20 March 2010

My orange children


I know that Baby Chuck will arrive soon and my first children will most likely be neglected... at least I am admitting it.... even though I don't quite believe it yet. Most of you will probably be happy to see my posts about my orange children change to posts about a mini Dr.! I have to post these last pictures. These two crazies keep us completely entertained and seem to love us unconditionally. Molly is still a mama's girl except when dad has the big fluffy blanket, she will give in to the fluffy blanket everytime. Samer has been a mama's boy until recently. Dad and Samer have this really weird communication that I just don't quite understand but it seems they know exactly each other mean. Samer used to insist on following me everywhere and sitting on the side of the tub during the entire length of my bath. He has grown out of that stage and now insists of sitting in the bathroom while dad gets ready for work. If for some reason he does not make it into the bathroom before the door closes, he will pitch a fit until Dr. lets him in. Deep conversations must take place in there.

I snapped these pictures the past couple of days and realized there are no better pictures to describe the personalities of these two cats. Man, they have come a long way! From crates at Pet Smart and from under a house to the red couch. Gotta love them.

Molly spends the majority of her time in this position.


If asleep, Samer is most likely asleep in this position ( unfortunately you can't hear the snoring)

the difference a day makes


I knew after such a yucky day yesterday today would be great! Feeling good, although my blood pressure is on the brink today. I am going to have to have a talking to that bottom number. It is killing me. Unfortunately, yesterday was the prettiest day, today it is warm but is going to be windy and cold tonight and tomorrow.

Believe it or not today we ( as in myself and the baby that is preparing for his exit) are showered and our hair is actually dried and fixed! We have not made it that far in about 4 days. We have gotten to the hair washing but then it goes straight to a pony tail without brushing so really turns into my "meth addict" hairdo. Did I mention this bed rest is getting easier and easier. I can't fathom that Spring Break is nearing the end and everyone is going to have to go back to school. I was not excited about bed rest but I admit that I am SO glad I do not have to go to school..... it is becoming easier and easier to let go. Unfortunately, today is Saturday and on Saturdays and Sundays there is nothing to entertain me on TV. Guess I will pick up my book that I have been trying to read for 2 years.

Our friend Dom is getting married today. The ceremony will be today and then they will have their official wedding in a year near Cancun. They are trying to get all the paperwork taken care of so Fela can join him in Michigan for the start of their residency. That means I have a year to get bikini ready!

Speaking of bikini ready... I was thinking that I have gained 30 pounds which isn't that bad considering Chuck is about 7 pounds.... makes it a little easier to digest the numbers. I did have some extra weight ( ok, like 20 pounds) I was carrying around before I got pregnant so that puts some poundage back on my weight loss list. I have always wanted to run a marathon. Seems like a goal that when you are done you just feel a huge accomplishment ( like that 60 mile breast cancer walk i did.) I can't picture a better feeling. BUT..... I hate to run. Absolutely hate it, unless I am being chased or chasing something. I have wanted to run at least a half marathon since I lived in Nashville... so 6 years ( you can tell I have definitely made some headway with this). Well, i said the other day that my goal is to run a half marathon by the time Chuck is one. I feel that it is not too ambitious and gives me some leeway.... i will put a time limit on the actual full length marathon at a later date. Last night I had a dream that I was running my marathon. It was more like a mile and for some reason Samer was in my backpack. This marathon included taking a rest stop at a hotel and taking a shower, etc. I think I can manage if that is how it is going to be! I am nervous though. I can do the whole treadmill thing.... the ground moving for you, Oprah sitting in front of you talking, etc. I actually was making lot of progress in Hot Springs.... making it to 7 miles on the treadmill at a time. This however is going to be miserable. Dr. didn't get lots of complaining during pregnancy but I guarantee that he will get plenty of it while I am trying to run...... especially as it gets hot this summer and did I mention I hate cold weather so I might have to take to an indoor track in the cold months.

OK I am rambling right now because I have nothing to do. I am going to go and let you all have a break from my random thoughts.

Baby Chuck is shaking his rump for all of you. Guess that means he wants to say "HELLO! SEE YOU SOON!"


19 March 2010

Under Pressure


Did I say the other day that Chuck was noticeably lower but I couldn't really feel him dropping. I spoke to soon. I feel him dropping. I didn't know it was possible to have to go to the restroom any more than I already was but in fact it is possible. I can definitely feel more pressure and can officially not bend over anymore. It has been difficult to dry off my legs and feet when I get out of the shower or bath but good lord now it is near impossible. I just kind of shake the towel around my legs and hopes it gets all the droplets!

I do like how my swelling has gone down. My legs were looking like a pregnant persons when I was still at school. I can see my calves and ankles again which makes me feel somewhat good! Makes my hopes for good baby weight loss a little more feasible I guess.

Today it is beautiful outside. I was trying to plan an escape from the house while Dr. was sleeping. But today Chuck and I don't feel too great. All last week I couldn't get myself to stay on the couch. Now I can't seem to get off of the couch. I hope we are on the final countdown.... so much so that I am going to take my bags with me to the appt. on Wednesday and beg that we induce immediately! Haha! I know I have one bad day in the midst of all the good days so hopefully this too will pass. I need to get a mani and pedi and can't even get myself up to go do that....... !!!! My escape for today wound up being a trip to the drugstore to buy toilet paper. I know I make you people jealous! I wish I had the energy to pull the couch onto the deck but believe it or not it is too hot. I haven't had any temperature issues during the pregnancy and 75 is my ideal temperature but the 68 on its way to 72 is killing me. I give in

I am going to be a mom in less than 15 days! I am freaking out and yet there is this peace about it all. I have no idea what kind of job I am about to take on but can’t wait to jump right in!


17 March 2010

School Lunches


While my bum is making a dent in the couch, I decided I would blog stalk and see what other people are writing about. I found this interesting blog of a teacher, who usually eats organic and very nutritious. For one year, she is eating from the cafeteria. Yes, the "nutritious food" that the students are served daily. The food that most times is inedible or high in sugar which the students eat and are then expected to sit and pay attention in class afterwards.

Check it out Fed Up With Lunch

Drop it like it's hot!


I am not sure exactly if you feel anything when the baby "drops" but it seems as though the belly is getting lower. It isn't sticking out as much. Instead of pointing out, it is starting to droop down. Guess Chuck is getting ready in there. I have been on the couch watching TV.... i know exciting! Thank goodness for The Doctors and the Do It Yourself Network or I might have gone crazy by now. Thanks to mom and dad for going grocery shopping for me yesterday before they left. Now the "only to the bathroom or fridge" is more of a reality!

Remember, you don't have to get these emails to visit out blog! You can go to THE WEB (http://theweb18.blogspot.com) anytime to see what we have been up to or to reread a post that you didn't get to finish! Pass the web address along because sooner rather than later there will be pictures of our little angel on here!

16 March 2010

Baby in 2 weeks or less!


So we had a doctor visit again yesterday! We got another sonogram.... I know. Apparently this blood pressure is really freaking them out. Chuck was chomping on his fingers again. It is so funny to watch him moving his mouth so much. He was a sleep at the beginning of it so we kind of woke him up a little bit and he gave us a yawn and then put his hand in his mouth. Everything still looked good. We had a different lady yesterday and she mentioned all his hair too! He is weighing about 6 1/2 pounds so she said in reality he is between 6.5 and 7 pounds!

My blood pressure has been borderline all week but not too high. Yesterday at the doctor, it was just ridiculous but she was reassured by the blood pressures we were taking all week ( thank goodness I have a doctor at home!) My bottom number is the crazy one so she said if it goes above 95 then we need to call her. This morning we had a little bit of a scare because the bottom number was in the 100's ( which is what happens when i go to the doctor.) Dr. went to lecture and then took it about and hour and a half later and it was back to where it has been all last week. Dr. said I better be glad he didn't call the doctor because I would be in labor right now. So I am on extra strict bed rest ( enforced by my home doctor). School is out for Spring Break so I can actually relax. So I really will be resting and not doing anything this week. Lets cross our fingers my blood pressure stays kosher and we don't have to have any last minute deliveries this week!

The doctor did say that she is not going to let me carry Chuck until 39 weeks. She would like to get him out between 37 and 38 weeks. The blood pressure thing is just too risky. So we will be 37 weeks on March 24th so I am thinking the 26th or something for the arrival of our baby!! ( Now, this all depends on whether or not Chuck agrees to do that and I don't go into labor before then.... because I am getting mighty close!)

I had a baby shower today with the ladies from the neighborhood. It is so funny how each shower you seem to get lots of one thing. This shower, Chuck got tons of books! He really didn't have many, maybe two books, and now he has a library! Everyone got him books, with no duplicates. Funny how things work out!

We also received a high chair from Uncle Austin and Aunt Kelly ( you are going to have to decide on your names!) and it is just prefect! It even reclines for a new baby to lay in. I have been talking to it like it is a little baby.... I think I am going looney!

We also got a care package from Cousin Betsy with tons of stuff to get us through our hospital stay. Crossword puzzles, magazines, snacks, chapstick.... everything we will need while we are there! What a great idea!

MK sent Baby Chuck a surprise too! His bedroom is officially finished! We knew we wanted blue, brown, and white but couldn't find any monkey things. MK found the cutest monkey set which matched PERFECTLY to the bedroom. I will take official pictures later but this is a picture of the set. MK sent us the hamper, diaper stacker, mobile, and the quilt. What's funny is that it is made of the same fabric as the bedding we have! Tops everything off! Pictures to be posted in the next day or so.