Thanksgiving

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving. There was quite a crew at our house, and everything that was cooked was delicious. My parents, my brother and his girlfriend, Tyler's father and stepmother, Tyler's brother and neice, and two family friends, the Nervie's, all joined us and pitched in on the preparation. On Thanksgiving day Ryan, Ross, Corryn, Allison, and Papa Jerry went to the park. The girls loved it.

Papa Jerry, Corryn, and Allison going down the slide

Uncle Ryan and Allison swinging

Allison really enjoyed having her cousin Corryn here to play with. This was the first year that she was old enough to really "play" with her, so Corryn had a great time too. They were constantly playing with the dollhouse, jumping on the mini-trampoline, and swinging in the backyard. It was very cute.

Corryn and Allison before bedtime after a fun-filled Thanksgiving day

35 Weeks

I am now 35 weeks and 2 days! My doctor's appointment yesterday went well. We had another ultrasound, and Aidan now weighs 6 lbs 2 oz. Everything looked really good, and there are no signs of labor any time soon. Of course, there usually aren't. Allison's just snuck up on us in the middle of the night. After all of this, watch Aidan make it to his scheduled c-section on December 19th. :) That would be great!

Enjoy the Show!

I've mentioned before that Allison loves to perform. This morning after breakfast she decided to entertain us with a little ballet and a song. I was lucky enough to catch it on video for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!

They must have practiced stage exits in ballet class.

Cute Picture

I should have included this picture a few weeks ago. I just think it's so cute. It's from the trip to the zoo.

This week Papa Jerry is here helping out. Allison had her Thanksgiving Feast today at mother's day out, and was very excited to tell me about it when she came home. Papa Jerry went as her guest. Last week we had Papa Fred here, and over the weekend Omie joined in the fun. The revolving McAfee front door just keeps on spinning. We are very lucky to have so much help. I have really been able to stay still. It is a difficult situation for all of us, but it's worth it. I just really hope I don't go into labor on Thanksgiving day. Tyler is really looking forward to cooking, and there will be 13 people here!

34 Week Appointment

Today was my 34 week appointment. They say no news is good news, and that's where we are. There are no changes, and things seem to be progressing well. This is a short entry, but I have to say I'm really glad I have nothing to report! The constant sitting around seems to be helping. I'm also becoming a pro at scarf knitting.

Baby Shower

Today was Aidan's baby shower. My friends from MPJH threw me a wonderful shower and gave Aidan such cute gifts. I'm so fortunate to have such wonderful friends. Allison was the official gift opener. She had a great time. Here's my mother, Allison and I at the shower.We've officially made it to 34 weeks!!! This is a great milestone. Premies born now have a great chance of being just as healthy as full-term babies. Maybe we'll get lucky, and he'll make it to full-term.

Dr. Appt. Today

Today was my 33 week doctor's appointment. I was somewhat worried going into it because over the weekend I felt like the baby had "dropped". Well, he has moved down, but it wasn't his head. It was his bottom. He's in breech position, which isn't a big deal since I am having a c-section anyway. I also had an ultrasound. He is measuring 34 weeks 6 days, even though he is really only 33 weeks 1 day. That's really good in case he makes an early appearance. He currently weighs 5 lbs 5 oz. My doctor decided to give me another round of steroid shots today and tomorrow to help his lungs in the event of a premature birth. Fortunately any contractions I have had have not caused dilation.

Statue of Liberty

Last night Allison was performing for us, as usual, in a tutu and flower headband. Tyler saw the potential for a funny photo and added the "torch" and book.

32 1/2 Weeks

Today I've had a few more contractions than on most days. It might be because Thursday is the only day of the week that Allison is home all day without an activity to go to. I end up getting up more than I should. I am still on brethine every six hours to stop the contractions. My doctor tried progesterone injections as well, but I had a horrible allergic reaction at the injection site. Let's just say I couldn't sit without leaning to the left for over a week. Once she had a look at the reaction she said we weren't doing the shots anymore. As long as I'm not having more than four contractions in an hour I should be fine. I did read that premies born after 32 weeks have very few health problems. That was reassuring. 34 weeks is even better because then the chances of learning and behavioral delays is lessened. Of course, full term is 37 weeks which is ideal. Allison was born at 35 weeks and 5 days. I would love for Aidan to make it past that, so I am thinking positive thoughts.


I do have to say that Allison has been such a trooper through it all. We've been at this bedrest thing for over a month now, and she really has accepted that I cannot do as much for her as before. She's had a few moments of wanting Mommy to take care of this or that, but overall she's been great for Daddy or whichever grandparent is in charge. She's picking up her toys, putting her clothes in her laundry basket, bringing me the comb and band to do her hair, etc. I think she loves the idea of helping. Let's hope this continues when Aidan arrives!


Here's a picture from her ballet class. It is her favorite thing to do each week. They get to do ballet, tap, and a little tumbling. Too cute.

PGA - Here he comes!

Tyler had his best round of golf ever on Sunday. He scored an 82. He had one birdie, seven pars, nine bogies, and one double bogie. He played at Gleannloch Pines Golf Course. The picture below isn't from Sunday, but it's pretty.

Halloween!

For Halloween Allison was a butterfly. We went to my friend Christina's neighborhood to trick-or-treat since our neighbors are not very interested in the holiday. She had a great time dressing up, getting her make-up on, and visting houses with Daddy. We talked about it all week, and when she woke up the next morning she said, "Mommy, I go to Halloween again?"

Bed Rest for Aidan

Since my 28th week of pregnancy I have been on "modified bed rest" due to contractions. We have had so much help though. Papa Jerry came and helped for a week. He took Allison to mother's day out, ballet class, and even the zoo. She loved having him here and is ready for the next visit.Then Omie came up for the weekend and took Allison to a birthday party at Cypress Gymnastics Academy. She loved jumping on the trampolines and climbing. Omie said she was the most active one there. Shocker!

The following week Papa Fred came. Again, he spoiled her with a ton of attention and even sang her a fun song before ballet. Click on the play button below to watch the video.

I am now half way through my 32nd week. Tyler is working from home this week and next with a few hours in the office while Allison is in mother's day out. We're getting used to it, but it has definitely been an adjustment. I am such a busy body, and it is very hard for me to sit still and ask others to wait on me. It just really goes against my nature. Any time I'm feeling the itch to do something I pick up my pregnancy book and read the risks of pre-term labor for the baby. We want to keep Aidan cooking as long as possible! I see my doctor every Monday, and so far things are going well.

Aidan at 18 Weeks