Monday, December 8, 2008
Baby update
update from adrianne:4 pm. no baby yet. ash is hungry. trying to survive on grape Popsicles alone. john is not hungry, having eaten many treats. baby is taking her sweet time. more later.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
so the stars have not aligned... just yet.
Well, it is 11:05am on December 2nd (happy birthday ava hyde and britney spears) and I am sitting here typing at my house. No baby today... no baby this week. I had an amnio test yesterday to test the baby's lung development and the little one's lungs just aren't ready for this world yet. It is hard to argue with modern medicine. I had a really good cry last night, a semi-short pity party, and then I got a grip. So it is all okay. I am fine. I just ate french toast with my kids, I am getting my hair done today, and tonight my mom and sisters ( including Lauren who has missed school for the past two days to be here) and Adrienne who made her Thanksgiving trip extra long to see the baby.. we are all going out tonight. Dinner, movie, whatever. It should be fun. A little girls party.
The plus side of acting like a crazy woman for the past little while is that my Christmas shopping is done, the house is almost all decorated, Parker has a new room downstairs and has been sleeping like a champ through the night and my week is clear. So for a whole week I am going to enjoy my two little kids, do Christmas things with them, go out to dinner, and John can wrap up the huge work project that is finishing this week.
The down side... I hate all of my maternity clothes. I plan on wearing the same thing everyday. Just washing it and putting it back on. So if you see me, pretend not to notice. And the sleep. The couch and I are the best of friends lately. I can actually sleep out there.
Yesterday at the hospital I couldn't help but think about when I had Sophie and Parks. Soph's delivery was tramatic for me and my doctor. He still ranks it as his #2 worst delivery. That being said, I am sure it could have been a lot worse. I still walked (or hobbled) away with a a healthy baby. I am super grateful for that. The plan with Parks was to induce me early ( hence the amnio) to avoid him getting stuck like Sophie. I had two amnio's with him and when he was ready the delivery was smooth. So I am hopeful that all will work out like it is supposed to. Another amnio next Monday, and hopefully if her lungs are ready then, I will be induced on Tuesday December 9th.
To top it all off, I am always amazed by my family and friends. They have been super sweet and supportive, more than I deserve that is for sure. It is humbling to be surrounded by such giving, kind, and wonderful people. Thanks for all of your help, gifts and love. I love you.
Here's to a great week full of Christmas spirit, and lung developing.
The plus side of acting like a crazy woman for the past little while is that my Christmas shopping is done, the house is almost all decorated, Parker has a new room downstairs and has been sleeping like a champ through the night and my week is clear. So for a whole week I am going to enjoy my two little kids, do Christmas things with them, go out to dinner, and John can wrap up the huge work project that is finishing this week.
The down side... I hate all of my maternity clothes. I plan on wearing the same thing everyday. Just washing it and putting it back on. So if you see me, pretend not to notice. And the sleep. The couch and I are the best of friends lately. I can actually sleep out there.
Yesterday at the hospital I couldn't help but think about when I had Sophie and Parks. Soph's delivery was tramatic for me and my doctor. He still ranks it as his #2 worst delivery. That being said, I am sure it could have been a lot worse. I still walked (or hobbled) away with a a healthy baby. I am super grateful for that. The plan with Parks was to induce me early ( hence the amnio) to avoid him getting stuck like Sophie. I had two amnio's with him and when he was ready the delivery was smooth. So I am hopeful that all will work out like it is supposed to. Another amnio next Monday, and hopefully if her lungs are ready then, I will be induced on Tuesday December 9th.
To top it all off, I am always amazed by my family and friends. They have been super sweet and supportive, more than I deserve that is for sure. It is humbling to be surrounded by such giving, kind, and wonderful people. Thanks for all of your help, gifts and love. I love you.
Here's to a great week full of Christmas spirit, and lung developing.
Monday, November 24, 2008
update...
Here is the latest updates on our little family...
John: John has been working A TON, and nursing a work injury. The story is way better told in person, so if you get the chance... please ask him. But to summarize: a new co-worker accidentally shot John in the butt with a 2 inch, 18 gauge finish nail.
Ashley: I have been checking off my huge list of "to-do's" before this little baby comes. It has been fun to pull out all the cute little girl stuff I have. The Christmas shopping is almost done and hopefully if all goes well I will be induced next Tuesday, December 2nd on Britney Spears birthday. Seems like the stars have aligned perfectly.
Sophie: Sophie has been growing up. Good timing, I say. She has been playing super well by herself lately and seems endlessly entertained by the barbies in the playroom. She is making up for the havoc that Parker is causing around the house.
Parker: Parker has been destroying. Where to begin? Just the other day he emptied all of my drawers and two laundry baskets (picture clean clothes mixed with dirty) all over the floor to make "dirt" for his tractors to drive on. In the same night he poured soap in Sophie's hair and then poured a box of unmixed drywall mud all over the carpet. It is one mess to the next with that kid. Good thing he is so cute.
Baby Girl: Been preparing for her big debut... kicking, more kicking... and more kicking. :)
All of us: We are thrilled for this Thanksgiving season, and are grateful for all of our blessings.
John: John has been working A TON, and nursing a work injury. The story is way better told in person, so if you get the chance... please ask him. But to summarize: a new co-worker accidentally shot John in the butt with a 2 inch, 18 gauge finish nail.
Ashley: I have been checking off my huge list of "to-do's" before this little baby comes. It has been fun to pull out all the cute little girl stuff I have. The Christmas shopping is almost done and hopefully if all goes well I will be induced next Tuesday, December 2nd on Britney Spears birthday. Seems like the stars have aligned perfectly.
Sophie: Sophie has been growing up. Good timing, I say. She has been playing super well by herself lately and seems endlessly entertained by the barbies in the playroom. She is making up for the havoc that Parker is causing around the house.
Parker: Parker has been destroying. Where to begin? Just the other day he emptied all of my drawers and two laundry baskets (picture clean clothes mixed with dirty) all over the floor to make "dirt" for his tractors to drive on. In the same night he poured soap in Sophie's hair and then poured a box of unmixed drywall mud all over the carpet. It is one mess to the next with that kid. Good thing he is so cute.
Baby Girl: Been preparing for her big debut... kicking, more kicking... and more kicking. :)
All of us: We are thrilled for this Thanksgiving season, and are grateful for all of our blessings.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Sophie
Sophie had been playing in the playroom -rare, peaceful, Sunday morning kind of playing- when she stepped into the kitchen, with a concerned look.
Sophie: Dad, it is too quiet in the playroom.
John: Ok. What do you want me to do?
Sophie: Turn on some music... (thoughtful pause)
...or get some wild animals.
As if these were two equally reasonable options. Though Ash would probably have my head for it, the thought of turning our playroom into a zoo filled me with some joy. Parker riding a little goat, Sophie braiding the mane of some poor lion. It'd turn sour pretty quick, but the pictures from those first few minutes would make for a pretty solid blog post.
Sophie: Dad, it is too quiet in the playroom.
John: Ok. What do you want me to do?
Sophie: Turn on some music... (thoughtful pause)
...or get some wild animals.
As if these were two equally reasonable options. Though Ash would probably have my head for it, the thought of turning our playroom into a zoo filled me with some joy. Parker riding a little goat, Sophie braiding the mane of some poor lion. It'd turn sour pretty quick, but the pictures from those first few minutes would make for a pretty solid blog post.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Dear... Part II
Dear Chuck,
You are my favorite new t.v. show. I love Mondays now.
Dear Quickly Approaching Holiday Season,
I really like you and your music and all that you entail. I don't mind that you are around the corner.
Dear Little Baby,
I am so excited to meet you and put a face to all your squirminess.
Dear Good Friends,
Thanks for last night. It was so fun to see you. I felt 19 again...
Dear America,
I am proud of this historic moment, and now I think it is time to unite and be nice to each other again.
Dear Pre-Pregnancy Body...nope... Dear Pre-Wedding Body,
Please come back one day. Please. Pretty Please. I know you are somewhere underneath all this.
Dear Hubby,
I really like you.
Dear Dinner,
Can you consider fixing yourself?
Dear "To Do List",
I'll get to you I promise. It's just that sometimes all these other things are just more fun to do.
Dear Fingerprints and Messes,
I have been told I will miss you one day. I can't fathom that... but I surely like those little hands that are responsible.
Dear Loved Ones and Plethora of Friends,
Blame the hormones if you must... but thanks for making our life richer. Just feeling particulary sappy today and figured you should all know that I appreciate each one of you. Really.
You are my favorite new t.v. show. I love Mondays now.
Dear Quickly Approaching Holiday Season,
I really like you and your music and all that you entail. I don't mind that you are around the corner.
Dear Little Baby,
I am so excited to meet you and put a face to all your squirminess.
Dear Good Friends,
Thanks for last night. It was so fun to see you. I felt 19 again...
Dear America,
I am proud of this historic moment, and now I think it is time to unite and be nice to each other again.
Dear Pre-Pregnancy Body...nope... Dear Pre-Wedding Body,
Please come back one day. Please. Pretty Please. I know you are somewhere underneath all this.
Dear Hubby,
I really like you.
Dear Dinner,
Can you consider fixing yourself?
Dear "To Do List",
I'll get to you I promise. It's just that sometimes all these other things are just more fun to do.
Dear Fingerprints and Messes,
I have been told I will miss you one day. I can't fathom that... but I surely like those little hands that are responsible.
Dear Loved Ones and Plethora of Friends,
Blame the hormones if you must... but thanks for making our life richer. Just feeling particulary sappy today and figured you should all know that I appreciate each one of you. Really.
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