Posts Tagged ‘Ginker’

Head Down

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

Things are moving right along, folks. We had our bi-weekly Dr. appointment today and the NP confirmed that the Ginker is head down, which means he could come any time now. Of course he’s not due until the 28th, but really he can come whenever he’s ready. Maybe he’s like me and is hoping for the tax break. That’s my boy!

Throughout the pregnancy it’s been in the back of our minds that something could go wrong at any time. And, although it’s still a very real possibility, I’m resting a little easier these days. This coming Monday we will be at 37 weeks, which means the Ginker is fully developed and is now just packing on some weight. If he came early now odds are that he would do fine.

Something happened to me about a week and an half ago that left me with a huge sense of relief. (more…)

The Mix – Ginker in Utero

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

I’ve finally taken some time to put together a playlist of music to play for the Ginker, in utero. It’s never too early to start brainwash…. er shaping the minds of the young. Read on to see what’s spinning in utero: (more…)

Throw This on the Pile

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009


As an expecting father-to-be, there are a lot of normal things about which I have to worry. Will my child be healthy, happy, loved, smart, funny, etc.? As I stumble through life and the delivery date grows larger on the horizon, both rational and irrational fears come at me at an increasing rate. I know I don’t have to worry about dingos, but what about Gypsies? That seals it, he’s sleeping in our room. Yes, rational and irrational. When the rational fears come my way I face them pragmatically, immediately seeking resolution. When the irrational fears come my way, I let them gnaw at me for a bit, until I snap out of it and say to myself, “that’s stupid.” (more…)