35/36 weeks

Last week I started having lots of contractions and major back pain, so even though I wasn't scheduled to see my doctor for another week, I made an appointment. We were supposed to leave for my grandparent's cabin to spend the weekend with my family Friday, and I didn't want to risk anything. So I went to the doctor Thursday evening, he told me I was dilated to a 2 and put me on bed rest - no cabin trip for us (though we did sneak up to spend the day there on Saturday). 5 weeks early is just a little too early to be going into labor. My mom was kind enough to take Andrielle every morning for a few hours and then picked me up and took me back to her house. It was nice having the extra help with Andrielle since I wasn't able to pick her up, and really do anything else, for that matter. However, it was super frustrating to not be able to do anything. I feel like I still have a huge to-do list before the baby comes, and I haven't been able to get any of it done.

I had another appointment last night (36 weeks). I am now dilated to a 3. Contractions still haven't stopped, I'm even more uncomfortable, and the back pain has only gotten worse. I'm now on a modified bed rest, I'm allowed to get up and move, go on short shopping trips, do a little cleaning - but still not supposed to pick up Andrielle (or any other heavy things), go running/jogging/swimming or basically do any excercise. My doctor said as of today, if I were to go into labor, he wouldn't stop anything - but it would be best if this little guy could wait at least one more week to make his entrance. He did basically guarantee that I won't be going full term. Kind of exciting - a little bit scary. I'm still not sure if I'm ready to be a mom of 2! Ready or not, I guess, huh?

Day in the Sun

Andrielle and I had a day off yesterday with no therapists or preschool/playgroups, so we tried to take advantage of the sunny day. We went to the neighborhood park and then I set up her pool in the backyard.

I found these little sunglasses at a swap meet we went to in Vegas for $1 :)

Las Vegas Trip - Mandalay Bay

Our family took a little trip to Las Vegas over Memorial Day weekend. Gavin's sister was nice enough to let us stay in her home, and even gave us free tickets to the Shark Reef at the Mandalay Bay hotel. It was really a nice getaway.\

Andrielle by the Rays


Gavin with a Komodo Dragon

Andrielle by the crocodile tank

Andrielle and myself in front of the jelly fish

23 Weeks

Gavin and I found out last Thursday that we are going to be having a boy! We're very excited about it :) I'm 23 weeks along in my pregnancy, and due Sept 2.

I'm quickly finding out that there are not as many cute boy crafts as there are girl crafts. No hair bows and ribbons for this baby. But I have found a new craft for boys. Pee Pee Teepees - Check 'em out :)



Aren't they fun!? If anyone wants the instructions, let me know! They're super easy to make :)

Christmas

Christmas 2010


Andrielle got lots of Fisher Price Little People toys for Christmas this year:

Here's Andrielle in her Christmas dress:

Halloween

Ok, I know I'm late posting these, but better late than never, right?


Here's Ellie Halloween day, before she got in her "real" costume.


Andrielle with uncle Carson. Ellie is a nurse and Carson's a dragon.

Pumpkin Land

My mom, Carson, myself, and Andrielle went to Pumpkin Land Yesterday. It was a lot of fun. We got to walk through a little corn maze, see some farm animals, and enjoy this nice Fall season :) Andrielle and Carson wore their costumes. Andrielle is a nurse and Carson said he was an astronaut (I think it was an old Power Rangers costume...)


Andrielle with Grandma (my mom)



Andrielle and my brother, Carson



Andrielle and Carson with a blow up Halloween pumpkin.