Good morning!
We had our latest OB appointment today at 8 AM.
I am 34 weeks, 3 days today. Normally we go on Tuesdays, but tomorrow we are headed to Platteville for the day, so we had our appointment today.
Here are today's stats:
Total Weight Gain: +20 lbs; I've gained 1 lb in the last two weeks. (WOOHOO!)
Baby's Heartbeat: 150's (still consistent)
My Blood Pressure today: 120/70 (WOOHOO!)
Fundal height (belly measurement): 39 cm / 39 weeks (According to the ultrasound, all is well and there's nothing to be concerned with in terms of measuring 'big'... baby is 'right on' for size and there's no extra fluid or otherwise.)
Baby is still head down! Lots of pain in the ol' hip joints these days... but not expecting that to go away anytime soon. :)
Later,
Erin
Monday, October 15, 2007
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Murder Mystery!
Suspicion was in the air in "Cactus, Texas" on Friday night as 8 friends gathered and held a Murder Mystery Dinner party at Jeff & T's house in Central City.
About twice a year, a group of us dresses up, put on our best accents, and play act out parts to a murder mystery while eating dinner. This fall was a "Honky Tonk" theme with a fondue dinner (yum!). I've never cooked beef over fondue before, and I've never had chocolate on angel food cake... but it was delicious and worth a try!
In the end, it was the Reverend who "done it"... but we all had reasons as to why would have wanted the deceased, Bubba, out of our lives.
Adam played a Harley riding meanie... and I was the town tramp (lovely, especially at 8 months pregnant!). Wouldn't you know, my character had a secret... and sure enough, her secret was that she was pregnant! That sure worked out well!
As much as I might be asking to be shot myself for posting these pictures... I had to share a few lovely tributes to our night together!
And... what evening wouldn't be complete without two rounds of Turbo Cranium where the gals whoops the guys... what fun! :)
Hugs!
Erin
About twice a year, a group of us dresses up, put on our best accents, and play act out parts to a murder mystery while eating dinner. This fall was a "Honky Tonk" theme with a fondue dinner (yum!). I've never cooked beef over fondue before, and I've never had chocolate on angel food cake... but it was delicious and worth a try!
In the end, it was the Reverend who "done it"... but we all had reasons as to why would have wanted the deceased, Bubba, out of our lives.
Adam played a Harley riding meanie... and I was the town tramp (lovely, especially at 8 months pregnant!). Wouldn't you know, my character had a secret... and sure enough, her secret was that she was pregnant! That sure worked out well!
As much as I might be asking to be shot myself for posting these pictures... I had to share a few lovely tributes to our night together!
And... what evening wouldn't be complete without two rounds of Turbo Cranium where the gals whoops the guys... what fun! :)
Hugs!
Erin
CR Shower Update with Photos!
Hello!
Here are a few photos from the Cedar Rapids baby shower... thanks again to everyone who attended, hosted, and brought/sent gifts. You all are so wonderful! :)
Erin
Here are a few photos from the Cedar Rapids baby shower... thanks again to everyone who attended, hosted, and brought/sent gifts. You all are so wonderful! :)
Erin
New Belly Shot!
Good Sunday to you all!
I wanted to post a new belly picture... this is me at 34 weeks (last Friday). Please excuse that I look like a tramp (I was supposed to... we were on our way to a Murdery Mystery Dinner and I was the town........ yah).
Hugs to you all!
Erin
I wanted to post a new belly picture... this is me at 34 weeks (last Friday). Please excuse that I look like a tramp (I was supposed to... we were on our way to a Murdery Mystery Dinner and I was the town........ yah).
Hugs to you all!
Erin
Friday, October 12, 2007
Happy Anniversary!
Hello and Happy Friday!
Just a quick post to say...
Happy Annivesary to my mother- and father-in-law, Marcia & Ron!
Erin
Just a quick post to say...
Happy Annivesary to my mother- and father-in-law, Marcia & Ron!
Erin
Monday, October 8, 2007
Happy Birthday!
One more quick note for the night...
Happy Birthday to my sister, Lis! She turns 26 today!
Happy birthday, Lissy! I hope it was wonderful! :)
Erin
Happy Birthday to my sister, Lis! She turns 26 today!
Happy birthday, Lissy! I hope it was wonderful! :)
Erin
Fun Night... Fun Day... Fun Night
Good Monday evening, to you all!
Well... after a FUN night of watching the Packers dig their own graves last night (Bleh), I proceeded to attempt going to bed last night. That ended pretty quickly with some severe back pain (remnant from my back pull over Labor Day weekend)... and I was up all night. It's mid/upper back pain, and so not fun. Thankfully, my chiropractor's office opens at 7 AM, so I was there, in my delirious state (NO SLEEP last night)... and after he applied his magic touch, I was back in my bed and passed out by 7:30 AM. WOOHOO! (I slept till 1 PM... I think? It was awesome!) Basically, baby likes the right side of my body a lot, which is the side that was most affected by my Labor Day strain, and baby keeps pushing up into my ride-side rib cage... and that aggravated my back again. I just remind myself that I LOVE being pregnant and that the back pain is manageable with ice and a chiropractor... and that we have less than 7 weeks to go!
After that, I zombied my way through the afternoon (I could not think... I was so full of fuzz in my head)... but then got some wind early in the evening and proceeded to work on a number of things. I cleaned the car seat, stroller, and Pack N Play... then I went up to the baby's room and started working on more decorations and putting things away. Adam and I had a "hanging party" Friday night where we hung a lot of things up, but I still needed to hang up a shelf and then put things in various places. I figured I'd include a few pictures.
Adam received his latest toy today... a harmonica microphone! I caught a picture of him testing it out... I like this picture, so I thought I'd share.
Have a good evening!
Erin
Well... after a FUN night of watching the Packers dig their own graves last night (Bleh), I proceeded to attempt going to bed last night. That ended pretty quickly with some severe back pain (remnant from my back pull over Labor Day weekend)... and I was up all night. It's mid/upper back pain, and so not fun. Thankfully, my chiropractor's office opens at 7 AM, so I was there, in my delirious state (NO SLEEP last night)... and after he applied his magic touch, I was back in my bed and passed out by 7:30 AM. WOOHOO! (I slept till 1 PM... I think? It was awesome!) Basically, baby likes the right side of my body a lot, which is the side that was most affected by my Labor Day strain, and baby keeps pushing up into my ride-side rib cage... and that aggravated my back again. I just remind myself that I LOVE being pregnant and that the back pain is manageable with ice and a chiropractor... and that we have less than 7 weeks to go!
After that, I zombied my way through the afternoon (I could not think... I was so full of fuzz in my head)... but then got some wind early in the evening and proceeded to work on a number of things. I cleaned the car seat, stroller, and Pack N Play... then I went up to the baby's room and started working on more decorations and putting things away. Adam and I had a "hanging party" Friday night where we hung a lot of things up, but I still needed to hang up a shelf and then put things in various places. I figured I'd include a few pictures.
Adam received his latest toy today... a harmonica microphone! I caught a picture of him testing it out... I like this picture, so I thought I'd share.
Have a good evening!
Erin
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Showers, Showers, Everywhere!
Well...
As much as I want to go watch the Packers game, I also need to give a shout out to my CR ladies for the AWESOME baby shower that they threw me last week in Cedar Rapids! (I just realized I haven't updated regarding that yet!)
Yet another shower filled with fun games, yummy food (mmmmmmmm.... cake!), and fabulous gifts!
A big thanks to Angela, Chrissy, and Tomorra for throwing a wonderfully fun shower! I hope everyone who attended had a good time as well! :)
The shower was the 30th from 2 - 4 pm. We sang Happy Birthday to our friend, Jill Jensen, and then ate cake and other delicious treats! (Two cakes! Thank goodness it was Jill's birthday weekend! Coconut & Mint Chocolate!) We played a few games (gotta love the 'Dirty Diaper' game... thank goodness it was chocolate on the inside and not... something else!!!)... and also had everyone guess the date, time, sex, etc., of the baby, which should be fun to determine who was closest once this little one reveals him/herself! The gifts were also quite wonderful! We received some really cute outfits and such, other items of great use (such as wipes, bottles, etc.), and two beautiful quilts! And... least we forget, the GREEN BAY PACKERS DIAPER BAG! WOOHOO!
I'll post pictures at some point... they are still on the camera! I also need a new belly picture!
(Okay... I've gotta go! The Packers just got their second touchdown!!!)
Erin
As much as I want to go watch the Packers game, I also need to give a shout out to my CR ladies for the AWESOME baby shower that they threw me last week in Cedar Rapids! (I just realized I haven't updated regarding that yet!)
Yet another shower filled with fun games, yummy food (mmmmmmmm.... cake!), and fabulous gifts!
A big thanks to Angela, Chrissy, and Tomorra for throwing a wonderfully fun shower! I hope everyone who attended had a good time as well! :)
The shower was the 30th from 2 - 4 pm. We sang Happy Birthday to our friend, Jill Jensen, and then ate cake and other delicious treats! (Two cakes! Thank goodness it was Jill's birthday weekend! Coconut & Mint Chocolate!) We played a few games (gotta love the 'Dirty Diaper' game... thank goodness it was chocolate on the inside and not... something else!!!)... and also had everyone guess the date, time, sex, etc., of the baby, which should be fun to determine who was closest once this little one reveals him/herself! The gifts were also quite wonderful! We received some really cute outfits and such, other items of great use (such as wipes, bottles, etc.), and two beautiful quilts! And... least we forget, the GREEN BAY PACKERS DIAPER BAG! WOOHOO!
I'll post pictures at some point... they are still on the camera! I also need a new belly picture!
(Okay... I've gotta go! The Packers just got their second touchdown!!!)
Erin
Ultrasound Update
Hello and Happy Sunday Evening!
I'm enjoying the Packers vs. Bears game right now, but thought I should best update my blog with the latest baby news.
We had an ultrasound on Friday (Oct. 5) because my belly was measuring a bit big. Good news is that baby is measuring right on target for our due date... we're still due November 23! The ultrasound tech took other measurements that my doctor will review to make sure all else is going well. No news on the sex of the baby... we'll find out in November, I guess! I've included an ultrasound pic... here's a profile of our dear little one!
Other news... I have been put on 'limited travel' beginning October 26 (36 weeks pregnant). That means I'll be staying within an hour of home. Yes... that also means no trip to WI for dad's retirement party (Sorry, Papa Bear!) and no trips to Cedar Rapids for work either (until after baby comes along). And... right now, we have no plans for traveling anywhere TOO far before then (one trip scheduled to Platteville, WI, on the 16th)... so I'm pretty much a happy camper here at home. Let's hope I stay that way!
I hope everyone had a great weekend! Hugs to you all!
Erin
I'm enjoying the Packers vs. Bears game right now, but thought I should best update my blog with the latest baby news.
We had an ultrasound on Friday (Oct. 5) because my belly was measuring a bit big. Good news is that baby is measuring right on target for our due date... we're still due November 23! The ultrasound tech took other measurements that my doctor will review to make sure all else is going well. No news on the sex of the baby... we'll find out in November, I guess! I've included an ultrasound pic... here's a profile of our dear little one!
Other news... I have been put on 'limited travel' beginning October 26 (36 weeks pregnant). That means I'll be staying within an hour of home. Yes... that also means no trip to WI for dad's retirement party (Sorry, Papa Bear!) and no trips to Cedar Rapids for work either (until after baby comes along). And... right now, we have no plans for traveling anywhere TOO far before then (one trip scheduled to Platteville, WI, on the 16th)... so I'm pretty much a happy camper here at home. Let's hope I stay that way!
I hope everyone had a great weekend! Hugs to you all!
Erin
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Latest OB Appointment Update
Good morning to you all!
I had my most recent OB visit today... too fun!
I am 32 weeks, 4 days today, which means after today's appointment, we start going every two weeks. WOW! Getting closer!
(And my pre-baby list of things to do is getting LONGER AND LONGER!)
Here's today's stats:
Total Weight Gain: +19 lbs; I've gained 5 lbs in the last 4 weeks. I asked Adam to guess last night how much I might have gained... he's an ultraconservative guy, I guess (I love him dearly!), as he guessed 2.5 lbs. I guessed 5 lbs... right on the nose!
Baby's Heartbeat: 160's... 150's/160's have been fairly consistent.
My blood pressure today: 128/80
Fundal height (belly measurement): 38 cm / 38 weeks (Yup, still measuring big.)
And... the baby is head down. The doctor was able to "find" the head today with his hands (OUCH OUCH OUCH!) and even showed Adam how to find it (MORE OUCH!). Very cool, though!
I hope you're all having a great Tuesday!!!
Erin
I had my most recent OB visit today... too fun!
I am 32 weeks, 4 days today, which means after today's appointment, we start going every two weeks. WOW! Getting closer!
(And my pre-baby list of things to do is getting LONGER AND LONGER!)
Here's today's stats:
Total Weight Gain: +19 lbs; I've gained 5 lbs in the last 4 weeks. I asked Adam to guess last night how much I might have gained... he's an ultraconservative guy, I guess (I love him dearly!), as he guessed 2.5 lbs. I guessed 5 lbs... right on the nose!
Baby's Heartbeat: 160's... 150's/160's have been fairly consistent.
My blood pressure today: 128/80
Fundal height (belly measurement): 38 cm / 38 weeks (Yup, still measuring big.)
And... the baby is head down. The doctor was able to "find" the head today with his hands (OUCH OUCH OUCH!) and even showed Adam how to find it (MORE OUCH!). Very cool, though!
I hope you're all having a great Tuesday!!!
Erin
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