Jr. Practice

This past weekend I got a little glimpse into what it will be like once Jr. arrives.  Visiting our friends, the Grangers, on Sunday is probably the first time I've seen an infant since learning I was pregnant.  I found that being pregnant gave me totally new eyes with which to see.  It was fun witnessing the dynamics of the Grangers - Mike held little baby Lincon with one arm trying to get his bottle ready and Cassandra scurried around the kitchen.

The more time goes by, the more excited I get thinking about what it will be like to have our own little bundle of the two of us mixed together.  I am unable to come up with words to describe how I think it will be when I actually get to hold him for the first time, but even more than that I can't wait for Yohan to hold our little baby.  I wonder sometimes what it's like for him to see me walking around knowing that it's not just me, but also a piece of him I'm carrying. 

I feel more connected to our little bun in the cooker lately, as he's been giving me good little man kicks throughout the day.  And I bought him a wonderful pair of brown leather shoes for him to eventually wear.  We can't wait to meet you Jr!

Love, Edamummy

21 Weeks

Here's your little Edamummy to be Jr!  Looking pretty good for 21 weeks.  Still managing to look sassy in her work skirt, and she's also passed the infamous 'Can I still see my feet?' test.  Yippeeeee.

Weekend Cookout

Saturday we hosted our first family get together since being married.  Both moms were worried it would be too much work, but Yohan mastered the grill and everyone brought side dishes.  It wasn't much work at all.  Of course, I labored long and hard over making some instant lemonade, but it was worth it.  We played horseshoes, ate hamburgers and Korean ribs, and had a generally dapper time.  Yohan says (and I agree)  that I'm not allowed to host any more get togethers for 2 weeks.  Getting the house semi-put-together after moving, and with all the events of the last two weeks, we're left needing some refreshment.  This coming weekend has us joyously banished to our own house.  Maybe we won't even come out of our room.  Haha, just kidding.  It's probably more likely that we wont leave the kitchen since, as of late, FOOD IS NUMBER ONE~~FOOD IS NUMBER ONE!

After eating, we sat my parents down to open their surprise.  We bought a couple little baby-boy themed gifts for them, and they opened their card to read that their first grandkid is a baby BOY!  Dad said he already knew, and then he told us how he guessed what me and my four siblings were before they found out for sure themselves.  I'm not sure I believe it 100%, but I let him get away with it anyway.  It seems that the parents are coming around. 

Yummy

I'm trying to cook more at home to be a bit healthier and also save some mulah.  It's challenging sometimes, but usually it's fun to try new recipes and share a nice meal at home with my hubby.  By the way, I'm still not used to the word 'husband', so I try to use it and freak myself out sometimes.  I'm not sure if marriage is supposed to feel different, but it doesn't really for me...weird!

Tips and Tricks for Pregnancy Road Rage

Preganacy does lead to dangerous levels of road rage.  One mother on Yahoo said, "Just curious has anyone had increased symptoms of road rage while pregnant? I have noticed the father along I get the less patience I have while driving. I curse like a sailor while in the car now and it takes all of my self control not to ram into people who piss me off just to teach them a lesson."


These are all the tips I have for now, but if you have any suggestions or additional tips please leave them, as the road rage is getting worse. 

*  If someone is following too close, spray your windshield wiper fluid onto their windshield.

*  If someone pisses you off, give them the bird.  If you have tinted windows, make sure to roll down the window and give the bird outside the car to make sure they didn't miss it.

Asian Caucasian

How This Happened

Yohan is the first Asian-man I've ever been with.  To be honest, I never really was into Asians.  I wasn't against them, I just didn't really notice them - probably because they are typically below my line of vision.  But I am not lying when I say that Yohan is one sexy mo fo.  So if you've been wondering 'how does one get prego after dating only two months'...refer to the photo for clarification.  I ravaged that boy, and vice versa many many nights in front of his fireplace in the winter months.  We drank about two bottles of wine a night and would stay up late listening to music and enjoying eachother's company.  The news of Jr. was more than a surprise to both of us, as I was on birthcontrol. 

When we noticed that Little Red Riding Hood didn't come to visit as planned I took a preganancy test, and it came back negative.  When about two weeks later there still was no sign of the usually unwelcome visitor, I took another one to the same conclusion.  Our surprise following that visit to the doctor, where I entered thinking I had a sinus infection and left with a baby blooming, has turned from a thing of uncertainty to something we are both excited for.  Our excitement grows with each day I think, as now I'm beginning to grow faster and faster. 

One thing that I've been noting here lately is how beautiful most Asian-Caucasian children are.  I get so excited thinking how handsome and beautiful our little Jr. is going to be (assuming nothing goes completely awry).  I've been stalking a cute and fun blog at http://www.sweetfineday.com/ written by the mother of two gorgeous half Korean, half American girls.  I'm continually looking at peoples' kids and thinking how much cuter our Jr. is going to be - I know!  It's a little crazy, and every little child is special and beautiful.  I can't help thinking Jr. will be extra special and beautiful....and so begins the motherly craziness!  Yes!!!

Baby Boy Shoes

I'm in love with old leather baby boy booties.  Yohan's mom gave me a pair that were his when he was a baby and they are adorable.  I'd like to get some special ones for our little boy too.  I've found some I like, but haven't decided which one's I like the best yet.  Any ideas?

Losing It

I fear that pregnancy has caused me to lose all sense of decency and lady-likeness.  I've always been a bit of a tomboy, but mom always taught me to have lady-like manners - especially around men.  Lately, however, I'm losing it.  I burp, fart, snore and all other manners of bad womanly behavior. 

It's particularly abhorrent to me, especially as a new bride.  If I'd managed to do this whole love and marriage and babies thing in the correct order, you betcha I'd be sure to wear my best new-wife shoes.  As life has it, this is not the case and I find myself, sometimes accidentally and sometimes not, doing and acting in ways that leave me aghast.  I can only imagine how my new husband feels. 

I've managed, within a week of being married, to fart on him, go to the bathroom (#2) while he was right there beside me, and burp louder than I've ever heard him burp.  I think it should probably correctly be classified as a belch.  Now that I think about it, I'm not sure I've even ever heard him burp.  Oh God!  This is worse than I thought.

This past weekend, I managed to embarrass myself (which was also cause for great laughter) as I had to pee horribly while out on the boat.  Since the water was cold, and his boat just happens to have no ladder, Yohan ended up holding me over the side of the boat as I tried to also grab on and pee without touching the water.  This was taken to difficulty level #5 since I believe I'm bigger than he is these days.  Refer to picture:

I do wish I was able to properly do all the things that a good wife would do - cook properly balanced meals for dinner, clean the house, prune the bushes and flowers and dote on my husband.  But for now we're making it work with a more modified version, a newer more modern version, a version that is also working on making a baby unexpectedly.  So until this little Jr. graces us with his presence our home life will consist of Yohan cleaning the bathrooms while I make delicious chocolaty cupcakes to satisfy my craving.  The laundry will remain all over the house and I'll do what I can when I can to little by little get it all done.  Too bad Jr. won't be coming out fully functional - then I'd never have to clean the bathrooms again.  I can honestly say now to all the moms' whose hair has been disheveled, make-up not quite done or who sport a messy house - I FEEL YA!

Love, Edamummy

Cost of a Baby

I'm almost positive that having a baby is going to more than double the amount of bills, groceries, clothing, and all other items that take away from my fun fund.  However, I'm hoping to be strategic about everything and keep cost as low as possible.  I did, in-fact, manage to keep mine and the hubby's wedding weekend an un-godly cheap affair.  And I don't think we missed out on anything.  Total cost was probably less than what many people spend on flowers.

Dress:                          $130 (including shipping)

Veil                             $10  (I made it)

Gloves                         $0  (Yohan's mother's from her wedding)

Tailor:                          $ 80

Yohan's tux                 $ 160

Rings (mine and his)     $ 2030

Photographer               $575

B&B including 3 nights

in a four room suite,

couples massages,

champagne, roses,

chocolates, etc. and

set up and

hosting of wedding      $1250

Bouquet                      $ paid for by parents

Reception dinner         $ paid for by parents

TOTAL                     $4,235

19 Weeks