Los Pininos: 15 week update

Friday, April 4, 2008

15 week update

I've lost 10 pounds since being pregnant...typical for me. Thank God. If I ever set my mind to lose 10, I don't think I could.
Blood work came back fine, except for a notable (but not problematic?) low level of blood platelets (aid in clotting). My previous 2 preg. lab results (Ana and El) were low, but not flagged. Doc said no worries. Ha.
Heard baby's heart beat, right in front of my belly button. I always hold my breath until I hear it.
Woke up puking today. When will it end?
Spent my miniscule maternity clothes fund on flowers for the garden. I'll make my clothes stretch.

1 comment:

chrissie said...: I hope you start feeling better (consistently) soon.; Monday, 07 April, 2008

Los Pininos

We were looking for just the right name to capture the joy and struggle in balancing all the parts of our lives here in New Orleans, with our children, family, work, and selves. I couldn't help but think of Elliot working on his balance, and Tita (my mom) standing him up, gazing in his eyes, and slowly letting go, screaming "Pinino!" Sometimes he'd stand for a few, others he'd crash down...Whatever the outcome, Elliot's response was half-fear, half-thrill and all smiles. I'd like to think that's how we face our daily lives. We are Los Pininos.