My Little Honeydew

I feel terrible. I haven't written a single post about Juliette. If I have, I don't remember. And, I don't think there were very many posts about Riley either. I guess when you're waiting for your first child, you have more time to think and more time to write. Also, there's a little less mystery involved. Every pregnancy is different, I'm sure. For the mother and for the father. I really do think that Lindsey and I need to talk about what's on our minds about this baby that's going to be in our life--is already--in our life.

We did get the chance to talk a little about this pregnancy last night. Both of us are surprised that this pregnancy is going by so quickly. I think it's all of the outside distractions. My job changes. Lindsey's job changes. Luke and Riley's antics. We've almost forgotten (at least I have) that we're going to have another human join our family.

I think the fact that we're expecting a girl this time has made me a little freaked out. Baby humans are baby humans. Right? Well, girls are different. It's nature. And I'm a dad and I can't wait to love my little daughter. I mean, I already do. But, I want to see her. I want to hold her. I want to get to know her. This is where I think Lindsey has the advantage. Everywhere she goes, Juliette goes. I know, pregnancy isn't easy. It's hard. I'll never know. And I want to be as supportive as I possibly can to Lindsey as she carries our baby.

According to my baby app, Juliette is the size of a honey dew melon. I'm going to read a bit more about what's going on in there. Some things don't change in pregnancy. Just like when we were expecting Luke, I'm wondering what she'll look like. What's her hair color? Eye color? Who's nose does she have? What's her personality like?

I'm so excited to meet our little girl. I'll try to write a few more posts before she's here. Due date is June 13th. :D

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Our little guy is finally here! Riley was born yesterday at 6:05 pm MDT. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces. Lindsey and I are still in the hospital, we're waiting for my parents to come visit with big brother, Luke.

Here's a picture.

Love

Luke is fast asleep on his morning nap. That boy is stubborn like is mommy (and me), but he loves to eat and sleep. At what time he naps and when he eats, that is what he'll argue with me about. I'm learning how to be firm and cleaver with the boy. He needs to know that I'm in charge and he needs to know that it's the best idea. Dang, I sure do love that kid!

Mornings have been ours lately. My schedule requires me to work late. We've been making the best of it. We have our routine--exercise/stretch, breakfast, activity then nap. Today's activity was the zoo. We have a year pass, so we do the zoo a lot. Luke loves it and so do I. We saw the crocodiles today. There was a big one and two little ones. Luke said, "there's the daddy crocodile and there's the Lukie crocodile and there's the Riley crocodile". 

We're almost there... Riley will be here before we know it. My pregnancy app says he's the size of a honeydew melon. Just 6 weeks, and 6 days left until the due date. 

I feel a little guilt. I don't feel like I'm as excited about Riley as I was when we were expecting Luke. I think with Luke it was mysterious. We didn't know what to expect. All we knew is that our lives were about to change. Boy, did we have no idea how much our lives would change. Change for the good. Change that's been difficult, but good. And the love that's poured into our lives is immeasurable. This love is about to double. I can't even imagine. It's starting to hit me about now. We're going to be tasked with loving another human. A new life. Luke is already sorting out his toys to give to Riley. He knows who Riley is and it's super cute seeing his excitement. 

His Name is Riley

This blog was started when Lindsey and I found out that we were expecting our first little guy (Luke). Now we're on number two. It was my intention to keep this blog updated with this pregnancy. It's a good (family) historical record. Google's servers are not very soon going to be shut down or fail, so I think this is a good place to record stuff. Plus, it's good to share what's on our minds to our friends and family who care.

Right now, I'm siting on our love seat in the office, watching Planes Fire and Rescue with Luke. Luke's eating some "pop pop" (popcorn). I'm here thinking about what we'll be expecting in May. Luke changed our lives in a huge way. This new little guy, I think, will have an equally huge impact. I haven't written as much in this blog as I have when we were expecting Luke. I think there are a few reasons why, and reasons I don't really feel like exploring. Probably just my selfishness and lack of planning. Whatever.

Here's a picture of what's happening right now:

The little guy is going to be named Riley. We're still thinking about a middle name right now. We're going to do a Spanish middle name. We're thinking Ramon, Mateo, or Miguel. Luke's middle name is Manuel, so we want to keep that trend. Anyway, we're excited. Luke's excited. Luke will sometimes try to give food to Riley via giving it to mommy. He'll say things like, "give this food to Riley, he's hungry". It's cute. I'm not sure if he completely knows what's happening in mommy's tummy, then again, neither do I. Luke does know he has a little brother growing, and that he'll meet Riley soon.

So, in case it wasn't apparent, we have a name for Riley. It's Riley. And we know that he's a baby boy. I can't wait to hold him. I can't wait to see Lindsey hold him. I can't wait for Riley and Luke to meet. I just pray for a healthy pregnancy, and that we know what to do when he gets here.

A Girl?

I haven't written in this blog in a while. I would like to start writing a bit more frequently. I guess I'm being a bit more cautious... This past spring we announced we were expecting. Sadly, we lost the pregnancy.  We were super excited, and then really sad.

We are now full of joy again. Lindsey is not 11 weeks, she'll be 12 weeks on Monday. We've heard the heartbeat and seen the heartbeat on the ultrasound. Our doctor/midwife tells us that this is a good sign. We're praying that the pregnancy is a healthy one.

Listening to the heartbeat brought me back. I remember listening to Luke's heartbeat for the first time. Everything was new then. This time, it's a bit familiar to me, but makes me just as happy.

So, Lindsey thinks it's a girl, and I kinda do to. Luke even thinks it's a girl. This means it's probably a boy. haha! I'm starting to think of names. All of us have "L" names, so I feel a little pressure to look for an "L" name for this new baby.

I'll be posting more often. I'll leave this blog post with our first ultrasound images.

So happy!!!!

They all look the same to me, honestly. They tell me this is a baby. Haha! I trust the professionals. 

Dominguez #2 (sweet pea)

Lindsey is pregnant! She's only 6 weeks, but I thought I would bring this blog back now. The name of this blog is Our Little Rasberry indicating how big Luke was when he was in Lindsey's womb... This little one is the size of a sweet pea. According to my baby apps, this little one's heart is beginning to beat mad his/her internal organs are beginning to develop. 

I'm supper excited! We've got another addition to our family on he way! I'm excited to see Lindsey and I grow as parents and as a married couple. I'm excited to see how Luke reacts to the addition of a baby brother/sister. He's going to be such a grata big brother. 

I feel blessed. Our family is. I complain a lot--about my job and lack of traveling. That's all nothing. Life changes. My jobl'll probably change. I'll have other opportunities to travel.

I'll keep up with this blog and remind Lindsey to write in it, too. 

Bye, for now. 

I Love You!!!!!!!!!!!

Its your birthday! You're 30! Words can't express how much I love you! I hope you feel special on the first day of your 30s. I'm honored to see what changes your 20s have brought--wife, amazing mom, I'm so excited to see what your 30s will bring.

So, its Thanksgiving, it's also your birthday. I'll see you in a few hours! Well sing happy birthday and we'll eat turkey (not in that order). Then heck! We'll even drink a glass of wine. A toast! To you!

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