Well, we officially have exactly one week until the due date. We are getting very impatient and anxious to meet the newest member of our family! The pregnancy up to this point has been a smooth one. Last week, Lindsay was sent to the hospital because her right leg and foot were much more swollen than her left. They did an ultrasound to rule out any blood clots and everything came back good. For some reason, the right foot is just retaining more fluid. Just a minor bump in our journey!
Now, with a week left, we are just wanting our little boy to come. We cannot wait to see who he looks like. Will he have Ben's dark hair and eyes or will he be blond with blue eyes like Lindsay? Or... will he be different from the two of us and come out red headed with green eyes?! We joke that he'll come out Asian :-) It's the big question we'll be asking til we see him! All we know is that he'll be handsome no matter what!
We both have done some "nesting" to prepare for Owens arrival. Things on the list:
-Clean, clean, clean!
-Install car seats
-Cook and freeze meals
-Pack the labor bag
-Wash and fold all baby laundry
-Set up all baby equipment
-Oh, and did we mention, clean, clean, clean?
So Owen, we are ready for you. Please don't keep us waiting much longer.
Love, Mommy and Daddy
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Birthday Guesses!
We asked everyone to guess:
What day will Owen be born: What time: Length of labor: Weight: Length: Special notes: Our due date is January 7th!
Your answers are below! If you missed the guesses and would like to make your own, just put it in the comment box. We'll see who's closest after the big day!
Lindsay: January 1st at 12:01 am. The labor will be 8 hours. He will be 7 pounds 10 oz and be 21 inches long. Special notes: he will be perfect!
Ben: December 30th at 7:42 pm. The labor will be 7 hours and 4 minutes long. He will be 8 pounds 2 oz and 21.5 inches long.
Michael Zlotnik: Jan. 5: 2:05 pm, 6 pounds 10 ozs, and 20 inches long.
Melanie Murley: 12/30/09, 8:33 am, 23 hrs labor, 8 lb. 7 oz, 22.5 inches....and you're right Linds, he'll be perfect no matter what!!!!!
Auntie Lynn: 12/12, 12 noon,6lbs.6 oz (Aunties Birthday) Handsome and healthy!
Poppy: Jan 1st 12:01 am 7ib 2oz Sorry no tax break
Cassandra Marshall: Dec 28, 8:30 pm, 7lbs 6 oz.
Jen Tourangeau: 1/1/10 2:30 am 7lb 12oz and 21 inches long.
Sarah Lussier: 12/18 8:30am. 7lbs 8ozs. 22 inches long. I hope for your sake that your labor is only 5-8 hours. I think that he will have a head full of dark hair also :)
Nicki Woods: I'm going to say he arrives on January 8 (Elvis' birthday) :)
Bev Calderoni: Jan 02, 2010; 10:08 am; 8lb 2oz; 21.5"; 10 hrs labor!
Good Luck!!
Lisa Kennard: 01/10/10; 7:38 pm; 9 lbs even; 22"; big hands and feet to accommodate the tall boy he'll become, just like daddy!
Shannon Bernier: 12/25/09 12:30 pm 8lbs 15 1/2 oz...Thats Pipers 3 month b day and her time and weight! Wouldn't that be funny!
Terri Mazza: Dec. 31st. at 1:30 am 14 hours of labor, and he'll come in at 8lbs 3 oz and be 22" long!
Melanie Beddell: January 6th at 10:32 am, Weight at 7lbs 14oz and 21in
Dee Gagnon: Owen will be here before you know it. I predict...January 13th at 3:24 am. 7lbs 14 oz, 21 inches long. I'm sorry I'm saying so late, but it seems like most of the 1st borns I've seen are late.
What day will Owen be born: What time: Length of labor: Weight: Length: Special notes: Our due date is January 7th!
Your answers are below! If you missed the guesses and would like to make your own, just put it in the comment box. We'll see who's closest after the big day!Lindsay: January 1st at 12:01 am. The labor will be 8 hours. He will be 7 pounds 10 oz and be 21 inches long. Special notes: he will be perfect!
Ben: December 30th at 7:42 pm. The labor will be 7 hours and 4 minutes long. He will be 8 pounds 2 oz and 21.5 inches long.
Michael Zlotnik: Jan. 5: 2:05 pm, 6 pounds 10 ozs, and 20 inches long.
Melanie Murley: 12/30/09, 8:33 am, 23 hrs labor, 8 lb. 7 oz, 22.5 inches....and you're right Linds, he'll be perfect no matter what!!!!!
Auntie Lynn: 12/12, 12 noon,6lbs.6 oz (Aunties Birthday) Handsome and healthy!
Poppy: Jan 1st 12:01 am 7ib 2oz Sorry no tax break
Cassandra Marshall: Dec 28, 8:30 pm, 7lbs 6 oz.
Jen Tourangeau: 1/1/10 2:30 am 7lb 12oz and 21 inches long.
Sarah Lussier: 12/18 8:30am. 7lbs 8ozs. 22 inches long. I hope for your sake that your labor is only 5-8 hours. I think that he will have a head full of dark hair also :)
Nicki Woods: I'm going to say he arrives on January 8 (Elvis' birthday) :)
Bev Calderoni: Jan 02, 2010; 10:08 am; 8lb 2oz; 21.5"; 10 hrs labor!
Good Luck!!
Lisa Kennard: 01/10/10; 7:38 pm; 9 lbs even; 22"; big hands and feet to accommodate the tall boy he'll become, just like daddy!
Shannon Bernier: 12/25/09 12:30 pm 8lbs 15 1/2 oz...Thats Pipers 3 month b day and her time and weight! Wouldn't that be funny!
Terri Mazza: Dec. 31st. at 1:30 am 14 hours of labor, and he'll come in at 8lbs 3 oz and be 22" long!
Melanie Beddell: January 6th at 10:32 am, Weight at 7lbs 14oz and 21in
Dee Gagnon: Owen will be here before you know it. I predict...January 13th at 3:24 am. 7lbs 14 oz, 21 inches long. I'm sorry I'm saying so late, but it seems like most of the 1st borns I've seen are late.
Monday, December 7, 2009
35 Weeks, 4 Days
Owen is beginning to run out of room! From the books we've been reading, he's estimated to be around 6 pounds and 18 and a half inches long already. He seems to get the hiccups a lot lately, and it is very neat to see him bounce around! There's a real person in there!!
Lindsay went to the doctor today and heard his heartbeat. It was perfect- in the 130-140 range. He didn't like the monitor and kept moving away from it. The doctor had to chase him around Lindsay's belly a bit! The doctors say it looks like everything is going great. From now on, Lindsay will see them once per week instead of every other week like she has been.
Lindsay went to the doctor today and heard his heartbeat. It was perfect- in the 130-140 range. He didn't like the monitor and kept moving away from it. The doctor had to chase him around Lindsay's belly a bit! The doctors say it looks like everything is going great. From now on, Lindsay will see them once per week instead of every other week like she has been.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Spending Thanksgiving With Family
We had such a fun time spending the week with Lindsay's family! The weather was beautiful and the food was good! We were sad to see everyone leave to head back to Vermont, but it is a sign that Owen is almost here! Next time they visit he'll be here!!
Macy and Pops talk to Kanga
Turkey's almost done!
Thanksgiving dinner
Stuffed and ready for a walk!
The girls!
Macy is walking like a pro!
The 3 of us
"Mimi & Pops"
Aaron, Amy, & Macy
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Things to Come
We are gearing up for the big day. It's just about 7 weeks away! We're thinking it will go by fast seeing as though Thanksgiving and Christmas are all before then. Lindsay's family will be visiting the week of Thanksgiving and we are so excited. We can't wait to show them Owen's room and let them rub and talk to the belly! We're sure Owen can't wait to hear his cousin Macy talk to him! He'll probably wiggle all around in excitement!
Thanksgiving day will consist of the typical meal; turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, baked beans, and of course, desserts! We're hoping for some good North Carolina weather so we can take Macy Rae to the park afterward! We miss her so much and can't wait to see her play!
Black Friday will be filled with shopping as we join the mobs of people waiting outside stores at 4 am. Are we crazy? It's tradition and so much fun, so why not?
It will be hard to see family leave that Saturday and head back to Vermont, but all we can think about is that they'll be back very soon to meet Owen! We can't wait! January is coming quickly and Owen will be here before we know it!
Thanksgiving day will consist of the typical meal; turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, baked beans, and of course, desserts! We're hoping for some good North Carolina weather so we can take Macy Rae to the park afterward! We miss her so much and can't wait to see her play!
Black Friday will be filled with shopping as we join the mobs of people waiting outside stores at 4 am. Are we crazy? It's tradition and so much fun, so why not?
It will be hard to see family leave that Saturday and head back to Vermont, but all we can think about is that they'll be back very soon to meet Owen! We can't wait! January is coming quickly and Owen will be here before we know it!
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