Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Just about 40 Weeks!
Still here, still waiting!! Doctors appointment tomorrow. I will update with any progress then! ;-) We are very excited to meet our little one!
Sunday, August 3, 2008
38 Weeks!
August is here!! It is crazy to think that we have been talking about this month and the big event since Christmas time and it is finally here! My Doctor's appointment on Thursday was great. A little more progress, baby growing on schedule and ready to come at anytime. Matt is going to go to my next appointment with me next Friday the 8th (if we get that far!) to talk about possibilities if I start getting close to my due date with no activity. Will keep you posted! Just a waiting game now! Good thing I am keeping busy!
Last week Matt's Aunt Becki, Uncle Gary and cousin Chris were staying with us for a few days. They were in Washington helping Gary's mom move so they stopped by Tigard before their long drive back to Minnesota. It was great to see them!! They loved Cassie and of course, Cass soaked up all that attention! Matt, Chris & Gary went golfing at the Reserve on Thursday, while Becki, Mom and I shopped a bit. On Friday, after they left, I got all the carpets in the house cleaned so they are ready for a little one to lay on them. Yesterday Matt and I put together the Glider for the nursery and got the house put back together after the carpets were dry. As we speak, Matt is at work for most of today trying to catch up/ keep ahead just in case he gets called away from work this week. So as you can see, life is moving along, but we are ready to meet our little one whenever she decides to join us!
Next Thursday is kind of a big day for me. My 30th birthday!! I suppose it is kind of anticlimactic this year because of another event overshadowing it, but I suppose that is best anyways! It would be very cool to share a birthday with the baby, so we will see what happens. 30 years old and lots of life changes....I guess that seems appropriate!!
Looking forward to a fun week, a fun birthday and the start of the Olympics! I love summer!! ;-)
Last week Matt's Aunt Becki, Uncle Gary and cousin Chris were staying with us for a few days. They were in Washington helping Gary's mom move so they stopped by Tigard before their long drive back to Minnesota. It was great to see them!! They loved Cassie and of course, Cass soaked up all that attention! Matt, Chris & Gary went golfing at the Reserve on Thursday, while Becki, Mom and I shopped a bit. On Friday, after they left, I got all the carpets in the house cleaned so they are ready for a little one to lay on them. Yesterday Matt and I put together the Glider for the nursery and got the house put back together after the carpets were dry. As we speak, Matt is at work for most of today trying to catch up/ keep ahead just in case he gets called away from work this week. So as you can see, life is moving along, but we are ready to meet our little one whenever she decides to join us!
Next Thursday is kind of a big day for me. My 30th birthday!! I suppose it is kind of anticlimactic this year because of another event overshadowing it, but I suppose that is best anyways! It would be very cool to share a birthday with the baby, so we will see what happens. 30 years old and lots of life changes....I guess that seems appropriate!!
Looking forward to a fun week, a fun birthday and the start of the Olympics! I love summer!! ;-)
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Baby Pool!
Here is a pool where you guys can all enter your guesses for when the baby will make an entrance!! You get points based on how much information you get correct (ie: date, time, weight, length, etc). Hope you decide to play!! Click on this link:
37 weeks
My 37 week appointment was pretty uneventful. Everything looks good and progress is still the same! My doctor is on vacation this week, so I saw a different one. I guess it is good to meet the other doctors who might be on call when I deliver. Just hanging in there for these last few weeks! People are starting to take bets on when the baby will come. I guess Uncle Scott is starting a pool if anyone is interested in joining! He wants to charge a $5 fee though, with the winner taking the pot!
Rachie's wedding this past weekend was beautiful! Just how she wanted it, I think! It was so much fun to be a part of their big day. I was SOOOO tired on Sunday & Monday though! I posted some pictures from the wedding on our photo site if you are interested. Here is one of Rachie & Tara showing off my belly!!
Matt and I took a Newborn Care class on Sunday, which was a good refresher on how to care for an infant. Matt learned a lot about swaddling, and now claims to be the best swaddler out of the two of us! I admit he is good at it!! ;-) We also learned about g-diapers, a cross between disposable and cloth. Might be something to look into in the future! Anyways, it was good information, and I think we both feel more prepared. The nursery is pretty much finished, the clothes and blankets are washed, the car seat bases are installed and the bags are being packed! Just a waiting game for the next few weeks!!
Rachie's wedding this past weekend was beautiful! Just how she wanted it, I think! It was so much fun to be a part of their big day. I was SOOOO tired on Sunday & Monday though! I posted some pictures from the wedding on our photo site if you are interested. Here is one of Rachie & Tara showing off my belly!!
Matt and I took a Newborn Care class on Sunday, which was a good refresher on how to care for an infant. Matt learned a lot about swaddling, and now claims to be the best swaddler out of the two of us! I admit he is good at it!! ;-) We also learned about g-diapers, a cross between disposable and cloth. Might be something to look into in the future! Anyways, it was good information, and I think we both feel more prepared. The nursery is pretty much finished, the clothes and blankets are washed, the car seat bases are installed and the bags are being packed! Just a waiting game for the next few weeks!!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
36 Weeks!!
I am officially 9 months pregnant!! Only 4 or so weeks left to go! I had my first weekly appointment today and things still look great. My doctor said that based on my progress, she doesn't think that the baby will be late! She also said that we wouldn't try to stop labor if it started at this point. She thinks the baby is big enough and I am far enough along to deliver a healthy baby. It is good to know that things are progressing, but it is crazy to think that the baby could come at anytime! The room is getting close to being finished, but there are definitely more things I want to get done before the baby comes. I was planning on getting the carpets in the house cleaned and other organizational things like that! I still need to pack the hospital bags and get the car seat installed in the car! I guess after the news today those sounds like a project for this weekend! Here is a belly picture from today for those of you who are interested. Sorry I have been so bad about taking them!!
Last weekend Matt and I attended our Childbirth Prep classes. I think we learned a lot! It was good to get an overview of our options and the decisions we have to make when the time comes. I don't think anyone can be completely prepared, but at least we kind of know what to expect. This weekend is my best friend Rachael's wedding (I'm the Matron of Honor!) and on Sunday we have a class on Newborn care. So it will be a busy weekend! We are really looking forward to the wedding and seeing lots of old friends. The baby needs to stay put at least until Monday and then it can come whenever it wants!! ;-) Have a great weekend!!
Last weekend Matt and I attended our Childbirth Prep classes. I think we learned a lot! It was good to get an overview of our options and the decisions we have to make when the time comes. I don't think anyone can be completely prepared, but at least we kind of know what to expect. This weekend is my best friend Rachael's wedding (I'm the Matron of Honor!) and on Sunday we have a class on Newborn care. So it will be a busy weekend! We are really looking forward to the wedding and seeing lots of old friends. The baby needs to stay put at least until Monday and then it can come whenever it wants!! ;-) Have a great weekend!!
Friday, June 27, 2008
32 weeks and Family baby shower!
Summer is here!! I am all checked out at Metzger and ready to enjoy the last 8 weeks of pregnancy! What a weird feeling to know I won't be back at Metzger this fall. I'm sure after the baby comes I will be so busy that I won't notice it as much, but right now I feel like I'm going to miss teaching a lot. It will be a year full of new adventures, I guess!
I had my 32 week appointment last week and everything is still looking great. The baby is measuring right on schedule and my iron levels are back up. I now have appointments every two weeks until the middle of July. Then they switch to every week. I have been having nerve pain in my right hip because the baby seems to like to stay on my right side most of the time. Some physical therapy and exercises help it a little, but there is no real relief until the baby is born. I have had a pretty easy pregnancy so far, so if this is as bad as it gets, I am very lucky!! This weekend it is supposed to be in the 90's here in Portland, so I may go enjoy my aunt's swimming pool! That should take a little pressure off as well!
Grandma Janet was in town this past week to attend a joint bridal/baby shower for my future sister-in-law Lauren and I thrown by 3 of my aunts! It was so nice that she could come out for a shower! The shower was amazing, I'll post some pictures and there are more on our photos page. Thanks everyone for your generosity and excitement for this baby! We really feel your love and support!
While Janet was here we also got a little more done in the baby's room. We got the pack & play and the swing set up, the clothes organized by size, and the valance (that Joni made, thanks Joni!!!) put up. I'll post some pictures of putting the swing together! It was quite a process!! We also had a great time shopping and hanging out!
Time is flying by! I'm glad summer is here so I can have lots of time to get organized and ready for the baby. What a fun summer it will be!!
Beautiful and delicious cake for Lauren and me!
Bride-to-be and Mom-to-be!!
Look at all those parts!! Cass wants to help!
Consulting the directions!!
Grandma Janet helping!
All ready for baby!!
I had my 32 week appointment last week and everything is still looking great. The baby is measuring right on schedule and my iron levels are back up. I now have appointments every two weeks until the middle of July. Then they switch to every week. I have been having nerve pain in my right hip because the baby seems to like to stay on my right side most of the time. Some physical therapy and exercises help it a little, but there is no real relief until the baby is born. I have had a pretty easy pregnancy so far, so if this is as bad as it gets, I am very lucky!! This weekend it is supposed to be in the 90's here in Portland, so I may go enjoy my aunt's swimming pool! That should take a little pressure off as well!
Grandma Janet was in town this past week to attend a joint bridal/baby shower for my future sister-in-law Lauren and I thrown by 3 of my aunts! It was so nice that she could come out for a shower! The shower was amazing, I'll post some pictures and there are more on our photos page. Thanks everyone for your generosity and excitement for this baby! We really feel your love and support!
While Janet was here we also got a little more done in the baby's room. We got the pack & play and the swing set up, the clothes organized by size, and the valance (that Joni made, thanks Joni!!!) put up. I'll post some pictures of putting the swing together! It was quite a process!! We also had a great time shopping and hanging out!
Time is flying by! I'm glad summer is here so I can have lots of time to get organized and ready for the baby. What a fun summer it will be!!
Beautiful and delicious cake for Lauren and me!
Bride-to-be and Mom-to-be!!
Look at all those parts!! Cass wants to help!
Consulting the directions!!
Grandma Janet helping!
All ready for baby!!
Friday, June 6, 2008
Master's Degree and the end of school
June has arrived, and with it, the craziness that is the end of school. Field Trips, Field, Day, Report Cards, Kindergarten Celebration, End of the Year Parties and cleaning out my classroom all await me next week! I survived OMSI today with 109 Kindergartners! We all had a great time, but it wore me out. I'm glad it is the weekend so I have time to regroup before the craziness of next week! Tomorrow my mom and I are hosting a bridal shower for Rachael which will be fun. Other than that, I am hunkered down doing report cards!!
This past weekend was my own graduation ceremony from Lewis & Clark College. It was fairly anticlimactic because I was done with my coursework last summer, but it was still a good feeling of completion. Here are a couple pictures from Sunday:
In other news, my leave from teaching was approved by the district this past week. I am taking Maternity leave through December and then Personal leave through the end of the year. It will be great to stay home with the baby for her whole first year. And with my acquired sick days and disability leave, I will get pay and benefits through about December, which will be great! I'm glad it worked out, however I find myself wondering what I will do with all that time!! I'm sure, come August I will find SOMETHING to keep me busy! I will miss teaching though, and I plan on finding lots of time to volunteer and stay involved at Metzger and in the district.
My doctors appointment this past week went well. Baby's heartbeat sounded great. She is about 3 pounds and 16 or so inches long. She is measuring right at 30 weeks. It is hard to believe in 10 short weeks (or less!) she will be here with us! We have lots to do to get ready, so I guess it is a good thing it is almost summer vacation!
Well, think good thoughts for me surviving next week! It will be lots of work, but lots of fun as well. And it will be my last week of teaching for over a year! That is a crazy thought! ;-)
This past weekend was my own graduation ceremony from Lewis & Clark College. It was fairly anticlimactic because I was done with my coursework last summer, but it was still a good feeling of completion. Here are a couple pictures from Sunday:
In other news, my leave from teaching was approved by the district this past week. I am taking Maternity leave through December and then Personal leave through the end of the year. It will be great to stay home with the baby for her whole first year. And with my acquired sick days and disability leave, I will get pay and benefits through about December, which will be great! I'm glad it worked out, however I find myself wondering what I will do with all that time!! I'm sure, come August I will find SOMETHING to keep me busy! I will miss teaching though, and I plan on finding lots of time to volunteer and stay involved at Metzger and in the district.
My doctors appointment this past week went well. Baby's heartbeat sounded great. She is about 3 pounds and 16 or so inches long. She is measuring right at 30 weeks. It is hard to believe in 10 short weeks (or less!) she will be here with us! We have lots to do to get ready, so I guess it is a good thing it is almost summer vacation!
Well, think good thoughts for me surviving next week! It will be lots of work, but lots of fun as well. And it will be my last week of teaching for over a year! That is a crazy thought! ;-)
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