Fall Fun

Just two kids playing in the leaves on a gorgeous November day.

Holiday Card Attempt #2

There are some shots of Brooke.  Maybe attempt #3 will include both children.  Anyone want to attempt to photoshop the hair out of her mouth in photo #3?

32 Weeks

32 weeks and I am REALLY slowing down, due to the fact that I'm sleeping terrible.  Besides that things are going really well.  Every time I roll over I wake up, every time Eric moves, I wake up, at least one or 2 wake ups to use the bathroom, and another wake up at 6am because I'm still not used to the time change.  Add all that together with taking care of the other 2 little ones and I am done by early afternoon.

This week we had an ultrasound and a regular OB appt.  The ultrasound went great.  Heart rate was 135, fluid levels good, and the baby measured in at approx. 4lbs 8oz which is right on track.

Later that day at my regular OB, the heart rate was in the 140's, BP 94/67, and I gained a few pounds.  I am beginning to think the scale in the Morristown office over Halloween was wrong.

Starting Weight: 118


8 Weeks: 119 +1
12 Weeks: 122 +3
16.3 Weeks: 125 +3
20.3 Weeks: 128 +3
24.3 Weeks: 134 +6
28.3 Weeks: 137 +3
30.3 Weeks: 137 +0 (Happy about this zero)
32.3 Weeks: 142 +5
Total: +24

My Boy

My oh my is he showing more and more of his boyishness every day.  He has come a long way from playing ponies and make up with Brooke, and now prefers to crash (and sometimes throw) her ponies and hop in the bathroom to shave with Daddy.  With that being said, I can't wait to watch him run around the house in this after Christmas. 

 Cape from Pip and Bean (in green)

Holiday Card Attempt

Well everything is on fast forward this year because of obvious reasons.  I am not even thinking about Thanksgiving which is a shame, all I can think of is that I have to get good pictures for the holiday card, finish shopping, prepare for the new baby, get the planning started on the kids birthdays and so forth.  With that being said, I attempted one of my ideas for the kids for the holiday card....I still want to try to incorporate lights and maybe a homemade backdrop, but for today I just shot with a basket.

Brooke has a big scratch on her nose from this weekend so I will have to re-do her pictures when it is gone, but I got a few acceptable ones with Brandon, just as they are.

(trying to crop out the fact that he is shoving his finger in his ear)

Uncropped version :)

(Obviously the bottom 2 would be cropped up closer for use in a card)

Not a bad start, some stress gone....for now, I guess.  Yeah there are shadows, oh well, not going to be overly picky this year, I hate my camera, want a new one, and an external flash....Okay I am done. 

30 Weeks

I didn't think I took a picture this week, but I did take a cellphone picture.

 Monday the 14th is our next ultrasound and regular appointment.  Who would have thought my 30 weeks appointment, scheduled for Halloween, would have to be rescheduled to their Morristown office as a result of power outages because of snow.  We made it to Morristown (30min drive) with both kids in costume after Brooke's school parade.  All of the nurses and doctors seemed to enjoy the silly mood the kids brought in with them.....roars from Brandon included.

So far I am still feeling pretty good.  I am not sleeping very well these days.  The back aches and sore hips have started.  Heartburn has come back full force with almost anything I eat or drink if it's not water.  All part of the territory which I welcome.  The last few weeks seem to be creeping by slowly, but I know the baby will be here before I know it, so I am trying to enjoy every aspect left of this pregnancy since it will most likely be my last.  As I write this I am almost 32 weeks, 8 or less to go....WOW! 

Baby is still not named, and most likely won't be until it's born.  I am pretty sure the baby is still laying sideways, so hopefully it gets in the correct position soon. 

Stats:

30 Weeks, 3 Days
BP 94/67
HR 146BPM

Starting Weight: 118

8 Weeks: 119 +1
12 Weeks: 122 +3
16.3 Weeks: 125 +3
20.3 Weeks: 128 +3
24.3 Weeks: 134 +6
28.3 Weeks: 137 +3
30.3 Weeks: 137 +0 (Happy about this zero)
Total: +19

Apple Picking

We almost didn't make it apple picking this year, due to me being slower and various weekend trips, but we managed to squeeze it in.....WITH our cousins.  They all ended up having a great time.  You can't go wrong with a tractor ride, lots of yummy apples and an adult to child ratio of almost 1 to 1 :)    The creative writing has failed me these days, but I am still snapping away (with the help of my sis-in-law I even managed to get in a picture with the kids).  (10/22/11)