A Dose of Reality

K and I attended a baby care birthing class all day yesterday at Hoag Hospital where I will deliver. It was a really good class with lots of information, but a lot for one day. I was feeling alright about the delivery before the class, but now after the class I have some feelings of being overwhelmed. There is no turning back, but the reality of what is to come is a lot to take in. I also had feelings of excitement at the same time during the learning process... that soon K and I will be going through the delivery together to bring our little girl into the world. During our class, a women who was 34 weeks pregnant water broke. What irony...they only were an hour into the class.

It is amazing now how much of an overwhelming feeling it is to be bringing a new life into the world and how we are to be responsible for her entire well being. K and I are up for the challenge and can't wait for the adventure to begin.

As I write this, baby corcoran wants to let everyone know of her presence as well, she is moving like crazy in my tummy.

Hope everyone has a fantastic week.

The Simple Things...

This morning on my morning walked as I neared the park as I do almost every morning I spotted 3 ducks in someone's yard across the street from the pond. These didn't seem to just be any ducks, but 3 ducks of 3 different sizes. I saw them as a Daddy, Mommy and Baby duck and it made me smile. For some reason seeing the little family of ducks made me happy and was a good start to the day. It is the irony of the little family that K and are are creating.

The rest of the day went well. I had to say good bye to one of my little kiddos at work and her family because services are ending next week. This little girl is an inspiration with a huge sense of humor and creativity to be only 5 years old and have autism. For those of you who do not know, I work with children who have autism and their families as a behavioral therapist supervising in home ABA programs. I enjoy my job most days and hope that I am able to help and assist these children and their families to better their daily lives. I admire the strength and courage a lot of these families have to work with their children and live through the daily struggles that most of us take for granted.

I went to the chiropractor for the first time this evening because the pains in my back have gotten to the point where it is very difficult to sleep. As I sit now, I am not sure if it feels better or worse, but I know it is a process and will take time. The aches and pains of pregnancy are like no other. I know the greater outcome will outlive the present aches.

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend, enjoy this beautiful weather, it is a blessing!

The one inside

Here is our little girl (profile with hand and face) at 28 weeks. It is amazing how she actually looks like a little baby and not just an alien as it appeared on previous ultrasounds. And to think we will get to see her for real in about 10 weeks.

7 months and counting

We had another ultra sound last week and it was very exciting. Our little girl actually looks like a little baby and not just a little alien. The reality that there really is a baby inside of me is coming to a reality. She was almost 3 pounds and everything was said to be looking good. K and I are becoming more and more anxious for our little one to arrive. I guess you could also say that I am nesting. I am feeling overwhelmed with all the things I would like to have completed before the little one arrives. I keep telling myself to relax and that they will get done, but very difficult to do at times. Daily our little girl likes to move a lot, especially at night time when her mommy is trying to sleep. It is a comforting feeling that she is there inside of me and growing.

This past weekend I got to spend with some of my college sorority sisters up in San Jose for a fantastic girls weekend. It was really nice to get away and have a break from the typical daily grind. K worked all weekend so it worked out well for me to be gone this weekend. Thank you to the girls for a great and relaxing weekend away and for being so wonderful and supportive. You all are going to make such great aunties when new baby Corcoran arrives in less than 10 weeks.

Well it is off to bed for me in order to get ready for another fun day at work.

1st picture...better late than never

Everyone says to take pictures along the way...well life happens and here is one of the first pregnancy pictures I have...6 months! This is about the time I finally started to look prego. Even now at 7 months I get the question, "are you pregnant". But daily I seem to get bigger now. Kelly told me the other day..."sweetie, you look pregnant". I am not really sure where to go with that, but at least I look pregnant and not just that I drank too much.

Welcome

Welcome to The Corcoran Collection...a place where we can share our daily life with others and keep in touch. It has been almost a year since the wedding and we are now 28 weeks pregnant with a little girl. We are very excited and can't wait until she becomes a blessing into our lives. Pregnancy has been fun and everyday brings a new adventure. We invite you to travel with us as we build our collection of little Corcorans. Stay tuned for more news and updates as the 3rd trimester begins.