My baby keeps growing in her mother's womb. Her belly keeps growing at a steady pace. It is really interesting to think that my baby is growing inside Erika's belly. Her belly keeps growing straightforward. But yesterday she told me, joking, that the baby behaved bad because it is moving all her insides. I said that it was natural, but she told me it is getting more recurrent such movements.
Related to food, Erika is not eating as she used to eat. Yesterday night we went to a restaurant famous for its salads. It was supposed to be a light meal, but she was full very quick. I have also noted that she does get hungry, but eats less.
Friday, March 24, 2006
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Talking to the baby
Yesterday, after Erika when to pick me up under the international bridge we talking about the baby. She pointed out that she talks whenever she can to our unborn baby. Sometimes she explains things, or sometimes just talk. Erika asked me why I don't talk to our baby as much as she does. Typical questions coming from her. I answered her that I do talk to him or her sometimes. And she said it was not enough. I laughed and said, "You talk all day to the baby because you carry him or her in your belly".
But still, I know I should talk more to my unborn baby. Could he or she hear me? Or does he or she feels our vibrations? I was thinking that while gently rubbing her belly. It is still somewhat small, but I think is growing. I can not stop imagining the size of my baby, probably smaller than my hand.
We were also talking about where to have our baby. I first wanted to have him or her delivered in the US side. But then I second-guessed. Not for the price, because I would do anything for my baby. I even had already layed out my plan to ask the money loaned to the bank. But I thought thoughly about the consequences of someone being an American. The good things are not only access to the United States, but also the benefits you get. The bad things would be, specially in this world of terrorism, the danger of being an American abroad. Many of us know about how terrorists pin-point American tourists in Egypt or other anti-American nations. I don't wish that to my baby. Now imagine this... today the world is getting smaller. Forget the Internet, tourists and bussinesspeople are just about everywhere in the world. Can you picture how the future would be. I don't know about flying cars or teletransportation, but what I am certain of is that the world will be even smaller. My unborn baby will live in such a small but dangerous world, that being an American adds only more danger to it.
I know my baby will be like me, and will dream of traveling, meeting new people, discovering other cultures and places, that he or she will some day in the future want to travel around the world. I know this, it's in our genes. Or let's say because of his job, he or she will be working in another country. I don't want that my son to have any troubles when traveling or living in other countries because of his nationality. Sadly, this world is like that even today. What should I do? Time is running, and before I know it, I will have to make a life decision.
But still, I know I should talk more to my unborn baby. Could he or she hear me? Or does he or she feels our vibrations? I was thinking that while gently rubbing her belly. It is still somewhat small, but I think is growing. I can not stop imagining the size of my baby, probably smaller than my hand.
We were also talking about where to have our baby. I first wanted to have him or her delivered in the US side. But then I second-guessed. Not for the price, because I would do anything for my baby. I even had already layed out my plan to ask the money loaned to the bank. But I thought thoughly about the consequences of someone being an American. The good things are not only access to the United States, but also the benefits you get. The bad things would be, specially in this world of terrorism, the danger of being an American abroad. Many of us know about how terrorists pin-point American tourists in Egypt or other anti-American nations. I don't wish that to my baby. Now imagine this... today the world is getting smaller. Forget the Internet, tourists and bussinesspeople are just about everywhere in the world. Can you picture how the future would be. I don't know about flying cars or teletransportation, but what I am certain of is that the world will be even smaller. My unborn baby will live in such a small but dangerous world, that being an American adds only more danger to it.
I know my baby will be like me, and will dream of traveling, meeting new people, discovering other cultures and places, that he or she will some day in the future want to travel around the world. I know this, it's in our genes. Or let's say because of his job, he or she will be working in another country. I don't want that my son to have any troubles when traveling or living in other countries because of his nationality. Sadly, this world is like that even today. What should I do? Time is running, and before I know it, I will have to make a life decision.
Monday, March 20, 2006
Maternity shopping
Since we knew last Wednesday we having a baby for the first time in our lives, Erika and I wanted to do everything right for the baby. But before that, I noticed that Erika would have to wear loose clothes because I wouldn't like the baby to have any problems because of his or her mom's clothing. So we went to Laredo, TX to buy some maternity clothing for her. This happened last Saturday, when she came out of work. The border crossing lines were horrible, because of Spring Break in the US and Benito Juarez holiday in Mexico. So people both sides of the border wanted to cross. So we decided, instead of going all the way to Colombia bridge, to walk across the bridge.
One thing we have noticed is that Erika is getting more tired. I was worried that she would get weary of walking under the sun. But she said it was fine, so we walked all the way to Laredo's downtown where we took the bus to the Mall.
In the Mall, we went to several stores that we knew sold maternity clothing. So we bough some blouses for her, we skipped buying pants or skirts because I already bought her some in Nuevo Laredo. That is why I told her to focus on blouses, shirts, and such. We also went to Motherhood. I actually have to say it was my first time in such a store. I knew it was there, but I never imagined how many clothing and accessories designed for mothers-to-be would be. They even sold energy bars and books made specially for moms. What caught my attention was a device which lets you hear your own baby. I ask for the price, and they said something around 30 dollars. So I will probably buy it in the coming weeks. I also saw in the same Motherhood store some thongs and bikinis for pregnant women. I think it was strange, or at least to me, but you know, many mommies want to be fashionable. I was surprised of how many things were made for pregnant women. Or maybe it has to be with the fact that I was never aware of such things, specially a life with a mom-to-be. Well I am immerse in that life now.
After that we kept walking. We looked at some stores, specially at one which I forgot the name, where they sell futuristic gadgets. Since Erika and I are moving to my new home, I thought we would need an air conditioner. But I found interesting a ionic cooler, or ionic breezer. The name slipped my mind, but I think it was interesting instead of buying the very expensive the home or "window" air conditioner. And when we were looking at all those futuristic devices, I told Erika if she could imagine what new things will be around when our unborn baby is all grown up. If I was suprised with all those things, imagine what life will live my baby, I really hope a comfortable and pleasant one.
Finally we went to another store, JCPenny. We noticed maternity clothes to be expensive, but we really loved the whole baby section. They sold all kinds of clothing, towels, pillows, shoes, sock, and even toys. Basically we were familiarizing with all our options, especially monetary.
Since we do not know yet if our baby will be a boy or girl, we prefered not to buy anything until we know and the baby showers are done. We returned on bus to Nuevo Laredo, with hopes of coming back to look around for more stores.
One thing we have noticed is that Erika is getting more tired. I was worried that she would get weary of walking under the sun. But she said it was fine, so we walked all the way to Laredo's downtown where we took the bus to the Mall.
In the Mall, we went to several stores that we knew sold maternity clothing. So we bough some blouses for her, we skipped buying pants or skirts because I already bought her some in Nuevo Laredo. That is why I told her to focus on blouses, shirts, and such. We also went to Motherhood. I actually have to say it was my first time in such a store. I knew it was there, but I never imagined how many clothing and accessories designed for mothers-to-be would be. They even sold energy bars and books made specially for moms. What caught my attention was a device which lets you hear your own baby. I ask for the price, and they said something around 30 dollars. So I will probably buy it in the coming weeks. I also saw in the same Motherhood store some thongs and bikinis for pregnant women. I think it was strange, or at least to me, but you know, many mommies want to be fashionable. I was surprised of how many things were made for pregnant women. Or maybe it has to be with the fact that I was never aware of such things, specially a life with a mom-to-be. Well I am immerse in that life now.
After that we kept walking. We looked at some stores, specially at one which I forgot the name, where they sell futuristic gadgets. Since Erika and I are moving to my new home, I thought we would need an air conditioner. But I found interesting a ionic cooler, or ionic breezer. The name slipped my mind, but I think it was interesting instead of buying the very expensive the home or "window" air conditioner. And when we were looking at all those futuristic devices, I told Erika if she could imagine what new things will be around when our unborn baby is all grown up. If I was suprised with all those things, imagine what life will live my baby, I really hope a comfortable and pleasant one.
Finally we went to another store, JCPenny. We noticed maternity clothes to be expensive, but we really loved the whole baby section. They sold all kinds of clothing, towels, pillows, shoes, sock, and even toys. Basically we were familiarizing with all our options, especially monetary.
Since we do not know yet if our baby will be a boy or girl, we prefered not to buy anything until we know and the baby showers are done. We returned on bus to Nuevo Laredo, with hopes of coming back to look around for more stores.
A new blog for an upcoming baby
This is the beginning of a blog for my first baby, which is still unborn. I will be recording events as well as emotions regarding my future baby's arrival, and even after his arrival to this world. By this, I want to leave a testimonial to my baby about everything that is happening related to him or her.
Amoxtli is a word in nahuatl, one of the many Mexican languages of the indigenous Anahuac. It means book, but also serves to describe a written chronicle of something. In this case, I want to leave into posterity whatever is related to my first baby.
Este es el comienzo de un blog para mi primer bebe, el cual aun no nace. El proposito de este espacio es ir registrando todo los eventos y emociones que rodeen el arrivo de nuestro primer hijo. Quiero que este blog, este amoxtli, quede asentado como un testimonial para el futuro.
Amoxtli is a word in nahuatl, one of the many Mexican languages of the indigenous Anahuac. It means book, but also serves to describe a written chronicle of something. In this case, I want to leave into posterity whatever is related to my first baby.
Este es el comienzo de un blog para mi primer bebe, el cual aun no nace. El proposito de este espacio es ir registrando todo los eventos y emociones que rodeen el arrivo de nuestro primer hijo. Quiero que este blog, este amoxtli, quede asentado como un testimonial para el futuro.
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