Halfway there

U/S

One of the funnier moments in the last 20 weeks was comprised of me, sitting in the ob-gyn’s office, reacting to the ob-gyn’s indicating on the ultrasound that Naomi and I would very likely be having a baby boy instead of a girl which I had so confidently predicted previously “because I can just feel it”.

I went, “oh”.

The Ob-Gyn asked if I was disappointed while Naomi laughed as hard as she could, teasing me about being so sure previously.

So, yes, we are expecting, and while it hasn’t been completely smooth sailing, we are both very excited and nervous – being first timers and all, and being close to being buried by the tons of information on the internet, in books (the Kino discount card is handy) and magazines.

Conflicting dietary advice has also been coming in from many well-meaning family members and friends, and while we’re trying to let common sense be the final arbiter in difficult choices, it can still be worrying (e.g. oh no, I’ve eaten 2 mangoes in a week already, and now they say cannot eat mango, how ah?)

Being expectant parents also explains our indifference at our Krups breaking down again as we’ve both gone off coffee (I still have the occasional espresso but my tolerance for caffeine’s gone down tremendously – one double shot and I’m climbing walls like spiderman on um… caffeine), while Naomi’s cravings have been interesting without being bizarre.

Sometimes it feels as if we’re operating a short order kitchen – sandwiches, pasta, chips – as the books say Naomi should eat smaller but more frequent meals.

The books don’t say anything about expectant daddies gaining weight because the expectant mummies can’t finish their food. Well, they do, and I have put on 5kg since and I can’t fit into my jeans any more.

Naomi’s gonna be a Mummy! And I is gonna be a fat daddy!

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  1. Halfway there- One of the funnier moments in the last 20 weeks was comprised of me, sitting in the ob-gyn’s office, reacting to the ob-gyn’s indicating on the ultrasound …

  2. I.Z. Reloaded Avatar

    Congrats mate! Once again, it was good to meet you and Naomi that night.

  3. Supriya Avatar

    My prayers and hugs to you both. and like i said, totally on for baby AND pet sitting =)

  4. tiger4 Avatar
    tiger4

    Congrats to being a parent. I am still trying…

  5. skippetty Avatar

    YAY! Congrats Ben! Can't believe you're gonna be a dad! x

  6. Angelia Avatar

    Congratulations!! The father can sometimes experience sympathy pregnancy symptoms so be prepared 🙂 Having a boy can be fun too !.

  7. tinkertailor Avatar

    congrats dude! and send my congrats to naomi for me 🙂

  8. ben Avatar
    ben

    OH!! Congrats! I'm happy for you guys and he looks cute already!

    When my mom was pregnant with my older brother, the ob-gyn said she was going to have a baby girl and it turned out to be a boy. And when pregnant with me, the doctor said she was going to have a baby girl and I turned out female… Hahahaha…

  9. IGP Avatar
    IGP

    Congrat!

  10. ju Avatar

    congrats! we are 17 wks!
    yea, too much reading & listening can get a tad confusing…

    take care!

  11. Lisa Y Avatar

    Congratulations to you and Naomi! Can't wait to see the little mini Mig.

  12. mz Avatar
    mz

    Congrats!! 😀

  13. isaakkwok Avatar
    isaakkwok

    Congrats!

  14. mela Avatar

    Congratulations!

    My husband and I are expecting our no. 1 (in a couple of days) soon! My husband also developed sympathetic cravings and put on weight from having to eat 6 times a day in the initial stages with me. Apparently, it's quite common 🙂

  15. LMD Avatar
    LMD

    Congratulations on your baby bundle.

  16. LMD Avatar
    LMD

    Congratulations on your baby bundle.

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