Can't Stop Smiling

We had the ultrasound today. I've kinda been a nervous wreck about it for the past couple of days. You just NEVER KNOW. You know? But I've been praying and trusting God, and I think that helped completely.

It was just astounding to see that baby with a spine, two legs, two arms, toes, fingers, a brain. To see the heart pumping and the blood rushing through. To see the arms around the face. To see the arms behind the head, straight chillen.

And to think that it's a GIRL!!! I am so unbelievably excited. I was convincing myself that it was going to be a boy, just because I didn't want to get my hopes up too much. Of course, if it were a boy, I would be beyond thrilled as well. But there's something about a daughter... Maybe my subconscious knew, because I could not come up with one boy name that really made any sense to me. And I had a dream last night that (don't laugh) I ran into an America's Next Top Model audition and I asked "Miss Tyra" (yes, I called her that) if I could audition even though they were ending. She granted permission as long as I could go get my lingerie for the photo shoot. So I ran around the lingerie department picking up only pink pieces. And I remember thinking in the dream, why am I picking pink when I don't even like the color on me? And voila. I'm having a girl. LOL. Me and my dreams.

*sigh*

I am off the charts happy right now. And I'm so excited for Mr. Ho. She is going to be the whole world for her. I can already see it now!

I can't wait to meet Olivia <3

Baby Update

Just a quick update for those I don't talk to too often... The pregnancy is going well. I am approaching my 19th week this Friday, which means the halfway mark will be next week! Very exciting. I am definitely showing a bit through my clothes now - well, if I'm wearing something that is form-fitting. I thought I'd have a belly so much sooner but I'm sure I'll look back and think - remember the days when I was pregnant but didn't look it? I miss that. Haha. My belly is growing because I am consistently hungry. I can't even explain it.

The most exciting news is that I can feel the baby. It is this really insane fluttering movement that was very subtle at first. I thought I had gas. But it has progressively gotten stronger and stronger. The baby is very active when I'm lounging on the couch or laying down on my side. Mr. Ho was actually able to feel two little kicks last Sunday. I was so happy that he got to experience the feeling with me. It's nice to know that he/she is getting stronger by the day. Last night, I was eating strawberry popsicles and the baby was going crazy! I'm going to guess that he/she really enjoyed the taste :) Also, I was playing some Britney Spears last weekend, and the baby also loved that, too. Hahaha.

We have a major ultrasound appointment next Monday. It lasts about an hour. I'm so happy that I get to stare at the baby for a straight hour. But being the perpetual worrier that I am, I'm definitely nervous because they are taking the time to see if there are any problems... :( Send us some good vibes, people. Oh, if the baby is cooperating, we'll also be able to tell if it's a girl or a boy!!

Time to make dinner ...

Morning

Good morning, friends!

It's 7:52 AM and I am downstairs eating. You know I am NEVER up and about this early, but I think there is a change a-coming. I think I am now officially ruled by my stomach. I woke up to the smell of Mr. Ho cooking something delicious. Apparently, he had a dream of making me a potato omelet. And his dream was accurate, because I got myself out of bed in the cold to eat.

My appetite has increased a lot, which is great.

Back to eating. Happy Monday!

Balloon Boy

I really thought this entire Boy in the Balloon story was ridiculous. Did anyone else feel like it was just a long Saturday Night Live skit?

I am so hungry right now...

Me, Me, Me

I'm watching some old episode of Super Sweet 16, and this girl is very disappointed because during the "car reveal," a Nissan SUV rolls up instead of the Mercedes SUV she really wants. And then 1 minute later, her Swarovski crystal-covered Mercedes is revealed. *Sigh*

Kids are so incredibly spoiled these days. They have such high expectations. I wonder how if our kids will be spoiled ... If Rocky is any indication of our spoiling abilities, then the answer would be, watch out world, here come those spoiled-ass Ho children.

Today

I would LOVEEE a steak and cheese. Smothered in my favorite condiment - ketchup!!

Nothing like Hollywood

I wish pregnancy was like a Hollywood movie - cute little bump, a few grunts during labor, and a perfectly goo-free baby once out of the va-jay-jay. I never realized how delicate pregnancy could be. There are a million things that COULD go wrong, that DO go wrong. It's truly an amazing experience.

At first, it makes you feel like an alien-vessel. You are literally creating a HUMAN in your lady parts! I mean, wow. Just a little egg and a sperm join together and weeks later, you see a head and arms and legs on the ultrasound. That's just mind-blowing in itself. And then you see how your body changes and adapts to the baby. All the symptoms - nausea, low energy, cravings, etc - are all attributing to your baby growing and getting ready to pop out. Amazing. Obviously I know where we all come from, but when you think of every single person you know starting off as a little wee baby in their mother's womb, and turning into the person you know today, it is really, really fascinating and such a testament of God's work!

Some cravings in the past week - chapaghetti, japanese instant ramen, purple fanta, mashed potatoes. I am really dying to eat a Wreck from Potbelly's. Lunch meat is supposed to be avoided but I think I'll just nuke it in the microwave to kill any germs. And I really want this frozen lasagna my mom used to pop in the oven for dinner many moons ago. And of course, a huge slimy piece of salmon sushi. I am literally salivating right now!!

I was at Walgreens, cruising through a Cosmo, and in an article entitled, "Little Tricks to Please Your Man," or something like that, where they teach you how to make paper shot glasses. One of their tips was - instead of using a scrunchie to tie back your hair, use your THONG. It was also accompanied by a model with a yellow thong in her hair. WTF. If I did that, Mr. Ho would stare me down and make me wash my hair. Who would do that? What is wrong with Cosmo?

Ah, fall tv. A quick rundown:

Gossip Girl - love the fashion, story line is a bit slow.

Stopped watching Cougar Town and Eastwick.

The Hills - Oh Kristen, you are really playing up the whole "Bitch is back" shizz. And doesn't Heidi look interestingly deflated compared to past seasons? I think it's because her hair is not as curled. And maybe she's minimized the lip injections? Stephanie Pratt and Audrina both look like they need to lay off on the face work. And why is Spencer wearing that ugly cowboy hat and what looks to be a woman's necklace?

The City - My goodness, Whitney is so yawn-worthy. And why is she a fashion designer? She wears the most fugly clothes I have ever seen in my life. The star of that show is Olivia, LOVE her!

Heroes - I think Mr. Ho and I will stop watching this very soon. Boring.

Grey's - Not too impressed after the season premiere.

Project Runway - Yawn.

Top Chef - Only watching because of the chef hailing from Frederick!

Glee - My absolute favorite!

I think that's it. Ok, I am so heading to Potbelly's right now.

Love my people <3