty Nahla. 

MATERNITY CLOTHES: I Finally purchased a few bras, there not maternity bras but they are very comfortable. They are Fruit of the Loom a Walmart brand, I bought one black and one white. They have been very supportive and absolutely love them. 

STRETCH MARKS: Yes, around my hip they are very noticeable. Ive been lathering lotion all over my body but nothing seems to work. 

BELLY BUTTON: Has not fully popped out, but a noticeable change from before. 

SLEEP: I can't seem to fall asleep if Jessye isn't in bed with me, I like having him cuddled right behind me so I can lean on him. I'm not going to bed at 8:30 p.m like I use to, Im able to stay up till 10:00 p.m. some nights. 

BEST MOMENT OF THE WEEK:  Having my mum make me her homemade chicken soup, my daddy came to deliver it and i had two delicious bowls of it. 

WORST MOMENT OF THE WEEK: I have no patients with anything anymore, so when Jessye and I talk about something it seems to always turn into an argument. 

FOOD CRAVINGS: Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream, 

FOOD AVERSIONS: Nothing, I'm finally capable of eating anything without wanting to vomit. 

SYMPTOMS: Body aches especially my lower back. Shorter fuse, cramping muscles, and occasional dizzy spells.

MOVEMENT: Same usual flutters here and there. 

GENDER: Unknown. Will hopefully find out at my Anatomy scan on April 23rd. 

WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO: Finding out the sex of our baby. 

WHAT I'M NERVOUS ABOUT: I just want a healthy baby.

WHAT I MISS: My body that didn't have such noticeable stretch marks.

NEXT APPOINTMENT: April 15, 2015 to finally meet my OBGYN Dr. Daly, April 23rd, 2015