Ok, I know it has been FOR-EV-ER since I last posted (I believe it was in March), but I have finally updated the blog (and gave it a little make over!!) What can I say, I've been busy cooking a baby and thankfully I am still pregnant!!! I am almost 37 weeks (on Sunday), and have been on a "partial" bedrest since about 30 weeks. Basically, what that really means is that I have been...over the last 7 weeks or so, somewhat of a beached whale who gets to sit on the couch whenever possible. If I was wearing black and white...you might not be able to distinguish me from Shamu!
...let's just not go there.
Along with an update on us, there are several random pics from the last few months of the girls, us, etc. Sorry if it seems scattered, but I have an excuse, I'm pregnant and am quickly losing valuable brain cells. The layout seems totally normal to me...scary.
Addison playing in the sprinkler outside
At about 30 weeks, I did have to start progesterone injections for increased contractions...basically the same kind of stuff that put me on complete bedrest with Addison. The contractions are better, but if I'm up and around for too long, sitting in the car for too long, sitting at the COMPUTER for too long, or basically doing anything that requires bending over and lifting, I start getting those pesky contractions. The good thing, of course, is that we are out of the danger zone, so if and when I go into labor, there aren't necessarily any "premature labor" worries. As of today after my OB appointment, I am 1cm dilated, but not effaced. Translation: I could be like this for a few days and then go into labor, or I could be like this for 3 more weeks. Thank you to ALL for the thoughts, prayers, phone calls, etc!!! And ESPECIALLY thank you to Nana and Papa Fulling who have been here to help take care of the girls!!!! We love you!
Emily recently sporting Mommy's sunglasses and some cool wheels
Easter Egg hunt at church!!!
We have decided to name this little guy Aaron Curtis Fulling, so we can finally stop calling him baby brother, baby boy, etc. Emily is very excited about this since she has been calling him "Baby Aaron" for weeks now. He is doing great, and recently has discovered how much fun it is to use mommy's ribcage as his own personal jungle gym. He also enjoys long naps, hiccups, and bouncing up and down on mommy's bladder...a bit like a trampoline. He is a bit of a rascal, he will move ALL over the place when NO ONE is looking, but I'm not kidding, as soon as I get Brian or Emily or Addison to try and see/feel him, he stops. I'm sure he is laughing at this the whole time!
Brian and I (I'm the one with the gut-about 31 weeks)
The girls painting daddy a "welcome home" sign after a business trip!
The girls are fine, keeping everyone busy as always! Both have birthdays coming up in June (Addison will be 2, Emily will be 4...where does the time go???). They had their adorable end of the year preschool program last week and I have to mention a funny Emily story from that day...
Nothin' better than finger painting!
All the kids are up on stage with their teachers sitting below to help them remember words to songs, hand motions, etc. Emily is saluting proudly and belting out "Proud to be an American" quite loudly (I mean truly, I could hear her voice sitting about 7 rows back!). She gets to the part "where at least I know I'm free". As I'm watching, Emily has the one hand up in a salute...just like all the other kids...and then she sings "where at least I know I'm
three", and holds up three fingers with her other hand.
Too cute...
Posing for the camera
Addison + blue fruit roll up = interesting diaper colors
Sweet sisters reading a story together
Always fun cooking with Nana!!
Playing dress up!!
Other than everyday stuff, not much else to report. I'll keep you all posted on the status of my expanding belly...I REALLY don't know how much bigger I can get, it's a little scary...and will let you know when Aaron Curtis arrives!
Emily and Miss Kelly!
Addison and Miss Laura!
