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...:)

Quick Update

My C-Section is scheduled for November 14th at 11:15am. Baby Duncan will be here in 2 weeks (or less)...per my appointment yesterday I am not dilated at all so it's very doubtful I'll go into labor anytime real soon. Fine by me - we still have lots to get done around here plus work is a zoo!

We take Belue for a second opinion (ie a second price!!! ouch!!!) this week but surgery is definitely in her future. As in near future - so we'll bring home a newborn and a gimpy doggie at the same time. Busy times around here!

Happy Halloween!

Season Ending Injury?

No, I am not talking about a Tech or UGA player...it's our very own Belue. Our vet thinks she has a torn ACL and we have to go to a specialist soon for a MRI on the back right knee. Surgery is probable and we aren't sure about rehab...but we hope to have her back at full strength for Spring Practice!

Yes, it's always something with these dogs. All I can do is shake my head...my dog has an injury that most of us relate to athletes. She thinks she one too - this dog has no clue she is supposed to be fat and lazy. Instead she loves to run and jump and will go for hours if you let her. Trying to keep her somewhat still these days is tricky.

Belue may not be the only one having surgery. I went to my 35 wk appt yesterday and another ultrasound confirms that Baby D is still enjoying the head up/ booty down position. She has not budged in over 4 weeks. We have a little more time for her to move before we have to make a final decision about a C section. If we do have to go that route, I will be scheduled for the week of Nov 13th, as that is one week prior to my due date. Obviously this is not how I "planned" for things to go but all I want is a healthy baby girl so we'll do whatever is necessary and/or safest for her arrival. We do have the option of trying external version and we will decide on that very soon.

Hope everyone enjoys the rest of their week. And Happy Birthday to my little bro...19 this Sunday. YIKES!

Turn, turn, turn

Baby D wants to take her time...she is still breech per my appt this morning. So we'll cross our fingers/toes that she decides to flip sometime within the next 3 weeks. And I'll try a few of these old wives tales I've read...although burning incense between your toes is a little too "out there" for me. Sorry kiddo.

No football games to attend in October since we aren't going to any away games. I tried to get the OK for Jacksonville at the end of the month but apparently Florida is not considered "local travel"...who knew? Ha Ha. We have plans every weekend though, not to mention we still have lots of baby stuff to finish. My assistant is coming down from VA so I can show her how to do some things that aren't really "explainable" via phone. However since I work from home I highly doubt I'll ever be too far from the computer, since the nursery is across the hall.

Hope everyone is enjoying the cooler temps!

A little scare...and too sick to travel

Well, I am done with my last business trip...I never made it to the airport. This thing I have won't let up and the Dr prefered that I stay home. We have a huge gathering of clients tomorrow for a golf outing and I am so bummed to miss it;however tonight and tomorrow night would have been late evenings and there is no way I would have had any rest. I do not want bronchitis or pneomonia!

My Dr appt today became a little more dramatic than usual. I realized over the weekend that Baby D wasn't moving too much. I thought maybe I had poisoned her with Sudafed (even though I had cleared it with the dr Friday) so I became a bit frantic. This morning they put me on a monitor and I guess didn't like the "reactivity" they were seeing so off I went for another ultrasound. And I fell apart. Thankfully Marsh works right around the corner so he was there in minutes. The ultrasound showed that Baby D is a gymnast in training...she is trying to touch her toes right now meaning she is in a breech position. That is why I cannot detect as much movement. I can sure feel her head though...this whole time I was thinking that was a foot. Nope, it's her hard head...wonder where she gets that from? So everything is fine and hopefully she'll somersault her way back to right position sometime over the next 5 weeks. Not sure what happens at week 36 but apparently that is when the docs want the baby head first. Fingers Crossed! Toes too.

A late summer cold

Well, I can finally say I am sick while pregnant...just not the nauseous kind of sick. I have a nasty cold or bug or whatever and it's miserable. I started feeling stuffy Thur, then I had the full blown chills/sweats on Friday. Yesterday and this morning I am still very stuffy but now it's just an annoyance more than anything. Plus it makes sleeping a bit tougher than it already has become! UGH. I head up to Virginia tomorrow so I am sure the plane ride will make it all better...right! I am very happy that this is my last trip up there for a while - probably until next spring. I do have my 31 wk appt first thing in the AM so I am looking forward to that as well.

So I finally I have a picture to post - taken yesterday in Athens. Marsh was even "kind" enough to pull my shirt tighter in the back, just so I could look even bigger on camera. Isn't he thoughtful...

Have a great week!

Congrats to Tech!

And shame on FSU. The victory in South Bend was long overdue...and I just don't know what to think about Papa Bowden anymore. Oh well, funny how I am not near as angry as I normally would be...don't want to stress out Little Miss Duncan. No, we don't have a name yet...

29 week appt this morning and everything is great. I now start going every 2 weeks! My tummy measured right at 29 weeks and I've gained a total of 17 pounds. She has been very active these past few days (I think she is fired up about football) and when they put the microphone thingy on me to check the heartbeat she pushed back, which was pretty funny. We know 6 other couples that are expecting - one of which is having twins! So hopefully our little one will have lots of play dates down the road.

We had a nice weekend as we spent Fri-Sunday in Athens for the UGA game. We're headed right back for this weekend. Marsh's niece is a freshman there and we hope to see her on this trip. She went home last weekend...she still has the hometown boyfriend. For now ;)

Hope everyone enjoys the short week!