An Ultrasound!

Ok, I know these fuzzy little pictures are hard to distinguish, but the little bean near the center is actually the baby showing us the crown of his/her head.

There's the little peanut laying with head to the right and little feet to the left. Side view.

When we took this picture, we were all laughing. Only 9 weeks old, this baby is a ham already. Not surprising if you think of the daddy. :) Here the baby turned a little towards the camera. On the left are the feet again, towards the right is the head. The baby was doin' a little dance--moving the elbows and kicking those feet high in the air.

Everything about being pregnant became so real to us today. Not only did we hear a heartbeat (163 BMP), but we saw the little heart fluttering. So AMAZING! We were so excited to see this little one inside...and moving to top it all off. The doctor said they were right on with the due date. This little peanut measures around 1 1/4 inches long. We taped the heartbeat, but it is a little static filled so won't make a good post on the site...but we enjoyed listening to it again on the way home!

Oh boy (or girl)! The Dr's appt. is TODAY!

Hello fans of Baby Rosenbaum!

There have been lots of questions about how the doctor's appt. went....well, it is today at 3:00pm. So, I'm sure I will post again tonight!

Good news---the jury deliberated yesterday afternoon and reached a verdict, so Adam is back at school today and able to come to the appointment with me! Yea!

I removed the post that I wrote a few days ago and this is why.... Unfortunately, Tricia and Kevin are no longer expecting...upon doing an ultrasound, the doctors determined that Tricia was having a "chemical pregnancy," which means that her body was acting like she was pregnant but there was no baby. We are thinking of them and praying for them...if you are the type, throw up a prayer for them also.

Hearing this news last night really scares me. I know that in my heart, everything is ok, but I know that Tricia felt that way too. I just continue to put my faith in God that we are producing a healthy baby. What is meant to be, will be.

Updates coming soon....

Not sure why you want this...but OK....

Links....

A BIG thank you to Meg for adding the links over in the sidebar of the web page!

One link is for a list of gifts we have received (we REALLY don't want to appear greedy or give the appearance that we expect gifts, because we aren't and we don't). People have requested that we post what we have gotten so that they don't duplicate.

The second link is for the baby pool. When you find time, make a guess---date, weight, sex, length. I'll add it to the list!

Lastly, it was Meg's wonderful site about their daughter, Lucy, and anticipated new baby that inspired us to start our own site....so, check it out if you wish. She's quite the witty and wonderful writer! Thanks again Meg!

Can you FEEL the love?

We LOVE the comments--some from the heart, some for fun! We're having a great time sharing our experiences with all of you. I'm glad we started this website. It makes us feel like we're not quite as far away. The name suggestions are fun! Thanks also for the tips and suggestions!

We are so lucky to have so many people that love this baby---7 months before they even know the sex, what he/she looks like, etc. We are blessed with a family full of love, from Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Colorado, California, Australia, Connecticut, Washington, Wyoming, Nebraska, Texas, Florida, Maryland and many places inbetween. We thank each of you for your thoughts, prayers, well-wishes and support! You're incredible people!

We heard from Adam's childhood friend Eric and his wife yesterday. Turns out, they are expecting a baby at the beginning of May also. Adam laughed and said that after all these years, they are STILL on the same wavelength. I'm glad for email---it enables those guys to stay in touch more often!

I learned how to post audio on this site, so down the road, you may get to "hear" the baby too!

Bummer....

Adam has jury duty this week and most likely at least 3 days next week. He was the last juror picked for the civil rights case. So far, they haven't even gotten through one witness (they have at least 5 witnesses). See where Adam is spending his time (picture on the right--Orlando Courthouse).

SO--that means that I have to set up for my own classes and brief his substitute every morning. Yuck! At least he was lucky enough to get an old art teacher for a sub, so all might not be lost.

What bums me out though, is that unless the trial finishes on Tuesday, he won't be able to come to the doctors appointment. I'm not trying to be whiny, but I really wanted him there for this one! He is such a great supporter and I really want him to be able to share in the miracles along the way! What will be, will be.... Hopefully, the lawyers will get their butts in gear.

Otherwise, things are great! I feel really good! Enjoying life!

Wow! What a miracle!

Our baby is now 3/4 of an inch long (about the size of a pinto bean).

He/she now has eyelids, a nose, ears and elbows.


9 1/2 week checkup next week! We can't wait to hear the heartbeat! So exciting!

Ha Ha Ha Some People are so FUNNY!

I had an interesting night last night. We had a later dinner, 8:00pm....I was super hungry again at 10:00pm, so I had a granola bar and glass of milk. I actually woke up at 12:00, hungry again....and then at 2:00---yep, you guessed it. Then I had breakfast at 6:00 this morning. It is not even 9:00 yet and I'm hungry already....ugh! (At least I'm not gaining a hundred pounds or anything!)

So, my REALLY funny coworker says, "Maybe its twins. That's usually why people are THAT hungry." HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

Don't even go there!

A Message from the Daddy-to-be

Hey everyone!

Future father here...I'm still in a little shock...just give me a minute...ok....

I'm really excited and feel blessed and overwhelmed. I'm looking forward to having another Vikings/Twins/Wild/Timberwolves fan in the house. We're anticipating so many changes.



Message to the little one:

You're doing a great job so far. Mommy isn't sick...just don't get her too sleepy. I'll try to be the best dad I can and guide you in the ways of the world. I look forward to laughing with you at life's silly moments and seeing you smile. We'll have so much fun going places, playing games and experiencing life together as a family. Every moment will be an adventure! I can't wait to meet you in May!

Love, Daddy

8 weeks...

Thought I should post a picture so we have something to compare me/baby to later on in the pregnancy.



The comments that people are posting are GREAT too! I love reading through them. We're starting to make a list of names...thanks for the good ideas!

Wives tales?

Thought for the day:

According to the Chinese Lunar Calendar, we would be having a boy.

We'll have to get some sort of pool going...maybe around Christmas!

What's in a name?

Yikes! So many names, so many that are HORRIBLE! So many that do NOT go with Rosenbaum at all. We are now officially accepting name ideas---somehow Matilda Esmeralda Rosenbaum just isn't going to cut it. Lots of cute boys names, not so many girls ones!

Also, I've decided that all baby products should have a limit of 3, yes three, choices. A whole aisle of pacifiers/strollers/cribs at the store does nothing for the new, confused, parents-to-be.

And lastly, many people keep asking me if I'm sick---and then say, "Oh, you will be." Are you all TRYING to curse me??? (Just kidding)

Have a wonderful day!

7weeks...

...and all is good!

I'm still tired, although not quite as much. Catnaps help a lot! It seems as though my hormones are balancing out a little---I'm not breaking out as much anymore. Gosh, for a while I thought I was 15 again!

A new development....dizziness. Not a lot, but enough to make me stop and remember to get up a little slower. It feels like a head rush...doesn't make me nauseaous which is great!

Hopefully I can get through the next couple of weeks nausea-free. I've been lucky so far and keeping my fingers crossed.

Next doctor's appt. is Sept. 28---might get to hear the heartbeat!

A Wonderful Husband...

I have to take a moment to thank my wonderful, amazing husband.  We are so incredibly lucky to have such a blessing to look forward to.  Adam has been so helpful around the house (he’s dealing with my afternoon naps and random conking out on the couch) and more often than not has made sure we eat a “real” dinner so that I can relax.  I have to say, food tastes GREAT when someone else makes it!

Adam, thanks for being so loving and caring towards me, not just now, but always.  Thank you for being you and for making me laugh so hard I can cry!   Love you tiger!

Telling the family...

Well, Adam and I thought it would be fun to send the Chicago grandparents/great-grandparents some pink and blue popcorn with a label reading, "Congratulations, you're going to be GREAT-grandparents!" or, "Congratulations, you're going to be grandparents!" Apparantly, some members of our family did not make the connection...maybe we'll have to be MORE obvious next time (don't worry, we still love you--enjoy the popcorn!)

My mom called on Friday saying, "Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I've been wanting to be a grandma!" She, apparantly, had no problem deciphering the popcorn code...

It was purely coincidence that Scott and Kathy's wedding was the same weekend we planned on telling family, so we got to tell the Rosenbaum/Buckley side in person. Here's how THAT exchange went...
(People present: Kay, Ron, Jimmy, Jane, Sig, Grandma Audrey, Jon, Adam and I)
Adam gives the box with pink and blue popcorn to his mom when we were getting out desserts. His mom, not looking on the side with the label, goes, "Oh, that's nice. We can have popcorn with our apple crisp." Thankfully she turned the box around and read the label. At this point, screaming occurred....then Jane started screaming....the guys were rolling their eyes...Jimmy kept saying, "What? What? What's going on?" Hugs and kisses all around.

We still had to tell Julie, Kreg, Audra, Kurtis and Olivia....so, on Friday, they dropped the kids off to go car shopping. We told the kids...Audra was excited...Kurtis was indifferent...Olivia wasn't sure about the whole thing (but later ran up and kissed my tummy). When Julie and Kreg came back, Olivia said, "Guess what???" Kurtis said, "We're gonna have..." Audra said, "A new cousin!!!" More screaming ensued...hugs and kisses followed shortly thereafter.

We still have many people to contact...including Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends...
Lots of fun!