It's been another busy week for us. This week we saw the midwife for our 28 week appointment. Hard to believe we're that close to having a baby. The appointment went well and I survived the lovely orange drink and passed the glucose test (blood sugar level of 96, which is normal.) Leapfrog was quite active while we were listening to him, even making my tummy bounce around, which was entertaining. We did get some interesting news today though. Apparently 3 out of the 4 midwives have left the practice over a recent office politics type issue. That shouldn't be too big of a deal, since there are 9 doctors in the practice as well, but I doubt we'll be getting the same true "midwifery" care we would since the 1 midwife will be trying to see as many patients as the 4 were seeing. Guess I never realized what a lost art midwifery has become- at least in this area. Anyway- we've reached the point now where we will have a checkup every 3 weeks, so the next appointment is for Dec 8.
Work on the house has been progressing. Milestones this week were getting the furniture moved into the living room and the computer desk moved out of the office. (I posted a couple of pictures in our winkflash account today, so Jessica could see the furniture.) We'll be gradually converting the office to the guest room and the guest room to the nursery- gradually, because it mainly depends on getting the new bathroom countertop out of the office. We'll be using the "dining room" for an office. We prefer dining in the kitchen, plus when we get to the point of having things spilling on the floor frequently, the tile is better for cleaning up than hardwood! Many thanks to our friend John for coming and helping to get the furniture moved. In a former life of mine that existed about 7 months ago, it would not have been the slightest big deal for me to help move the furniture, but that is no longer the case, so Thanks John! Another big house milestone this week was getting the building permit for the shed signed off. Legally, the shed is finished, yeah. Now to see what projects we decide to tackle this weekend.
Ah yes, let's not forget big game coming up on Saturday. Hooray for it being carried by ESPN2 instead of just Pay-Per-View. And of course, we'll be wearing our orange and hoping the Tigers soundly beat the Chickens for the 4th year in a row.
Besides the game and the house projects, it should be an even busier weekend, as I'll be baking most of the weekend. Getting ready to head to Maryland for Thanksgiving and needing to bring some of my comfort sweets... you know the ones like Grandma makes. On top of that we are bringing desserts for our Bible study feast on Sunday evening, so I'll be attempting a pumpkin pie and, at the request of Cos, a Lemon Meringue Pie. We'll see how that goes.
Take Note: 38 days til Christmas!
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Family Journal
There are different kinds of online journals. At least that's what I've read in a friends journal and I think she's right. Some people use them for political purposes, others to share the Gospel, others for random thoughts, and a few people actually use them as a journal. I have a blog that I use for random thoughts, if you want to you can read there I'll add a link. It's the journal thing that has my attention right now though.
Over the past year I've thoroughly enjoyed getting to read about the happenings in the lives of family and friends through their journals. Plus, I think it's a good thing to record memories like that and for some reason I can type faster than I can write by hand. So, I'm starting this journal to share the happenings in the life of our growing family and for myself when I want to walk down memory lane in a few months, or even years. I'll try and keep it updated, but we'll see how that goes after I don't have daily access to the internet anymore.
Lately, the current happenings in the life of our family have revolved around the bathroom. We are renovating the guest bathroom. Yay for no more green! My dad has been in town since last Thursday to help out and my brother came by some over the weekend too, so between Dad, Mike and Cullen they've made a lot of progress. There is plenty left to do, but I think the most miserable parts (besides the finishing touches) are done. Meaning, all the green fixtures have been removed and the new *white* tub is in place. We'll see how much more we can get done before Dad leaves on Saturday morning.
Leapfrog is doing well, kicking and moving around more and getting stronger. Dad got to feel some kicks on Tuesday night and Cullen feels them probably everyday now. I'm feeling good, most of the time... except when I do too much. I know- I never do too much!
Work is going reasonably well for both of us. My work has been more interesting and a bit busier lately, which helps me to enjoy it some. Cullen has been very busy. He's got a meetings in Raleigh today and might be traveling to Denver before Thanksgiving. He still enjoys his job and is excited that he is getting to work on some elderly living projects lately.
Patience is still going... she's actually had a very good week. We finally had to start keeping her in the kitchen when we aren't home and she's accepted it quite well. And she's still very loud. Leapfrog doesn't seem to care though. I've heard of some babies who will startle from the sound of dogs barking, even in utero, but this baby doesn't seem to mind at all.
Over the past year I've thoroughly enjoyed getting to read about the happenings in the lives of family and friends through their journals. Plus, I think it's a good thing to record memories like that and for some reason I can type faster than I can write by hand. So, I'm starting this journal to share the happenings in the life of our growing family and for myself when I want to walk down memory lane in a few months, or even years. I'll try and keep it updated, but we'll see how that goes after I don't have daily access to the internet anymore.
Lately, the current happenings in the life of our family have revolved around the bathroom. We are renovating the guest bathroom. Yay for no more green! My dad has been in town since last Thursday to help out and my brother came by some over the weekend too, so between Dad, Mike and Cullen they've made a lot of progress. There is plenty left to do, but I think the most miserable parts (besides the finishing touches) are done. Meaning, all the green fixtures have been removed and the new *white* tub is in place. We'll see how much more we can get done before Dad leaves on Saturday morning.
Leapfrog is doing well, kicking and moving around more and getting stronger. Dad got to feel some kicks on Tuesday night and Cullen feels them probably everyday now. I'm feeling good, most of the time... except when I do too much. I know- I never do too much!
Work is going reasonably well for both of us. My work has been more interesting and a bit busier lately, which helps me to enjoy it some. Cullen has been very busy. He's got a meetings in Raleigh today and might be traveling to Denver before Thanksgiving. He still enjoys his job and is excited that he is getting to work on some elderly living projects lately.
Patience is still going... she's actually had a very good week. We finally had to start keeping her in the kitchen when we aren't home and she's accepted it quite well. And she's still very loud. Leapfrog doesn't seem to care though. I've heard of some babies who will startle from the sound of dogs barking, even in utero, but this baby doesn't seem to mind at all.
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