I thought you all might like to see some of the shower photos that we got. Thanks to Kati for sharing her photos from the "Family" shower, and thanks to our friend Debbie for sending some photos from the "Orchestra" shower.
OD
Sunday, February 27, 2005
Saturday, February 26, 2005
Friday, February 25, 2005
Monday, February 21, 2005
Week 36
We are almost at the end of the book now. Only 4 more chapters in Your Pregnancy week by week. "By this week, your baby (Oda Mae) weighs about 6 pounds. Its crown-to-rump length is over 13.5 inches, and total length is 20.7 inches."
We had a Dr. visit today and no sonogram. I was a bit disappointed because I had brought my camera to take pictures of Brenda all laying down and looking at Oda Mae. She did take a strep test though. (No, I did not get any pictures of that.) There is a one in four chance that she has strep. This will not hurt Oda Mae 'cause if she does, then she will take some antibiotics when she goes into labor and all will be fine.
Brenda has been having some "mild" contractions for a few days now. The Dr. checked for dilation and with the magic number being 10...we are now at 2. We are anxiously waiting for Oda Mae to "drop". Apparently, this can happen at any time. The Dr. says that being at 2 cm means that Oda Mae might be here a little early. The due date though, has yet to be changed. For those of you who forgot....March 22.
I found a little joke for you all. This is completely unaltered!!!! I copied it straight from HERE
"Brenda, pregnant with her first child, was paying a visit to her obstetrician's office. When the exam was over, she shyly began, "My husband wants me to ask you if its still okay..."
"I know, I know." the doctor said, placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder, "I get asked that all the time. Sex is fine until late in the pregnancy."
"No, that's not it at all," Brenda confessed. "He wants to know if I can still mow the lawn." "
Ha!!!!!
J.
We had a Dr. visit today and no sonogram. I was a bit disappointed because I had brought my camera to take pictures of Brenda all laying down and looking at Oda Mae. She did take a strep test though. (No, I did not get any pictures of that.) There is a one in four chance that she has strep. This will not hurt Oda Mae 'cause if she does, then she will take some antibiotics when she goes into labor and all will be fine.
Brenda has been having some "mild" contractions for a few days now. The Dr. checked for dilation and with the magic number being 10...we are now at 2. We are anxiously waiting for Oda Mae to "drop". Apparently, this can happen at any time. The Dr. says that being at 2 cm means that Oda Mae might be here a little early. The due date though, has yet to be changed. For those of you who forgot....March 22.
I found a little joke for you all. This is completely unaltered!!!! I copied it straight from HERE
"Brenda, pregnant with her first child, was paying a visit to her obstetrician's office. When the exam was over, she shyly began, "My husband wants me to ask you if its still okay..."
"I know, I know." the doctor said, placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder, "I get asked that all the time. Sex is fine until late in the pregnancy."
"No, that's not it at all," Brenda confessed. "He wants to know if I can still mow the lawn." "
Ha!!!!!
J.
Sunday, February 20, 2005
Since most people...
don't know where the hospital is, here is a link to their website. Look down at the bottom right hand corner and get directions. We'll call you and let you know when to be on your way.
Baylor All Saints
Love,
OD
P.S. Thank you all so much for the gifts for the Oda Mae. The shower yesterday was a great success!!!!!!!!!!
Baylor All Saints
Love,
OD
P.S. Thank you all so much for the gifts for the Oda Mae. The shower yesterday was a great success!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, February 19, 2005
$$$$$$
I think that this is a viable source of income for us at this point in our lives. Who's with me?!!!
Advertising Space Available ON MY PREGNANT BELLY ! !
J.
Advertising Space Available ON MY PREGNANT BELLY ! !
J.
Monday, February 14, 2005
Went to the Dr. Today...
Everything is going well. The Dr. said that tomorrow is 35 weeks. I'm not too sure how all of this week measuring thing works. I thought we were 35 weeks last week. I think the Dr. is just not too sure when Oda Mae is coming so, she keeps moving our weeks around to throw us off the trail. We go back again next Monday. Maybe we'll get to see Oda Mae then.
A quote from Your Pregnancy: Week by Week, "At this point, you may be feeling a little nervous about the birth. You might be afraid you won't know when it's time to call the doctor or go to the hospital." I guess we're not supposed to feel this way until tomorrow. I'll make sure that we wait until then to start panicking. The Dr. today said that if Brenda went into labor today that they wouldn't do anything to stop it. I guess there's no turning back now.
I'm going to finish the nursery today and I'll take pictures and post them here in a couple of days or so. Until then....a little poll :)
J.
A quote from Your Pregnancy: Week by Week, "At this point, you may be feeling a little nervous about the birth. You might be afraid you won't know when it's time to call the doctor or go to the hospital." I guess we're not supposed to feel this way until tomorrow. I'll make sure that we wait until then to start panicking. The Dr. today said that if Brenda went into labor today that they wouldn't do anything to stop it. I guess there's no turning back now.
I'm going to finish the nursery today and I'll take pictures and post them here in a couple of days or so. Until then....a little poll :)
J.
Sunday, February 06, 2005
Man oh man...
You have never seen so many pregnant ladies in one room before. For eight hours my family and I were in class with about 12 other couples learning the basics of birthing 'cause "I don't know nothin' 'bout birthin' no baby!"
We actually had a lot of fun and learned a lot about what is going to happen to us. Everybody had nametags that were pink (if you were having a girl), blue (for a boy), or yellow (if you just didn't care.) We thought about it too late, but Brenda and I decided that the next time we did something like this, she would wear a pink nametag while I wore a blue one. :p
Much of the class was geared toward the "coaches" (that's me). Basically, you have to give massages for the length of the labor (14 - 36 hours!!!!!!!! Who knew?) and not say anything stupid like "just relax" or "I know how you feel". Also, you don't want to tell your laboring wife to "Push", she knows that she needs to push. Saying something stupid like that could send you to the emergency room; which, fortunately, is just downstairs. Also, many of the coaches tend to be shall we say, light-hearted. The nurses said that they don't like coaches who faint. If they have to bring you orange juice because you're unconscious and lying on the floor, they will definitely not be your friend anymore. Frankly, they're not really YOUR friend to begin with.
We got to watch some videos right before lunch. Let's just say babies are not pink and cute when they are first born! They have to go through some major reconstruction before they come home. Only a few of the "coaches" were not able to eat lunch afterward. I was able to eat mine and part of the guys lunch next to me. You should all be proud.
As for Brenda, I think she feels better about knowing what to expect and what to do when things start moving along. I DON'T think she feels better about having to get this thing out! It's pretty scary when you think about it. BUT, she is going to do great because she wants to be a mommy more than anyone I've ever seen. The nurses were able to show us all the things that would and might happen. They were really good about showing step by step how things would progress and how everything would be handled.
We were able to take a tour of the hospital and the rooms are nice and everything is fairly new. It will be a good place for Oda Mae to be born. I was able to make it to the hospital in 13 minutes yesterday. With a little more practice, I think I can do better.
J.
We actually had a lot of fun and learned a lot about what is going to happen to us. Everybody had nametags that were pink (if you were having a girl), blue (for a boy), or yellow (if you just didn't care.) We thought about it too late, but Brenda and I decided that the next time we did something like this, she would wear a pink nametag while I wore a blue one. :p
Much of the class was geared toward the "coaches" (that's me). Basically, you have to give massages for the length of the labor (14 - 36 hours!!!!!!!! Who knew?) and not say anything stupid like "just relax" or "I know how you feel". Also, you don't want to tell your laboring wife to "Push", she knows that she needs to push. Saying something stupid like that could send you to the emergency room; which, fortunately, is just downstairs. Also, many of the coaches tend to be shall we say, light-hearted. The nurses said that they don't like coaches who faint. If they have to bring you orange juice because you're unconscious and lying on the floor, they will definitely not be your friend anymore. Frankly, they're not really YOUR friend to begin with.
We got to watch some videos right before lunch. Let's just say babies are not pink and cute when they are first born! They have to go through some major reconstruction before they come home. Only a few of the "coaches" were not able to eat lunch afterward. I was able to eat mine and part of the guys lunch next to me. You should all be proud.
As for Brenda, I think she feels better about knowing what to expect and what to do when things start moving along. I DON'T think she feels better about having to get this thing out! It's pretty scary when you think about it. BUT, she is going to do great because she wants to be a mommy more than anyone I've ever seen. The nurses were able to show us all the things that would and might happen. They were really good about showing step by step how things would progress and how everything would be handled.
We were able to take a tour of the hospital and the rooms are nice and everything is fairly new. It will be a good place for Oda Mae to be born. I was able to make it to the hospital in 13 minutes yesterday. With a little more practice, I think I can do better.
J.
Saturday, February 05, 2005
BIRTHING CLASS TODAY
We're off to the competition. Team Tullos is goin' to find out how to get this thing out! Wish us luck.
J.
J.
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Okay, Okay...
I think some of you may be addicted to the Oda Mae Baby Blog....
We went to the Dr. on Monday and everything is going well. The due date has not been moved (YET) and Oda Mae's heart beat is very strong. We are now at the "34 week" mark which means that the baby "weighs almost 5 pounds by this week. Its crown-to-rump length is about 12.8 inches. Total length is 19.8 inches." So yes, if the baby weighed 5 pounds two weeks ago, we're looking at almost 7 pounds now. You may ask, "aren't babies almost ready to be born at 7 lbs? or maybe one more pound to go?"...Why yes!!!!!!! Which is why I've started taking my cell phone with me where ever I go. I also answer when Brenda calls no matter what I'm doing.
You will be glad to know that we made a trial run to the hospital the other day. It's about 15 minutes from the house. I think if I work on it I can make it in under 9 minutes.
The nursery is almost ready. We've decided to leave the room painted yellow, I have painted the trim purple. I also painted the furniture purple, green and yellow. Oda Mae will be the most beautiful little girl in her little room. We have also become the donation center for all clothes pink and red for children between the ages of zero - 10 years old. I suppose this is a good thing. But where are all these clothes going to go?????
Saturday is our "birthing class". I can't wait...I've got my catchers mit, camera, and my binoculars ready. We are going to have so much fun.
Below is a photo of what Brenda would look like if she were invisible and you could see inside of her. ENJOY!!!!
J.
We went to the Dr. on Monday and everything is going well. The due date has not been moved (YET) and Oda Mae's heart beat is very strong. We are now at the "34 week" mark which means that the baby "weighs almost 5 pounds by this week. Its crown-to-rump length is about 12.8 inches. Total length is 19.8 inches." So yes, if the baby weighed 5 pounds two weeks ago, we're looking at almost 7 pounds now. You may ask, "aren't babies almost ready to be born at 7 lbs? or maybe one more pound to go?"...Why yes!!!!!!! Which is why I've started taking my cell phone with me where ever I go. I also answer when Brenda calls no matter what I'm doing.
You will be glad to know that we made a trial run to the hospital the other day. It's about 15 minutes from the house. I think if I work on it I can make it in under 9 minutes.
The nursery is almost ready. We've decided to leave the room painted yellow, I have painted the trim purple. I also painted the furniture purple, green and yellow. Oda Mae will be the most beautiful little girl in her little room. We have also become the donation center for all clothes pink and red for children between the ages of zero - 10 years old. I suppose this is a good thing. But where are all these clothes going to go?????
Saturday is our "birthing class". I can't wait...I've got my catchers mit, camera, and my binoculars ready. We are going to have so much fun.
Below is a photo of what Brenda would look like if she were invisible and you could see inside of her. ENJOY!!!!
J.
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