"Sports is human life in microcosm." -Howard Cosell
I don't know what I'd do if I wasn't into sports. If the Seattle Times delivered just the Sports page every morning, I'd be happy. I remember an old quote that said if you grabbed a newspaper: skip directly to the Sports page because it lists accomplishments - and avoid the front page that lists our failures. Sports has always played an important role in my life, and helped shape the person I am today. Competitiveness, teamwork, camaraderie, social skills, exercise, respect - all of the great things that I picked up from my playing days. Of course, none of it would've been possible without the time and sacrifices my parents made for my brother and I. All of the car trips to tournaments around the state, shuttling us back-and-forth from practices, and most of all - all of the money they spent on fees, uniforms, and SHOES.
Man, we were spoiled. Every time a new Air Jordan shoe would come out, I practically begged my parents for it. I wouldn't accept wearing generic basketball shoes from Payless because I thought they were ugly and unpopular. I was such a poser back then (and many will agree that I still am). But there was my parents - waiting with me as I tried on another pair of $100 Air Jordans that (in my mind) perfectly accentuated my ham hock legs and cankles. God Bless them for being able to sit through game-after-game and watch their beefy son cherry pick underneath the basket (all game long) but never shoot the ball because he was afraid to. I remember watching old home videos of those games with my dad, having him beg me to shoot more, and how mad I used to get. It makes me laugh just thinking about it now and I'll always love him for that.
Which sport will Brandon choose? Will it be baseball? Will it be basketball like his dad? Maybe even golf like his grandpa? Hell, become a good billiards/pool player and win your parents some money - Filipinos are good at pool, right? Whatever it is, he'll have full support from his parents and everyone around him. We'll encourage Brandon to give it his all at any sport he chooses but more importantly, have fun through all of the ups and downs. My advice to him would be to play every sport; see which one you enjoy the most. And best of all, he'll have instant friends from the various sports teams he'll play with.
But don't think for a second that Brandon won't have those new Air Jordans on.
A mommy to a 3 year old with another one on the way. This is our family blog to updated all of our family and friends near and far.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Saturday, August 20, 2011
20 Weeks
It's so hard to believe that I'm already half way through my pregnancy! I remember thinking at one point that I could never imagine being 5 months pregnant. Even when people ask me how far along I am, it's hard to believe when I tell them "I'm 5 months pregnant". I also remember reading forums and looking at other women's bumps thinking "Wow, I can't wait till I begin to show or start feeling the baby move". Now that I've finally made it to that point in my pregnancy, it has been absolutely wonderful. I now look at my body and embrace the transformation that it has gone through. Although tipping the scale, I feel truly beautiful. Centered in my soul - steady in my mind - and full in my heart! I could not be happier of where I am in life and I'm sure that Josh has a lot to do with it. He has truly made this pregnancy so easy for me. He tells me how pretty I am when I need it most. He makes me laugh like no other and most importantly he lets me sleep in :) I love him more and more everyday for that! Ok, my hormones are kicking in, time for a new paragraph! Geez!
Ok, so I'm not sure what the hell happened to my appetite this week, but I just cannot stop eating! I feel like my appetite just took a bunch of steroids!!! I want to eat every 2 hours...no, not snack, but eat a full meal. I tried to ignore it by just snacking, but that was just a complete joke! I just got even more hungry. I've finally just given up and "scratched the itch" if you know what I mean. I've weighed myself and I'm surprised that I haven't really gained anything. I think that walking 3x's a week really helps! Thank you, Jesus! Although, I'm sure that I will eventually get heavier, but I like where I am now (pouty face)!
I think my short term memory has been hindered a bit with this pregnancy! I've heard that this is called pregnancy brain! Ok, I feel like I have a hard enough time focusing already and the addition of pregnancy brain is not a good combo for me! I feel like I'm not as sharp as I used to be when it comes to certain things. I've gotten a few texts from Josh saying that I've put Russy's dry food in the fridge (for you non dog owners out there, dry food does NOT belong in the fridge!). I've also left the fridge completely open over night. Left the faucet running in the sink...I'm just a hot mess lately! Oh, and forget about learning peoples names! With my line of work I meet new people all the time and when they introduce themselves to me I'm usually pretty good at remembering their names, but now I'll forget 2 minutes into having a conversation with them! It's sad really...
Since I've been showing a lot more I've had people touch and rub my tummy. I know that there are a lot of women out there that don't feel comfortable with this, and that's totally understandable. For me there is something about the power of touch that is very healing...when people rub or touch my belly I know that it's a touch of love, kindness, and caring...it makes me smile and happy to know that Brandon will be loved and cared for by many people and I can just imagine him smiling while people are rubbing him :)
Brandon so far:
Size: 10 inches long from head to heel
Weight: 10 1/2 ounces
According to babycenter he is swallowing more these days, which is good for his digestive system.
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| 20 weeks and 6 days |
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Craving to the MAX!!
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| Just one freshly made original glazed Krispy Kream...Just one! |
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| Tokyo Sweets "The Mocha"Crepe!! (with a spoon) |
That's not a lot to ask for is it? Just this last week has been so tough with the late night cravings that Brandon has been having. It happens around the same time every evening at 11. Even if I had just eaten a few hours before, I start feeling like I can eat AGAIN! Oh god help me if this is just the beginning of the cravings. I've been very cautious about not snacking so close to bed time, cause I just know that I would feel guilty...so what am I to do? Not eat and let poor Brandon starve OR just throw the diet out the window and INDULGE!
Right about now indulging seems to be necessary! :)
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Monday, August 15, 2011
Drum role please....
Josh and I made a deal that since he is naming our little girl, that I get to name our boy...and since we are having a boy- I am the one who gets to make the announcement!
Brandon
Nicholas
Roque
I've really liked the name Brandon...to me is sounds like a strong yet sweet name for a little boy. It is also a plus that I've never met a Brandon that I didn't like, AND let alone one that was ugly!
I suggested the middle name and I totally lucked out that Josh liked it as well. Now, the name Nicholas is actually named after one of my dearest friend Nikki (Nicholette). Josh and I have known Nikki for about 16 years now. Nikki and I met playing softball in 7th grade and she has been a part of my life ever since. Even though she is younger than me, I look up to her very much. She is one of the most unselfish, thoughtful, and entertaining person I know....cause honestly have you ever met anyone who has gotten robbed TWICE at the same gas station?! Ya, she's a rare one...She really is one of a kind and it is truly an honor to have our son be named after such an amazing person! We love you Nikki!!
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| Cause honestly...why wouldn't you name your child after this girl?! |
Kewl!!!
So, I've been doing a lot of researching on all the things that I may need when the little one comes ...and happened to have come across this!! It's what I would like to call an undercover boob feeder!!! Is it not only super convenient, but it actually looks like something I WOULD wear. It is a bit on the pricy side, but I think that it's a small price to pay to not have your boobies all out and about...
They have a bunch of different styles and color too! Here is the website:
www.milkstar.com
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| Undercover Boob Feeder!!! (and look at her face... she looks so happy to feed her baby!) |
They have a bunch of different styles and color too! Here is the website:
www.milkstar.com
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Our Growing Boy at 19 weeks
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Tuesday, August 9, 2011
19 Weeks
This week could possibly be one of the best weeks I've had yet...It's just been fun and feels like the pregnancy ball is finally beginning to roll. We began registering, getting the little guys room ready, and lastly we had our 20 week appointment (half way babay!!!!)
We started registering this week after we found out what the sex of the baby was. We started at Babies R Us and let me tell you...that place is ridiculously overwhelming!!!! Now, before we walked in there we decided that we needed a game plan. We did our countless hours of research online and asked our friends and family for some inside knowledge. When we finally had all our ducks in a row we went in there with full determination...holding hands, smiles on our faces, and I think we were even skipping? Who knows? So as soon as those electric doors swooshed open and we saw the mountain of diapers and the ginormous wall of endless baby bottles. We just took a big gulp and knew we were instantly defeated! After we got over the first initial shock of being there we finally started getting the hang of it. Josh had a kick using the gun and I had fun daydreaming of our baby actually using the things we were picking :) We had a blast...so much so that we also registered at Target and Burlington Coat Factory...
Oh, for any of you parents who are pros on registering...please feel free to check out our list and let us know if there is anything that we are missing! We would love to hear what your must have items were/are. Thank you so much!!
www.babierus.com
www.target.com
www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com
The registry names are under Brooke or Joshua Roque (Lynnwood, Wa)
Along with our registry we also decided to get started with the nursery. We have always used the extra room as our computer/guest room...but since I have the husband that I do, the room has unexpectedly become his shoe room. So ridiculous, BUT on the good side we finally figured out what theme we want our nursery to look like :) Here is what we were thinking:
We started registering this week after we found out what the sex of the baby was. We started at Babies R Us and let me tell you...that place is ridiculously overwhelming!!!! Now, before we walked in there we decided that we needed a game plan. We did our countless hours of research online and asked our friends and family for some inside knowledge. When we finally had all our ducks in a row we went in there with full determination...holding hands, smiles on our faces, and I think we were even skipping? Who knows? So as soon as those electric doors swooshed open and we saw the mountain of diapers and the ginormous wall of endless baby bottles. We just took a big gulp and knew we were instantly defeated! After we got over the first initial shock of being there we finally started getting the hang of it. Josh had a kick using the gun and I had fun daydreaming of our baby actually using the things we were picking :) We had a blast...so much so that we also registered at Target and Burlington Coat Factory...
Oh, for any of you parents who are pros on registering...please feel free to check out our list and let us know if there is anything that we are missing! We would love to hear what your must have items were/are. Thank you so much!!
www.babierus.com
www.target.com
www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com
The registry names are under Brooke or Joshua Roque (Lynnwood, Wa)
Along with our registry we also decided to get started with the nursery. We have always used the extra room as our computer/guest room...but since I have the husband that I do, the room has unexpectedly become his shoe room. So ridiculous, BUT on the good side we finally figured out what theme we want our nursery to look like :) Here is what we were thinking:
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We love the idea of the animal theme for the nursery and really wanted to go with more of a neutral color because I feel that it will be more calming for the little guy :)
Lastly, we had our 20 week appointment with our Dr. and it went very well. She went over our ultrasound results and everything looked good. She showed us the notes that the ultrasound tech wrote down and here is what it read:
Cervix: Normal
Spine: Normal
Head: Normal
Legs: Normal
Arms: Normal
Hands: Grossly Normal
Fingers: Grossly Normal
....Um, ok so just like us you guys are probably wondering the hell 'Grossly Normal' means?!?! Don't worry we did too! I asked her if that was a good thing and she laughed and said yes...but I guess it's better than "disgustingly normal?"
The baby so far:
Size: 6 inches about the size of a large mango
Size: 8 1/2 ounces
According to babycenter the baby's sensory development is exploding! His brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch
High fives for Dad!
I've recently been feeling the little guy kick more frequently and A LOT harder. I usually read before I go to bed with one hand on my book and the other on my belly. Last night, I had Josh put his hand there instead....I really didn't think that he would feel anything, but after a few short minutes the little guy began to move and then a big PUNCH!! Josh slowly looks over at me with his eyes super huge and whispers 'Was that him?!' And I just smiled! I asked him what it felt like and he said 'It felt like someone was tapping on my hand'
My cup runneth over :)
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
17 and 18 weeks
I'm super slacking lately with my weekly posts. For that I apologize...I know that you are all so eagerly waiting for the new update on the little one.
Due to how busy I've been I will have to put 2 weeks worth of news in 1 post, so please forgive me if this is a bit lengthy.
Since we've conceived, Josh and I have been talking more and more about childcare for the little one. It's not something we love talking about because it is so hard to think that far into the future. I unfortunately don't have the luxury to have 3 months off like some Moms, so we have to really begin talking about who's going to be with the little one while we're at work. I know that both our parents would love to help us. We know that if we asked them to watch the baby everyday they would do so with open arms...but with their work schedule it just doesn't give them the chance to do so. Josh and I take a lot of pride in how self sufficient and independent we are, so we're gonna try and work opposite schedules for when the little one comes. I know that this will take a lot of getting used to, but we promised ourselves that we would at least try it. We currently have the 'balls to the walls' mentality about this. So we hope that we will be ok.
Tomorrow the little one will turn 19 weeks!! Where has the time gone?!? When I was in my first trimester I remember thinking how slowly the time was going...that getting to my second trimester will never happen! Now, finally being in my second trimester, I'm slightly wanting this time to slow down just a smidge. When they say that your second trimester is the best part of your pregnancy - they really weren't kidding. I'm currently enjoying the burst of energy that I'm getting. I'm feeling more comfortable with my body. Last of all I love being able to feel the baby move! It's like a present every time the little one kicks. I just know that it will be one of the first things I will miss about being pregnant!
Along with all the amazingness in this trimester...the best one was finding out the sex of our baby!!! We found out last week and the night before I remember not being able to sleep. We were just too excited too sleep! The next morning, when we were finally in the room our ultrasound tech introduced herself and began with the procedure. One of the first things she asked us was if we wanted to know the sex. We both said 'YES!' She began by looking at my ovaries and taking a few pictures...and after that she says 'Ok, are you ready?' and I just nod...and when she moved over to the baby.... I just began to cry! I saw this prefect little figure of our baby! I was just speechless and overwhelmed with emotions. I looked over at Josh sitting at the edge of his chair with his face just glowing...and the only thought that came to my mind was: This is my family now! After about taking 90 pictures of the little on she says 'Alright are you ready to know what you're having?' we say 'yes' she moves the wand a few more times and say 'So, there's one leg, the second leg....and the third leg!!!' We both just began to laugh because as you all may know by now Josh was kinda rooting for a girl.
Our ultrasound tech said that the baby looked really good and that there wasn't anything that stood out to her that we should worry about!
The baby so far (at 18 weeks)
Size: 5/12 inches about the length of a bell pepper
Weight: 8 ounces (according to our u/s tech)
According to thebump.com: The baby is busy passing time yawning, hiccuping, rolling, twisting, kicking, punching, sucking, and swallowing.
Due to how busy I've been I will have to put 2 weeks worth of news in 1 post, so please forgive me if this is a bit lengthy.
Since we've conceived, Josh and I have been talking more and more about childcare for the little one. It's not something we love talking about because it is so hard to think that far into the future. I unfortunately don't have the luxury to have 3 months off like some Moms, so we have to really begin talking about who's going to be with the little one while we're at work. I know that both our parents would love to help us. We know that if we asked them to watch the baby everyday they would do so with open arms...but with their work schedule it just doesn't give them the chance to do so. Josh and I take a lot of pride in how self sufficient and independent we are, so we're gonna try and work opposite schedules for when the little one comes. I know that this will take a lot of getting used to, but we promised ourselves that we would at least try it. We currently have the 'balls to the walls' mentality about this. So we hope that we will be ok.
Tomorrow the little one will turn 19 weeks!! Where has the time gone?!? When I was in my first trimester I remember thinking how slowly the time was going...that getting to my second trimester will never happen! Now, finally being in my second trimester, I'm slightly wanting this time to slow down just a smidge. When they say that your second trimester is the best part of your pregnancy - they really weren't kidding. I'm currently enjoying the burst of energy that I'm getting. I'm feeling more comfortable with my body. Last of all I love being able to feel the baby move! It's like a present every time the little one kicks. I just know that it will be one of the first things I will miss about being pregnant!
Along with all the amazingness in this trimester...the best one was finding out the sex of our baby!!! We found out last week and the night before I remember not being able to sleep. We were just too excited too sleep! The next morning, when we were finally in the room our ultrasound tech introduced herself and began with the procedure. One of the first things she asked us was if we wanted to know the sex. We both said 'YES!' She began by looking at my ovaries and taking a few pictures...and after that she says 'Ok, are you ready?' and I just nod...and when she moved over to the baby.... I just began to cry! I saw this prefect little figure of our baby! I was just speechless and overwhelmed with emotions. I looked over at Josh sitting at the edge of his chair with his face just glowing...and the only thought that came to my mind was: This is my family now! After about taking 90 pictures of the little on she says 'Alright are you ready to know what you're having?' we say 'yes' she moves the wand a few more times and say 'So, there's one leg, the second leg....and the third leg!!!' We both just began to laugh because as you all may know by now Josh was kinda rooting for a girl.
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| Baby Roque with his hand on his face |
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| His twig and berries |
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| Baby Roque waving and showing his big belly |
Our ultrasound tech said that the baby looked really good and that there wasn't anything that stood out to her that we should worry about!
The baby so far (at 18 weeks)
Size: 5/12 inches about the length of a bell pepper
Weight: 8 ounces (according to our u/s tech)
According to thebump.com: The baby is busy passing time yawning, hiccuping, rolling, twisting, kicking, punching, sucking, and swallowing.
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