Congratulation Dear Sirena and Adrian!

It's a Boy! Hi Sirena and Adrian, congrats on the newest news...just what your intuition was saying, what's up with that
It dates me to say that we used to have to wait until the baby popped out to know which was what. Although Shari is even older than me
Knit like mad girl. soon there will be no time for that!

hehe yes the language thing sort of limited our choices...But so far we are both pretty happy with Izaak, we changed the spelling so it's a bit unique, and it still has the same meaning! Although in the ultrasound he was frowning I think...hmmmmm Oh well I'm sure as soon as he meets his awesome family and extended family and friends that frown will turn up side down!!

The countdown has officially started! I'll be heading off to Guerrero Negro the first week of september just in case baby Izaak decides he wants to start his exciting life just a little earlier!
Better safe than sorry, and although the doctor said that the hospital in Asuncion was prepared for births, we feel it would be better to play it safe and go to G.N. where they have surgeons on call and all of the equipment necessary in case of an emergency C-section (yikes )

But the important thing is that doctor says that both the baby and I are in great shape, no worries so far.

Oooh and the fun fact of the week!
The baby is now starting to swallow a bit of amniotic fluid each day and his taste buds are rapidly developing, which means that anything I eat, he can taste in those first little gulps (which he does to practice digesting), so most likely he will develop a liking for foods I eat around this time...Goodbye chocolates and hello veggies (ugh )

[Edited on 6-12-2010 by SiReNiTa]

for those of you who know our family...here is a photo of cousin Briseida (Lupita & Chepes daughter)...she's having a girl and they are due at the same time!!!!

Oooh I can't wait to see you guys!
I'm also glad of the new due date since aside from making it easier for my mamma, it means I won't have to sped my birthday in the hospital as I thought I would

We were finally able to add some cute clothes to the registry (we hadn't done that since we didn't know if it was boy or girl) and we're starting to stock up on baby stuff! Can't wait for the baby shower ( )

Honestly I think/know boys are easier! And since moms change most diapers, it should be your choice!

Hehe my dearest Kat54, the gypsy family knows that the present would be to have them here celebrating with us, since they are as much a part of this family as all of the other Bahia Asuncion nomads

@Gypsy: Ooooh no, the changing amount will be the same, the only difference of duty will be that I'll wash em and he'll hang up all the laundry!!

Oh my goodness!!!
I had to read that twice to get it!!
Very nice!

Please don't let Adrian get too nervous about cloth diapers!! That would be a big bummer for us, considering I have already sarted you a nice stash! Tell him that I will give him a tutorial...trust me, it's no different then those nasty disposables when it comes to changing time...they're just a whole lot cuter, and more comfortable for baby! I will make sure there are some that are really easy just for him

Ooh no worries Bajafam, when it comes to diapers it's my choice and Adrian will support any decision

I'd heard that before Bajaboy, but I still like the idea of cloth diapers, since both Adrian and I were cloth bum babies!

As my mom said, the neighborhood dogs like to get in to the trash bins and dig out the dirty diapers and leave em out on the street....calls for nasty smelling sidewalks and not to mention nasty smelling dogs!!!

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Originally posted by SiReNiTa Ooh no worries Bajafam, when it comes to diapers it's my choice and Adrian will support any decision I'd heard that before Bajaboy, but I still like the idea of cloth diapers, since both Adrian and I were cloth bum babies! As my mom said, the neighborhood dogs like to get in to the trash bins and dig out the dirty diapers and leave em out on the street....calls for nasty smelling sidewalks and not to mention nasty smelling dogs!!!

Sounds like a dog problem....

Did you read this link? It sez...

"A 2000 German study concluded that boys who wear disposable diapers maintain a higher scrotal temperature than boys wearing cloth diapers, which may pose fertility issues later in life. "

Explain this to Adrian, Sirenita... I'm sure it will add to his support of your decision.

nena

I read the study and found it pointed out the pros and cons of both disposable versus washable. I try and keep an open mind on subjects such as this.

As for your last comment, I suggest you change the diaper when it is dirty regardless of material. That is cruel to leave a baby in a dirty diaper for hours on end.

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Originally posted by Bajaboy Quote: Originally posted by bajafam If disposables have less impact, then I suppose we should all abandon clothes washing and buy disposable clothing instead?! But seriously, those studies are flawed in many ways, and are mostly funded by disposable diaper manufacturers. The way I see it is, would YOU like to sit in a plastic diaper filled with chemicals and your own waste for hours on end? I read the study and found it pointed out the pros and cons of both disposable versus washable. I try and keep an open mind on subjects such as this. As for your last comment, I suggest you change the diaper when it is dirty regardless of material. That is cruel to leave a baby in a dirty diaper for hours on end.

Well, I do change diapers frequently...often, it seems every 10 minutes! But some mamas don't. That's the um...beauty of disposables. You can't tell by feeling if the diaper is wet. So, I guess the bottom line is, would you rather your underwear be plastic, paper, wood pulp and chemicals (like disposables) or cotton, organic cotton, hemp, or bamboo velour (like cloth)? Hmmm.... I think I know the answer

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Originally posted by bajafam As for your last comment, I suggest you change the diaper when it is dirty regardless of material. That is cruel to leave a baby in a dirty diaper for hours on end.

Oh my...diaper land discussion much???

Both have their pro's and con's, we will probably keep a small stash of disposables for when we are traveling or for other emergency situations where having a soiled cloth nappy isn't the best, but I like the cloth diapers for many other reasons aside from the ecological impact.