Okay, here are the details:
Baby Boy (yes, its still a boy; I asked her to check again with the many stories of big toes and umbilical cords...) is measuring 32 1/2 weeks or so weighing approx 4 lbs 5 oz. This puts me in the 20th percentile (so I'm safe for now!). I did gain a pound this week (thank you pizza hut and coaching from Aron).
So they want to start monitoring me weekly, and they'll do another ultrasound again in 2 weeks to make sure he's continuing to grow. At that time, depending on his size, they'll decide whether to let me go naturally or induce the next week. I am praying for naturally. Half our family will be vacationing south spread out between South Carolina and Florida the first half of August, so I'm getting much encouragement to eat and cross my legs until later in the month!
Baby is head down, in position. Now we must position ourselves...
we'll be hard at work on projects again tonight.
much love and thank you for your prayers...keep them coming!
ejk
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
The crunch is on...
We've been buzzing around our humble abode - checklists in hand - trying to get ready for this baby.
At my OB appointment this past Tuesday, the doctor was concerned that I was measuring a few weeks small and my weight gain is low. Basically, because Belle was so little at full term, they're watching this one extra closely for an IUGR (intrauterine growth restriction). I've measured perfect up until this point...
I'm to get another ultrasound this Tuesday and see the doctor again to further evaluate. If I remain below the 5th percentile, they'd like to 'take the baby' at 37 weeks. I am 34 weeks on Tuesday...
So it just hit us this week how incredibly close to D-day we are, and the huge amount of things we need to accomplish before the sleepless nights and every 2 hours nursing begins.
I've been trying to eat more and increase my calorie intake. We'll see if it helps. Pray with us that this little baby will grow strong and be able to get all the nourishment he needs while he continues to develop in the safety of the womb.
much love
ejk
At my OB appointment this past Tuesday, the doctor was concerned that I was measuring a few weeks small and my weight gain is low. Basically, because Belle was so little at full term, they're watching this one extra closely for an IUGR (intrauterine growth restriction). I've measured perfect up until this point...
I'm to get another ultrasound this Tuesday and see the doctor again to further evaluate. If I remain below the 5th percentile, they'd like to 'take the baby' at 37 weeks. I am 34 weeks on Tuesday...
So it just hit us this week how incredibly close to D-day we are, and the huge amount of things we need to accomplish before the sleepless nights and every 2 hours nursing begins.
I've been trying to eat more and increase my calorie intake. We'll see if it helps. Pray with us that this little baby will grow strong and be able to get all the nourishment he needs while he continues to develop in the safety of the womb.
much love
ejk
Thursday, July 9, 2009
vacation moments - Part 2
Watching 4th of July Fireworks on Rankin Hill - with the stunning view, great company, and homemade ice cream - is pretty much the highlight of our summer.
chloe and grace - nieces from both sides of the family - as they overlook the sunset.
all kinds of cousins reuniting...
aron's daddy & uncle ray
brotherly love..."true love", if you will.
stealing kisses at dusk
aron's bro ben and our nephew, samuel.
grandma steals a kiss from samuel & carissa
my mom & her festive fourth of july cast!
a handsome crew of kirk men
the fireworks are getting closer...its almost dark!
great friends, clint & lindsey, who joined us on the hill once again this year.
my sister, elizabeth. this was her first year...unfortunately, she missed the ice cream.
time to bust out the sparklers!
aron lighting sparklers for more than a half hour. the kids didn't get the concept of lighting each other's!
poor belle was running 103 degree fever all day. we brought her along anyway (with tylenol & ibuprofen on board). she felt puny, but bless her heart, she tried to enjoy herself anyway.
mama & her girl
pretty much the perfect way to end our vacation at home.
The 4th was a washout this year, but thankfully the festivities were rescheduled for the 5th...and what a gorgeous evening God gave us.
Here are a few moments from the night:
eli quinton, our nephew. we've forbidden him from getting any older while we're away.
chloe and grace - nieces from both sides of the family - as they overlook the sunset.
all kinds of cousins reuniting... aron's daddy & uncle raybrotherly love..."true love", if you will.stealing kisses at duskaron's bro ben and our nephew, samuel.
grandma steals a kiss from samuel & carissa
my mom & her festive fourth of july cast!
a handsome crew of kirk men
the fireworks are getting closer...its almost dark!
great friends, clint & lindsey, who joined us on the hill once again this year.
my sister, elizabeth. this was her first year...unfortunately, she missed the ice cream.time to bust out the sparklers!
aron lighting sparklers for more than a half hour. the kids didn't get the concept of lighting each other's!poor belle was running 103 degree fever all day. we brought her along anyway (with tylenol & ibuprofen on board). she felt puny, but bless her heart, she tried to enjoy herself anyway.
mama & her girl
pretty much the perfect way to end our vacation at home.ejk
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Vacation Moments - Part 1
Belle was sooo looking forward to spending time with Chloe this vacation...so we made sure they got to see each other as much as we could.
It doesn't matter what these two cousins get into...as long as they're doing it together, they're having a blast. They especially love Papaw Paul to push them on the swing.
And I could really say the same thing for these two cousins as well...it doesn't matter what Aron & Josh get into, as long as they're doing it together, they have a memorable experience. This trip the boys loaded up Josh's jeep and canoed down Eagle Creek to the Ohio River.
We didn't have a lot on the vacation agenda, but we knew we wanted to catch a Cincinnati Red's baseball game. We had a beautiful view of the Ohio River from our seats along the 3rd base line.
And great company as well. My sister, Elizabeth, Josh, and Chloe accompanied us. My parents and Aunt & Uncle came too.
The talented Josh Young & lovely wife, Marie, also joined us for a night of stadium fun.
Silly Josh! Don't make fun of your wife when there's a camera present.
An impressive post game Fireworks show in celebration of the 4th of July followed. Belle absolutely loved this.
ejk
And I could really say the same thing for these two cousins as well...it doesn't matter what Aron & Josh get into, as long as they're doing it together, they have a memorable experience. This trip the boys loaded up Josh's jeep and canoed down Eagle Creek to the Ohio River.We didn't have a lot on the vacation agenda, but we knew we wanted to catch a Cincinnati Red's baseball game. We had a beautiful view of the Ohio River from our seats along the 3rd base line.And great company as well. My sister, Elizabeth, Josh, and Chloe accompanied us. My parents and Aunt & Uncle came too. The talented Josh Young & lovely wife, Marie, also joined us for a night of stadium fun.Silly Josh! Don't make fun of your wife when there's a camera present.
An impressive post game Fireworks show in celebration of the 4th of July followed. Belle absolutely loved this.ejkFrom her perspective...
Cutest conversation...take a listen
Belle: "What's you doing mom?"
Me: "Putting cream on belly. Is mommy's belly getting big?"
Belle: "Yes, it is!"
Me: "What's in my tummy making it so big?"
Belle: "A baby sister!"
Me: "No...its a baby brother."
Belle: "I have a baby brother too like you."
Me: "You are going to have a baby brother, but he will be mommy's son."
Belle: "And he will be my moon."
ejk
Belle: "What's you doing mom?"
Me: "Putting cream on belly. Is mommy's belly getting big?"
Belle: "Yes, it is!"
Me: "What's in my tummy making it so big?"
Belle: "A baby sister!"
Me: "No...its a baby brother."
Belle: "I have a baby brother too like you."
Me: "You are going to have a baby brother, but he will be mommy's son."
Belle: "And he will be my moon."
ejk
Home
We are home from our wonderfully relaxing week with family in beautiful Brown County Ohio. We have so much to share, but for this morning, I am unpacking, Krogering, and laundrying.
So the vacation posts will have to wait.
Until then, I'll leave you with this picture...
Only in Brown County, baby. Aron and I pulled into the pharmacy parking lot to pick up some Airborne (I felt like I might be coming down with something mid-week) and caught a priceless shot. Yes, this is a lawnmower, parked, taking up an entire spot. Giggle if you must (we did!!), but in a strange way, this warms my heart.
So the vacation posts will have to wait.
Until then, I'll leave you with this picture...
Only in Brown County, baby. Aron and I pulled into the pharmacy parking lot to pick up some Airborne (I felt like I might be coming down with something mid-week) and caught a priceless shot. Yes, this is a lawnmower, parked, taking up an entire spot. Giggle if you must (we did!!), but in a strange way, this warms my heart. more to come...
ejk
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Relaxation and Family...the total intent of our week
We decided to spend our vacation time visiting family in Southern Ohio again this year. We arrived at Grandma & Grandpa Jackie's...I mean Grandma and Grandpa Kirk's resort Sunday around 7, and Belle went straight for the pool.
ejk
We spent Monday poolside, soaking up the warmth and peace.
Aron's been taking advantage of the hilly terrain running and biking in prep for the triathalon.
Belle LOVES the wide open space, running in and out and all around.
Lots of family time....
swimming...
and beautiful Brown County.
ejk
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