Ultra Sound

I had another growth ultra sound today. I don't know why my Doctor wanted it, he just said he routinely has them after 30 weeks. I am 31 weeks and 1-2 days (depending on who's counting) Baby Spencer on the other had was measuring 34 weeks and 2 days. He is already about 5 1/2 pounds. The ultra sound tech was a little nervous both about the size of the baby and the amount of amniotic fluid. The amniotic fluid should be a total between 5-25 cm and in one quadrant alone there is over 8 cm and there other ones were around 6 each. It's close to polyhydramnios. The ultra sound tech's doctor made a recommendation to my dr. that I get a bi-weekly non-stress test and an ultra sound in 2 weeks and again in 4 weeks. We'll see what happens. He probably will just end up being a big healthy baby.




Spencer's feet and toes.

Oh and one more note. We asked the Ultra Sound Tech if Spencer had hair and she said he has a lot of fuzz. I'm hoping he's born with as much hair as the girls.

64 days...

64 days until Spencer is due. It stills seems a ways off, yet too close at the same time. I don't feel ready and I guess that's okay since I still have 9 weeks. Mark asked me when I will feel ready and I said , "maybe by the time he's 3" I guess I'm overwhelmed with the idea of another little one to take care of. I'm sure we will adjust, it will just take some time.

I have enjoyed these las few months of pregnancy. I love just laying on the bed and feeling Spencer kick and move. The girls love to talk to him, especially Audrey. A couple of times she's yelled into my belly, "Spencer, you better stop kicking Mama, or you're going to time out!"

The time has flown by and if May and June go as quickly as April he will be here before we know it!

Busy Day

We have had a busy day so far. After babysitting this morning and running errands I decided to take Hailey to the doctor to have her arm looked at. Last night at Mark's parent's house she jumped out of the swing and fell on her arm. It hurt and was a little swollen last night, but she could move it and it wasn't bruised. It is more swollen today and still hurting, so I took her in. She just got X-rays and at 2:00 I am taking her back to see if it's broken. It's a bad time for a broken arm (not that there's ever really a good time) In 2 weeks she has a gymnastics performance and a play. We told her if she ends up needing a cast she should get a green one to match her leotard and her flower costume for the play :)

When I grow up I want to be...

On Thursday as the girls and I drove Mark to work before his trip, I asked them what they wanted to be when they grow up. They both said a Nurse. I wonder how long that will last...Hailey hates blood and they are both terrified of shots. Anyways, it just goes to show we are our children's biggest example.

Root beer Bowl

During SpringBreak when all the cousins were in town, we all got together for a "root beer bowl" The kids played games and had relay races. Then we all ate hotdogs.

Mimi and Papa were pretty funny spinning around on a bat and then trying to run the bases. Luckily no one was seriously hurt.

Audrey's Birthday Party

Mark and I like to decorate the hall outside the girls room while they're sleeping the night before their birthday so that they wake up and see balloons and streamers.

For breakfast Audrey and I made birthday pancakes...pancakes with sprinkles in them. She thought they were pretty neat.

I decided to go low key for Audrey's birthday this year. She doesn't always enjoy crowds. It can be overwhelming for her when the whole family gets together. After going to Disneyland Audrey really wanted a princess cake. So I got online and found a pretty easy castle cake to make. Of course it never quite turns out like the picture, but Audrey said it looked perfect. :) Mimi, Papa and Granny Buzz came over to eat cake and ice cream and to watch Audrey open her presents. A few days ago Audrey found her present from us and opened them up. I just re-wraped them and gave them to her again. Hailey was really excited to give her present, she had gotten a pencil at primary and decided to wrap it herself and give it to Audrey. It might not have been the most exciting party, but Audrey seemed to really enjoy it.

Audrey

Today is Audrey's birthday. I can't believe my baby girl is 3!! Where does time go? Audrey is our little princess. She loves everything girlie, sparkly or fancy. She is stubborn and on most days tries my patience. She can be sweet and loving or feisty and over dramatic. I am grateful for each day I have with her. (though somedays I wouldn't mind sending her away to live with Grandma and Grandpa) She makes my life more interesting. Happy Birthday Audrey!!

April 5, 2007 1 1/2 months old



June 7, 2007 3 1/2 months old





Audrey's 1st Birthday



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Halloween 2009



February 2010