Crafty

I am so proud of myself today. Got in the creative mood and started making Noah's costume for Halloween. He is going to be a dalmatian puppy. I've got all the spots, and the ears and the tail done, just waiting to apply everything. I think we're going to penney's to get pictures taken this weekend.
Went to the doctor's appt yesterday. Everything is moving along as planned. Nothing new really to report there. We're going to skip the next appointment and just wait for the ultrasound on the 25th. He said that at the latest, we'll schedule to be induced on the 8th. All in all I feel pretty good. I'm still ready, but this one has been much better overall.
Noah is as cute as ever. I think he might be catching on that something's going on with Mommy. He lifts my shirt and gives my belly kisses. Of course, he's still going to be in a real big shock when I bring Gloria home.
More news on the possibility of working from home to come real soon I hope...

2 then 2 then 1 and done?

Had another appt yesterday. Yes, we're getting down to the wire. I am 31 weeks along. Doc said we'll have another at 33, then 35 then an ultrasound at 36 and he said we'd probably go after that. Everything's going along as planned. And I'm really starting to be ready.

Work is getting stressful, or maybe i'm getting less tolerant. Another reason I need a good 12 weeks off. I have Friday off, which is good. Still trying to decide what to do with my time.
Will post more pictures soon. I promise.

I will retire in Siesta key

Siesta Key, off the coast of Sarasota was the most beautiful beach I've been to date. The sand was perfect, our motel was charming, private and convenient to the beach and the pool. Downtown Sarasota was the cleanest, prettiest city I've seen for it's size. It's actually a real downtown. I went to the farmer's market and discovered Whole Foods grocery store. Why isn't clermont progressive enough to have one of these gems? So green and earth friendly, it's really the shopper I want to be but can't afford to be. Anyway, off topic a bit...
It was wonderful to spend time alone away from everything and everyone except Wally and Noah. Noah was delightful and a joy to be around. He enjoyed the beach, the aquarium and the hotel. I got to see and do everything I wanted in one day and still feel relaxed. Although, I did not find much in the way of souvies to take home, but at a 2 hour drive, I think we will be spending time there again as our weekend retreat.
Oh, and as a sad sort of bonus, I got to see a sea turtle on the beach. It seemed as if she was stranded and the federal wildlife rescuer were on their way. We didn't stay long enough to see her get picked up as it was getting late and Noah needed to be in bed.
Most of my pictures lately have been on film and need to get developed, but here's what I have on digital of us thoroughly enjoying our trip.

25 weeks

Sorry, haven't posted in a while. Not much to say at this point. Pregnancy is going well. Saw the doc last week and now he's talking about me having an ultrasound at 36 weeks to check her size. That will be October 25th. So, I'm guessing that if she's a normal size we'll induce any time after that. Either way, she'll be here early November at the latest. I don't think we'll go past 38 weeks as long as everything seems healthy.

Noah is doing good. We went to MGM this past weekend and had a blast. I'll have some pictures up soon. He seems to be talking more everyday. His favorite words are "uh-oh" and "buh-bye" but he can also say mama, daddy, hi, dog, shoes and I'm sure a few others we haven't figured out yet.

I do so wish it'd cool off here...

Welcome Finn!

On Thursday, June 30th, my beautiful friends Becky & Don gave birth to a 9lb 7oz baby boy (way to go girl, you beat me!) His name Finn Alexander and he made his debut at 1:07 pm. Welcome to the world baby boy and congratulations Mom & Dad.

20 weeks...

...and 18 to go. I know what most of you are thinking, isn't it supposed to be a total of 40 weeks? Talked to the doc today and we have already decided when I'm going to be induced. He knows my history of big babies and wants to make sure that this one comes out normal (or normal for me anyway) Also, my laid-back, no-nonsense doc has no problem telling me that he'd rather schedule the birth than be woken up in the middle of the night. And due to the proximity of Thanksgiving, he wants to make sure we're all around a table of turkey and fixin's that day. So, to make a short story long, we will more than likely be induced on November 9th. That's the plan for now, as much as you can plan when it comes to babies.

My beautiful blue-eyed baby.

Look out, here I come!

Reading by sunlight

"Let's see, if I tip the waste basket, how many papers can I play with?"

"Helping" clean the office

Noah "How can I help Mommy?"

It's A Girl!

We had our ultrasound yesterday and although the tech said she can't be 100%, she said it looks like a girl. According to my mom, she's alreay bought some girl clothes. Of course, she went out and bought more yesterday.
We're absolutely thrilled with the news. Doc says she looks healthy and is progressing naturally. Official due date is still November 22nd, but we know she'll make an earlier appearance, by will or by pitocin!

week 17

All is well in the land of the pregnant lady. Went to the dr. last week for a routine check up. Everything is fine, no problems. Heard the heartbeat at about 158 bpm. Next Tuesday is the ultrasound where we will be finding out what we're having.

Noah is doing terrific. Getting smarter and talking more everyday. Although, we can't always understand him, he still likes to carry on conversations with us or his toys, or as you can see below our phones!

13 weeks down, 27 to go

Went to the doctor's today for a routine checkup. Heartbeat was at 168 beats per minute. I can't remember what Noah's was around that time. I think his was a little lower. But that's perfectly within the normal range. I was just thinking that girls are normally higher.

My next appt. is June 7th and then we'll schedule the ultrasound after that. Feeling pretty good overall.

first haircut and first pair of ears.

ah ha! gotcha sticker!

My First Haircut Ears!

Oh, it's Mickey confetti!

Now what is she doing?

Handsome Boy!

This is pretty easy.

The first cut. Still stuck on these stickers.

What's with all these stickers?

Here I am ready for my first Mickey Haircut.
On Sunday, I took Noah to the Magic Kingdom barber shop to get his very first haircut

5 years...

Today is our anniversary. 5 years. We've lived in 2 states, are on our way to have 2 children. The years have flown by. Before we know it it'll be 20 years and we'll have 2 kids in college!

Happy Anniversary Wally. I love you.

Baby

As most of you already know, we are expecting our second child in November. The official due date is November 22nd, but due to my history with Noah, Doc said we'll go in whenever I'm ready. So we're looking at about November 9th. Or, at least that's what I'm shooting for!

Today I am 12 weeks along. Next doctor's appt is the 17th and we'll schedule the ultrasound then. We do plan on finding out the sex of this one. Need to know if I need to buy new clothes, or if we can use hand-me-downs!

Hello? Is anybody there?

I love Mommy's cell phone!!

I want in there!