The last 28 weeks have been filled with so many exciting moments. All tests have come back with good results for both the baby and me so far and I have managed to stay very healthy (no swelling, high blood pressure, morning sickness or even a cold). About 2 months ago we learned our baby is a girl! I was so happy that I started crying right there on the ultrasound table. Little C is growing like a weed and makes her presence known on a very regular basis. I've been feeling kicks for almost 3 months and finally about 3 weeks ago The Hubs was able to feel her move too. I'm amazed by how strong my love for her is already and I haven't even met her yet.
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| Little C grabbing and playing with her toes |
I know that our lives are about to change forever. Our time will no longer be completely ours, but will instead be largely spent taking care of and enjoying Little C. If I'm completely honest, in some ways that makes me a little sad. For the past 6 years it's been just the two of us (wedding anniversary was this month) and we've really enjoyed that season of our lives. Although we feel incredibly blessed and cannot wait to bring Little C home, change can be tough. I know there will be an adjustment period for all of us and yes, things will never be the same, but I'm also expecting these to be really good changes. I cannot wait to see what our little family of 3 is like.
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| The Hubs and I |
However, I am determined to make the most of these last 10 pre-baby weeks so I've come up with a Pre-Baby Bucket List. These are things I've always wanted to try/do and if I'm realistic about it, probably won't have the time or energy to try them for awhile once Little C arrives.
1. Attempt a souffle
2. Make a salted caramel sauce that will make my sister drool
3. Cook a meal that includes duck breast for the Hubs (he's been asking for years). Ideas anyone?
4. Make a batch of these Frappacino Cupcakes
5. Make homemade pasta
My goal is to do a post about each of these as I attempt them, whether I succeed or fail! Wish me luck.
4 comments:
Duck is basically really fatty chicken. It's incredibly easy to cook when you realize that :) Buy the breast, pat it dry with paper towels, prick it evenly with a sharp knife just to break the fatty skin, rub it down with salt and pepper (a little lemon zest, too, is lovely), and roast it. It's wonderful with a citrus-dressed veg and a serving of wild rice!
Thank you! The Hubs will be so happy.
Mmm.. I do love me some salted caramel xoxo
This is such a cute mini-blog series!! You should create a REAL culinary bucket list and continue the series once Caroline is old enough to entertain herself for a while as you bake and cook! As far as a duck meal... This place in Ft. Worth (Joe T Garcia's) has awesome duck fajitas. Maybe that will spark some spin-off ideas for you?
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