Doctor's Appointment Update

OK, so I just got back from the doctor's office and everything looks GREAT! Blood pressure was excellent, Liam's heartbeat was steady and strong, headache is probably stress induced but nothing to really worry about.

She made me drink that awful glucose drink and then go have blood drawn to check for gestational diabetes. If there is a problem I should hear from them today, if not, no news is good news. They also ran blood work to check my blood count to look for anemia and that sort of thing so we'll see.

I have to go back on the 15th as now my appointments are every two weeks and I'm trying to get them back on Mondays because Monday is a more convenient day. We were talking about how much personality he has already. She agreed that even in utero babies have developed their own personality. We know for sure you doesn't like being pushed on because he pushes right back.

I also have to start doing kick counts before I go to bed at night. I have to write down what time I start counting, what time I get to 10 kicks, and how long it took me to get 10 kicks. I don't think this will be difficult for my little man as he's usually pretty wiggly. They did say though that if I don't have 10 in an hour I need to go to labor and delivery - do not pass go, do not collect $200. So we'll see how that goes.

She also said that I can go swimming! Just that I have to take it easy because at this stage too much physical exertion and I could potentially put myself into preterm labor and we do NOT want that! I also got my doctor's note for short term disability today. As of now she has me off starting July 27 and off for 6 weeks after the baby is born. That was kind of exciting because 6 weeks means, at least at this point, that she sees no possible reason for a C-section. Woo hoo!

I think that's it for now. Time for a nap before I have to go pick Alie up from school - today was their beach trip - and help her get ready for the end of the year dance! Big stuff. Hope everyone is doing well.

Introduction of Sorts

Hello there to our families and friends! I've started this blog as a way to keep you all updated with what's happening here in sunny Southern California - in the life of the Ginsberg's anyway. I figured it was a way to share pictures, thoughts, ideas, what we did last weekend, etc.

For those that haven't been kept up to date, or we've lost touch with along the way, I will try to catch you up as quickly as possible.

September of 2007 was a big time for our family. Paul and I made it official at the beautiful Japanese Gardens (right down the street from our apartment). It was a truly magnificent day, and we were blessed to be surrounded by our family and friends. I can't speak for everyone there but I know that it is a day Paul, Alex and I will not soon forget.

The happy family

After the wedding Paul and I were lucky enough to spend a glorious week in Hawaii! Paul had been when he was little, but it was a first for me - trust me, I'll go back anytime!!! You can't help but feel relaxed while you are there, that is just the overall vibe on the island.

We rented scooters to ride around the island - they even pulled a green one out just for me!

After that it was pretty much business as usual. Paul working for Countrywide while I continued at Cardservice.

Fast forward to September of 2008 and you find Alex starting 6th grade! Hard to believe the little munchkin I met when she was 4 years old was already starting junior high. She is, at this point, almost finished with 6th grade! Only 7 more days of school left - does it look like we're counting down? She has a radiance about her that draws people in. Her laughter is medicine after a rough day and her smile lights up any room. I have enjoyed getting to know her and look forward to watching her grow and continue to blossom into the amazing woman I know she will become.

Just turned 11 years old! (2-20-09)

Ok - so my time line got a little goofed up. Rewind to December of '08. Paul and I find out we will be adding 1 more to our family in August! Joyous news all the way around. Alex, Paul and I spent a week at Christmas in Michigan with my mom and had much fun building snow men and exploring the Detroit Zoo. We were also surprised to find out that my cousin Rebecca is expecting her first little one as well . . . . in August! I'd love to say we planned it that way, but alas it's just another instance of great minds thinking alike.

My pregnancy has for the most part been smooth. We found out March 25th that we are having a little boy! We could not be more excited to meet our little man this summer. I'm currently enjoying feeling him wiggle around (sometimes incessantly) and I think I've even caught him having the hiccups once or twice. I'm convinced he has quite the personality already. He doesn't much like people poking or prodding at him with anything, and has no trouble letting them know this by kicking or punching them away.

I think that brings us up to date for the most part. I hope to update here as often as possible, so if you are interested in reading what we've been up to feel free to stay tuned. With that I will leave you one more picture - one of the little wiggle worm still residing in Mama's tummy. Who do you think he looks like?

21 weeks