The doctor’s appointment went well…baby is sounding happy with a heartbeat in the 130-140′s. I’m measuring at 39 weeks, and it seems that I’m dilated to 1cm. So we’re one-tenth of the way there. Looks like we’ll get to go to the wedding tomorrow night! Today I didn’t go to the church at all. It’s [...]
Archive for the ‘Baby #2’ Category
16 Sep
Soon?
I’ve made it through another week of children’s choir rehearsals without going into active labor. That’s a good thing. There are 66 children in the choirs this year, which is awesome and incredible! It’s a 264% increase from last year and I’m thrilled. There are 37 little ones in the K-2 choir, and 29 students [...]
6 Sep
We’re not friends. We’re pirates.
Welcome to the home stretch. Baby Houts is almost here! And I’m almost ready. We have the blankets (dozens and dozens), a package or two of diapers to start us off, and a surprising number of clothes. The borrowed bassinet is in our room, the car seat is ready to be installed in my car, [...]
17 Aug
Go Ahead – Stick Your Butt Out
I had one of my final doctor’s appointments today. We’re down to counting on one hand…five more scheduled appointments until D-day! (and one of those five is actually after the due date, just in case.) Baby Houts is sounding “perfect and happy,” according to the doctor, with a strong heartbeat in the 140s. She’s twirling [...]
5 Aug
An Afternoon of Rest
Today, I left work after my late-morning meeting. I was feeling out of sorts, and I took it as a sign that I need to rest. So I am. I brought all my work home with me (as I do most days after working in the office), but I haven’t opened my bag. I changed [...]
16 Jun
The last month…in pictures
And what would a blog entry be without some funny stories? Tonight, Benjamin was munching on a couple baby carrots for supper. I told him that carrots help your eyes grow strong. So without hesitation, Benjamin sticks the carrot in his [...]
7 May
Benjamin Visits the Doctor
What a beautiful day! Spring is one of my favorite times of the year. Everything smells so fresh and clean, and the heat & humidity of summer hasn’t kicked in to give me headaches. (Like mother, like daughter.) :) Benjamin and I visited the park early this morning and made some new friends; after supper, [...]
5 May
Need Popcorn.
Benjamin spent today at home, sick with a sore throat and a barky cough. When he woke up this morning and walked in our room, the first thing he did was touch his throat and say, “Owie.” He was hoarse last night before bed, so I wasn’t surprised. He sounded much better tonight after drinking [...]
1 May
99 Percent
Bust out the jelly beans and cotton candy and gumballs… because We’re havin’ a GIRL!! The ultrasound techs waited until the very end to announce gender and were kind enough to show us the detail markers that they look for. Baby cooperated very nicely when they checked for gender, and they’re 99% [...]
30 Apr
We Know! We Know!
Yes. The ultrasound techs (there were 2) are 99% sure and explained all the parts to us just to confirm. But I’m going to leave you in suspense for just a bit longer, because my afternoon break is over. Back to recording the preschool music CD!
