Good Check-ups

Both Hadley and I had our 2 week appointments yesterday. Hadley gained 11 ounces since last Monday and grew a half inch so she is up to 6 lbs 8 ou and 20 inches. Maybe she'll start to fit in some of her newborn outfits soon!!! My appointment was quick and easy - my scar looked fine and I am now allowed to drive again. I can also walk on the treadmill so I just got done with my first attempt. I made it one mile and decided not to push it as I did feel a little weird/wobbly towards the end. Funny how just over two weeks ago I was still running (slowly) and now walking is a challenge!!

I started pumping this week so Marsh can help with feedings. He got to feed her for the first time yesterday at the Dr office. All I can say is I defintely lack some coordination with this pumping thing...how do you hold something in each hand and then also turn on the pump and set it to what is comfortable without making a complete mess? I hope to acquire some skills shortly...

My sister is back in town today for a business and staying until Sunday. We may go to our favorite Mexican place on Saturday and if so, I will have to have one margarita. First time since February...Woo hoo!!!

Have a great weekend!

A few more pictures

Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend. Marsh headed back to work today and we miss him already. I officially do not know what to do with myself all day...this is very weird. I can't just sit on the couch and watch Regis and Kelly and The View!

Well, one thing I learned from last week: if we have another child someday we will NOT have family staying with us immediately after we arrive home. That was just too much for me. Yesterday was the only day the 3 of us had to ourselves and it wasn't enough time.

Here are few pics taken over the past couple of days. Hadley was wearing her Baby Nole outfit from Aunt Devon Saturday evening...it didn't help FSU but oh well. She also loves her Rainforest swing and she is starting to focus on the mobile.

Happy Thanksgiving!

It's a very special Thanksgiving for us this year! We are having so much fun with Hadley - she changes every day. So far so good with nursing and she is on a good schedule - for example we ate at 11 last night, then 2:45 and 5:45 this morning. Not too bad! I am feeling pretty good and recovering well I think. I haven't been sitting still as much as I probably should though...

It's been a busy week - Marsh's mom actually came over last Friday and has stayed at our house ever since...Devon and Alex are here...and while I do enjoy being with everyone I am looking forward to spending time with just Marsh and Hadley very soon. I am about to reach my limit with the both grandmothers ;)

Looking forward to watching lots of football this weekend! Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!

Ready or Not...

It's about that time. I already had my meltdown Sunday so I am hopeful there won't be an encore tomorrow. Maybe it didn't happen to you but I went through the " I can't do this, I am going to be a bad mom, I am scared, I am worried, etc...let me get mad at my husband..." stuff but after being treated to a nice dinner and one more crying attack on the drive home I think I am ok now. Except I picked up another cold - geez. I don't think the drugs I get tomorrow will help my stuffy nose!

After work I am heading to the grocery store to stock up for Thanksgiving. I can't believe it's next week! Aunt Devon arrives from Texas on Monday and I can't wait to see her!! Marsh's folks will drive over next Wednesday night.

As for Baby Duncan's name...drum roll...it took 9 months but this has been the front-runner all along and I just had to be patient for Marsh to agree: Hadley Marie Duncan.

"Though I know I'll never lose affection For people and things that went before, I know I'll often stop and think about them, In my life I'll love you more. " John Lennon, In My Life

One Last Gameday for 2007

I figured we could get back to Atlanta in a hurry if necessary, so we made the trip to Athens this past weekend for one more game. We took my mom and got to spend time with Marsh's niece as well. Had my 38 week appt today and we're still on for next Wednesday unless she makes a U turn. I really don' t think that is happening...she is obviously very stubborn like her father. And mother...poor kid.

No surgery for Belue...yet! The 2nd opinion was well worth the hour drive but we found out her other knee has damage too!! You wouldn't know it if you saw her tearing across the yard every day. The vet was great and he wants to see if the ligaments will possibly improve on their own first - meaning Belue is basically on "bedrest" for the next month. It's hard to keep her quiet/still so she has to spend alot of time in her crate but if we can avoid surgery (which doesn't always fix the ligament for good...so it's a crapshoot basically) that would be fantastic.

Of course work just won't slow down so I can't really be "caught up" before next Wed...I am doing all I can to tie up loose ends. We also have a few more things to do around the house this weekend. It's a bit surreal that by this time next week we'll be spending time with our baby girl. I am scared to death but of course very excited. I just hope I don't boo hoo the whole time I am on the operating table!

I'll be in touch...:)