Monday, December 20, 2010
Ultrasound Pictures of a LARGE baby
Due the fact that I am so far along, they don't even ask if we want 3D pictures of the baby.
It will be interesting to see who he looks like more, and how close to this he looks. He is measuring with an expected due date of Dec. 29th, so we have another ultrasound on the 28th to see how much weight he has put on. He is supposedly already 7.5 pounds! The doctor didn't want to make a rush decision and take him before the next ultrasound because they can be off by a bit on the estimation of the weight. Depending on how much he puts on in the two weeks, will decide whether or not we have a c-section or inducement. There is not really a chance that things will happen naturally unless I go before then, which is very unlikely. Who knows, I could have him in a week or so...
Friday, December 10, 2010
Lately
Well, I have been feeling like there has been nothing to post for a while now, but I have decided to try and be better about blogging.
About a month ago Brandon went to Costco and found this box of dog toys for a really good price. When we got it home Gus took to just about all the toys right away which was a first. What you must understand about our dog is that he loves toys that have squeakers in them, and most of these toys do. One night Brandon and Gus were playing with one of the toys and Gus decided that it was time to find that squeaker. Next thing we know, the head of the fox toy is completely ripped off the body and Gus is taking out the filling to find that squeaker. I was a little worried that he would eat the filling, but instead he would take a little out and throw it to the side. Eventually, he found the squeaker and this was the result:
Brandon and I couldn't help but laugh at him. Shortly after the video ended Gus punctured the squeaker making it so that it had to be thrown away. I have never seen him more concerned and upset about anything, but he was definitely concerned about why the super fun squeaker was being put in the garbage.
Gus also loves rawhide bones. We just can't afford to have them all the time. Gus can finish a good size bone in just about 2 hours. Therefore, he tends to not get them as often as he would like. However, this past week we went grocery shopping and they had a three foot long rawhide bone. This thing was huge! Brandon however decided that we just had to buy it for him, and so we did. Gus was so excited when we took it out of the package. However, as you can tell from the following pictures that it was as big as him! All he did for the first couple of days was lick it, because he couldn't figure out what else to do. Brandon eventually took the saw to the bone and cut off a piece. Gus was in heaven and has been happily enjoying the monster rawhide since.
Well, baby Austin should be here anytime. The crib is put together, just need some sheets, and the changing table is together. We have the car seat ready to go. All we need now is the baby! Brandon is so excited to be a dad. I can tell that he is going to be great! Even though he says that we are not Gus' parents, he sure treats him like a kid. We will get to see our baby on Tuesday, so I will try and put up a better picture. The doctor wants to see just how big he is so that we can start making plans according for birth. Brandon was 10 lbs so the doctor wants to make sure that if he is larger, that we know before hand and can have him early.
About a month ago Brandon went to Costco and found this box of dog toys for a really good price. When we got it home Gus took to just about all the toys right away which was a first. What you must understand about our dog is that he loves toys that have squeakers in them, and most of these toys do. One night Brandon and Gus were playing with one of the toys and Gus decided that it was time to find that squeaker. Next thing we know, the head of the fox toy is completely ripped off the body and Gus is taking out the filling to find that squeaker. I was a little worried that he would eat the filling, but instead he would take a little out and throw it to the side. Eventually, he found the squeaker and this was the result:
Brandon and I couldn't help but laugh at him. Shortly after the video ended Gus punctured the squeaker making it so that it had to be thrown away. I have never seen him more concerned and upset about anything, but he was definitely concerned about why the super fun squeaker was being put in the garbage.
Gus also loves rawhide bones. We just can't afford to have them all the time. Gus can finish a good size bone in just about 2 hours. Therefore, he tends to not get them as often as he would like. However, this past week we went grocery shopping and they had a three foot long rawhide bone. This thing was huge! Brandon however decided that we just had to buy it for him, and so we did. Gus was so excited when we took it out of the package. However, as you can tell from the following pictures that it was as big as him! All he did for the first couple of days was lick it, because he couldn't figure out what else to do. Brandon eventually took the saw to the bone and cut off a piece. Gus was in heaven and has been happily enjoying the monster rawhide since.
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| The bone was as long and tall as him! |
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Well, baby Austin should be here anytime. The crib is put together, just need some sheets, and the changing table is together. We have the car seat ready to go. All we need now is the baby! Brandon is so excited to be a dad. I can tell that he is going to be great! Even though he says that we are not Gus' parents, he sure treats him like a kid. We will get to see our baby on Tuesday, so I will try and put up a better picture. The doctor wants to see just how big he is so that we can start making plans according for birth. Brandon was 10 lbs so the doctor wants to make sure that if he is larger, that we know before hand and can have him early.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Oh sleep....
... where have you gone! It is hard to get to sleep, stay comfortable, and get back to sleep when I wake up to change positions. I know that I am just complaining, but still I would like to have one week of really good sleep.
Friday, September 3, 2010
It is a....
BOY!!!
This is his profile, he had his hands by his head most of the time.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Summer is over
Well, it is official. Summer is over for both of us. Today was the first day of school for Brandon, and I got a new batch of kiddos a week ago. It is very hard for both of us to wake up at the very early hours that school demands. This morning was 4:50 and I didn't care, I didn't want to go. However, once Brandon is up and going Gus wants to go on a walk, so that is my job Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Joyful! Needless to say it will be a night to get to bed early...
Oh, and we will find out on Thursday how the baby is doing and the gender. We can't wait!
Oh, and we will find out on Thursday how the baby is doing and the gender. We can't wait!
Monday, August 2, 2010
He's back
I am happy to say that Brandon was released from Fort Lewis on July 29th! When I saw him I asked him how he was and all he said was "Let's get out of here." I can't blame him. He ate a bunch of MRE's (Meal Ready to Eat) which are not the best cold. Most of the time they didn't have time or were too hungry to wait to heat up the food, so cold it was. It you have never had an MRE and would like one, just let me know, we have plenty in our food storage.
I was able to drive up to Washington with my mom, spend some time with them, and then pick up Brandon at the Fort. My parents, our nephew Seth, and I went on the morning he was being released to watch the graduation. In my opinion it wasn't all that interesting, but to my parents and nephew it was. Seth is 11 almost 12 so this was the first time he had ever been on a base before. He was very impressed with all the accommodations that they had like Burger King and Popeyes, not to mention the movie theater. We told him that it was it's own city and he just kept saying wow! It was very funny to see a child's perspective of a base. I think that the first one on went on was actually the Air Force Academy after we were married. Growing up and having no family in the military limits that, so Seth is one lucky kid.
After the ceremony was over we hopped in the car and headed farther north to Seattle. This was Brandon's first time there so he had a blast. He also proceeded to eat lunch with the family; buy chocolates later (which were almost gone in 30 minutes); and then a chocolate, banana, almond crepe all under 2 hours! I understand that he had been eating food that wasn't the best for a month, but it was still very funny.
We had a grand time in Vancouver with my family but a very glad to be back home. There is just something nice about coming back to your house.
This is Brandon's platoon from Fort Lewis. There were 5 platoons in each company and two companies in each Regiment. With two different regiments that made about 500 Cadets that graduated on the 29th. I am so proud of you Brandon!
On a different note we have our 16 week doctors appointment on Wednesday. Time is just flying! I can't believe that I am almost half way done.
I was able to drive up to Washington with my mom, spend some time with them, and then pick up Brandon at the Fort. My parents, our nephew Seth, and I went on the morning he was being released to watch the graduation. In my opinion it wasn't all that interesting, but to my parents and nephew it was. Seth is 11 almost 12 so this was the first time he had ever been on a base before. He was very impressed with all the accommodations that they had like Burger King and Popeyes, not to mention the movie theater. We told him that it was it's own city and he just kept saying wow! It was very funny to see a child's perspective of a base. I think that the first one on went on was actually the Air Force Academy after we were married. Growing up and having no family in the military limits that, so Seth is one lucky kid.
After the ceremony was over we hopped in the car and headed farther north to Seattle. This was Brandon's first time there so he had a blast. He also proceeded to eat lunch with the family; buy chocolates later (which were almost gone in 30 minutes); and then a chocolate, banana, almond crepe all under 2 hours! I understand that he had been eating food that wasn't the best for a month, but it was still very funny.
We had a grand time in Vancouver with my family but a very glad to be back home. There is just something nice about coming back to your house.
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| 9th Regiment Alpha Company 2nd Platoon |
On a different note we have our 16 week doctors appointment on Wednesday. Time is just flying! I can't believe that I am almost half way done.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Summertime
Well, I am loving the summertime! It is so nice to have some time off. Brandon is still working, but as of tomorrow he is leaving for the month of July to do some Army training. It is going to be lonely without him but I am probably going to go to Colorado for a few days and then to see my family at the end of the month. It will be great!
In more exciting new I am 11 weeks and 4 days pregnant! Brandon is floating on a cloud! You would have thought that we won the lottery by his reactions. Well, that is okay. I love him so much and I can't wait for the journey that coming soon! I am due on January 16th!
In more exciting new I am 11 weeks and 4 days pregnant! Brandon is floating on a cloud! You would have thought that we won the lottery by his reactions. Well, that is okay. I love him so much and I can't wait for the journey that coming soon! I am due on January 16th!
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