In this image his head is to the left.
In this view his head is at the top and you're looking down at his throat.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Coopers X-ray
If you haven't read Cooper's story scroll down before you look at the pictures...
In this image his head is to the left.
In this view his head is at the top and you're looking down at his throat.
In this image his head is to the left.In this view his head is at the top and you're looking down at his throat.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Please pray for Cooper
You may all remember that about two months ago we took Cooper to the emergency vet because we thought he swallowed something. He had been choking and throwing up constantly and in pretty bad shape. The prognosis was that he had bad gas and digestive issues.
Over the last two months he's been wheezing and couching a lot but still the same old Coop so thinking positively we thought he was okay. Last week Dave noticed a lump on his throat that over the weekend got progressively bigger. We scheduled an appointment for this morning.
After an x-ray to his throat is has been determined that Cooper swallowed a needle and it is lodged in his throat passing through to his airway. He has to have surgery to take it out. The doctors at our practice are not comfortable with such a risky procedure so we are going for a consultation with a surgeon on Friday morning and hope to have Cooper admitted for surgery that day. Rest assured, Cooper is doing fine, he's still the same lil guy but with a large lump in his throat. He's happy and playful but is running a fever and not much of an appetite. He can't eat solid food so we are blending it to a plup with applesauce to give to him. It's quite disgusting actually but the only way he'll eat.
We're a little shocked by this news. The poor guy has been living with a needle in his throat for two months. Needless to say we are also very upset with the emergency doc for not taking an x-ray of his throat the night we went in. He would have had to have surgery either way to remove it, but two months of discomfort and meds for the "gas" were wasted.
I'm sure you can all imagine how upset we are, not just for poor Coop but for the timing. I'm trying not to stress too much, but it's hard knowing that I could deliver little Emma any day now and my puppy is going in for a pretty major surgery in a few short days. Please pray for him, and for us, that we make it through this time with little complication. Pray that Cooper pulls through and recovers amidst the stress of having a new addition to the family. Pray that we sail through delivery of Emma and can come home quickly to care for our babies. Pray that in these trying times we grow stronger.
I wanted to post some happy news as we are just a few days away from my due date, but the world has a funny way of working... I just keep telling myself that things happen for a reason.
Love to all.
Over the last two months he's been wheezing and couching a lot but still the same old Coop so thinking positively we thought he was okay. Last week Dave noticed a lump on his throat that over the weekend got progressively bigger. We scheduled an appointment for this morning.
After an x-ray to his throat is has been determined that Cooper swallowed a needle and it is lodged in his throat passing through to his airway. He has to have surgery to take it out. The doctors at our practice are not comfortable with such a risky procedure so we are going for a consultation with a surgeon on Friday morning and hope to have Cooper admitted for surgery that day. Rest assured, Cooper is doing fine, he's still the same lil guy but with a large lump in his throat. He's happy and playful but is running a fever and not much of an appetite. He can't eat solid food so we are blending it to a plup with applesauce to give to him. It's quite disgusting actually but the only way he'll eat.
We're a little shocked by this news. The poor guy has been living with a needle in his throat for two months. Needless to say we are also very upset with the emergency doc for not taking an x-ray of his throat the night we went in. He would have had to have surgery either way to remove it, but two months of discomfort and meds for the "gas" were wasted.
I'm sure you can all imagine how upset we are, not just for poor Coop but for the timing. I'm trying not to stress too much, but it's hard knowing that I could deliver little Emma any day now and my puppy is going in for a pretty major surgery in a few short days. Please pray for him, and for us, that we make it through this time with little complication. Pray that Cooper pulls through and recovers amidst the stress of having a new addition to the family. Pray that we sail through delivery of Emma and can come home quickly to care for our babies. Pray that in these trying times we grow stronger.
I wanted to post some happy news as we are just a few days away from my due date, but the world has a funny way of working... I just keep telling myself that things happen for a reason.
Love to all.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Doctor's Appointment
We just got back from the doctor and to her amazement THERE HAS BEEN NO PROGRESS!! She was amazed that my cervix is still very tightly closed and Emma doesn't want to go anywhere any time soon. I guess I'm treating her too well and she's perfectly happy with her current living situation :)
So, in terms of delivery it's looking more and more like I'll be induced. We're still not sure when yet but once we make it to 4o weeks (on the 4th) we'll start making arrangements. I am still very okay with how it's all panning out - I'm actually getting very organized and using this time to get things in order - something I should have done a long long time ago.
Other than that there isn't much to report. Just piddling through each day. We do have fun plans for the weekend though, we're going to the Melting Pot tomorrow night with some friends then I have two parties on Saturday, one baby shower and one jewelry party. Fun! Sunday we're going to Fredericksburg to take the last of the stuff that needs to be stored. We're hoping to get our cabinets this week so we need to clear out a bunch of stuff. Man I can't wait for that kitchen to be done.
Well, back to work. Have a great weekend and I'll keep you all posted!
So, in terms of delivery it's looking more and more like I'll be induced. We're still not sure when yet but once we make it to 4o weeks (on the 4th) we'll start making arrangements. I am still very okay with how it's all panning out - I'm actually getting very organized and using this time to get things in order - something I should have done a long long time ago.
Other than that there isn't much to report. Just piddling through each day. We do have fun plans for the weekend though, we're going to the Melting Pot tomorrow night with some friends then I have two parties on Saturday, one baby shower and one jewelry party. Fun! Sunday we're going to Fredericksburg to take the last of the stuff that needs to be stored. We're hoping to get our cabinets this week so we need to clear out a bunch of stuff. Man I can't wait for that kitchen to be done.
Well, back to work. Have a great weekend and I'll keep you all posted!
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Two, maybe three weeks left!
Hi. Doing pretty good here and starting to feel more and more prepared every day. We're also making huge progress on the house and office, thanks to Barbara. We're getting so organized!
I'm feeling pretty good considering I'm 38 weeks pregnant. I'm sleeping very well aside from getting up 5 times a night to go to the bathroom (you think I'm kidding don't you?). I'm grateful that it's pretty easy to fall back asleep after the pee trips, I hope it's that easy after the 2 hour feedings when Emma's here. But seriously, I don't mind the waking up every two hours or so, it's preparation for when she's here, right?
We are so thankful to everyone that has helped us prepare for Emma. We are truly blessed to have so many generous friends and family members and I just want to say thanks to everyone for their support. We really wouldn't be where we are if it wasn't for all of you. I especially want to thank all our friends and family that have donated clothes and baby items to us including my sister-in-law Su, Aunt Jackie and Uncle Dan, Kerry and Pat Adams, and the Burner family. Thank you all so much!
As of now my mom is coming in to visit for just over a week to help and my dad and step mom are coming the weekend after she's born, whenever that is. I'm hoping my sister and brother can make the trip as well but it's up in the air because of work and school. I really can't wait for all of them to meet Emma - it's going to be so surreal! I also can't wait to introduce her to my 2 nieces Katie and BethAnne - they are so excited to have a cousin and BethAnne already decided to pass along her nickname "peanut" to Emma. She says she's grown and thinks of herself more as a cashew these day. Man she makes me laugh.
Cooper is coping. I think he knows something is going on. He's been really rebellious the past few days and really getting on Dave's nerves. He even peed on his bed a few days ago just after Dave took him out (he was out there for 10 minutes and didn't do anything!). I have a feeling he's going to be just as hard to care for as Emma! But, he's still our baby and still cute as ever. Spoiled and cute.
Okay, so I've decided that Emma is going to have a LOT of hair. This heartburn thing is terrible! It's the one thing I am not going to miss about being pregnant. I think I pop about 6-8 Tums a day and half the time I pass it up since I don't want to take too many. Oh how it reminds me of my hiatal hernia days.
Good news on the pediatrician front. We have a consult scheduled for next Tuesday with a doctor that my friend Elizabeth recommended. I'm siked about it - they're close, take our insurance and it's a recommendation I trust. I also have another recommendation from my friend Kim that we're going to check into. So, yay!
Well, I'm tired so I an going to hit the couch and read one of the 4 books I'm in the middle of. Think I can finish one before she's born?
I'll update more on Thursday after our appointment... pray for progress!
Here's the update for this week:
Your baby has really plumped up. She weighs about 6.8 pounds and she's over 19 1/2 inches long (like a leek). She has a firm grasp, which you'll soon be able to test when you hold her hand for the first time! Her organs have matured and are ready for life outside the womb.
Wondering what color your baby's eyes will be? You may not be able to tell right away. If she's born with brown eyes, they'll likely stay brown. If she's born with steel gray or dark blue eyes, they may stay gray or blue or turn green, hazel, or brown by the time she's 9 months old. That's because a child's irises (the colored part of the eye) may gain more pigment in the months after she's born, but they won't get "lighter" or more blue. (Green, hazel, and brown eyes have more pigment than gray or blue eyes.)
I'm feeling pretty good considering I'm 38 weeks pregnant. I'm sleeping very well aside from getting up 5 times a night to go to the bathroom (you think I'm kidding don't you?). I'm grateful that it's pretty easy to fall back asleep after the pee trips, I hope it's that easy after the 2 hour feedings when Emma's here. But seriously, I don't mind the waking up every two hours or so, it's preparation for when she's here, right?
We are so thankful to everyone that has helped us prepare for Emma. We are truly blessed to have so many generous friends and family members and I just want to say thanks to everyone for their support. We really wouldn't be where we are if it wasn't for all of you. I especially want to thank all our friends and family that have donated clothes and baby items to us including my sister-in-law Su, Aunt Jackie and Uncle Dan, Kerry and Pat Adams, and the Burner family. Thank you all so much!
As of now my mom is coming in to visit for just over a week to help and my dad and step mom are coming the weekend after she's born, whenever that is. I'm hoping my sister and brother can make the trip as well but it's up in the air because of work and school. I really can't wait for all of them to meet Emma - it's going to be so surreal! I also can't wait to introduce her to my 2 nieces Katie and BethAnne - they are so excited to have a cousin and BethAnne already decided to pass along her nickname "peanut" to Emma. She says she's grown and thinks of herself more as a cashew these day. Man she makes me laugh.
Cooper is coping. I think he knows something is going on. He's been really rebellious the past few days and really getting on Dave's nerves. He even peed on his bed a few days ago just after Dave took him out (he was out there for 10 minutes and didn't do anything!). I have a feeling he's going to be just as hard to care for as Emma! But, he's still our baby and still cute as ever. Spoiled and cute.
Okay, so I've decided that Emma is going to have a LOT of hair. This heartburn thing is terrible! It's the one thing I am not going to miss about being pregnant. I think I pop about 6-8 Tums a day and half the time I pass it up since I don't want to take too many. Oh how it reminds me of my hiatal hernia days.
Good news on the pediatrician front. We have a consult scheduled for next Tuesday with a doctor that my friend Elizabeth recommended. I'm siked about it - they're close, take our insurance and it's a recommendation I trust. I also have another recommendation from my friend Kim that we're going to check into. So, yay!
Well, I'm tired so I an going to hit the couch and read one of the 4 books I'm in the middle of. Think I can finish one before she's born?
I'll update more on Thursday after our appointment... pray for progress!
Here's the update for this week:
Your baby has really plumped up. She weighs about 6.8 pounds and she's over 19 1/2 inches long (like a leek). She has a firm grasp, which you'll soon be able to test when you hold her hand for the first time! Her organs have matured and are ready for life outside the womb.
Wondering what color your baby's eyes will be? You may not be able to tell right away. If she's born with brown eyes, they'll likely stay brown. If she's born with steel gray or dark blue eyes, they may stay gray or blue or turn green, hazel, or brown by the time she's 9 months old. That's because a child's irises (the colored part of the eye) may gain more pigment in the months after she's born, but they won't get "lighter" or more blue. (Green, hazel, and brown eyes have more pigment than gray or blue eyes.)
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Went to the doc today
We went to see Dr. Ferrier today and confirmed that Emma has come down a bit. There is still no progress on the cervix, but she's no longer saying it will be a while. She just told me that I'll get more and more pressure as things move along and if we have any signs to give her a call. Okay, it's starting to get real now. Emma could come any day.
We also went for a consultation with a pediatrician this morning. Dave and I both walked out of there and immediately agreed that we wouldn't step foot back in that office again. To start off it was in the first floor of an apartment building with really low ceilings and the office looked like a converted apartment. The place was a pigsty and didn't appear to be clean at all. We weren't much impressed with the staff of the doctor either, who came walking through the door after we had been there waiting. She rushed through the consult (since she had a patient waiting since she was late) and pretty much made us feel pretty uneasy. So, we're back to square one with the pediatrician....
We learned today that if my water breaks before I start contracting the doctor will induce me. Since I tested positive for Strep B they want to eliminate any risk of the bacteria infecting Emma so they start labor rather quickly. She said only 15% of women break their water before contractions start so we have a low chance of that happening but still something to keep in mind.
No other news to report. Just still trying to find help...ugh.
Love to all.
We also went for a consultation with a pediatrician this morning. Dave and I both walked out of there and immediately agreed that we wouldn't step foot back in that office again. To start off it was in the first floor of an apartment building with really low ceilings and the office looked like a converted apartment. The place was a pigsty and didn't appear to be clean at all. We weren't much impressed with the staff of the doctor either, who came walking through the door after we had been there waiting. She rushed through the consult (since she had a patient waiting since she was late) and pretty much made us feel pretty uneasy. So, we're back to square one with the pediatrician....
We learned today that if my water breaks before I start contracting the doctor will induce me. Since I tested positive for Strep B they want to eliminate any risk of the bacteria infecting Emma so they start labor rather quickly. She said only 15% of women break their water before contractions start so we have a low chance of that happening but still something to keep in mind.
No other news to report. Just still trying to find help...ugh.
Love to all.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
37 weeks
A bit has changed since my last post. I guess it was Friday that I started feeling a bit different. My back started hurting and I was getting a lot of really weird pains in my pelvis. More achy than anything, but it definitely felt like things were moving around down there. By Sunday I felt the waddle... yes, I am now waddling like a true pregnant woman does! I have no confirmation, but I think Emma has dropped a bit. I can feel her hiccups lower now, walking is harder and I think I have sciatica. Basically her moving is causing my sciatic nerve to be pinched and I am getting shooting pains down my left leg. It's not fun. I have another doctor's appointment on Thursday morning and I'll confirm all of it, but I think things are moving in the right direction now.
We did a ton of work this weekend and I am proud to say that the nursery is DONE! We got the glider put together and all the new things put away and hung. It looks great. It's just too bad Emma won't be sleeping in there for a few months.
Here are some new pics of the nursery:
Take a look at the chandelier above the glider, how cool is that???? Thanks to Aunt Margie and Barbara for making that wish come true! I know Emma will spend countless hours looking up at it!
I also wanted to share the quilt that my sister-in-law Su made for Emma, it's beautiful! She is so talented! Isn't it gorgeous?!?!
Here's the Week 37 update:
Congratulations! Your baby is full-term! This means that if your baby arrives now, her lungs should be fully mature and ready to adjust to life outside the womb, even though your due date is still three weeks away. She weighs 6 1/3 pounds and measures a bit over 19 inches, head to heel (like a stalk of Swiss chard). Many babies have a full head of hair at birth, with locks from 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inches long.
And, last but not least, the 37 week picture of the belly....
Here's the difference between this week and 33 weeks, it doesn't look like much but man does it feel different!
Love to all!
We did a ton of work this weekend and I am proud to say that the nursery is DONE! We got the glider put together and all the new things put away and hung. It looks great. It's just too bad Emma won't be sleeping in there for a few months.
Here are some new pics of the nursery:
Take a look at the chandelier above the glider, how cool is that???? Thanks to Aunt Margie and Barbara for making that wish come true! I know Emma will spend countless hours looking up at it!
I also wanted to share the quilt that my sister-in-law Su made for Emma, it's beautiful! She is so talented! Isn't it gorgeous?!?!
Here's the Week 37 update:
Congratulations! Your baby is full-term! This means that if your baby arrives now, her lungs should be fully mature and ready to adjust to life outside the womb, even though your due date is still three weeks away. She weighs 6 1/3 pounds and measures a bit over 19 inches, head to heel (like a stalk of Swiss chard). Many babies have a full head of hair at birth, with locks from 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inches long.
And, last but not least, the 37 week picture of the belly....
Here's the difference between this week and 33 weeks, it doesn't look like much but man does it feel different!
Love to all!
Friday, January 11, 2008
update
We had another doctor's appointment this week and there is no change to report really. She's still head down and pretty high up so it's looking like it's going to be a few weeks unless she gets antsy in there. My bet is I'll be induced around the 11th.
We did find out however that I tested positive for Group B Strep. Group B Strep, also known as Beta Strep or GBS, is a bacteria that about 25% of women are carriers of and don't even know it. It lives in your system and goes undetected unless tested. If not treated Emma will get it and it could cause complications. So, I have to be hooked up to an IV with antibiotics before delivery. If I happen to have a c-section then there's nothing to worry about since it's only transferred vaginally. Nothing to worry about, I just may have to walk around stuck to an IV pole. Ant least I'll be hydrated!
My hospital bag is packed now minus the things I use on a daily basis. I'm shocked at how much stuff I need to bring... from washcloths and a hairdryer to bottles of water. Apparently the hospital water tastes like the plastic pitcher they serve it in, yuk! I also need to have two bags, one for the delivery room and one for the recovery room. I guess they don't want a huge overnight bag in the room... what a pain.
I went to Babies R Us and picked up all the rest of the stuff I need from my registry yesterday. I think the only thing I still need to get is the bouncy seat which I can only order online. We also picked up our glider this morning so I am starting to feel a little more ready. The nursery is still piled high with gifts from last weekend but we plan to tackle that this weekend.
It turns out that Dave is not going to PA this weekend to visit his grandfather after all. Granddad is having surgery on Tuesday for a cataract and he's a little anxious to have visitors before hand. We wouldn't want him to be overly tired before surgery so the trip has been postponed. We're hoping Dave can make it up soon after Emma is born but we'll play it by ear. Pray for granddad for us to make it through surgery without complications.
I'm still feeling pretty good aside from a little more pressure and Emma's kicks to the ribs. Dave has resorted to the couch on many occasions so I can sleep, poor guy, but it's getting a little better. I'm thankful I'm not swollen or in a lot of pain.
I'll try to take some 37 week pictures this weekend and post later on. The belly is quite large now. :)
love to all.
We did find out however that I tested positive for Group B Strep. Group B Strep, also known as Beta Strep or GBS, is a bacteria that about 25% of women are carriers of and don't even know it. It lives in your system and goes undetected unless tested. If not treated Emma will get it and it could cause complications. So, I have to be hooked up to an IV with antibiotics before delivery. If I happen to have a c-section then there's nothing to worry about since it's only transferred vaginally. Nothing to worry about, I just may have to walk around stuck to an IV pole. Ant least I'll be hydrated!
My hospital bag is packed now minus the things I use on a daily basis. I'm shocked at how much stuff I need to bring... from washcloths and a hairdryer to bottles of water. Apparently the hospital water tastes like the plastic pitcher they serve it in, yuk! I also need to have two bags, one for the delivery room and one for the recovery room. I guess they don't want a huge overnight bag in the room... what a pain.
I went to Babies R Us and picked up all the rest of the stuff I need from my registry yesterday. I think the only thing I still need to get is the bouncy seat which I can only order online. We also picked up our glider this morning so I am starting to feel a little more ready. The nursery is still piled high with gifts from last weekend but we plan to tackle that this weekend.
It turns out that Dave is not going to PA this weekend to visit his grandfather after all. Granddad is having surgery on Tuesday for a cataract and he's a little anxious to have visitors before hand. We wouldn't want him to be overly tired before surgery so the trip has been postponed. We're hoping Dave can make it up soon after Emma is born but we'll play it by ear. Pray for granddad for us to make it through surgery without complications.
I'm still feeling pretty good aside from a little more pressure and Emma's kicks to the ribs. Dave has resorted to the couch on many occasions so I can sleep, poor guy, but it's getting a little better. I'm thankful I'm not swollen or in a lot of pain.
I'll try to take some 37 week pictures this weekend and post later on. The belly is quite large now. :)
love to all.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
36 weeks
It's 6am and I decided that rather than lay in bed waiting to fall back asleep I'd get up. I've been up since 5, this sleeping thing is really getting on my nerves.
We're at 36 weeks now and next week Emma will be considered full term. I am super excited about that since I have been reading so many posts about babies in NICU - one that died this morning at 3:30. It's so very sad and I am so thankful to have carried Emma to term with no complications. I am truly blessed.
I had my last baby shower this past Saturday and have so many people to thank for their generosity. First, thanks to Nikki, Sammie and Barbara - the shower was beautiful and I can't find the words to thank you enough for taking the time and putting such a personal touch on my day. I love you all very much and want you know how much I appreciate you. I also want to thank all my friends and family for all the wonderful gifts. Emma is so lucky and Dave and I are blessed to have you all in our lives.
I definitely feel prepared after this weekend, well, as far as "things" go. Dave keeps asking about my bag and wants me to get packed so that's on my list for this week. It's just strange that it's time for that already... mentally I am not there yet and I really don't think I will be until she's here.
My friend Sammie took some maternity pictures of me this past weekend and I am so excited to share some of them with you. I have only a handful now but will have the rest in a few weeks to share. She did an amazing job and I am so lucky to have such talented friends. Dave even saw the pictures and asked "is that my wife?". I guess I haven't been too sexy lately!
Well, I know you're dying to see... so here are a few...
Here's the update for this week:
Your baby is gaining about an ounce a day. She now weighs almost 6 pounds (like a crenshaw melon) and is more than 18 1/2 inches long. She's shedding most of the downy hair that covered her body, as well as the vernix caseosa, the waxy substance that protected her skin during her nine-month amniotic bath. Next week, your baby will be considered full-term.
We have another appointment on Thursday and if we're still in good shape Dave will be heading up to PA to visit with his granddad. I wish I could go but I'll be sending love up with Dave, Mr. Bill, Scott and Uncle John. Granddad has been bedridden for a few months now and I know he will be happy to see his sons and grandsons. I want to bring Emma up after she's born but not sure when, maybe early spring.
Well, since I'm motivated I best get some work done. Love to all...
We're at 36 weeks now and next week Emma will be considered full term. I am super excited about that since I have been reading so many posts about babies in NICU - one that died this morning at 3:30. It's so very sad and I am so thankful to have carried Emma to term with no complications. I am truly blessed.
I had my last baby shower this past Saturday and have so many people to thank for their generosity. First, thanks to Nikki, Sammie and Barbara - the shower was beautiful and I can't find the words to thank you enough for taking the time and putting such a personal touch on my day. I love you all very much and want you know how much I appreciate you. I also want to thank all my friends and family for all the wonderful gifts. Emma is so lucky and Dave and I are blessed to have you all in our lives.
I definitely feel prepared after this weekend, well, as far as "things" go. Dave keeps asking about my bag and wants me to get packed so that's on my list for this week. It's just strange that it's time for that already... mentally I am not there yet and I really don't think I will be until she's here.
My friend Sammie took some maternity pictures of me this past weekend and I am so excited to share some of them with you. I have only a handful now but will have the rest in a few weeks to share. She did an amazing job and I am so lucky to have such talented friends. Dave even saw the pictures and asked "is that my wife?". I guess I haven't been too sexy lately!
Well, I know you're dying to see... so here are a few...
Here's the update for this week:
Your baby is gaining about an ounce a day. She now weighs almost 6 pounds (like a crenshaw melon) and is more than 18 1/2 inches long. She's shedding most of the downy hair that covered her body, as well as the vernix caseosa, the waxy substance that protected her skin during her nine-month amniotic bath. Next week, your baby will be considered full-term.
We have another appointment on Thursday and if we're still in good shape Dave will be heading up to PA to visit with his granddad. I wish I could go but I'll be sending love up with Dave, Mr. Bill, Scott and Uncle John. Granddad has been bedridden for a few months now and I know he will be happy to see his sons and grandsons. I want to bring Emma up after she's born but not sure when, maybe early spring.
Well, since I'm motivated I best get some work done. Love to all...
Friday, January 4, 2008
almost 36 weeks
Monday I'll be 36 weeks pregnant and it's still so hard to believe. I know I have an expanding waist line and I feel her kicking and I can't sleep and I pee all the time and.... but still, I can't believe I am about to bring a child into this world. There are times I still feel like a kid and even at 31 it hasn't sunk in that I am considered old to be bearing children (well at least in my family!) Life is about to take a whole new direction and as much as I say I am ready I know in my heart that it's going to be really tough.
I've really started to think about what my parents went through when they had me and raised me. They were in the early (I mean early) 20s and I can't even imagine what it would have been like having to take care of yourself, your spouse and this tiny new person being so young. Not to mention my older brother. I guess I have my years to be thankful for, have a steady career, a loving husband of almost three years and a strong support group.
We went to the doctor yesterday for the first of my weekly appointments. She checked my cervix and said that I am nice and tight with no efacement or dialation. Her head is still pretty far up but the good news is that she's no longer breech. She thinks Emma will come late which to us means I will likely be induced. I'm okay with her coming late, it means more time for us to prepare both mentally and physically.
We finally finished the nursery this past weekend. We are still waiting on the glider but everything else is in order and ready to go. We got a rug from Home Depot and I am actually really happy with it. I wanted the Pottery Barn one but know this was a better financial decision and it's gorgeous. Her closet is packed to the brim with clothes and I have more coming next week, which I really am not sure where I'll put! She's a pretty lucky baby to have so many friends and family that have giver her clothes.
My last shower is this weekend and I am really excited to see all my friends in one place before Emma is born. I have a feeling I am going to get pretty emotional seeing as I sit here now thinking about how lucky I am to have some many wonderful people in my life and want to bawl. My childhood friend Nikki and my college roommate Sammie are both flying in from Indianapolis and New Orleans today -I can't wait to see them and get to hang out for a few days.
Here are some pics of the nursery:
Love to all....
I've really started to think about what my parents went through when they had me and raised me. They were in the early (I mean early) 20s and I can't even imagine what it would have been like having to take care of yourself, your spouse and this tiny new person being so young. Not to mention my older brother. I guess I have my years to be thankful for, have a steady career, a loving husband of almost three years and a strong support group.
We went to the doctor yesterday for the first of my weekly appointments. She checked my cervix and said that I am nice and tight with no efacement or dialation. Her head is still pretty far up but the good news is that she's no longer breech. She thinks Emma will come late which to us means I will likely be induced. I'm okay with her coming late, it means more time for us to prepare both mentally and physically.
We finally finished the nursery this past weekend. We are still waiting on the glider but everything else is in order and ready to go. We got a rug from Home Depot and I am actually really happy with it. I wanted the Pottery Barn one but know this was a better financial decision and it's gorgeous. Her closet is packed to the brim with clothes and I have more coming next week, which I really am not sure where I'll put! She's a pretty lucky baby to have so many friends and family that have giver her clothes.
My last shower is this weekend and I am really excited to see all my friends in one place before Emma is born. I have a feeling I am going to get pretty emotional seeing as I sit here now thinking about how lucky I am to have some many wonderful people in my life and want to bawl. My childhood friend Nikki and my college roommate Sammie are both flying in from Indianapolis and New Orleans today -I can't wait to see them and get to hang out for a few days.
Here are some pics of the nursery:
Love to all....
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