Quick Update!

This is going to be quick. I have a migraine and I have nothing to take but stupid Tylenol. And words aren't coming easy for me.

I went to the OB this morning. I'm am 37 weeks. I'm 2cm dilated, almost three. Other than that, nothing going on there. I've had some contractions, but nothing really worth writing about, but apparently they're doing something since I've dilated somewhat. Avery is measuring 32 weeks.

36.5 Weeks!

I know, it's been a while since I've posted belly shots. I'm just lazy. I didn't feel like setting up the tripod to take the pictures. How sad is that? Sheesh. So today I had Rob help me. He said he needed a wide angle lens to get my belly shots. Hah. Very funny.

So we're opting for a c-section this time around. I had a fourth degree tear with Emily and she wasn't even that big. Less than seven pounds. Tiny head. So if the Avery is any bigger...ick...I can't think about that. All I know is, there'd be more of a chance of tearing and permanent damage and I just can't go that route. *shudder*

Mark this date on your calendars: November 13th! That is the day we're scheduled for the c-section. I'm so happy and relieved. We go in at 5am and Avery should arrive around 6:45am. I can't wait to see her!

In the Rain

One day when it was raining, Nana let Emily play with an umbrella outside. She had so much fun! Sometimes she'd forget to hold it over herself and she'd get wet, but she didn't care.

And then Nana had this crazy idea to go walking in the gutters! Oh wow, did she have a great time!!!

I think what made this so cool (to me) is Nana HATES HATES HATES getting her feet wet. Hates it. We tease her all the time by sprinkling water on her feet and she screams and dances. So when she rolled up her pants and walked Emily in the rain, I was so shocked and grateful because Emily had such a good time and there was no way I was feeling like playing in the rain.

But all fun things must come to an end... She was very sad. But, we went inside and took nice, warm baths.

buttons

Nana brought out some buttons for Emily to play with. She had a blast!

She enjoyed scooping the buttons and putting them in the tiny trays and then pouring them back in the container and then start over again. She was very good about trying not to spill the buttons, and if she did, she'd pick them up. Well, she tried. I think Nana is still finding buttons...

Pumpkins!

While at Nana and Grumpa's, Emily enjoyed the pumpkin decorations. She had her own "Halloween party" with them; dancing around in a circle. With me.

Tea Party!

Nana purchased a tea set from an antique store and let Emily play with it. Emily LOVED the tea set, and even convinced Jason and Grumpa to join her for tea.

"Cheers!"

There was lots of slurping.

Life Walk 2008

Yesterday was the LifeWalk. I didn't walk, since just walking around Target makes me hurt. But I was able to take some good photos of the family members that were able to walk.
Nick knew what he needed to do to make it through the walk.

Michael handed out the t-shirts they give you when you register. I want one...
And Kelly snuck into the shot. I swear, she acts like a middle child. And she's not. I am. She's the baby. Kelly, you're a baby. Neener.

It was warm in the sun, so we gathered in the shade. These boys look like they've already walked!

While everyone walked, I sat at a booth that had chairs available. I also watched some guy's dog while he met the pizza man at the front of the park. It gave me a chance to people watch. And then nineteen minutes into the walk, the first runners crossed the finish line. I seriously thought it was just a walk, but what do I know?

I waited at the finish line for some familiar faces...and I saw THIS!

Jason finished with Michael! I was so proud! He wasn't going to walk because he thought I would be lonely. Sweet guy. But I was just fine and I'm so glad he walked!
Then Tammie and Eric crossed the line! She looks HOT! Looks like Eric slept through the whole thing.

Look, Carter and Nick made it! They look tired, but I bet they're glad they walked!
Um, you're NOT the middle child, ya goof! Kelly looks like she just walked to the corner and back. No sweat off her brow, right? I'm sure she could have walked again, with all the energy she has.

Aaron carried Corgan across the finish line. How's your back today, Aaron?
Awww, sweet shot of daddy holding sleeping monster baby.

And then Rob and Emily cross the finish line.

Michael and Jason are searching for something smart to say. I don't think they found it.
I was talking to Mom the other day and she said that she was very sad that she didn't get to participate. But, she had a great idea! She's going to walk on the treadmill, and for every mile she walks she's going to put a dollar in a jar and use that for her registration and donation for next year's walk. So I was thinking...you guys wanna do it, too? Exercise and donate a certain amount of money for your registration/donation next year? It wouldn't have to be a dollar, it could be more or less, and perhaps if you don't want to walk but you want to do aerobics (gag) or some other form of torture exercise, you could donate by the hour. Is this making sense? Oh, and then, to keep us accountable, we could have a chart with our progress. I'd start another blog that we could all have access to in order to chart what we've done.

So, whaddya think? Vote now!