November 14th was our last appointment. He didn't do anything special but weigh me and measure my belly. Everything is big. He did give me iron because it is low.
Other than that, we are doing well.
Next appointment Dec. 12th: blood work and glucose test. Exciting stuff...
We visited Alabama for Thanksgiving. It had been a year since we were in Mobile last. The whole family had a lot to be thankful for, since last Thanksgiving we didn't think Dad would be here with us this Thanksgiving.
Wednesday, we boarded the dogs and waited to talk to the doctor before we could leave. Brent looked for us an alternate route on the internet since I-10 was closed betwen Lafayette and Baton Rouge. By the way 190 was a nightmare. Small towns and no food. That did not make for good traveling. We made it to Alabama late but safely.
Thursday, the whole family came to my Mom and Dad's. There was lots of eating and playing among the kids. It was great to see everyone and to be able to sit, relax, and visit.
Friday, we did go shopping but not early by any means. We just hit Babies-R-Us and a couple of other places. I have finally decided on the bedding and wanted everyone to see it. After that we visited Terry, Michelle, and Bo. Bo is so adorable. It was our first time to see him. Cullen was very good with him. He helped me give him a bottle and wiped his mouth. Then we spent a nice relaxing night eating steak and letting the family enjoy playing with Cullen.
Saturday, we headed out. We left Saturday because of traffic and me. I needed to get things ready for the next few weeks of work and school. Trip wasn't to bad coming home. We stopped off to visit Nana before heading on in. It was very late when we finally made it home.
It was a great Thanksgiving! We have so much to be thankful for.
Well, baby is growing and so is Mommy.
We haven't decided on a name, yet. We do know what one of her names will be just not the other nor which order they will be. Actually, we have added another to the thought process. Cullen has two he likes and keeps flip flopping back and forth.
I pre-registered today for our hospital stay. They like for you to do things early around here. We will be touring the facility in December, and we are going to take Cullen for a sibling class at the hospital. We aren't doing the whole childbirth classes again. After 36 hours last time, it is still real fresh on my mind of what to do.
Cullen is ready for the baby to come. So, he thinks he is. He is very amazed at how large my belly is. I get things like: "Mom, your as big as a whale." or "Mom, that belly is like a pig." He is very good at analogies.
We asked him last night where the baby would sleep. Anywhere but his room, his playroom, and his T.V. room. Notice "his". We are going to have to work on the word "our".
We have another appointment Nov. 14th. I'm not sure if they will do anything special other than weigh me...
Our neighbors JoJo and Mr. Bill.
This is our "Spiderman" performing his web throwing and stunts.
He had a lot of fun Trick or Treating around the new neighborhood. He was ready to come home when his bucket was to heavy for him to carry, and after the whole "Just one more house" thing didn't work anymore. Can't blame a guy for trying...
Since I've been away from the computer that is, lots of things have been going on.
*I'm still pregnant, big, and tired.
*Ms. Aunt Brandi came to visit us for a few days. Cullen called her Ms. Aunt Brandi at random times during her visit. I continued to tell him that it was just Aunt Brandi like he always calls her. He said, " Mom, I am using my manners." How can you argue with that sweet response?
Well, Ms. Aunt Brandi was able to see first hand that I am not much of a host at this point with work, being sick, and being pregnant. Thankfully, my neighbor took her out to lunch and on tours of the town a couple of days while she was here. I think Ms. Aunt Brandi enjoyed her visit with Cullen and the pool. She says she came to see all of us, but we know the truth behind her visit. It was all to see Cullen.
*Cullen is still not wanting to go to school. He likes to stay home with Dad on his non-teaching days. This week at Cullen's school, they are having Johnny Appleseed Week. So, cute little apple things have been coming home. Yesterday a bag painted red, tied at the top, and had Cullen's cut out handprints at the top came home. The following is our conversation about his art project.
I said, "Cullen, this is so cute. Did you make it?"
Cullen answered, "Yes."
I said, "It is precious. Tell me what it is."
Cullen's reply, "It is a bag with paper stuffed in it."
Most 3 year olds would tell you about it. You know the whole decorating thing. Not Cullen. When he looks at it, it is a bag with paper in it. What should I think of this? I guess this project was not for him.
*Some yard maintenance has been taken on. First, we bought a Flowering Bradford Pear Tree and 2 spiral Juniper Trees. We couldn't decide on whether to plant the Junipers in the ground or in pots. Well, we found two great pots, and they look very nice at the entry of our front door. Once the pear tree grows it will be really pretty, also. Right now it is a baby.
The next thing to conquer: We had a flower bed with one Oak Tree and some other trash trees in the middle of our front yard. It was there when we bought the house. After much contemplation, Brent cut down all trash trees, dug up all large roots, and cleared all mulch from the bed. It left a large dirt spot which to me looked better than the trees. Anyway, it was decided that we (he) would grass the spot over. Great idea but noone had grass. So, days later the grass came in, Brent leveled the area, laid new topsoil, and then the grass. Cullen and I provided water, gatorade, and encouragement. It looks terrific now. Brent is a very good landscaper. Thank you, Sweetie.
Well, I must go back to August 19, 2007 to explain completely about my nonblogging time.
Cullen had a sore throat and stuffy nose, so I took him to the doctor on Aug. 20 to get it checked before I started back to school. They said it was just sinus stuff and to give him dimetapp. I wanted to be proactive since I need to start school. Well, Cullen got better quick, and I went downhill quicker. While in the doctor's office I caught something horrible. I started school and made it two days before I was at my doctor dehydrated and battling bronchitis w/ a side pneumonia. Of course they could not tell us for sure what I had because they could not do x-rays on me.
A few bags of fluids, a shot of something that we later found out could of killed me, and a breathing treatment later, I was released to come home. This where Brent became nurse, mom, dad, and housecleaner for the next 4 to 5 days. He did a fantastic job. He kept me from the hospital, and Cullen is fine.I have finally made my recovery, and I am back at work. I haven't been able to blog because I have been trying to catch up at school.
We are back to normal. As normal as we ever were.
We go to my new doctor tomorrow. Maybe this doctor will be much better than the last one. Maybe we can find out for sure what our little one is. We threw around the idea of waiting and letting it be a surprise. I can't do it. I want to know for sure.
I hope to be blogging more often now.
