July 15, 2009

36 weeks??


I've let life slip away from me! It's been a couple weeks, and a lot has happened. I'll try to stay in chronological order, but we'll see how it goes... it's easier to just put things into categories - so here goes!

All about Ender

Well... I thought I had an appointment on Tuesday, July 6th, but I was wrong. My appointment was actually the previous day (Monday, the 5th)! So, I rescheduled for Friday the 10th. Everything is looking good for D-day. I keep hoping it comes early, but I'm not getting my hopes up (although I may start drinking some raspberry leaf tea to get the ball rolling =) ). He's measuring to be right on time which has been comforting. At my last appointment, I asked if I could get an estimate of his weight and he's looking to be about 6ish pounds right now. The OB said they would have a better estimate at my next appointment (which is on the 24th) but that he will probably be an above average baby! I've heard stories about how my family found themselves being extra careful with my cousin as she was a preemie and extremely small. But when it came to handling me as a newborn, they weren't so delicate (I was 8 1/2 pounds)! I know ScottE is already a little afraid of handling a newborn. It's comforting to know I won't have to worry too much about him being overly small. I can definitely tell he is getting bigger because I feel a constant pressure in my ribs as well as in my pelvis. I've been trying to do pelvic tilts to alleviate the pressure, but it's hard to do by myself.

I think the nursery is as complete as it is going to get for now. ScottE and Tyler put the crib together just before they left after the 4th. So I was able to get that together and the changing table is organized but needs some boxes/baskets for the little things.

At my third baby shower, I got a bunch of diapers as well as different kinds of wipes. I also got some bottles (even though I'm planning to nurse), pacifiers, burp cloths and onsies. I was hoping to get a changing table pad and bassinet sheets, but I guess we'll just ave to get those ourselves. I think the only things we need to get are bassinet sheets, a changing pad and cover, a trash can for diapers (YAY!!) and hangers. There are a few things I need to hang up in his room, but other than that it's mostly done. Not that it really matters because he'll be sleeping in our room for a little while in his bassinet.

Other than that, I've been really healthy and haven't gained too much weight - which has been very important to me. I will keep you posted though!
Our new TV!






So, we finally took the TV back and got a new one! It was pretty easy to get the new one. We simply got the confirmation number from customer service and took it to the store. Our last one was a 32" LCD. Now, we have a 42" plasma! It's so nice and the color is unreal. ScottE still can't get over it every time he comes home. It's super cute... but then again he gets excited about a lot of things! =)

The house, the puppies and our 4th

The house is really coming together. There are still some boxes we need to take down to the garage, but I think it's pretty much done. ScottE doesn't seem to be satisfied with the arrangement of the living room so we may work on that this weekend. I just hope he doesn't want to change it again any time soon after that!

The dogs are doing a lot better about letting us know they need to go out. Halcyon has even developed her own little sign! I'm so grateful that ScottE gave us a little more time to work on things with her. I just hope she doesn't digress when Ender is born!

The 4th of July weekend was very busy. Unfortunately we didn't get to see a parade or even any fireworks... but we had a lot of fun with Jana, Ty and the children. Charli got to a point where she was pretty testy with Thomas, but I think it was mostly because he was invading her space. Halcyon ran and hid as usual, but by the end of the weekend, she was walking around in a relatively normal posture.

The weekend did not go anywhere close to according to plan - as it never does when there are children involved. They arrived late Friday night (after getting lost a couple times - boy, do I love having a GPS!) and left Monday evening. Saturday, we went to a park out in Lancaster and then to Red Robin for lunch. We did our BBQ indoors, but everything turned out great. I'm just sorry I didn't get to make my potato salad. Jana was a big help in the kitchen which was nice because I got to sit a lot. I kept an eye on the children while she did all of the cooking! =) Sunday we woke up to cinnamon rolls, which were delicious. We all went to church and then stayed home so ScottE and I could get some work done (I had finals due and ScottE had work orders to do). Monday, we went to another park and had a picnic... All in all it was a great weekend!

Other than that...

... things are going well. ScottE's work is keeping him busy and unfortunately away from home more than I would like. But, we are both adapting and are grateful it's all happening now and not in August! We recently decided we would be coming home for Christmas and not in October like we had originally thought. It will be nice to see everyone for Christmas though. Plus, Ender will be bigger and more active by that point - much more fun to be around =). I just can't wait to see him...