Babies and Biting.

So at our prenatal appointment this past monday, our midwife tried to find the baby's heartbeat on the doppler. I'm 13 weeks and 6 days (today). Couldn't find it. I had a suspicion that might happen, as the baby is still pretty small. Nonetheless, all the info I knew couldn't stop my heart from pounding a bit harder as she went to get the ultrasound machine, just to check.

Turned it on, found the baby.... and found the heart beating away happily. Talk about a *WHEW*. It's amazing how fast your mind can race in just a few seconds. While my logical mind was telling me to stay calm, baby is likely fine, and if not, I can always try again, 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriages and those women often go on to have healthy pregnancies and many babies, etc etc etc... that emotional side of my brain could only think about the little being I've come to know and love and how much I really want to meet that bean.

I'm fortunate. I know it. I've had one healthy baby and I'm on my way (hopefully) to having another. Those few seconds I gained even more respect and compassion for those who've had miscarriages, especially late ones.

Anyway, a happy note: We got to actually see the baby! Got to see it moving around in there, and the little skeleton, brain, arms and legs. I'm so excited. Brad's excited. Makani's.... indifferent, but that's okay. At this point, indifferent is a good thing.

Speaking of my big Mak, he's been biting lately. Oi. Not something I thought I'd face, but here we are. I've asked around at other parents, and I kid you not, EVERY one of them said they bit back. Just once, because after that, their kids never bit again. Sooooo..... I did it. And Makani has NOT dared to even threaten a bite. I think I may have scared the bite out of him. Let's hope so!!

Much Love,
The Dolfos

Yes, it's true.

I'm pregnant! On Friday I'll be twelve weeks. That's three months. :)

So excited, nervous, anxious, all those wonderful feelings come right back like I've never done this before. However, my body is acting like an old pro. Almost twelve weeks and I already have a little belly going. Makani's pretty easygoing about it... He obviously doesn't get it yet, but finally consented to "letting" me having another baby. Silly boy.

I get to chronicle this story all over again, and just like no two pregnancies are the same, no two stories are the same, either.

Much Love,
The Dolos.

Love is...

... Being in the moment.






Much Love,
The Dolfos

Love is...

... Cheesy smiles!






Much Love,
The Dolfos

Word Count.

*yes (head nod)
*no (head shake)
*no (sign)
*no
*bath time
*exercise (sign)
*book (sign)
*sorry (sign)
*moon
*Buzz
*food/eat (sign)
*banana (sign)
*banana
*milk (sign)
*juice (sign)
*look
*baby (sign)

That's all I can remember for now. :)

Much love,
The Dolfos

Love is...

...boys being boys!



Much love,
The Dolfos

Word count!

As Makani turns 18 months next week, I'm curious to see just how many words he has. He certainly understands a LOT, and in three languages, no less! :)

*please
*please (sign)
*more (sign)
*mas
*train (sign)
*ball
*ball (sign)
*"ota" (pelota - spanish for ball)
*agua
*wa-wa (water - in english)
*water (sign)
*Mala (our dog)
*Mom
*mom (sign)
*Dad
*dad (sign)
*co-co (troque - spanish for truck)
*WOW!
*ow
*Carter
*brush teeth (sign)
*bath (sign)
*diaper (sign)
*dat (that)
*go


Yes, each word counts if it's in a different language. Can you believe it?! Those aren't even all of them (I'll try to complete it later). He's also got a phrase: more please (in sign language). Love this boy!

Much love,
The Dolfos