48 hours from now we'll be at the hospital prepping for the procedure that will bring us our sweet little girl. WoW!!
I have constant butterfly's in my belly. I keep thinking things like, "The next time I get ready for work Riley will be here." The next time I'm in the office Riley will be here." The next time I watch Lost Riley will be here." And on, and on, and on. The gamut of emotions I'm feeling are incredible. I'm happy, scared, excited, terrified, nervous, ecstatic, and more. It's all surreal.
Tomorrow I'll post my final post before Riley's born. Again, all I can say is Wow!
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Are the Cookies Okay?
Today was our last day of Tuesday Doctor appointments. In order to thank everyone for being so understanding and helpful we bought yummy sugar cookies to take to our different doctor offices.
First the OB appointment. All went well. Shelly's actually measuring 43 weeks!!! BUT, Riley was sticking her bum up in the air! She's such a little stinker. We just went over plans for Saturday, asked a few questions, and were out of there.
Next was the NST at Maternal Fetal Medicine. As we were walking into the hospital, and I was carrying the giant box of cookies, I tripped! I went flying into the air, and in order to protect the cookies, I landed on my elbows and knees. OUCH!!! My soda went flying through the air but damn it, I protected the cookies! The first thing I said to Shelly was "Are the cookies okay?" I then proceeded to whine about my skinned elbows and knee. She proceeded to tell me that this just proves her point, I'm only going to be able to hold Riley while I'm sitting down because I'm too clumsy. It was all pretty funny. Thank goodness no one else was around!
The NST went great. Amniotic Fluid was higher than last week at 23, but still in normal range. Within the first 20 minutes Riley did exactly as she needed to. We were out of there in 30 minutes.
Then we went for pizza and pasta and then pedicures. You've got to have pretty feet for the hospital.
After the pedis I dropped Shelly off at home and went to the mall. I surprised myself (he he) with a new pink Razr phone! I got a small recognition gift at work and that's how I decided to spend it.
The wait is on. 3 DAYS!!! Well, 3 1/2 days, or 4 sleeps, however you look at it, it's almost here!
First the OB appointment. All went well. Shelly's actually measuring 43 weeks!!! BUT, Riley was sticking her bum up in the air! She's such a little stinker. We just went over plans for Saturday, asked a few questions, and were out of there.
Next was the NST at Maternal Fetal Medicine. As we were walking into the hospital, and I was carrying the giant box of cookies, I tripped! I went flying into the air, and in order to protect the cookies, I landed on my elbows and knees. OUCH!!! My soda went flying through the air but damn it, I protected the cookies! The first thing I said to Shelly was "Are the cookies okay?" I then proceeded to whine about my skinned elbows and knee. She proceeded to tell me that this just proves her point, I'm only going to be able to hold Riley while I'm sitting down because I'm too clumsy. It was all pretty funny. Thank goodness no one else was around!
The NST went great. Amniotic Fluid was higher than last week at 23, but still in normal range. Within the first 20 minutes Riley did exactly as she needed to. We were out of there in 30 minutes.
Then we went for pizza and pasta and then pedicures. You've got to have pretty feet for the hospital.
After the pedis I dropped Shelly off at home and went to the mall. I surprised myself (he he) with a new pink Razr phone! I got a small recognition gift at work and that's how I decided to spend it.
The wait is on. 3 DAYS!!! Well, 3 1/2 days, or 4 sleeps, however you look at it, it's almost here!
Monday, May 14, 2007
The Great Mother's Day Flood
First, before we get to Mother's Day, let me just point out that there are ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT until Riley's big arrival!
Mother's Day was wonderful and unique.
Shelly surprised me with not one, but two, necklaces. Both from Re.d Enve.lope. One of our favorite sites.
I surprised her with a ring that has Riley's birthstone (Emerald).
We had a wonderful brunch on Sunday with her family. I spent time on Saturday with my Mom, Aunt and cousins.
It was a great weekend, until, the big Mother's Day Flood.
Sunday night, 5:30 pm, I go into the Kitchen, and the ENTIRE kitchen is flooded. There was water under the cupboards, stove, fridge, dishwasher, EVERY WHERE. our Washing Machine hose slipped out of it's drain and ran through an entire cycle spewing bleach water into our kitchen. Nice! We spent more than an hour soaking and mopping up water. Part of our Pergo floor in the kitchen is now coming up. And, the water ran through a hole under the fridge (where the water pipe connects to the fridge) and drained into the new sheet rock and insulation in the basement that is being finished. Neat! We're not sure yet if they're going to have to redo the work they just finished or not. I guess we'll find out today or tomorrow, whenever the contractor's decide to show up again. We haven't yet decided if we're turning in an insurance claim or not. We're waiting to see how bad the kitchen floor is once it's all dry.
So, after an hour of mopping and sopping, and over a dozen bath towels, we relaxed while watching the Utah J.azz win game four against Gold.en State. Yeah Jazz!!!
Hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day!
Mother's Day was wonderful and unique.
Shelly surprised me with not one, but two, necklaces. Both from Re.d Enve.lope. One of our favorite sites.
I surprised her with a ring that has Riley's birthstone (Emerald).
We had a wonderful brunch on Sunday with her family. I spent time on Saturday with my Mom, Aunt and cousins.
It was a great weekend, until, the big Mother's Day Flood.
Sunday night, 5:30 pm, I go into the Kitchen, and the ENTIRE kitchen is flooded. There was water under the cupboards, stove, fridge, dishwasher, EVERY WHERE. our Washing Machine hose slipped out of it's drain and ran through an entire cycle spewing bleach water into our kitchen. Nice! We spent more than an hour soaking and mopping up water. Part of our Pergo floor in the kitchen is now coming up. And, the water ran through a hole under the fridge (where the water pipe connects to the fridge) and drained into the new sheet rock and insulation in the basement that is being finished. Neat! We're not sure yet if they're going to have to redo the work they just finished or not. I guess we'll find out today or tomorrow, whenever the contractor's decide to show up again. We haven't yet decided if we're turning in an insurance claim or not. We're waiting to see how bad the kitchen floor is once it's all dry.
So, after an hour of mopping and sopping, and over a dozen bath towels, we relaxed while watching the Utah J.azz win game four against Gold.en State. Yeah Jazz!!!
Hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day!
Saturday, May 12, 2007
7 Days!!!
Just 7 days!
This is the last Saturday before Riley comes. Next Saturday at this time we'll be at the hospital getting ready for Riley. Wow!
This is the last Saturday before Riley comes. Next Saturday at this time we'll be at the hospital getting ready for Riley. Wow!
Thursday, May 10, 2007
SINGLE DIGITS & 7 Useless Facts
We are in SINGLE DIGITS!!! Just 9 days (or sleeps for you Canadians) until Riley comes!!!!! Wow!!!!!!!!!
Shelly's still holding up. She had a three hour business meeting to attend this morning. Maybe sitting in a meeting that long will send her into labor. One can only wish!
Last week I was tagged by several people to complete a Meme. I totally don't know what a Meme is but I'll play along. The object of the Meme is this: Name 7 facts about yourself that you want people to know about. (I don't know if I want people to know about them but hey, it's all in fun.) Then tag 7 people and they should do the same. I've thought about this for days and am now finally ready to provide you with seven useless facts about me.
Fact #1: I'm totally obsessed with the Gi.rls Ne.xt Do.or. You know, the TV show about H.ugh Hef.ner, Playboy Extraordinaire, and his three live in Girlfriends. For some reason it fascinates me. I can't believe 1) They live like they do, and 2) They can at times be so incredibly intellectually challenged. Love it! Shelly thinks I'm nuts.
Fact #2: My feet look like I'm a direct descendant of Fr.ed Flin.tstone. They are wide, flat and fat. They're so wide I have a hard time finding shoes ANYWHERE that fit me. Yes, even D.SW, the gigantic shoe warehouse struggles to carry enough wide width shoes for my fat feet. Hopefully Riley WON'T inherit this from me.
Fact #3: Dir.ty Dan.cing came out on DVD when I was in High School. I developed a hugh smash on Pa.trick Sw.ayze. My friend borrowed me her VHS copy and the night before I gave it back to her I stayed up ALL NIGHT watching it because I couldn't get enough of him. Weird!
Fact #4: I truly believe cookies should become the fifth food group. Wouldn't life be great if everyone could claim "a cookie a day keeps the bad thoughts away". MMMM....cookies.
Fact #5: I love Sunday NFL Football!!!! I love to sit on the couch, eat football munchies, and watch football ALL DAY!
Fact #6: I can't stand it when cupboard doors or drawers are left open. Drives me nuts! I have a dear friend who I lived with at one point. (You know who you are 9.) She always left the bathroom drawers open in the morning. She claimed, "She was running late for work and didn't have time to shut them." Drove me nuts. Still does to this day! Please, everyone, it only takes a half a second to close a drawer or door and doesn't require much energy. Please, for my sake JUST DO IT!
Finally, Fact #7: I love Belle. Not Day.s of our Li.ves Belle but Be.auty and the Be.ast Belle! I love that she loves books! I love the storyline. I love the Beast. I love, love, love that he gives her a library. I solemnly swear, that before I die, I will be Belle for Halloween one year.
Everyone I know has been tagged so I'm not tagging anyone!
And, finally, just a reminder...ONLY 9 DAYS!!!
Shelly's still holding up. She had a three hour business meeting to attend this morning. Maybe sitting in a meeting that long will send her into labor. One can only wish!
Last week I was tagged by several people to complete a Meme. I totally don't know what a Meme is but I'll play along. The object of the Meme is this: Name 7 facts about yourself that you want people to know about. (I don't know if I want people to know about them but hey, it's all in fun.) Then tag 7 people and they should do the same. I've thought about this for days and am now finally ready to provide you with seven useless facts about me.
Fact #1: I'm totally obsessed with the Gi.rls Ne.xt Do.or. You know, the TV show about H.ugh Hef.ner, Playboy Extraordinaire, and his three live in Girlfriends. For some reason it fascinates me. I can't believe 1) They live like they do, and 2) They can at times be so incredibly intellectually challenged. Love it! Shelly thinks I'm nuts.
Fact #2: My feet look like I'm a direct descendant of Fr.ed Flin.tstone. They are wide, flat and fat. They're so wide I have a hard time finding shoes ANYWHERE that fit me. Yes, even D.SW, the gigantic shoe warehouse struggles to carry enough wide width shoes for my fat feet. Hopefully Riley WON'T inherit this from me.
Fact #3: Dir.ty Dan.cing came out on DVD when I was in High School. I developed a hugh smash on Pa.trick Sw.ayze. My friend borrowed me her VHS copy and the night before I gave it back to her I stayed up ALL NIGHT watching it because I couldn't get enough of him. Weird!
Fact #4: I truly believe cookies should become the fifth food group. Wouldn't life be great if everyone could claim "a cookie a day keeps the bad thoughts away". MMMM....cookies.
Fact #5: I love Sunday NFL Football!!!! I love to sit on the couch, eat football munchies, and watch football ALL DAY!
Fact #6: I can't stand it when cupboard doors or drawers are left open. Drives me nuts! I have a dear friend who I lived with at one point. (You know who you are 9.) She always left the bathroom drawers open in the morning. She claimed, "She was running late for work and didn't have time to shut them." Drove me nuts. Still does to this day! Please, everyone, it only takes a half a second to close a drawer or door and doesn't require much energy. Please, for my sake JUST DO IT!
Finally, Fact #7: I love Belle. Not Day.s of our Li.ves Belle but Be.auty and the Be.ast Belle! I love that she loves books! I love the storyline. I love the Beast. I love, love, love that he gives her a library. I solemnly swear, that before I die, I will be Belle for Halloween one year.
Everyone I know has been tagged so I'm not tagging anyone!
And, finally, just a reminder...ONLY 9 DAYS!!!
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
All Went Well Today
Today was a good Tuesday. Whew. We're so apprehensive about Tuesday's.
First, the OB, and all went well there. Shelly's blood pressure was fantastic. There was no protein in her urine for the third week in a row! She's not dilated at all but Riley has dropped a little.
Next, NST. Again, all went well. Amniotic Fluid was good at 15. Shelly was having zero contractions. Riley did exactly what she needed to do and we were out of there in no time.
Next, Lawyer's office. All of our paper work is signed. Now we just wait for Riley to be born to file the papers and wait for our court date.
Next, Primary Children's to have the Car Seat installed. We're so glad we did this! She went over several things with us that we'd never have thought about. Now we have a Car Seat in our truck! Wow!!!
Finally, lunch. Yummy Salmon Tacos. Then home to do more chores. I don't think they'll ever end.
Shelly felt pretty good today. We had fun together and laughed A LOT! I think we almost sent her into labor because we were laughing so hard at one point. It's so nice to laugh on Tuesday instead of crying.
Riley's been super active. Shelly keeps telling me "Riley's trying to bust out again." She was a total wiggle worm during the NST. She's such a sassy a little girl. I can't wait to meet her!
Just 11 days to go!!!
Thank you all for your love, support, and well wishes. It means a lot to know there are so many people out there praying and sending good vibes our way. THANK YOU!
First, the OB, and all went well there. Shelly's blood pressure was fantastic. There was no protein in her urine for the third week in a row! She's not dilated at all but Riley has dropped a little.
Next, NST. Again, all went well. Amniotic Fluid was good at 15. Shelly was having zero contractions. Riley did exactly what she needed to do and we were out of there in no time.
Next, Lawyer's office. All of our paper work is signed. Now we just wait for Riley to be born to file the papers and wait for our court date.
Next, Primary Children's to have the Car Seat installed. We're so glad we did this! She went over several things with us that we'd never have thought about. Now we have a Car Seat in our truck! Wow!!!
Finally, lunch. Yummy Salmon Tacos. Then home to do more chores. I don't think they'll ever end.
Shelly felt pretty good today. We had fun together and laughed A LOT! I think we almost sent her into labor because we were laughing so hard at one point. It's so nice to laugh on Tuesday instead of crying.
Riley's been super active. Shelly keeps telling me "Riley's trying to bust out again." She was a total wiggle worm during the NST. She's such a sassy a little girl. I can't wait to meet her!
Just 11 days to go!!!
Thank you all for your love, support, and well wishes. It means a lot to know there are so many people out there praying and sending good vibes our way. THANK YOU!
Monday, May 7, 2007
Busy, Busy, Busy
We are busily getting ready for our new arrival. Every spare minute not working is spent getting things ready and getting stuff done. This weekends list looked like this:
aBank
aTruck Detailed
aBuy Extra Battery Pack for Camcorder
aNew Windshield Installed in Truck
aOil Change, Tires Rotated, Safety Inspection & Emissions on Truck
aOil Change on Land Cruiser
aWal-Mart for Extra Toiletries and Snacks for Hospital Bag
aCraft Store for some Necessities
aStop at BF's (Best Friend Amy & her GF Trish) to say hi and get puppy kisses
aBeauty Supply for Hair Products
aMall for Mother's Day Gifts
I know there was more but I think that's enough. Sunday was spent doing LOTS of chores around the house. Tonight I got the hospital bags packed. We're getting so dang close!
Tomorrow is our OB appointment, NST, Lawyer's, and car seat installed.
I'll post an update tomorrow night after our appointments.
Sorry to be see such an absent blogger lately. There's just so much to get done! I have been keeping up with my blogger family I just haven't had much time to most. I'll get caught up soon.
Finally, GO JAZZ!!!
aBank
aTruck Detailed
aBuy Extra Battery Pack for Camcorder
aNew Windshield Installed in Truck
aOil Change, Tires Rotated, Safety Inspection & Emissions on Truck
aOil Change on Land Cruiser
aWal-Mart for Extra Toiletries and Snacks for Hospital Bag
aCraft Store for some Necessities
aStop at BF's (Best Friend Amy & her GF Trish) to say hi and get puppy kisses
aBeauty Supply for Hair Products
aMall for Mother's Day Gifts
I know there was more but I think that's enough. Sunday was spent doing LOTS of chores around the house. Tonight I got the hospital bags packed. We're getting so dang close!
Tomorrow is our OB appointment, NST, Lawyer's, and car seat installed.
I'll post an update tomorrow night after our appointments.
Sorry to be see such an absent blogger lately. There's just so much to get done! I have been keeping up with my blogger family I just haven't had much time to most. I'll get caught up soon.
Finally, GO JAZZ!!!
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