From 0 to 32 weeks and still growing...funny how the elastic in those shorts can expand just as much as the belly!
A frontal shot of the belly, which is so white it appears to be glowing.
Best batch of picadillo yet (and rice)!Tuesday, December 29, 2009
32 weeks
Sorry for the long blog hiatus, but it's been a busy month! For Hanukkah, we enjoyed latkes and warm weather with the Raijs in Miami. It was great to see so many aunts, uncles, and cousins at the Hanukkah party. Last week, mom-to-be and belly traveled to Chicago for a visit with the Gorovskys. The trip was extended a few days due to winter weather and flight cancellations, so it ended up being a nice, long visit full of friends, family, movies, and LOTS of snow--plus another Hanukkah party with more family! Now we're anxious to see if some of that Chicago weather hits Memphis. Snow is predicted for tonight and tomorrow morning, and it's been pretty cold. Fortunately, we had some homemade picadillo to keep us all warm tonight. And the Raijbaby's kicking after dinner seemed to indicate she likes Cuban food! Check out a photo of the meal and the latest belly pics below.
From 0 to 32 weeks and still growing...funny how the elastic in those shorts can expand just as much as the belly!
A frontal shot of the belly, which is so white it appears to be glowing.
Best batch of picadillo yet (and rice)!
From 0 to 32 weeks and still growing...funny how the elastic in those shorts can expand just as much as the belly!A frontal shot of the belly, which is so white it appears to be glowing.Best batch of picadillo yet (and rice)!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
My body and fitting clothes over it
Guess what? This is not a practical body shape:
By "practical," I mean that this shape is neither effective nor preferable for functioning in daily life. You know, activities like sleeping, sitting in a booth, getting in and out of vehicles, walking on two legs, walking in between things, bending down, sitting, getting up from the sitting position, using a sink, and wearing clothes.
Speaking of clothes, I just want to offer up a quick rant about maternity fashion--and I use the term "fashion" loosely. Now, I know that maternity clothes have improved significantly over the last decade, but what is with all the bows? I am not a present, and I do not appreciate being dressed as such. Furthermore, I know that the bow is used mainly to give some shape to otherwise tent-like shirts. Well, I'm not buying it. Cut that shirt correctly and let the seams give it shape. I should not have to tie a string under my boobs because maternity clothing designers can't make a proper shirt. And if the shirt doesn't have a bow, it has a hood. Do pregnant women get caught in the rain more than non-pregnant women? Do they often participate in some kind of athletic training that might require being hooded? I like hoods, but I don't need one on all of my shirts. I wasn't particularly athletic pre-pregnancy, and my impractical new body shape clearly indicates that I am not athletic now. End rant.
As a final observation, I was watching "Batman Returns" the other night--that's the one with Catwoman and Penguin. Guess who I don't look like? Catwoman. Guess who I do look like? Penguin. The waddling certainly doesn't help matters. Wonder where he shopped...
By "practical," I mean that this shape is neither effective nor preferable for functioning in daily life. You know, activities like sleeping, sitting in a booth, getting in and out of vehicles, walking on two legs, walking in between things, bending down, sitting, getting up from the sitting position, using a sink, and wearing clothes.Speaking of clothes, I just want to offer up a quick rant about maternity fashion--and I use the term "fashion" loosely. Now, I know that maternity clothes have improved significantly over the last decade, but what is with all the bows? I am not a present, and I do not appreciate being dressed as such. Furthermore, I know that the bow is used mainly to give some shape to otherwise tent-like shirts. Well, I'm not buying it. Cut that shirt correctly and let the seams give it shape. I should not have to tie a string under my boobs because maternity clothing designers can't make a proper shirt. And if the shirt doesn't have a bow, it has a hood. Do pregnant women get caught in the rain more than non-pregnant women? Do they often participate in some kind of athletic training that might require being hooded? I like hoods, but I don't need one on all of my shirts. I wasn't particularly athletic pre-pregnancy, and my impractical new body shape clearly indicates that I am not athletic now. End rant.
As a final observation, I was watching "Batman Returns" the other night--that's the one with Catwoman and Penguin. Guess who I don't look like? Catwoman. Guess who I do look like? Penguin. The waddling certainly doesn't help matters. Wonder where he shopped...
Friday, November 27, 2009
Stuffed!
We spent Thanksgiving in Memphis this year, so we missed our family and friends, but it was still a nice day. We're really looking forward to spending next year's holidays with family, friends, and our new addition. Our semi-homemade meal included smoked turkey (not homemade), mashed potatoes (homemade), stuffing (semi-homemade), roasted brussels sprouts (homemade), gravy (homemade), cranberry sauce (not homemade), and pumpkin pie (homemade). [A note to anyone looking to cook parve or non-dairy sides: soy milk and Smart Balance worked great in the mashed potatoes, and vanilla soy milk worked well as a substitute for sweetened condensed milk in the pumpkin pie.] As you can see from the photos, Ruby enjoyed herself as well. Our holiday also included a visit from a stray dog (the second one we've found since moving here!), but luckily we were able to contact his owner and get him home. Ruby had been less than excited about the prospect of sharing her turkey...
The full meal
Ruby's plate
Our little turkey (who doesn't look so little compared to the real turkey)
Ruby suffering from a post-Thanksgiving food coma
The full meal
Ruby's plate
Our little turkey (who doesn't look so little compared to the real turkey)
Ruby suffering from a post-Thanksgiving food comaTuesday, November 24, 2009
28 weeks
At my doctor's appointment this morning, I took a glucose tolerance test, which is typically given to pregnant women between their 24th and 28th weeks to test for gestational diabetes. I had to drink a bottle of Glucola, a glucose solution that just tasted like orange pop (or soda for you non-Midwesterners) within five minutes and then get my blood tested an hour later to see how the glucose solution was metabolized. Fortunately, I passed the test and do not have gestational diabetes. Other than some excessive burping afterward, it was a normal appointment and everything looks good.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Name game
A long (but real) Facebook thread regarding naming the Raijbaby. Feel free to add your own suggestions from 80s and 90s sitcoms.
Daniel Bar-Nahum
How's Tootie Blaire Raij doing?
October 25 at 10:47pm · Delete
Daniel Bar-Nahum
How's Tootie Blaire Raij doing?
October 25 at 10:47pm · Delete
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Some kickin' chili
Either the Raijbaby enjoyed tonight's chili dinner or is decidedly not a fan of spicy food because there was a lot of kicking going on! We're not sure how a tiny baby can make a whole belly move, but it was a funny sight. We do know that the baby will learn to love spicy food cause her mommy eats a lot of it!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Almost in the third trimester
We had another ultrasound today, so we got a few nice photos of the Raijbaby. At 26 weeks and nearing the start of the third trimester, it also seemed like a good time to take another picture of the belly. As you can see below, those shorts and the t-shirt are workin' overtime!
The doctor's appointment went well, and we found out the Raijbaby weighs about two pounds now! She's very active and likes to show us her acrobatic feats during ultrasounds. Today, she was demonstrating how much more flexible she is than her mommy by touching her feet almost all the way to her head. Everything is looking great--strong heartbeat, good heart, and lots of growth and movement.
The belly from 3 to 20 to 26 weeks
Waving or pointing to her foot?
Profile shots
The doctor's appointment went well, and we found out the Raijbaby weighs about two pounds now! She's very active and likes to show us her acrobatic feats during ultrasounds. Today, she was demonstrating how much more flexible she is than her mommy by touching her feet almost all the way to her head. Everything is looking great--strong heartbeat, good heart, and lots of growth and movement.
The belly from 3 to 20 to 26 weeks
Waving or pointing to her foot?
Profile shots
Monday, November 9, 2009
Naming the blog
Just thought it'd be fun to share the runners-up for possible blog titles (based on an informal poll and suggestions from friends):
wrybaby
likethebread
heythatsmyraij
raijsandshine
wrybaby
likethebread
heythatsmyraij
raijsandshine
marbleraij
seededraij
whiskey'n'raij
raijwit
keepingupwiththeraijs
deepspaceraij
eyesontheraijs
raijstotheoccasion
Wry Baby was a close second (just think of the taglines: Dry humor. Wet diapers.). But On the Raijs is broad enough to allow for some non-baby updates as well. In fact, Ruby might be blogging from time to time.
raijstotheoccasion
Wry Baby was a close second (just think of the taglines: Dry humor. Wet diapers.). But On the Raijs is broad enough to allow for some non-baby updates as well. In fact, Ruby might be blogging from time to time.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Sharing the blog
To avoid harassment from the paparazzi, we've decided to make this blog accessible by invitation only. Please contact us if there's someone who wants to be added to our readership!
So we started a blog
Yep, a family blog. There's nothing like growing a little human (as far as we know) to spark interest from family and friends. And since we live in Memphis, far away from the aforementioned family and friends, we thought a blog would be a good way to share updates on our growing family.
We thought we'd start with some answers to frequently asked questions about the Raijbaby.
When is the due date?
February 21. That means Emily is about 25 weeks pregnant now.
Do you know what you're having?
A baby. Oh, you mean the gender? The ultrasound tech seemed pretty certain that the Raijbaby is a girl.
Is Emily throwing up all the time?
Fortunately, no. So far, the Raijbaby is very calm (she must take after Andrew) and has not made Emily throw up at all! Other than a little heartburn from time to time, Emily feels great. Yes, she realizes she is very lucky.
Is Emily getting bigger?
Please refer to the photo below.
So how does Ruby feel about the new addition?
We like to think she's excited about having a new butt to sniff, but she'll probably be a little jealous at first. She doesn't really seem to notice the growing belly yet because she is very focused on the amazing, three-acre dog park she gets to go to every week here in Memphis.
Do you have any photos of the Raijbaby or the belly?
Here you go!
Baby's first photo, or "white dot inside larger black dot"
We thought we'd start with some answers to frequently asked questions about the Raijbaby.
When is the due date?
February 21. That means Emily is about 25 weeks pregnant now.
Do you know what you're having?
A baby. Oh, you mean the gender? The ultrasound tech seemed pretty certain that the Raijbaby is a girl.
Is Emily throwing up all the time?
Fortunately, no. So far, the Raijbaby is very calm (she must take after Andrew) and has not made Emily throw up at all! Other than a little heartburn from time to time, Emily feels great. Yes, she realizes she is very lucky.
Is Emily getting bigger?
Please refer to the photo below.
So how does Ruby feel about the new addition?
We like to think she's excited about having a new butt to sniff, but she'll probably be a little jealous at first. She doesn't really seem to notice the growing belly yet because she is very focused on the amazing, three-acre dog park she gets to go to every week here in Memphis.
Do you have any photos of the Raijbaby or the belly?
Here you go!
Baby's first photo, or "white dot inside larger black dot"
Relaxing baby
Before and after: The belly at a few weeks and at 20 weeks (the halfway point)
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