The belly is getting big and unruly. I can't believe how hard it is for me to roll over in bed at night, thank goodness Tommy is a sound sleeper or he'd be woken up every 10 minutes!
By the way, his travel is OVER! No more trips to exotic places like Grand Island, Nebraska or Woodward, Oklahoma! I am so glad he'll be by my side everyday for the rest of the journey!
Yesterday my sisters got in to town for a long weekend. Unfortunately I am at work today but I am taking off early to spend the evening with them (and taking time to write in this journal - the attention span at work is quite limited). Tomorrow we are going to the Nelson Art Gallery and Sunday is the baby's shower. I can't wait to see everyone and introduce them to Baby Clark - well at least let them see Baby Clark in the belly!
We had our 33 week appointment last Monday and all was well. The appointments are so uneventful. Now I start going every 2 weeks, I hope they stay just as uneventful. We also have our pre-registration paperwork extravaganza at the hospital in a week and half. Others have said you sign as many forms as you would when you buy a house, I hope they are exaggerating!
Friday, August 3, 2007
Friday, July 6, 2007
29 weeks and How many days?
Today was our regularly scheduled doctors appointmentat 29 weeks. However, it seems like the nurse is calculating a little differently than we do - thank goodness we aren't getting our hearts set on any particular date for delivery because the estimation even seems to be ever-changing!
At our appointment I asked the doctor if he could tell what position the baby is in because I can feel a lot of kicks and tickles on the upper right side of my belly. As he was pusing on me he found the baby's head in the lower left and let me feel it, too. I actually think I could feel the features of the baby's face - it was really awesome! Tommy didn't want to feel it though, he thinks it isn't very nice to smush the baby!
This week we heard that our old family friends from Minnesota, Katie and Brandon, are parents again! They've adopted Ellie and she is very pretty! Looks like big brother Henry gets to be the protector now!
At our appointment I asked the doctor if he could tell what position the baby is in because I can feel a lot of kicks and tickles on the upper right side of my belly. As he was pusing on me he found the baby's head in the lower left and let me feel it, too. I actually think I could feel the features of the baby's face - it was really awesome! Tommy didn't want to feel it though, he thinks it isn't very nice to smush the baby!
This week we heard that our old family friends from Minnesota, Katie and Brandon, are parents again! They've adopted Ellie and she is very pretty! Looks like big brother Henry gets to be the protector now!
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Visiting my Cousin
Since we had the day off for the Fourth of July, Tommy and I decided to visit Heather, Charley and Ava for the the day...little did we know that we would be visting most of southwestern Missouri on the way!
We started our trip in Lenexa after I went to the doctor for a quick check on a rash - ended up being nothing but I didn't want to be contagious. Turns out I am just hot and sweaty, big surprise.
So we went down US 69 for awhile and then cut over to US 71 on some backroads. As we got south of Butler, MO we were detoured because the Marais des Cynges river was flooding and there was water over the road. This was no easy detour - we went nearly 100 miles out of our way which made us arrive in Pea Ridge from the complete opposite direction as normal. Our easy 3 hour drive became a 6 hour epic journey!
It was really fun visiting them, though. Ava has grown so much and she fell asleep on my belly - I think she was bonding with her cousin already!
Our drive back was pretty uneventful, US 71 was open but as we got near the river crossing we were amazed at the quantity of water overflowing the river banks. Fields for miles were flooded. We are glad we live at the top of the hill!
We started our trip in Lenexa after I went to the doctor for a quick check on a rash - ended up being nothing but I didn't want to be contagious. Turns out I am just hot and sweaty, big surprise.
So we went down US 69 for awhile and then cut over to US 71 on some backroads. As we got south of Butler, MO we were detoured because the Marais des Cynges river was flooding and there was water over the road. This was no easy detour - we went nearly 100 miles out of our way which made us arrive in Pea Ridge from the complete opposite direction as normal. Our easy 3 hour drive became a 6 hour epic journey!
It was really fun visiting them, though. Ava has grown so much and she fell asleep on my belly - I think she was bonding with her cousin already!
Our drive back was pretty uneventful, US 71 was open but as we got near the river crossing we were amazed at the quantity of water overflowing the river banks. Fields for miles were flooded. We are glad we live at the top of the hill!
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Frustration!
Over the weekend we started painting the baby's room - velveteen green because I chickened out and couldn't go with my original color - orange.
So, last night we started pulling the blue tape off the trim (we are drippy painters) and half the paint got pulled up with the tape. I might have to lodge a complaint with my 3M connection (Ellen!). However, I actually think it is our dumb, non-standard house that is getting in the way. We found this sticky, plasticiky surface under the pulled up paint and have deduced that it is either wallpaper glue or there were cracks in the wall that someone sealed with caulk. So we caked on the Kilz last night and hopefully it will stick!
Other than that debacle ... we've only had one other serious setback in the baby room. Tommy tried to open one of the windows and the bottom piece of wood stuck to the bottom of the frame. So it looks like replacement windows are in order for that room.
So, this weekend we have windows on our mind! Replacement and Trimmings! Keep our sanity in your prayers!
So, last night we started pulling the blue tape off the trim (we are drippy painters) and half the paint got pulled up with the tape. I might have to lodge a complaint with my 3M connection (Ellen!). However, I actually think it is our dumb, non-standard house that is getting in the way. We found this sticky, plasticiky surface under the pulled up paint and have deduced that it is either wallpaper glue or there were cracks in the wall that someone sealed with caulk. So we caked on the Kilz last night and hopefully it will stick!
Other than that debacle ... we've only had one other serious setback in the baby room. Tommy tried to open one of the windows and the bottom piece of wood stuck to the bottom of the frame. So it looks like replacement windows are in order for that room.
So, this weekend we have windows on our mind! Replacement and Trimmings! Keep our sanity in your prayers!
Sunday, June 3, 2007
It's moving!
This morning was pretty lazy. We laid in bed reading the newspaper and Tommy made french toast. While I was reading the paper, all of a sudden I noticed my belly jumping! It seems that the baby is now getting big enough to pack a good punch.
We also are working on the nursery. My parents brought the crib and dresser/changing table with them from Arizona and they are assembled and in the baby's room. They are great!
We've started our registry and are picking up essentials here and there. Boy these kids need all kinds of gadgets!
We also are working on the nursery. My parents brought the crib and dresser/changing table with them from Arizona and they are assembled and in the baby's room. They are great!
We've started our registry and are picking up essentials here and there. Boy these kids need all kinds of gadgets!
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Kicks!
Friday night was the night for Tommy. Sitting on the couch he felt the baby for the first time! And over the weekend he's felt the baby several times - its great to see his face!
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Slowing down
Had our 20 week appointment today and found out that I really need to cut back on the food intake or really ramp up the exercise. I didn't think that stepping on the scale and seeing the numbers I did would create the reaction in me that it has. I don't like big numbers. I'll be a lot more conscience in the next few weeks!
We also had lunch today with another pregnant couple. I met Stephanie and Robert through Centurions and it was really fun to talk to another couple experiencing the same things!
Tomorrow we leave for our Babymoon in Nashville. We can't wait for a few days of relaxation and country music fun!Check out the additions to the family album.
We also had lunch today with another pregnant couple. I met Stephanie and Robert through Centurions and it was really fun to talk to another couple experiencing the same things!
Tomorrow we leave for our Babymoon in Nashville. We can't wait for a few days of relaxation and country music fun!Check out the additions to the family album.
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