20 week Ultrasound

Just wanted to let everyone know that we went for our 20 week ultrasound today, and everything is beautiful. There were no known abnormalities and she is already moving around like a little soccer player in there! Its a huge relief to see the doctor and have them tell you everything is OK. There are countless minutes spent worrying that everything will be okay, most of the worrying in vein of course. The doctor did say she already has a big belly!! Are you telling me my baby is fat?!! Her words were, 'Babies grow out before they grow up.' You could actually see the 4 chambers of her heart, her brain, all her fingers and toes, and her little girl parts!! It really is a miracle. So it looks like she will be born just fine and healthy come December :)

Oh parenting class......the look on Pedros face would've made anyone laugh!! We got to see videos of amniocentesis test as well as talking about losing your 'mucus plug.' This is not exactly the kind of info guys like to hear!! As the day gets closer, the reality of labor is becoming increasingly clear. So how soon can I get that epidural?? :)

Week 20

In 2 days we will be starting week 20, which is the halfway point for pregnancy!! One question I received a few days ago was, "Are you ready to have this baby?" Well......I don't think there is a definite readiness you can achieve. You may have the 'right' bank account, the perfect marriage, everything you think that could prepare you for a child, but none of that means you are 'ready.'

I have had the opportunity to travel and see many places in the world that some people only dream about. I have done MANY crazy and adventurous things and seen some amazing sites. I have also been blessed with an amazing man who supports me 100% (well I don't think he'd be happy if I went skydiving again!!), and a wonderful family with a best friend who I can count on no matter what. And now I am going to give birth to a beautiful baby girl. So am I ready? Probably not, and truthfully I probably won't ever be, but I have had an amazing life and am surrounded by people who love and adore me, so whatever help I need--I know they will be there.

Week 19

Starting off 19 weeks..."She has started to swallow amniotic fluid, and her kidneys continue to make urine. Hair on the scalp is sprouting. Sensory development reaches its peak this week. The nerve cells serving each of the senses -- taste, smell, hearing, seeing, and touch -- are now developing in their specialised areas of the brain. Nerve cell production slows down as existing nerve cells grow larger and make more complex connections. If you're carrying a baby girl, she already has roughly six million eggs in her ovaries. By the time she's born, she'll have about one million."

Week 18

I am now 18 weeks and 2 days pregnant--almost halfway there!! In medical terms, I am in my fifth month. The first few months went fast, very fast, and there were days I didnt think I was even pregnant!! I had no tummy and I never really got bad morning sickness. As of my last doctors visit I weighed only 120 lbs., no different from my moment of conception, but that has all changed now. Not only do I have the appetite of a truck driver, I'm almost as big as a truck!!! Luckily its staying mostly in my belly!!! ( I can no longer see my feet now!!)


Pedro has been amazing, massaging my legs when they hurt and cooking for me non-stop!! Yesterday, after he made a trip to the international market, we had caracol and enchirmoladas. Caracol is boiled snails that are cut up with tomatoes, jalapeños, and a certain hot sauce, then served with crackers. Enchirmoladas are corn tortillas drenched in a homemade tomato and jalapeño sauce, folded, then topped with Mexican crema, cotija cheese, and onions.....yuummm!!! The rest of the evening was spent watching Sex and the City and me laughing at Pedro trying to juggle limes!!

I have no idea how my pregnancy has been so easy thus far, I am really grateful. I get struck with hits of high hormones every now and then and fatigue is running my body rampant, but overall it has been amazing. Now if I could just find some cute clothes to fit my big belly!!!

Baby Martinez

Hello to everyone and we hope you enjoy following us on this journey as we bring our first little girl into the world!! Baby Martinez is due on December 10th and will be delivered at Cobb Wellstar hospital in Austell, GA. This is an exciting new stage in our lives as we try to raise an exceptional young lady while merging our two cultures to teach her everything we possibly can so she will grow up knowing her Mexican heritage. (as well as her gringo background :)