long. Both Mom and baby girl are doing great. More to come later.
- Chris
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Thursday, August 14, 2008
She is here
long. Both Mom and baby girl are doing great. More to come later.
- Chris
Update
I just wanted to take a minute and give everyone an update. Jessica is
progressing as expected. Riley seems to be doing fine. The epidural
has kicked in and as I am writing this Jessica is sleeping. The
contractions are very regular, but for the most part everything is
great. Thee will be more updates to come.
- Chris
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
So, we are going to be parents...
Granted, this has been a thought Chris and I have discussed for the past 8-9 months quite a bit, but the reality has really set in these past couple of weeks, and even more so, these past couple of days. I grew up with lots of little baby cousins at family events, I did lots of babysitting to earn extra money, I volunteered in the church nursery, so I feel pretty confident in my diaper changing, baby holding, general needs skills. Chris on the other hand, didn't have these experiences growing up, as I would assume most males don't necessarily to volunteer to babysit on a regular occasion. As excited, nervous, and anxious we are to get through the delivery process, I'm much more excited to see Chris and how he reacts to this new baby girl. Our neighbors have a 6 week old, and he's already learned some things from Baby Evelyn, but I know we will both have so much to take in.
Needless to say, I'm still pregnant. Currently Millie and I are watching more Olympic coverage and I'm continuing to monitor my contractions, which refuse to find any sort of pattern, yet are always very present. Our plan if nothing happens prior, we will head to the hospital tomorrow morning around 7:30-8, even though I'm not scheduled to be induced until 8:30. I'm ready to get this party started! :) My mom is already on her way to Memphis this afternoon, and my dad and grandmother will join us at the hospital, along with Chris's family mid-morning tomorrow.
Please say a prayer for not only me and Riley, but for Chris as well. Also, keep our family members who will be travelling in your prayers as well.
We will update the blog as much as we can, meanwhile, please leave us a comment to let us know who all out there in internet land is keeping up with us. I sometimes wonder if I'm only writing to our parents and Maris! :) To leave a comment, click on the comment counter link at the bottom of each post. You don't have to have a google account to leave a note, but please leave your name with your message if you don't mind!
Needless to say, I'm still pregnant. Currently Millie and I are watching more Olympic coverage and I'm continuing to monitor my contractions, which refuse to find any sort of pattern, yet are always very present. Our plan if nothing happens prior, we will head to the hospital tomorrow morning around 7:30-8, even though I'm not scheduled to be induced until 8:30. I'm ready to get this party started! :) My mom is already on her way to Memphis this afternoon, and my dad and grandmother will join us at the hospital, along with Chris's family mid-morning tomorrow.
Please say a prayer for not only me and Riley, but for Chris as well. Also, keep our family members who will be travelling in your prayers as well.
We will update the blog as much as we can, meanwhile, please leave us a comment to let us know who all out there in internet land is keeping up with us. I sometimes wonder if I'm only writing to our parents and Maris! :) To leave a comment, click on the comment counter link at the bottom of each post. You don't have to have a google account to leave a note, but please leave your name with your message if you don't mind!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
The big day???
Well, it's somewhere close to 2 am, and today is Riley's projected due date. I'm awake at this awful hour for 2 reasons. First, I'm monitoring my contractions, as they are currently somewhere in the 10 minute range. I insisted Chris go to bed somewhere after midnight because I guarantee I'll be grumpy enough for both of us whenever "morning" rolls around. Secondly, Riley thinks she's a member of the US swim team, and has been practicing her kicking and wall approaches ALL NIGHT LONG! I swear, I never knew a child could move this much while still in the womb.
So, to pass the time, I've been watching the Olympics which I had recorded earlier. I must say, the men's gymnastics team was very impressive, especially considering they weren't exactly favored to do all that great. Plus, I'm a big fan of the swimming (apparently this has rubbed off on Riley as well), and Michael Phelps has been so much fun to watch. Luckily, we have our DVR, so I can keep up with what all is going on, and might be able to watch it at some point, especially if we are off to the hospital in the next few hours.
No fear, Chris has the ability to blog from his iPhone, so to whomever actually reads this, we'll provide updates as soon as something changes.
So, to pass the time, I've been watching the Olympics which I had recorded earlier. I must say, the men's gymnastics team was very impressive, especially considering they weren't exactly favored to do all that great. Plus, I'm a big fan of the swimming (apparently this has rubbed off on Riley as well), and Michael Phelps has been so much fun to watch. Luckily, we have our DVR, so I can keep up with what all is going on, and might be able to watch it at some point, especially if we are off to the hospital in the next few hours.
No fear, Chris has the ability to blog from his iPhone, so to whomever actually reads this, we'll provide updates as soon as something changes.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Giving back & my favorite pregnancy quotes
Yes, 2 posts in one day, but I just had to share.
I just returned from a quick trip to Kroger during the lunch hour, to grab a few items. While I was there, I encountered this mom and her approximately 4 year old little boy, who I concluded was spoiled rotten and a complete brat, due to his tantrum over whatever food item he deemed he HAD to have. I ran across this duo at least 4 times, and each time he was screaming for a new item. I, of course, made my mental note as I do all the time now to make sure to instill discipline and proper behavior while in said grocery store. I finally checked out, and was walking out of the store and witnessed the said mom purchasing the elderly lady's groceries in front of her in the check out line. I remember watching the re-run of Oprah (probably while I was home in my first trimester) as she has her audience members perform all sorts of acts of kindness, but I've never witnessed one like this. This sweet elderly, whom I also met on the baking isle, had a cart full of her necessities, and was overcome with joy when she realized her buggy full had been taken care of. I felt better knowing not only was this such a kind gesture, but this mom, who I assumed didn't really have much control over her child, had the heart to reach out to someone else. It also occurred to me as I was driving home that said mom had walked back and forth to find the perfect line to get in to perform such a gesture.
Now onto my favorite pregnancy quotes, prompted by the checkout lady at Kroger. I was told very early on in my pregnancy that everyone will share their opinions with me, good or bad, and to just take each of them with a grain of salt. These are just a few of my favorites, and the identities of said sources will remain anonymous, and they are in no particular order.
I just returned from a quick trip to Kroger during the lunch hour, to grab a few items. While I was there, I encountered this mom and her approximately 4 year old little boy, who I concluded was spoiled rotten and a complete brat, due to his tantrum over whatever food item he deemed he HAD to have. I ran across this duo at least 4 times, and each time he was screaming for a new item. I, of course, made my mental note as I do all the time now to make sure to instill discipline and proper behavior while in said grocery store. I finally checked out, and was walking out of the store and witnessed the said mom purchasing the elderly lady's groceries in front of her in the check out line. I remember watching the re-run of Oprah (probably while I was home in my first trimester) as she has her audience members perform all sorts of acts of kindness, but I've never witnessed one like this. This sweet elderly, whom I also met on the baking isle, had a cart full of her necessities, and was overcome with joy when she realized her buggy full had been taken care of. I felt better knowing not only was this such a kind gesture, but this mom, who I assumed didn't really have much control over her child, had the heart to reach out to someone else. It also occurred to me as I was driving home that said mom had walked back and forth to find the perfect line to get in to perform such a gesture.
Now onto my favorite pregnancy quotes, prompted by the checkout lady at Kroger. I was told very early on in my pregnancy that everyone will share their opinions with me, good or bad, and to just take each of them with a grain of salt. These are just a few of my favorites, and the identities of said sources will remain anonymous, and they are in no particular order.
- Are you sure you are eating enough? You just don't look like you are X number of months along.
- Wow, you must be having twins!
- Your belly isn't the only thing growing on you. Are you wanting your chest to stay that large?
- Don't worry, you aren't big enough to deliver yet. I wouldn't get your hopes up.
- Wow, every time I see you, she's dropped more!
- Surely you aren't due in X days, you haven't dropped at all!
- Honey, don't you know it's not good to be wearing heals, it's bad for your back! (every day as I go into the office, this is said to me)
- Are you sure you should be at work if you are having contractions?
Yes, I'm still pregnant!
A few months ago, in our class with the hospital, we were all talking how each couple had the possibility of having a cool birthday for their little expected one: 08/08/08. Well, today is the day, and I know I'm rooting for this cool birthday, but I'm not holding my breath. I've pretty much given up on guessing when Riley will grace us with her presence. Our only celebration today may be the opening ceremony for the Olympics, which I intend to watch either from the comfort of my living room, or the "comfort" of a hospital bed!
I've been working from home this week, except for half a day yesterday, when I did make it into the office, but I'm at home from here on out. We will continue to keep the blog updated with any changes!
I've been working from home this week, except for half a day yesterday, when I did make it into the office, but I'm at home from here on out. We will continue to keep the blog updated with any changes!
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