Saturday, September 29, 2007

Final Road Trip

Mommy took her final road trip today to see Mary Katherine's big sister compete in a Cross Country match in Smyrna, TN. While it was a short trip (just over 1 hour), the time in the car at 38 weeks pregnant is almost too much.

Kelsey finished 14th out of nearly 100 runners. Her time of 10 minutes and 44 seconds was a personal best today. Her team took home 3rd place honors out of 13 teams. Not bad for the first full season of Cross Country at her school!

We have another appointment this week with our OB Doc along with an ultrasound.

Friday, September 28, 2007

Friday Mommy Update

As I type this at 7:00 pm, my beautiful bride is napping! I am cooking dinner...well, Stouffers made dinner in some factory (Lasagna).

Anyway, all is well. She feels good, is all packed for the hospital when that time comes. I love my planner wife!

Thursday, September 27, 2007

Latest Doctor Visit

We had a nice visit today at the OB.

First off, Shawn had an ultrasound to measure the fluid. All was just fine. Also, they measure Mary Katherine's heart rate. It was good.

Next, we were taken to a room to measure movement, heat rate and contractions. Mary Katherine slept through the first half of these measurements, so it took a little longer. All was fine with this evaluation.

Finally, we saw a Midwife. She encouraged Shawn to 'take it easy', to put her feet up for at least one hour, three times daily. She encouraged her to take a break after getting home rather than just going right in to fixing dinner. She encouraged her to work less and relax more.

We are progressing nicely and are right on track. Next Friday, we go for an ultrasound that will measure Mary Katherine's size. That should be interesting! :)

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Update from Mommy

Well, I am so thankful to be married to Michael! He's a blessing and has made pregnancy such fun as we've shared in lots of exciting moments. I am doing good and trying to get some rest when I can. The ol' feet are getting quite swollen...it's all normal.

Need a laugh: we met the other Dr. that works with our Dr. last week and he was super nice. I had only gained 1 pound since the week before and I was so proud...so I told the Dr. He said, "sweetie, I gained that at breakfast...you're doing just fine." SO....he was my new best friend for the day!

I got to see my Grandmom and Uncle Terry today! They came over with my mom and looked at Mary Katherine's room. My sister-in-law, Joyelle, made our baby a pillowcase dress from my Grandmom's antique pillowcase....it's beautiful! Made Gram happy to see that today.

Mommy Update

As we get closer, Shawn is taking some extra time off from work. Obviously, at almost 37 weeks pregnant, she isn't moving quite as fast and is needing MUCH MORE rest. I will continue to do whatever necessary to help her.

Doctor's appointment tomorrow morning. I will post an update as soon as I know something.

Any comments on the 'new look' of the blog???

Be blessed.

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Mommy and Big Sister News

First off, a Mommy Update

We went to the Anesthesiologist office today and got an 'education' on what that was all about. If we come in to the hospital at 7 cm or more, it's a 'no-go' on an epidural. If, however, we're at 6 or less, that's fine and it's given (generally) around 5 cm. Hey, I was listening! :-)

Our next appointment with our OB Doc is on Thursday. We'll have an ultrasound, see our Doctor, and get hooked to the monitoring equipment. I mean my wife will get hooked up to the monitoring equipment. I'm guessing Mary Katherine will be in the 8+ lb. range on Thursday.


Big Sister Update

Mary Katherine's big sister, Kelsey, ran in a Cross Country match here in Cookeville today. Several teams from across Middle Tennessee participated. One of them was Central Middle School from Murfreesboro, TN. They are one of the top programs in the state. Kelsey finished 4th overall out of 53 runners, she was third on her team (which had the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place runners). Her team (in it's first year) finished first in the event while Central finished second. Central had finished first in the last two matches that Kelsey's school had participated. I'm really proud of Kelsey and her effort. She posted a time of 11:50, her fastest time ever on her home course.

Sunday, September 23, 2007

Bathroom Tour

Latest Video hosted by Big Sister! A tour of their bathroom.

Nursery Tour

Latest Video hosted by Mommy! Tour of Mary Katherine's nursery.

Video Capability

One thing I was advised to purchase was a Camcorder.

After doing my research AND consulting with my budgeting chief (that'd be my wife), we decided to purchase the Samsung SCDC173.

I've used a digital camera for a few years, but this is the first jump into video. We chose this one based on features. It had quite a few for the money. Also, it records on mini DVDs. That'll help us pass them to family members! :)

By the way, we have a poll going on the right of this page. Guess the weight and register your vote!


Saturday, September 22, 2007

Our First Video!

Hey Guys...A special video message for you!

Latest Ultrasound Picture


Can you see her? That is our beautiful baby daughter...Mary Katherine!!

Saturday, September 8, 2007

Mommy Update!!!

Latest (as in 5 minutes ago) pictures of the happy mom!! :)




The happy couple in Chicago!

Opening presents!
Crib is finished!


Mommy w/sister in-law (she's the EXPERT seamstress!)