Friday, June 29, 2007

Emma's Birthday








Emma turned four on June 19th. I'm going to hold my emotions about how bittersweet it is that she's growing so quickly. If you feel the need to hear that, scroll down and read my thoughts from her third birthday and know that it's only intensified by another year. My mom and sister are coming up this weekend so we're waiting on them for a birthday party. So on her birthday, we made a trip to Columbus. We scheduled a 3D ultrasound that evening and made plans to go to the zoo. Well, it turned out to be very fortunate that it rained because instead of going to the zoo, we went to Libby Lu's and at this point, she will take a princess makeover over the zoo any day. So, as you can see from the pictures, she was a princess for the day and we had a very fun time. We had intended on getting the restaurant to bring her a cake out but being a princess is very hard work and she slept through dinner so... We stopped at about 10 o'clock and bought a cake on our way back into town and had cake at about 11 pm. Because of course, you can't have a birthday without a cake. I'm about to go and let the pictures do the talking but before I do, I want to tell one little story about our nice little day.

As I said before, she got a little nap so she was awake pretty late that night. After we got home, we ate the cake and then sat down to watch the dvd of Chloe's ultrasound before we went to bed. So we were watching it and I noticed that Emma was cuddling up to me and looking kind of sad. So, fully anticipating the jealousy that's coming, I cuddled her up to me and started rubbing her back. And when the dvd went off, this is what she said, "but Chloe is all alone in there by herself". Now I'm sure that the jealousy is still coming. Don't think that I think I've gotten off that easy, but wasn't that sweet. So I reassured her that Chloe was perfectly cozy and that she felt like I was holding her all the time and I'm still bracing myself for when the jealousy actually does hit. These are wonderful moments.

The ultrasound was quite amazing. Modern technology is something. We think that Chloe looks like Emma. I was glad to see that she had chubby little cheeks. I was afraid that she was going to look frail because of me being so sick in the beginning but as everyone told me she would, she took what she needed. I think seeing her that way made me long to hold her more. It made her seem so much more real as if my protruding belly isn't real evidence enough.... I'm trying not to want to rush things and savor the moment but I have to say, I'm much more comfortable in mommy mode that big pregnant girl mode.

When I went to the doctor on the 21st, I had gained 3 more pounds. I'm starting to feel a little uncomfortable. My back is beginning to hurt a little. But, I can still wear my rings so no swelling. And if you saw me when I was pregnant with Emma, no Nutty Professor feet so, so far so good. And still, it still beats the first trimester, hand over fist. Don't think I've forgotten.

This week was workcamp. Over 500 teenagers painted 40 houses in the Mid Ohio Valley. Adam spent the night at OVU every night and every morning some strange man came in and took a shower at our house. We're glad to have him back home. We kind of missed him. Just a little ;). Well, I'll go for now. Pictures from our fun weekend with Nonna and Aunt Denise coming soon!!

Love from Above,
Dana

Saturday, June 23, 2007

New Posts

Ok, there are two new posts below. I have tried to somewhat put them in order so scroll down but the two new ones are Emma's dance recital and picture from Jan's wedding. A warning to anyone who calls me fat, chunky, huge, a balloon or anything of the sort.... I WILL WISH MANY MANY PREGNANCY POUNDS ON YOU WHEN YOUR TIME COMES :).

I still have to put the ultrasound pics of Chloe and Emma's birthday pictures up but I need some sleep first.

PS: I meant it about the pregnancy pounds. Don't mess with me. I work for God.

Sunday, June 10, 2007

Dr. Appointment 6/4/07

Adam was out of town this past week for his grad class at Lipscomb. I waited until he got back home because I didn't want to make a post that said hey, we're home by ourselves. Anyway, we had a good week, just the girls, but were so glad to get him back home.

I had a doctors appointment on Monday. Everything is progressing normally. I had gained 6 and a half pounds but that wasn't too bad since it had been five and a half weeks since my last appointment. So, all together, I have gained 8. My hope is to keep it less than I did with Emma so I won't be so miserable at the end this time. I'm feeling really good so far. I start going every two weeks now so we're closing in on the home stretch. I've got to get busy on the baby's room.

Since the last time I wrote, we went down to Alabama for Adam's sister's wedding. The wedding turned out beautifully but I have to say, weddings are stressful. I'll post some pictures if I can get my hands on some. We spent memorial day with my family and had a nice day out at the pool. The drive back to WV was sooo looong but we're getting back into the swing of things.

I guess that's it for now. Make sure you scroll down and watch the video of Emma talking about how the baby eats.

Love from Above

Friday, June 01, 2007

Ok, for all of you that are dying to see me fat.....


Ok, so since so many of you are requesting a pregnancy picture. Here it is. This was taken today. I'm 26 and a half weeks. I really need to work on my tan. We're back from our long trip to Alabama for Jan's wedding. My butt is still hurting from riding in the car so long with all of that weight on me. Other than that and feeling a little tired from the traveling, I'm feeling great. So far, last trimester is definitely better than the first. I have dr. appointment Monday. I'll do a real update after that. Love from Above!