BlessingWay

April 10, 2005

Yesterday was Satchel's celebration (a baby shower of sorts) hosted by my Mom. It was a beautiful warm sunny day and it took place on the roof of our old building (thanks to my former Sensei) in NYC overlooking the harbor and statue of liberty. We had delicious vegetarian Tibetan food from my favorite restaurant, Tsampa. There was fresh fruit and scrumptious cake from Magnoia Bakery (where Robert and I stopped for a snack on our first date). I played the birth cd that I made for Satchel and had copies to share with everyone. We had a huge bundle of blooming cherry branches on the table and other assorted spring blooms scattered about in bud vases. The mood was joyful and it felt so good to see all my friends again that I neglected to take photos. It was wonderful!!! Thank you all!!!

Thirty Weeks and Gestational Diabetes

April 6, 2005

I have to see my OB/GYN weekly now because of the gestational diabetes. We are hooked up to a monitor which checks Satchel's heart rate, movements as well as uterine contractions. As soon as the nurse attaches the sensors Satchel starts squirming and the sensors begin to bob up and down.



Jen Dewan, the sonographer at my office, took the above 3d still of Satchel at 30 wks of gestation as well as a 4d movie. Satchel smiled several times in utero and we have the film to prove it! When I get a chance I will try to record a strip digitally and upload it to the journal.