Saturday, September 30, 2006
Friday, September 29, 2006
Thursday, September 28, 2006
videos should be working now...
Sorry for the difficulties. Please try them again! We want you all to see our beautiful daughter...
Mom and dad getting some rest
Baby madeline is off to the nursery for a few hours... Mom and dad are going to store up some energy. We are going home tomorrow!
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Check the audio updates!
Quick note: we are trying to do regular audio updates so everyone knows what is going on. The audio is quick and easy from our cell phone. We will continue with pictures when we can also...
Thank you all for your kind words!
Thank you all for your kind words!
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Grandma Mary comes for a visit!!!
She has been holding Madeline for awhile... she is quite comfy with her Grandma!
Monday, September 25, 2006
We are all checked in to Hotel Mills (hospital)!!!
Quick Update:
Ashia and I are all checked in to the hospital. On recommendation from our doctor, we have decided to begin inducing this evening. We are starting on a small dose of some medicine that is designed to soften the cervix. Good news - after the first dose, we went from 30% effaced to 70-80%! Well, she is resting and doing fine - and we have wireless! More to come...
Still in great spirits!
Check out this great view!!!
Ashia and I are all checked in to the hospital. On recommendation from our doctor, we have decided to begin inducing this evening. We are starting on a small dose of some medicine that is designed to soften the cervix. Good news - after the first dose, we went from 30% effaced to 70-80%! Well, she is resting and doing fine - and we have wireless! More to come...
Still in great spirits!
Check out this great view!!!
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
TRYING EVERYTHING WE CAN!
So, we have heard and read about all sorts of ways to naturally induce:
Spicy foods...check
Bumpy car rides...check
Walking...check check check
Stairs...try the ballpark bleachers! check
Pelvic Exams...what fun...check
Private time...uh-hem thats what got us here in the first place...check
Preparing for breastfeeding....you know what i mean...well, check
and lastly, acupuncture...see for yourself:
4 in the ears...ouch! that made me queasy
ankles and big toes
Right in the soft spot on the hand
So the doctor suggested that it has a good chance of working within 24-48 hours.
after day 1...nothing
day 2 ... nothing
i went back THREE TIMES over 6 days
and brought Don to the last appointment to see for himself.
Its a nice time to lay quietly and relax. And the baby kicks the heck out of me
when they put the pins in. So I imagine its doing something...
But here we are approximately 8 or so days past the due date and waiting (im)patiently.
The Hospital staff today told us she is, and i quote, "Perfect".
My belly has to have a 6 count of fluid in it to make her safe
We had 15.
She kicked like a champ and her pulse raced when she did, just as it was supposed to.
We watched her take practice breath after breath.
So..she is just practicing. Getting ready for her big entrance.
And we met with the Doc who give us till Monday before we need to make
an induction appointment.
Alright baby...its all in your hands now.
Ps: I had a lovely birthday. So many phone calls and loved ones checking in
and a great gift that the baby is in great health. Don got me a fantastic karaoke for
our living room and we went for a tasty dinner. (I also ate cake for breakfast- thanks Jess!)
So another day goes by sans baby. But all is well
Much love to you all
XOXO
Spicy foods...check
Bumpy car rides...check
Walking...check check check
Stairs...try the ballpark bleachers! check
Pelvic Exams...what fun...check
Private time...uh-hem thats what got us here in the first place...check
Preparing for breastfeeding....you know what i mean...well, check
and lastly, acupuncture...see for yourself:
4 in the ears...ouch! that made me queasy
ankles and big toes
Right in the soft spot on the hand
So the doctor suggested that it has a good chance of working within 24-48 hours.
after day 1...nothing
day 2 ... nothing
i went back THREE TIMES over 6 days
and brought Don to the last appointment to see for himself.
Its a nice time to lay quietly and relax. And the baby kicks the heck out of me
when they put the pins in. So I imagine its doing something...
But here we are approximately 8 or so days past the due date and waiting (im)patiently.
The Hospital staff today told us she is, and i quote, "Perfect".
My belly has to have a 6 count of fluid in it to make her safe
We had 15.
She kicked like a champ and her pulse raced when she did, just as it was supposed to.
We watched her take practice breath after breath.
So..she is just practicing. Getting ready for her big entrance.
And we met with the Doc who give us till Monday before we need to make
an induction appointment.
Alright baby...its all in your hands now.
Ps: I had a lovely birthday. So many phone calls and loved ones checking in
and a great gift that the baby is in great health. Don got me a fantastic karaoke for
our living room and we went for a tasty dinner. (I also ate cake for breakfast- thanks Jess!)
So another day goes by sans baby. But all is well
Much love to you all
XOXO
Friday, September 15, 2006
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Latebreaking pics from Kiara
Kiara sent me these pics today from the shower in June.
Nope, my belly isnt shrinking. It used to be so small!
Jill, me and Kiara with our classic pose.
Don grabs a kiss as Uncle Bart pours some "bubbly"
to celebrate our California wedding.
Babies need to eat healthy, right?
Jill offers her a crunchy carrot...
Ouch!
The Geneseo crew: dennis, jim, zygo, jill, me and kiara!
Thanks for the pics Ki!
xoxo
Nope, my belly isnt shrinking. It used to be so small!
Jill, me and Kiara with our classic pose.
Don grabs a kiss as Uncle Bart pours some "bubbly"
to celebrate our California wedding.
Babies need to eat healthy, right?
Jill offers her a crunchy carrot...
Ouch!
The Geneseo crew: dennis, jim, zygo, jill, me and kiara!
Thanks for the pics Ki!
xoxo
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