Random Thoughts

I cannot believe that we are almost 6 months in to our pregnancy. The past few months have flown by, and we are continually preparing for the arrival of Baby Pea D. I have been reading a few books and magazines on pregnancy and delivery as well as watching some videos on various baby sites. I wish I had more time to read more books (since there is an overwhelming amount out there), but I have a few books on sleep and child care that I hope to read soon too. We have also signed up for a few classes that will keep us very busy in the months leading up to the big day.

We already have a few nicknames for Pea D (but no names picked out yet :) We refer to the baby as Buddy, Lil Tut, and Monkey. Monkey is my favorite, though, because my Aunt Mary Ann used to call me Monkey when I was little, and I loved monkeys as a child. Shereif, ironically, loves monkeys too so it was funny that we just started calling Pea D "Monkey" one day. The name "Lil Tut" was started by Shereif's friends who told us to also decorate the nursery with an Egyptian theme--complete with pyramids and camels. I guess it is an option if we can't agree on the decor :)

Monkey's kicks are getting stronger, and I can feel "bubbles" when I put my hand on my expanding belly. Shereif has yet to feel them, but I am sure it will happen soon. Here is a pic of me at the end of 22 weeks. I was debating whether I should post a "belly shot," but I thought this pic would lessen the shock if I do post any bare belly pictures in the future.


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