Sunday, February 15, 2009

Major Wrap Up

I don't know where the last week has gone! The days seemed to move at a normal pace, and the nights just flew by. Just about everyday as I was driving home from work, I would think, "Ok, I have to update the blog tonight." And then, before I knew it, it would be time for bed. So I will try not to make this post go on forever, but also not leave anything out!
Last weekend, my mom, grandma, Shelly (my mom's best friend since school days), and my-self went to a fashion show put on by The Children's Cancer Network. They help out some of our families at the hospital by providing gas cards, grocery cards, and adopting families over the holiday season. A handful of my patients and their brother/sister were models in the show so I was excited to see them. The show was at the Biltmore and was complete with a silent auction, raffles, a yummy lunch, and of course my cute patients! Dillards provided the cloths and the kids had to go for fittings and everything. They were very excited to be in a fashion show and was the talk of their clinic visits for the past week!

Robert has been very busy painting Emma's room and adding a chair rail to the walls. We were a little worried that the colors weren't going to turn out how we wanted, but we love it! It looks so good. There is still a little more work to be done, so I will post pictures of the final out come. In the mean time, here is a sneak peek!

I had my next doctor's appointment this past week and again everything looks great. My glucose testing came back fine and I was very happy I wasn't going to have to repeat it! Emma's heart beat is good and strong, and I even measured on target this time. I have one more appointment, and then have to start going every 2 weeks. We are signed up for all of our birthing classes as well. I can't believe how close it is getting!
Yesterday Robert's dad, Gary, and step-mom, Chris took us shopping for baby stuff. It was a fun day. Robert couldn't believe how much stuff there was for a baby and I couldn't believe how high tec everything was. It seemed like EVERYTHING played music, had nature sounds, and vibrated. Some things even had remote controls or you could hook up your I-Pod to it! Things have come a long way since the plastic swings that Robert and I had when we were babies! They wound up getting Emma's crib, mattress, changing table, pack-and-play, swing, and bouncy seat. If we think it will fit in her room, a rocking chair will also be coming our way. I knew we would be putting the furniture together, but thought we would wait on the other stuff until it got a little closer...but Robert wants to get it together now so he knows exactly how everything works before Emma gets here! We ended the day with lunch. It was very generous of Gary and Chris to do this for us and Emma. Thanks guys so much!
It's exciting to have this stuff here and I am even more excited to see how everything looks in her room. Of course pictures will be coming!!!!!
Hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day and Weekend!

3 comments:

k and j said...

Can't wait to see pics!!! Yayyy. You ARE getting close. I am sooooo jealous and miserable! I hate the first tri!

Anonymous said...

Kari,

I love reading your blog. I didn't realize how close we are with due dates. We are April 8th. It will be fun when Jessica, you, Heidi and I can all get together with the kids.

Katie Bumpus

the Lichtes said...

Congrats, Kari : ) We had number 3 on Nov. 24th. You're welcome to read our blog, too - www.thelichtes.blogspot.com -
Blessings to your budding family!