Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Jamaica 2008, and week 10!!

I feel like I have been away for ever, but it has only been a week. It is amazing what a week does. A week away from the cold, away from the everyday!

Martin and I had a great holiday. It was amazing. One of our first holidays that nothing went wrong, nothing was difficult. Everything went smoothly with my travelling, and once we got there, we could really enjoy the beautiful resort, the perfect weather, and some time alone. It was just so relaxing. We talked a lot, and got to really focus on what we wanted for the future, and what we were going to do before our baby arrives. We have lists and lists...haha.
(That's me before dinner in Jamaica, December 25, 2008)

We are now a week and a half from the 12 week mark, and I am so happy to hear it. I want everything to go smoothly and sometimes feel like time is standing still in my anxious thinking and waiting. But with everything going smoothly week by week, I feel more confident in this baby making it into our lives one day. The 12 week mark will be fantastic.
I am excited about starting to plan the nursey and some other things that we have wanted to get done around the house. Since I know I will not want to do it when the baby does arrive. So we're making lists and will be trying to check things off during this winter and spring. There's a lot to do, but I am excited about getting some of this done. Both Martin and I love to make lists and getting organized, which makes us a little nutty, but on top of things. Usually =)
As we near the second trimester, I am very excited about seeing Beth's belly grow. I cannot wait to see that baby grow inside her, and cannot wait to feel closer to the pregnancy. I am looking forward to telling those people that do not know yet that we are expecting. I cannot wait for it all!!
(Martin December 25, 2008)
I hope that everyone has had an amazing holiday season. I also wish everyone so much happiness and great news in 2009.

8 comments:

Cyn said...

It's so great to hear that the trip went beautifully! 12 weeks is a huge milestone and I totally understand feeling more secure once you get there.
Grow baby, grow!

Sanda said...

Congratulations on week 10! I'm so happy to hear you had a seamless trip and had some good R&R! Jamaica at Christmas sounds sooo relaxing!!

Wewurtskihit said...

Jamaica is a blast, isnt it?! Glad you guys had a great time! YOu should be well rested then for what lies ahead!! You'll need it! :-)

Mark

Natalia Ritchie said...

Thanks Mark...everyone keeps telling us that...haha!! I feel like we want to get in more 'alone' time than usual, knowing that it will never be just the 2 of us again as a family. There will soon be 3.

Gift of Surrogacy said...

Great Blog-- I am a GS and am due with my IPs baby same time as you well July 29th and we too went through Dr.D.. Look forward to following your journey to motherhood!

Sarah Andrews said...

Welcome home Nat! So glad to hear that the trip was fantastic and you are feeling well! I am enjoying reading about your plans and lists before baby comes! I am so thrilled for you and happy that you are back! Happy New Year!

MyLifeMyWorld said...

Welcome home, I'm glad you had an uneventful (health wise) trip, you both really deserve it! I've really enjoyed following you thus far and can't believe your almost done the 1st trimester! Woohoo, 12 weeks is a huge milestone.

How is your GS feeling? Do you guys chat a lot??

Take care and happy New Year

Natalia Ritchie said...

Thanks S!! I am happy to be back!! I can't believe how time flies. I am almost at month 3, and you are going to have your baby in your arms SO soon!!

A, thanks for the kind words!! I do talk to Beth as much as we can. I try not to write too much about her in my blog, since I want to respect her privacy. She is doing great, is a bit tired, but is happy that we're almost at 12 weeks.

Thanks everyone!!
Happy 2009!!!!