Right this second is the very first time in 3 1/2 days that there has been complete silence in our house.
Ahhhhhhh.....................
-OD & OM
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
3 Days Old
Well, Oda Mae is almost 3 full days old and she has been through a lot already. Mom and Dad have been through quite a lot as well. Alli seems to be doing okay (most of the time), Mom and Dad are still a bit on the frazzled side. I think eventually we'll get the hang of it.
Things we've learned in the last 24 hours...
- Oda Mae does NOT like for her arms to be bundled up!
- Oda Mae likes to sleep in the daytime.
- It takes one wipe for the "liquid" diapers.
- It takes at least 20 wipes for the "plasma like" diapers. *it isn't a solid!!!!!!!!!
- Should probably pick up a few more wipes.
- Sleep when Oda Mae sleeps.
- Pictures cost a lot.
- They are worth it.
- We could pick her out in a line up.
- People will drive out of their way, a long ways, to see a cute baby for just a few minutes.
- Grandma Marge makes good french toast.
- It's good to have leftovers waiting in the fridge.
- The binky, suction bulb and burping cloth are always on the other side of the house.
That's about it for now.
Aunt Sarah has some pics for you all to look at. CLICK HERE
Mommy and Daddy have some new pics as well. CLICK HERE
-OD
Things we've learned in the last 24 hours...
- Oda Mae does NOT like for her arms to be bundled up!
- Oda Mae likes to sleep in the daytime.
- It takes one wipe for the "liquid" diapers.
- It takes at least 20 wipes for the "plasma like" diapers. *it isn't a solid!!!!!!!!!
- Should probably pick up a few more wipes.
- Sleep when Oda Mae sleeps.
- Pictures cost a lot.
- They are worth it.
- We could pick her out in a line up.
- People will drive out of their way, a long ways, to see a cute baby for just a few minutes.
- Grandma Marge makes good french toast.
- It's good to have leftovers waiting in the fridge.
- The binky, suction bulb and burping cloth are always on the other side of the house.
That's about it for now.
Aunt Sarah has some pics for you all to look at. CLICK HERE
Mommy and Daddy have some new pics as well. CLICK HERE
-OD
Monday, March 28, 2005
NEWS FLASH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You have to see this!!!!!!!!!
See "One for the Family" on March 28, 2005
Open the links in two seperate windows if needed.
The Dancing Queen!!!!
See "One for the Family" on March 28, 2005
Open the links in two seperate windows if needed.
The Dancing Queen!!!!
The Modeling Show...
We've already got a hospital web page for Oda Mae. She worked really hard on this photo shoot and will be on magazine covers very soon!
ODA "MODEL" MAE!
ODA "MODEL" MAE!
Sunday, March 27, 2005
Hoppy Easter!
My Oda Mae gets to come home today! Today is her first Easter. She got here just in time.
I was able to come home last night after doing a few errands and get a little sleep. I'm ready now for the next 18+ years. Oda Mae came kind of late on Friday night, so it was about 3:30 am when Brenda and I were finally able to lay down and try and get a little rest. Then the nurse came in about 20 minutes later for a blood test. After that I think Brenda and I both got about another hour of sleep. Last night I'm sure that Brenda was "open for business" every 2-3 hours, so I'm going to try and get her to rest a bit today when she gets home.
It's funny how you look at all the babies in the hospital. You see yours, and then you look at the others and you wonder what the other parents and families think about their baby not being as cute or beautiful or smart as yours. It must be so sad for them because you just know that they wish they could have your baby instead. In the past when I've looked at other babies, either in person or on television, I've also noticed how those babies have some sort of something wrong with them i.e. pointy head, funny looking ears (everyone said Oda Mae has "Tullos" ears and that that is a good thing. This made me laugh!), too skinny, too fat, you know. But....MY BABY....she is so perfect. There isn't anything wrong with her. Oh sure everyone comes in talking about how she is 10 pounds 5 ounces, but I think that looks to me to be the perfect weight for a baby. All those other babies look too skinny and little. My baby is healthy! So to all those other parents......just BACK OFF!!!!!
I'm sure Oda Mae would like to meet everyone at some point this week. Please feel free to give us a call and let us know when you would like to come. There have been, and I'm not exaggerating, hundreds of photos taken by all the family. So, when these photos are sent I'll put them in an online album with a link here on the blog. I'm also going to put a permanent link on the side, that way you don't have to scroll down to try and find the photos. Her "professional modeling portraits" will be on the hospital web site in a couple of days. I'll let you know when they get there. Cousin Kati has taken some great photos. Here is a link to her website that has some of them posted. KATI'S BLOG.
-OD
I was able to come home last night after doing a few errands and get a little sleep. I'm ready now for the next 18+ years. Oda Mae came kind of late on Friday night, so it was about 3:30 am when Brenda and I were finally able to lay down and try and get a little rest. Then the nurse came in about 20 minutes later for a blood test. After that I think Brenda and I both got about another hour of sleep. Last night I'm sure that Brenda was "open for business" every 2-3 hours, so I'm going to try and get her to rest a bit today when she gets home.
It's funny how you look at all the babies in the hospital. You see yours, and then you look at the others and you wonder what the other parents and families think about their baby not being as cute or beautiful or smart as yours. It must be so sad for them because you just know that they wish they could have your baby instead. In the past when I've looked at other babies, either in person or on television, I've also noticed how those babies have some sort of something wrong with them i.e. pointy head, funny looking ears (everyone said Oda Mae has "Tullos" ears and that that is a good thing. This made me laugh!), too skinny, too fat, you know. But....MY BABY....she is so perfect. There isn't anything wrong with her. Oh sure everyone comes in talking about how she is 10 pounds 5 ounces, but I think that looks to me to be the perfect weight for a baby. All those other babies look too skinny and little. My baby is healthy! So to all those other parents......just BACK OFF!!!!!
I'm sure Oda Mae would like to meet everyone at some point this week. Please feel free to give us a call and let us know when you would like to come. There have been, and I'm not exaggerating, hundreds of photos taken by all the family. So, when these photos are sent I'll put them in an online album with a link here on the blog. I'm also going to put a permanent link on the side, that way you don't have to scroll down to try and find the photos. Her "professional modeling portraits" will be on the hospital web site in a couple of days. I'll let you know when they get there. Cousin Kati has taken some great photos. Here is a link to her website that has some of them posted. KATI'S BLOG.
-OD
Saturday, March 26, 2005
OMBBBPC!!!
Well folks, we have a winner!!!!!!! Gran guessed that Oda Mae would be born on Oda March 25, 2005. It was a very close race with great anticipation right up to the very end. With only a few minutes to spare, Gran has won the grand prize that will surely become a family
heirloom, the pregnant lady coffee mug. There might be a little something extra to go with it.
Congratulations Gran!!! You may claim your prize at the hospital.
-OD
P.S. Thank you all for playing!!!!!!! I hope everyone had a good time and enjoyed themselves. Maybe we'll have consolation prizes for all of the "non-grand-prize winners"!!!!!!!
heirloom, the pregnant lady coffee mug. There might be a little something extra to go with it.
Congratulations Gran!!! You may claim your prize at the hospital.
-OD
P.S. Thank you all for playing!!!!!!! I hope everyone had a good time and enjoyed themselves. Maybe we'll have consolation prizes for all of the "non-grand-prize winners"!!!!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ALLISON LEIGH TULLOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Last night (Good Friday) at 11:36 pm Brenda and I became the VERY PROUD parents of this perfect little girl. Mom did an unbelievable job of delivering her with about 3 hrs of hard labor. She came in weighing 10 pounds 5 ounces!!!!!!!! 20.5 inches!!! We had no idea she would be this large. She has light red hair and looks like her mommy. Well, she takes after her daddy as well. :)
Mom, Dad, and Oda Mae are doing great.
There will be photos up in the next hour or so.
-OD
Last night (Good Friday) at 11:36 pm Brenda and I became the VERY PROUD parents of this perfect little girl. Mom did an unbelievable job of delivering her with about 3 hrs of hard labor. She came in weighing 10 pounds 5 ounces!!!!!!!! 20.5 inches!!! We had no idea she would be this large. She has light red hair and looks like her mommy. Well, she takes after her daddy as well. :)
Mom, Dad, and Oda Mae are doing great.
There will be photos up in the next hour or so.
-OD
Over Due Day 3
Your Pregnancy: day by day after the due date.
By Jimmy.
The Third Day After Your Due Date.
Day three your baby has grown considerable since you last checked (yesterday). She is now a whopping 10 pounds. Yes that's right, but she still has room to grow. Space is extremely limited. You may start feeling some minor labor pains, but don't fret. That baby isn't coming 'till next week.
You may feel the need to go run errands like buying a new cell phone, going to eat lunch with your mom-in-law, going to work and doing a few last minute tasks that you really feel that you need to get done.
By the time you get home, your starting to feel the contractions "burn". Don't worry, that's completely normal.
Your baby is soon to be here. Watch carefully for "full moons" and "thunderstorms"
By Jimmy.
The Third Day After Your Due Date.
Day three your baby has grown considerable since you last checked (yesterday). She is now a whopping 10 pounds. Yes that's right, but she still has room to grow. Space is extremely limited. You may start feeling some minor labor pains, but don't fret. That baby isn't coming 'till next week.
You may feel the need to go run errands like buying a new cell phone, going to eat lunch with your mom-in-law, going to work and doing a few last minute tasks that you really feel that you need to get done.
By the time you get home, your starting to feel the contractions "burn". Don't worry, that's completely normal.
Your baby is soon to be here. Watch carefully for "full moons" and "thunderstorms"
Friday, March 25, 2005
Hmmmm....
Thought of something fun....
Your Pregnancy: day by day after the due date.
By Jimmy.
The first day after your due date.
Your baby didn't come yesterday. That is usually okay because you figure, "What's the rush? I don't really want this pain to happen." Mother nature will take its' course in time. You will tell people that you were due yesterday with a sly grin on your face. Right now it's funny; just wait.
The second day after your due date.
Your baby is growing at an alarming rate. She is about 8 pounds now and 20 some-odd inches; gradually working towards being the largest baby born in America (like that poor Brazilian woman who gave birth to the 17 pound baby a while back). She is moving around less and less, 'cause she is getting so big. So you might notice some anxiety beginning to build up. Not only in you and your husband, but your entire family as well. Everyone who has a blog is blogging "When's she gonna be here?". Family members will call you on the phone, "I'm not calling to see if you're in labor. I just wanted to see how you are doing today." Never before have these loved ones been so concerned about your daily well being. The most convenient time for your baby to arrive has obviously come and gone (Spring Break). Now, your baby must come at the most inconvenient time: while you husband is working 10 minutes, 45 minutes, or even 2.5 hours away. This is just a funny little joke that God likes to play on "Newbies".
You are uncomfortable standing up. You are uncomfortable sitting down. You are also uncomfortable sleeping or being awake. You have to go "potty" all the time, especially when your husband jiggles your belly in hopes of throwing you into labor. Your baby will arrive soon.
Your Pregnancy: day by day after the due date.
By Jimmy.
The first day after your due date.
Your baby didn't come yesterday. That is usually okay because you figure, "What's the rush? I don't really want this pain to happen." Mother nature will take its' course in time. You will tell people that you were due yesterday with a sly grin on your face. Right now it's funny; just wait.
The second day after your due date.
Your baby is growing at an alarming rate. She is about 8 pounds now and 20 some-odd inches; gradually working towards being the largest baby born in America (like that poor Brazilian woman who gave birth to the 17 pound baby a while back). She is moving around less and less, 'cause she is getting so big. So you might notice some anxiety beginning to build up. Not only in you and your husband, but your entire family as well. Everyone who has a blog is blogging "When's she gonna be here?". Family members will call you on the phone, "I'm not calling to see if you're in labor. I just wanted to see how you are doing today." Never before have these loved ones been so concerned about your daily well being. The most convenient time for your baby to arrive has obviously come and gone (Spring Break). Now, your baby must come at the most inconvenient time: while you husband is working 10 minutes, 45 minutes, or even 2.5 hours away. This is just a funny little joke that God likes to play on "Newbies".
You are uncomfortable standing up. You are uncomfortable sitting down. You are also uncomfortable sleeping or being awake. You have to go "potty" all the time, especially when your husband jiggles your belly in hopes of throwing you into labor. Your baby will arrive soon.
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Past Due
So, everyone...we are past the due date for Oda Mae. Only one person picked a date on the OMBBBPC after the 22nd. There happens to be a full moon on Friday....so we'll have to wait and see. I have no doubts that Oda Mae is waiting patiently to come while I'm at my gig on Easter morning. You know, Murphy's Law and stuff. Even though she isn't here yet Oda Momma is doing fine and plans to start her maternity leave on Monday even if Oda Mae isn't here by then. My post have been somewhat sporadic lately cause of the big Easter weekend coming up (I'm in rehearsals every night.) I do intend on keeping up with the blog after Oda Mae gets here. I know that you all want to see pics and hear about what she is doing. Until later, happy waiting.
-OD
-OD
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
OMBBBPC...
Yesterday was Oda March 21. Kip, I'm sorry, but maybe you should have gotten help from a studio audience.
Monday, March 21, 2005
End of the Road...
In Your Pregnancy: week by week we have reached week 40. "Your baby weighs about 7.5 pounds. Its crown-to-rump length is about 14.8 to 15.2 inches. Total length is 21.5 inches. Your baby fills your uterus and has very little room to move." BTW: there are no more chapters in the book.
Went to the Dr. today (again!). The nurse had to start a new page for Brenda's information. We've run out of lines. The new page had space for about 20 more weeks. (Ha Ha) Oda Mae sounds great (as always). Brenda is (don't read this part if your squeamish) 3-4 cm now and ready, ready, ready. Now I've been watching all of those baby having shows on the Discovery Health channel and I seem to recall all of those women who are in the hospital get there at about 3-4 cm. I'm not sure what the hold up is.
Brenda told me to be nice to her Dr., so we did not have this conversation....
Me, "So doc, maybe I was wrong, but when you said Oda Mae would be 'early', I was thinking a few days, maybe even a couple of weeks. What' gives?"
Doc, "Well....."
Me, "So, are you thinking maybe just a day early? Or, were you thinking something more along the lines of early in the morning?"..........
She did ask Brenda if she wanted to wait and see what happens or if she wanted to set up a time to "induce labor". I have to admit, I was a little disappointed that she didn't reply, "Let's get this thing out today." But, after some careful consideration, I think she made the right decision to wait and let nature take it's course. So, we'll go back next week.
At IHOP today, as we were leaving, the waitress asked me when the baby was due. :) As Brenda was sitting on the waiting bench for me to pay, I had the pleasure of grinning and saying "Tomorrow." The waitress was very glad that she waited to ask us when we were leaving. She said, "Oh, my God! I'm glad I didn't know that until you guys were leaving." I can't wait to go back next Monday!
I'll keep everyone informed as the week progresses. Good luck to Kip, Sandy, and Gran this week in the OMBBBPC.
-OD
P.S. Rob and Kip are planning on bringing the family a ROAST when Oda Mae gets here! :P
Went to the Dr. today (again!). The nurse had to start a new page for Brenda's information. We've run out of lines. The new page had space for about 20 more weeks. (Ha Ha) Oda Mae sounds great (as always). Brenda is (don't read this part if your squeamish) 3-4 cm now and ready, ready, ready. Now I've been watching all of those baby having shows on the Discovery Health channel and I seem to recall all of those women who are in the hospital get there at about 3-4 cm. I'm not sure what the hold up is.
Brenda told me to be nice to her Dr., so we did not have this conversation....
Me, "So doc, maybe I was wrong, but when you said Oda Mae would be 'early', I was thinking a few days, maybe even a couple of weeks. What' gives?"
Doc, "Well....."
Me, "So, are you thinking maybe just a day early? Or, were you thinking something more along the lines of early in the morning?"..........
She did ask Brenda if she wanted to wait and see what happens or if she wanted to set up a time to "induce labor". I have to admit, I was a little disappointed that she didn't reply, "Let's get this thing out today." But, after some careful consideration, I think she made the right decision to wait and let nature take it's course. So, we'll go back next week.
At IHOP today, as we were leaving, the waitress asked me when the baby was due. :) As Brenda was sitting on the waiting bench for me to pay, I had the pleasure of grinning and saying "Tomorrow." The waitress was very glad that she waited to ask us when we were leaving. She said, "Oh, my God! I'm glad I didn't know that until you guys were leaving." I can't wait to go back next Monday!
I'll keep everyone informed as the week progresses. Good luck to Kip, Sandy, and Gran this week in the OMBBBPC.
-OD
P.S. Rob and Kip are planning on bringing the family a ROAST when Oda Mae gets here! :P
Ahh, the first day of spring....
Grandma Bev....
Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
Oda Mae didn't come
So I bet your a little upset that she didn't get here on the day you picked.
-OD
Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
Oda Mae didn't come
So I bet your a little upset that she didn't get here on the day you picked.
-OD
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