This journal was originally hosted on BabyZone. Mom wanted to preserve it so I would know something about the months of anticipation before my birth. Here you can read about how it all started from a little pink line on a pregnancy test and grew and grew til at the end of 9 months it turned out to be ME!
What is this?? - January 5, 2001
Light pink spotting on the tp? What does this mean? I couldn't possibly be pregnant, could I?
Pregnancy Test 1 - January 8, 2001
Faint, faint pink line. Am I seeing things? "Matt what do you think this means?" "Ahh you're not pregnant..." "Maybe I should call the manufacturer..."
Pregnancy Test 2 - January 10, 2001
Bright pink line! "Oh my God, I AM pregnant!" "Matt, look at this!" "Wow! I think you might be pregnant!"
Called Mom - January 10, 2001
"Mom, I'm pregnant! We're going to have a baby!" "EEEEEHHHHHEEEEEE!!!" (That means she was happy)
First Dr Appointment - January 12, 2001
"Yes, Kelly, you are pregnant. 4 weeks and 1 day. The due date will be around Sept 23."
Changed Drs- 2nd Appt - February 15, 2001
New dr, same questions. But we got to hear the heartbeat this time. Amazing!!
Heard Heartbeat - February 15, 2001
9 weeks today and we heard your little heartbeat. It sounded like a tiny train. And was beating around 142 times a minute.
3rd Dr Appointment - March 16, 2001
I have gained 9lbs!!! Already!!! Your precious heartbeat is still in the 140s. We recorded it this time so everyone could hear.
Moving? - March 27, 2001
Wait... I think I felt something! It's very faint and fleeting and I really have to concentrate, but I think I have felt you move once or twice. Can't wait til your Daddy can feel it too!
Beginnings of a nursery - March 31, 2001
We bought your crib and changing table today and Daddy set them up in your room. I have to go in there at least twice a day, stand there and stare, and imagine what it will be like when you are here. Already your room is full of toys and clothes and little baby things.
A place to sleep - April 13, 2001
Your Aunt Robyn and Uncle Dan came to visit Mommy and Daddy today. Aunt Robyn brought you a bassinet. Mommy put it in her bedroom right next to the bed so you can be close. There is a little blue blanket and a pillow that says nest. It is just perfect. Your kitty, Tigger, thinks so too. He is keeping it warm for you.
Getting Stronger - April 14, 2001
Daddy felt you move today! So you must be getting bigger. He said it felt like bubbles in my tummy, but it was you. Next thing you know, you'll be giving him a good, solid kick and he won't be able to argue with that!
First time we saw you - April 20, 2001
We had our first ultrasound today and we were so excited to see you. You were so cute wiggling around in there, moving your hands and feet. Perfect and healthy, the tech told us. We found out you were a little boy! We have watched your ultrasound video over and over and showed it to all of our friends. You aren't even born yet, and we are so proud of you and love you so much! We are just amazed at what a blessing you are.
Busy Boy - April 26, 2001
You have been kicking me all morning. You must be getting big in there! Maybe your Daddy will be able to feel you kick soon!
Rockin' and Rollin' - May 18, 2001
I SAW a kick today! You are movin' and shakin' in there!
Third trimester - July 27, 2001
Well we made it to the thrid trimester! And actually we are already about halfway through! You'll be here in about six more weeks. Its hard to believe it. Daddy and I have your nursery painted and we are almost finished with our childbirth class. We found a doctor for you. Everything is falling into place. We tell the dogs all of the time about how things are going to change around here. Maybe we are telling ourselves. It's kind of scary to realize we are going to be your parents and be completely responsible for you so soon. I hope we are ready. We know it's going to be a big adjustment for us. We are scared, but we are so excited too. We can't wait to see your little face, to hold you and feed you and just to love you. We know you will be perfect in every way, a precious gift from God. I think we are scared because we want to be great parents for you. Of course we won't always be perfect and do everything just right. But we will sure try! Right now you feel so big inside of me. You kick and push on my ribs all of the time. Sometimes I play hide and seek with you. I will try to find you with my hand and when I do you always move away then I go and seek you again. I put on special music for you and talk to you. Sometimes you get the hiccups. You are my special little secret right now. I know every move you make, when you are sleeping and when you are awake. It is kind of neat to have you always with me. I know I will miss that when you are born and I sometimes have to leave you to do grown up things. But I can't wait to meet you and actually see you and share you with the whole world. I love you, Sweet Baby Caeden.
Waiting For You - September 10, 2001
Hi Caeden. We are two days away from your due date. And Mommy and Daddy are just waiting for the first real contractions. It's hard to be patient when we know something so wonderful is about to happen and we are about to meet the most amazing person in the world. We wish you would hurry but we know you will come in your own time. When you are ready. We just want you to know how excited we are and how we can't wait to hold you, rock you, feed you, change you, and just watch you sleep. We love you Caeden!
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