Our memory book for this season of young family life - The days can be long but the years will be short, tucking away our golden moments to keep us anchored in the magic of now and the messes that come with it too.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
More Maternity Pics...
Here's some more of my favorites from our maternity photo shoot with my friend Katie H., I'm about 36 weeks here...
Friday, April 16, 2010
good and not so good... week 39.
not so good: My Dr. informs us this week she will be in Hawaii for all of next week starting Wed, offered to induce me before she left but I declined, I hope her on call person is good. I do love my dr and am a little sad she may not deliver Ava.
good: Showing some more signs that I'm progressing and that she'll come on her own without needing induction and so maybe my doctor will get to deliver her.
good: I got everything I really needed too done today at work.
not so good: The house is a bit of a mess but I'm not really feeling like cleaning tonight.
good: so many sweet and wonderful gifts for Ava from so many generous loved ones and friends.
not so g00d: my progress on getting out Thank You notes, I had this not realistic plan that I would have all those done before Ava comes, not looking so good.
not so good: I feel a bit sad about not being able to go on our class's marriage retreat this weekend.
good: Ryan and I are planning a date night instead and will finish up the house preparations.
good: Car seat is installed and has been inspected by certified car seat installer (Thanks Roxy!)
Not so good: Still need to finish up the packing in the hospital bag.
The Best: Lord willing, she'll be in our arms soon!
good: Showing some more signs that I'm progressing and that she'll come on her own without needing induction and so maybe my doctor will get to deliver her.
good: I got everything I really needed too done today at work.
not so good: The house is a bit of a mess but I'm not really feeling like cleaning tonight.
good: so many sweet and wonderful gifts for Ava from so many generous loved ones and friends.
not so g00d: my progress on getting out Thank You notes, I had this not realistic plan that I would have all those done before Ava comes, not looking so good.
not so good: I feel a bit sad about not being able to go on our class's marriage retreat this weekend.
good: Ryan and I are planning a date night instead and will finish up the house preparations.
good: Car seat is installed and has been inspected by certified car seat installer (Thanks Roxy!)
Not so good: Still need to finish up the packing in the hospital bag.
The Best: Lord willing, she'll be in our arms soon!
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Super Saturday!
Well there wasn't much of a good time for Ryan and I to go on a baby-moon trip. We just went to Key West less than a year ago and we've been busy with baby preparations, remodeling, CPA exams, etc. So planned a little day of in-town fun as last hoo-rah before the new adventure of parenthood begins.
So today being one of last Saturday's before Ava arrives, The fun included starting the day with my last pre-natal massage, then on to lunch with the girls at The Market, did some shopping, got pedicures and made a stop at the Great American Cookie Factory. Tonight Ryan and I grilled out and rented a movie. Here's some pics from the festivities:
Pedicures!
So today being one of last Saturday's before Ava arrives, The fun included starting the day with my last pre-natal massage, then on to lunch with the girls at The Market, did some shopping, got pedicures and made a stop at the Great American Cookie Factory. Tonight Ryan and I grilled out and rented a movie. Here's some pics from the festivities:
Baby Bumps!
Enjoying lunch at the Market:
Pedicures!
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Project Master Bathroom...Check.
Bathroom remodel is done! Ryan did most of the work himself. We still have some small decorative things to put up but overall this is a finished project. I am so glad this got finished before Ava'a arrival. He put in new lighting, re-textured the walls, painted the walls and ceiling, installed the cabinets, installed new faucets and hung the mirrors. I helped a bit here and there and helped choose colors and fixtures, but can't take credit for much. It really turned out even better than I hoped and so thankful for all the hard work Ryan put into it.
Before:
After:
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Doctor stats
***I think mostly girls read my blog, so they would be the ones interested in this info, if your a boy you probably don't know what this even means but feel free to not read on if you don't want to know any specific pregnancy info that goes along with this late stage of the game***
We went to the doctor today, we are in the every week appointments from here on out. I somehow lost a pound since the last visit, really not sure how that happened.
My hip pains appear to be completely normal, my doctor says walking to induce labor is over-rated so there's no need for me to do that if my hips are hurting.
I usually fluctuate naturally from hyper-responsibility to procrastination. I don't know why but I've not yet packed our hospital bags and we still need to get the car seat. (the reason we don't have our car seat yet should actually be a post of its own, its involves babies R us and a fraud investigation related to a gift card that appears to have gotten cyber stole from us). Doctor was asking if we had done that yet but we have not, Since we are at 37 weeks this Saturday we really should go ahead and get that done. The house is a bit of mess right now I am hoping that nesting thing happen soon but might have to just buckle down and get er done.
So here's the info on our visit today, I am at a 1, 30% effaced, and ultra sound confirms she is head down! Still doesn't mean much to indicate if she will come soon, on time or late but thats the stats. I would really really like to avoid any kind of induction, so I am prayerful and hopefully she won't come too late. Appreciate your prayers for us during this next month.
We went to the doctor today, we are in the every week appointments from here on out. I somehow lost a pound since the last visit, really not sure how that happened.
My hip pains appear to be completely normal, my doctor says walking to induce labor is over-rated so there's no need for me to do that if my hips are hurting.
I usually fluctuate naturally from hyper-responsibility to procrastination. I don't know why but I've not yet packed our hospital bags and we still need to get the car seat. (the reason we don't have our car seat yet should actually be a post of its own, its involves babies R us and a fraud investigation related to a gift card that appears to have gotten cyber stole from us). Doctor was asking if we had done that yet but we have not, Since we are at 37 weeks this Saturday we really should go ahead and get that done. The house is a bit of mess right now I am hoping that nesting thing happen soon but might have to just buckle down and get er done.
So here's the info on our visit today, I am at a 1, 30% effaced, and ultra sound confirms she is head down! Still doesn't mean much to indicate if she will come soon, on time or late but thats the stats. I would really really like to avoid any kind of induction, so I am prayerful and hopefully she won't come too late. Appreciate your prayers for us during this next month.
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