Finally, after way past midnight, we hugged and said goodbye.It was a short reunion but a very sweet one. They had an early flight to catch and we were tired from the drive.
Next day, we spent our time and money,playing slot machines. Both of us were not great fans of gambling.In fact before going to Vegas,I was sure of not even playing the slots.I didn’t want to expose my baby to all the smoke and sinful gambling scene. But little did I know that to even reach my room from the reception,I would have to pass the slot machines. And all the colorful, musical machines were temptation enough.So, we found ourselves spots near the entrance – for a breeze of fresh air every few minutes.. and spent the day there, getting up just to eat or the oh-so-necessary restroom breaks!
That evening we went for a show called – The tournament of the Kings.It was beautifully directed and performed. They took us back to the Reign of King Arthur. It was Dinner show. Dinner was served the old fashioned way, without any cutlery.And the show ended with a big bang- a burst of firecrackers and right at that moment,I felt Baby Sunshine move for the first time. I think She must have been asleep and the loud noise must have startled her. I could feel her hysterically moving all over my belly!! That was such a sweet sensation. I tried to make DH feel, but her movements were too feeble for him to feel. And then we were back to the slot machines.Finally when my eyes were glazed out,DH decided it was time to go up to our room.
Next morning after a big breakfast, we were on our way back home. It was a lovely trip, with lots of fun.DH forgot his cellphone charger and the hotel room was not Wi-Fi enabled and so he was free to dedicate all his time to me. It was one of our best vacations.
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Babymoon- I thought Honeymoons were special, but i found out babymoons are even more special. The presence of a third being, whom WE created, is what makes it so.So, for the thanksgiving weekend, we decided to go to Las Vegas. It was a 6 hour drive and was a beautiful scenic drive. We were on this long winding road with rocks on either side . The only negative was..since it was a two lane drive , there was no way we could stop. So by the time we reached Vegas,we were badly in need of good greasy food, and a clean restroom!But there was a bigger incentive to reach Vegas …My friend P and her new husband D. I was meeting P after almost 4 years and was really excited to catch up with her. Since it was almost dinner time, we decided to freshen up and meet them for an early dinner.I was tired and insisted DH take the car! Big Mistake! Driving on Vegas strip when practically the whole town is out.. Big mistake. The actual drive was 5 minutes and it took us 25. And then to find parking that took even longer. Finally we parked and and were on our way to meet P& D.We had a lovely dinner at Cesar’s palace.. I say lovely not because of the food but because of the company! We hit it off like a house on fire. It didn’t feel even for a minute that we were meeting D for the first time. P knew Sanj from our dating days. After dinner we walked the famous Vegas strip and went to see Bellagio Fountain. It was amazing.
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Nov 28th, 2006
The moment the doctor mentioned going for a level 2 ultrasound, I freaked out. What was wrong with my Little baby, was I to blame somehow.. all these thoughts flooded my mind in lesser time than it would take to say Level 2 ultrasound.
My OB reassured me that it was nothing to worry about and it was routine.And she would rather send me for it now rather than wait for 2 more weeks and then if the baby didn’t cooperate again .Why worry for the rest of the weeks?
So, off we went to see the specialist for a Level 2 ultrasound.
This machine there was more sophisticated and so we got to see each and every organ in detail. Baby’s heart with all the 4 chambers, lungs, arteries, blood vessels, bladder, arms, legs, bones of the upper arm and leg, tiny feet, head, different parts of the brain..everything was so clear.I was reminded of my biology class in school.
We also saw the little one nodding as if saying yes,then, there was a distinct wave! It was really busy that day kicking all the time and trying to hold a foot with one hand, as if showing off its flexibility to mom and dad.
But all through this we still didn’t get a peek between the legs. The ultrasound tech tried to look and prod from every angle possible and more she prodded, the baby was trying to hide behind my belly button.
Finally, DH said – “OK I know its a girl.. I am sure its a girl“. I was completely baffled.. “huh? what? how? do you see something that i don’t see ?“ And he says smiling confidently- “its just my gut feeling“.
And Lo! Behold! Just then Our little angel opened up her legs ..as if to prove him rite!
“Its a Girl!!!!!” said the tech.And I just smiled at her and said.. “ Oh wow!“ OH Wow!! can you get any lamer?? DH came closer and held my hand and asked me “what’s wrong? you are not happy?” Of course I was happy.. ever since I could remember I wanted a little girl to dress her up in pretty outfits, to pamper her, to treat her like a princess. But somewhere between getting pregnant and finding out the baby’s sex, i had begun preparing myself that it could also be a boy and may be i went overboard with that. Or may it was just the certainty of knowing the gender that made me numb or should i say non-reactive. It had to sink in for me to react. But by the time we came out of the ultrasound room I was back to my normal self, filled with more excitement than ever before. I was finally having my little girl!And she was going to be precious. We decided to keep the baby’s sex a surprise for the rest of our family and keep everyone guessing.It was going to be our little secret! -
My mom was a great cook.Be it cooking daily fare or special treats,she was just great at everything. Now when I am almost a mom,I find myself missing her even more and catch myself planning delicious treats for my baby.
Yesterday,I was telling DH about my mom and her always ready nutritious snacks and he said “OH! the more you talk about your mom, the more I realise what I am missing”. That’s when I decided to bring back some good food to my kitchen.. get some delicious recipes on the table.. and almost rushed to the kitchen at that moment. And then my big belly and third trimester fatigue brought me to a screeching stop!
Anyway, I was playing with the idea of a cookery blog for a long time and decided to do it after the baby is here.. but then I decided why wait..I might as well start it now.So here’s my tribute to my mom and her delectable recipes.
This blog also features my growing collection of recipes,some I have perfected and some I am working on.
I am what I am because of her..She was the best mom, perfect wife, a wonderful daughter.. just perfect in every possible way.She made every task seem effortless, even enjoying the toughest chores.I don’t know about the rest but I sure hope to be that kind of mom someday.And what better way to start than with perfecting her recipes.
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Nov 10th,06
We were scheduled to have an ultrasound that day and were also going to meet our new OB. I was a little nervous and excited at the same time. Nervous because I really wanted to like this doctor. I had heard good reviews about her from all the nurses at Labor and Delivery at the two hospitals i was considering and at the same time i wanted to feel comfortable with her from the first meeting itself. Looking for another doctor wasn’t something I was looking forward too.
And Excited ..Because i was going to see my baby again. and possibly know if its a boy or a girl! Before getting pregnant I always thought,I would not want to find out the sex of the baby. but now the curiosity is too much.
So, we went for the ultrasound. and Guess what? the baby was not in a social mood. S/he just didn’t want to move. S/he was sleeping peacefully, curled up so tight that we couldn’t even see its hands and legs. all we could see was the back, arched spine and the head. And also its little heart beating beautifully. Every time I see that little heart beating I feel so proud! It is just too overwhelming!
As for the doctor, I loved her! She is just so cool.I think we hit it off instantly and I got such positive vibes from her.
But baby dearest had decided not to cooperate and so when we tried to listen to the heartbeat,s/he decided its time to get up and take a swim! and So we could hear the heartbeat! I was a little disappointed, even a little upset.
My little peanut is 17 weeks and 5 days old. We scheduled a Level II ultrasound for Nov.28th 2006
