Well, it's been a while since I've posted anything to our blog. I figured it's probably about time with the summer gone and new happenings with Tyler and Nicholas coming every day.

Let's see, Tyler's 1st year of baseball went out with a bang. His Dodgers team won the championship. I was so proud of them! In cubscouts, Tyler achieved his wolf badge. He and Brian took several camping trips with the scouts to Camp Barnhardt and the USS Yorktown. They had lots of fun!

Nicholas fell and broke his right leg a couple of months ago. It was heartbreaking, but he was in and out of that cast in 3 weeks and it never slowed him down.

We moved to Indian Trail this summer. We absolutely love it here. With the exception of some critters we have encountered, life is great here in Union County! We put our house in Landis up for sale a month ago with DEJ Realty. I hope it sells soon, so we can have that monkey off our back!

Tyler started 3rd grade on August 25th at Stallings Elementary School. It's a brand new school! I love it so much so far. All the staff are so friendly and always greet you with a smile. It's so much different here than in Rowan County.

Nicholas is saying new words everyday. His newest ones are "book", "juice", "shoes" and "eat". He really puts the emphasis on the last letter of the word. It's sooo cute. He loves to dance and is learning to jump. I just need to keep that monkey off my bed!

That's pretty much all for now...stay tuned for new things. :)

Almost Happy 1st Birthday, Nicholas!

So, it's almost been 1 year since this little bundle of joy has entered our lives and changed everything. I am a stay-at-home mom, now, because of this rascal. We decided it was cheaper than to pay for day care. He and Tyler are the lights of my life, though, so I really don't mind.

Let's see....he is standing on his own, but not yet walking. He is waving bye-bye and occasionally saying it. He has only one tooth! Brian says he looks like Gargamel from the Smurfs (except his tooth is on the bottom). He growls sometimes like he is a demon.

I have to say that being a mom is the best thing in the whole entire world. It's better than any career, more rewarding than the highest paying job, and is a love like no other. All the needles, transfusions, ultrasounds, and amnios were totally worth it and I'd go through it 20 more times if the kid turned out as sweet as Nicholas.

Happy November!!

Is it safe to say the final countdown is among us? I am so ready to get this over with. It's getting harder and harder to move, breathe, walk, sleep, etc....only the things you must do on a daily basis!! Eating, however, hasn't been a problem. Go figure!!

I think all four of us (counting Maisy) are overcome with emotion at this point. We all are very excited about what's to come. Tyler can't wait, Maisy has been acting weird, Brian is already playing the role of proud papa, and I am ready to have another baby to hold in my arms and love like there's no tomorrow!

Brian says Nicholas is coming within the next 9 days so I hope he's right. Until then, I think we will just keep taking our walks and see what happens. I love spending quality time with our family! It's the best thing in the world.

Hurry, Nicholas, we are patiently waiting for your angel face to appear!

Update...No more trips to Presby! Yay!

Today was my last visit to the perinatologist! The ultrasound shows Nicholas now weighs 6lbs 15oz. Big boy is on his way! Dr. Shaver was really sweet today and gave me a big hug before I left the office. He demanded pictures of Nicholas once he arrives and to see me if I decided to get pregnant again. Nicholas is looking great and I think the progress has already started. I saw the OB on Monday and she said that my cervix was about 30% effaced. She told me to stop taking the Procardia (to prevent contractions). I have been bumped up to weekly visits now until he arrives.

I am feeling pretty miserable these days. I can't sleep, I can't get comfy sitting, I am extremely bitchy and can't apologize to Brian enough. Poor guy! I know I am making him miserable, too. It's only fair to share.

The great news is that the Red Sox just won the World Series again. I think it's great! Go Red Sox! (Sorry, I had to throw that in there!) Nicholas is destined to be a fan, just wait!

Baby Nicholas is on his way...

I went to the doctor on Monday, October 15, only to be rushed out of the office with my chart to the hospital to have contractions monitored once again. After the two night extravaganza the week before, the contractions started again on the morning of the doctor appointment...8 minutes apart. This is weird to me seeing that I am already on a prescription to make the contractions "stop". So far, so good this week. I am trying to take it easy, but at this point, with 5 weeks to go, I kind of feel like if Nicholas is ready, I am ready. He dropped this weekend. I can tell because there is a definite slope to my belly. The round bump is so low now that I can barely sit down or hike a leg up to get in the car!!

Sleeping is a bit of a challenge lately. I was so tired last night that I thought I would be able to go to bed without the aid of the Ambien the doctor gave me to help me rest. WRONG!! I was peacefully sleeping for approximately 45 minutes, when Brian's screams of joy in the livingroom woke me up. While watching Game 7 of the Red Sox / Indians playoffs, our beloved team decided to bring it and show us what they are made of. So I just decided to get up and go enjoy this time with him. We do love those Red Sox! Thank goodness I don't have to get up early. Afterwards, I took the Ambien, and slept the rest of the night. Peacefully!

At last check, Nicholas weighed in at 5lbs 5oz. We don't have another ultrasound appointment until October 29, so hopefully then they will give us some insight on an early delivery date. That's what I am hoping for anyway. Who knows, maybe with the full moon this week...hmmmmm.

Maternity Leave at last

So, after two nights spent in the hospital with contractions 8 minutes apart and two shots of terbutaline to stop the contractions, I have been instructed to park it! I didn't ask for it, but apparently my doctor and I are on the same page. I called once again today to report contractions 8 minutes apart and I get a note to start maternity leave and two prescriptions! Yay! I am hoping to get some relief from these contractions because it's very early still. Hopefully the rest I am about to get will do me some good, that is if I can make myself rest instead of doing housework. I have another doctor appointment on Monday, so until then (unless something else happens......)......

8 weeks? Hopefully less

This week marks the 32nd week of pregnancy for us. So far Nick is doing ok. I know one thing. He is getting heavy! I am amazed by all the discomforts of pregnancy, but at the same time, I would go through it a million times if I could afford it.

I am hoping that Nicholas decides to come early. At last check he weighed 4lbs 15oz. That was last week via ultrasound. He is getting so much cuter every time I see him. I am so excited to meet him face to face.

Tyler is getting excited, also. Everytime he gives me a hug and kiss, he immediately gives my belly a hug and kiss. He is ready to be a big brother! This is something he has wanted for a very long time. I can't wait until the two of them finally meet for the first time. That is going to be a very special moment.

Brian, on the other hand, is also getting anxious. He keeps getting caught looking in the nursery and wishing there was a baby there to look at. I don't know what he is going to do once there is. I guess he will get no sleep for standing over the crib! (amongst other things...LOL)

Until next week....