Brielle and Lori are doing great. Brielle was 7lbs 7.3oz, and 20in.
Lori and I with Brielle
I am one happy daddy.Saturday, September 20, 2008
Some Pictures while Lori Sleeps. A...
Brielle and Lori are doing great. Brielle was 7lbs 7.3oz, and 20in.Lori and I with BrielleI am one happy daddy.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Getting Ready
By now everyone knows that tomorrow is the day! Baby Day! (See, I told you I'd make it to Friday!)
I've been talking to Sophie about what's going to happen and how exciting it is and whatnot for awhile now, but today was the first day that we started talking about how baby Brielle will be here tomorrow and it's such a special day because you're going to be a big sister, etc. We've talked about how Mommy is going to go to the hospital (we point it out as we drive by all the time), how baby Brielle will come out of Mommy's tummy and Sophie will get to come and see her. How it's so special and how she's going to stay with Grandma for a little bit and what fun she'll have. I think that she really gets it. It amazes me what she'll say back to me. Tonight my mom and I (and Sophie) were going to do some last minute shopping at good ol' Target. We drove by the hospital and she asked "what's that?" (She does this every time. She knows, she just likes to hear my answer I think.) So, I say "it's the hospital. We'll go there tomorrow." And she says, "Go see Baby Brielle at hospital." She's such a smartie.
I got to thinking today that today was the last day that I would be a mother of one. Today was the last day that Sophie would be an only child. While I am super excited, and so is Sophie, it also was a little sad for me. Like Sophie's baby-hood is ending. Yes, I know she's two; she's not a baby anymore. But she's my baby. She still will be my baby, but our lives will definitely never be the same. I had grand plans for the day that we would spend together, our last day as just us. I so wish we would have accomplished them. But alas, it was a pretty normal day. I had things that needed to get done before tomorrow - like laundry, dishes, etc. She played happily and we did have a good day... just not an extra special day like I had planned.
Tomorrow will be a very special day indeed. Sophie will be more excited about spending the day with Grandma and seeing a real live, teeny-tiny baby (that's ours!) than she ever would have been about finishing the home made musical instruments that we were going to do today. I hope that I'm able to make her feel special all the time, even when a lot of my attention and time goes to a new little girl and Sophie has to learn to share Mommy. I hope she never feels second best (or first for that matter). I hope that she'll love the baby and not be too jealous. I hope that our girls will be friends growing up and throughout their lives.
Ok, I am getting sappy. Wait, I'm definitely already there.
We'll post pictures of our newest arrival as soon as we (probably Aaron) feels up to it. Thank you all for checking in on us and for your friendship and love. We love you and are glad that you can share this with us.
See ya tomorrow!
I've been talking to Sophie about what's going to happen and how exciting it is and whatnot for awhile now, but today was the first day that we started talking about how baby Brielle will be here tomorrow and it's such a special day because you're going to be a big sister, etc. We've talked about how Mommy is going to go to the hospital (we point it out as we drive by all the time), how baby Brielle will come out of Mommy's tummy and Sophie will get to come and see her. How it's so special and how she's going to stay with Grandma for a little bit and what fun she'll have. I think that she really gets it. It amazes me what she'll say back to me. Tonight my mom and I (and Sophie) were going to do some last minute shopping at good ol' Target. We drove by the hospital and she asked "what's that?" (She does this every time. She knows, she just likes to hear my answer I think.) So, I say "it's the hospital. We'll go there tomorrow." And she says, "Go see Baby Brielle at hospital." She's such a smartie.
I got to thinking today that today was the last day that I would be a mother of one. Today was the last day that Sophie would be an only child. While I am super excited, and so is Sophie, it also was a little sad for me. Like Sophie's baby-hood is ending. Yes, I know she's two; she's not a baby anymore. But she's my baby. She still will be my baby, but our lives will definitely never be the same. I had grand plans for the day that we would spend together, our last day as just us. I so wish we would have accomplished them. But alas, it was a pretty normal day. I had things that needed to get done before tomorrow - like laundry, dishes, etc. She played happily and we did have a good day... just not an extra special day like I had planned.
Tomorrow will be a very special day indeed. Sophie will be more excited about spending the day with Grandma and seeing a real live, teeny-tiny baby (that's ours!) than she ever would have been about finishing the home made musical instruments that we were going to do today. I hope that I'm able to make her feel special all the time, even when a lot of my attention and time goes to a new little girl and Sophie has to learn to share Mommy. I hope she never feels second best (or first for that matter). I hope that she'll love the baby and not be too jealous. I hope that our girls will be friends growing up and throughout their lives.
Ok, I am getting sappy. Wait, I'm definitely already there.
We'll post pictures of our newest arrival as soon as we (probably Aaron) feels up to it. Thank you all for checking in on us and for your friendship and love. We love you and are glad that you can share this with us.
See ya tomorrow!
Our Little Deere
One of Sophie's newest toys (thank you Grandma and Grandpa!)
She loves to 'drive' but is still a little scared if it actually moves!(It's like a powerwheels)
Hmmm.... what is she hauling? Hay, grass, feed?Nope, it's her dollies. That's my girl.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Just Checkin' In
Wow, I feel popular ;) More people have called in the last two days than in... the last two weeks maybe? lol They all think that I'm going into labor and not telling anyone apparently. My mom, dad, sister, and even Aaron get paranoid if they don't hear from me for awhile. (Of course, I don't want to sound like I don't appreciate the calls - I love to hear from everyone! :)
Seriously, I went to the grocery store with Sophie today to stock up on everything before the baby comes - you know, the essentials like milk, bread, yogurt, cottage cheese, etc; the post-baby essentials, but I won't get into those; and of course the freezer food. I very rarely buy freezer food... like once in a blue moon. Most the time I'd rather my family eat sandwiches than the sodium laced, pricey freezer stuff. However, we now have at least a week's worth of only freezer stuff if we need it for after the baby is born. Ok, I digress... I call Aaron on my way home to get him to come outside and help us bring the mountain of groceries in the house. And he says... "You were gone for a long time. I was getting worried that maybe you went into labor or something." Seriously? Like I'm going to go into labor and not call my husband? Right....
So, I figure updating the blog every day is a handy way for you all to see that I'm currently still very big and pregnant. And I think my body will stay that way until Friday. Earlier in the week I was having some major contractions and whatnot, but it seems to have calmed down more today. Grocery shopping was even uneventful in the contraction department.
On the down side - I think I am now getting the cold that has been passed around my house for the last two and a half weeks. My throat is killing me. I'm trying to head it off with lots of vitamin C and lots of fluids, but so far it doesn't seem to be getting better. Sophie is still feeling sick too, although not as bad as before. Oh come on! We all need to get healthy SOON!
Seriously, I went to the grocery store with Sophie today to stock up on everything before the baby comes - you know, the essentials like milk, bread, yogurt, cottage cheese, etc; the post-baby essentials, but I won't get into those; and of course the freezer food. I very rarely buy freezer food... like once in a blue moon. Most the time I'd rather my family eat sandwiches than the sodium laced, pricey freezer stuff. However, we now have at least a week's worth of only freezer stuff if we need it for after the baby is born. Ok, I digress... I call Aaron on my way home to get him to come outside and help us bring the mountain of groceries in the house. And he says... "You were gone for a long time. I was getting worried that maybe you went into labor or something." Seriously? Like I'm going to go into labor and not call my husband? Right....
So, I figure updating the blog every day is a handy way for you all to see that I'm currently still very big and pregnant. And I think my body will stay that way until Friday. Earlier in the week I was having some major contractions and whatnot, but it seems to have calmed down more today. Grocery shopping was even uneventful in the contraction department.
On the down side - I think I am now getting the cold that has been passed around my house for the last two and a half weeks. My throat is killing me. I'm trying to head it off with lots of vitamin C and lots of fluids, but so far it doesn't seem to be getting better. Sophie is still feeling sick too, although not as bad as before. Oh come on! We all need to get healthy SOON!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Still hangin' in there
I just thought I'd let everyone know that Friday is a go, as long as we don't go before then. It seems everyone I tell that I'm 4 cm and inducing on Friday says, "Ooh, do you think you'll make it that long?" Well, personally, yeah - I do. I'm trying not to get my hopes up about going earlier, so yup - I think it'll be Friday.
Also, Sophie is feeling much better today, so if Brielle did come earlier on her own accord, then I'd be perfectly fine with that. I even took Sophie to gymnastics today because she was feeling so much better. I walked in and the owner says, "You're kinda like a time bomb!" Yup. I do have to say that gymnastics was a lot harder today than it has been in the past! lol
I've been contracting a lot, but once I sit down and rest they always seem to go away eventually. Last night making dinner and whatnot it was consistently every 5 minutes. Of course, they went away, or this would be a different blog entry :) But this morning my mom called me from her recess at school (she teaches 3rd grade) to make sure that I was still around. lol My mom the worrier. Like I'd go into labor and not call her because she was at school! So, I figured I'd update everyone, just in case you too thought I might be missing in action!
Also, Sophie is feeling much better today, so if Brielle did come earlier on her own accord, then I'd be perfectly fine with that. I even took Sophie to gymnastics today because she was feeling so much better. I walked in and the owner says, "You're kinda like a time bomb!" Yup. I do have to say that gymnastics was a lot harder today than it has been in the past! lol
I've been contracting a lot, but once I sit down and rest they always seem to go away eventually. Last night making dinner and whatnot it was consistently every 5 minutes. Of course, they went away, or this would be a different blog entry :) But this morning my mom called me from her recess at school (she teaches 3rd grade) to make sure that I was still around. lol My mom the worrier. Like I'd go into labor and not call her because she was at school! So, I figured I'd update everyone, just in case you too thought I might be missing in action!
Monday, September 15, 2008
No baby shower for you!
LOL (Did you read the subject heading with your best Soup Nazi impersonation? I hope so!)
Well, it looks like we'll have a baby before too much longer :)
This is how the dr's apt this morning went....
Dr: Hi Lori, how are you feeling?
Me: Uncomfortable.
Dr: Uncomfortable b/c you're pregnant, or uncomfortable b/c you're sitting on paper wearing paper?
Me: Well, both actually.
***hm hmmm hmmmm - insert lovely internal exam here - that hurts like you know what.***
Dr: Well, you're a very well established 4 cms.
Me: What?
Dr: I think we should see what days are available at the birthing unit.
Me: What? Really? Do you think I need to be induced?
Dr: Well, if you don't want to, then I'm not going to try to force you. But with how quick your other labor was, I think it's a very good idea.
Me: Uh, ok. How soon are we talking?
Dr: We'll have to call and check the available dates at the hospital, but I'd say it should be by Friday.
Me: I'm supposed to have a baby shower on Saturday.
Pause......
Me: Can I talk to my husband and then get back to you?
Dr: Sure.
***insert nurse***
Nurse: Ok, they have Wed, Thur, or Frid available.
Me: Of this week? Uh, ok. Let me talk to my husband first and I'll call you.
thud, thud, thud, thud, thud.....
That would have been my heart pounding in the last line there. A baby by Friday? Wow - am I ready? Uh, no. Am I excited, definitely. Am I freaking out a little? Uh, yeah. It seems that there is so much left to be done. I know that even if stuff doesn't get done, it's not the end of the world. The baby isn't going to care if my lawn is mowed or the hedges trimmed. The baby won't care if the house isn't as clean as I'd like it to be. The baby will only care that she's with her mommy and daddy, sister, and lots of family that love her. Oh yeah, and the whole milk bit. Definitely will care about the whole milk bit, but luckily that's built in. ;) However my daughter and husband best get over their colds ASAP! (That's what I'm the most worried about. If Sophie is sick, she can't come to the hospital to meet her sister - ugh, how terrible would that be! Get better quickly Punpkin!!)
Oh yeah, so we asked for Friday to give us as much time as possible to get Sophie over her little cold and Daddy 100% healthy too. Hopefully that date is still available. Otherwise, we might have a little one sooner! Ooohh, I'm starting to get even more excited!
Well, it looks like we'll have a baby before too much longer :)
This is how the dr's apt this morning went....
Dr: Hi Lori, how are you feeling?
Me: Uncomfortable.
Dr: Uncomfortable b/c you're pregnant, or uncomfortable b/c you're sitting on paper wearing paper?
Me: Well, both actually.
***hm hmmm hmmmm - insert lovely internal exam here - that hurts like you know what.***
Dr: Well, you're a very well established 4 cms.
Me: What?
Dr: I think we should see what days are available at the birthing unit.
Me: What? Really? Do you think I need to be induced?
Dr: Well, if you don't want to, then I'm not going to try to force you. But with how quick your other labor was, I think it's a very good idea.
Me: Uh, ok. How soon are we talking?
Dr: We'll have to call and check the available dates at the hospital, but I'd say it should be by Friday.
Me: I'm supposed to have a baby shower on Saturday.
Pause......
Me: Can I talk to my husband and then get back to you?
Dr: Sure.
***insert nurse***
Nurse: Ok, they have Wed, Thur, or Frid available.
Me: Of this week? Uh, ok. Let me talk to my husband first and I'll call you.
thud, thud, thud, thud, thud.....
That would have been my heart pounding in the last line there. A baby by Friday? Wow - am I ready? Uh, no. Am I excited, definitely. Am I freaking out a little? Uh, yeah. It seems that there is so much left to be done. I know that even if stuff doesn't get done, it's not the end of the world. The baby isn't going to care if my lawn is mowed or the hedges trimmed. The baby won't care if the house isn't as clean as I'd like it to be. The baby will only care that she's with her mommy and daddy, sister, and lots of family that love her. Oh yeah, and the whole milk bit. Definitely will care about the whole milk bit, but luckily that's built in. ;) However my daughter and husband best get over their colds ASAP! (That's what I'm the most worried about. If Sophie is sick, she can't come to the hospital to meet her sister - ugh, how terrible would that be! Get better quickly Punpkin!!)
Oh yeah, so we asked for Friday to give us as much time as possible to get Sophie over her little cold and Daddy 100% healthy too. Hopefully that date is still available. Otherwise, we might have a little one sooner! Ooohh, I'm starting to get even more excited!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
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