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...:)

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!