Addison Kate Norris
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The name game is finally over! For months, we have been wavering between 3 names, and we finally made a decision last week. Let the monogramming begin!
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Week 34 Update
Happy Halloween!
39 days to go... I cannot BELIEVE we only have 39 days until our due date! We had our 34 week update yesterday, and everything looks great! It appears as if the baby has turned and is now head down. This could explain why when she moves, it feels like someone is playing the drums on the left side of my stomach. I'm not sure if her arms or legs are on my left side, but something is definitely there. I just love to feel her moving around in there. I know this is something that I am really going to miss once she makes her debut.
On the nursery front, we are kind of in a holding pattern. The nursery furniture, which I ordered in AUGUST, is still not here. As you might imagine, I am not too thrilled about this. Unfortunately, my hands are tied and there is really nothing I can do except wait... and hope that it gets here before baby Addison does. I know she can sleep in the Pack and Play, but I really want to get her nursery in order before she arrives. The glider/recliner did come in, and our friend Joey was sweet enough to pick it up for us, but it's just sitting in the middle of the room waiting for the rest of the furniture. Hopefully, the crib and the changing table will be here in the very near future.
Our next appointment is Friday, November 16th. After that appointment, our due date will be quickly approaching, and we will be going to the doctor for weekly check ups.
So that's what's new with us. We'll keep you posted of any new happenings. Until then, we'll just be waiting (patiently) for baby Addison to arrive.
39 days to go... I cannot BELIEVE we only have 39 days until our due date! We had our 34 week update yesterday, and everything looks great! It appears as if the baby has turned and is now head down. This could explain why when she moves, it feels like someone is playing the drums on the left side of my stomach. I'm not sure if her arms or legs are on my left side, but something is definitely there. I just love to feel her moving around in there. I know this is something that I am really going to miss once she makes her debut.
On the nursery front, we are kind of in a holding pattern. The nursery furniture, which I ordered in AUGUST, is still not here. As you might imagine, I am not too thrilled about this. Unfortunately, my hands are tied and there is really nothing I can do except wait... and hope that it gets here before baby Addison does. I know she can sleep in the Pack and Play, but I really want to get her nursery in order before she arrives. The glider/recliner did come in, and our friend Joey was sweet enough to pick it up for us, but it's just sitting in the middle of the room waiting for the rest of the furniture. Hopefully, the crib and the changing table will be here in the very near future.
Our next appointment is Friday, November 16th. After that appointment, our due date will be quickly approaching, and we will be going to the doctor for weekly check ups.
So that's what's new with us. We'll keep you posted of any new happenings. Until then, we'll just be waiting (patiently) for baby Addison to arrive.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Some Assembly Required!
The theme for the weekend was "some assembly required." Craig and I decided to tackle a few baby assembly projects on Saturday. We quickly learned that the instruction manuals that come with baby items are not very helpful. In fact, many of the manuals are more confusing than they are helpful. After many not so nice words, we were finally able to assemble the stroller, baby swing, vibrating papasan seat and the pack and play. The pack and play was by far the most fun. The fact that Craig was grumpy because the Gamecocks were losing did little to help our situation. (I told him that the reason they lost is because he was gloating last weekend when South Carolina beat the Tarheels).
Speaking of Tarheels, I spent weekend before last in Charleston with my childhood friend Amy and three of my best friends from NC (all of which are fellow Tarheel graduates). We spent the weekend relaxing, shopping and eating. A few of my friends that live in Charleston and the surrounding areas joined us for dinner at The Red Drum on Saturday night. I had such a wonderful time visiting with everyone, and I think we will definitely have to schedule more girl weekends in the future. Thanks to all of you for a wonderful weekend! I'm so lucky to have such great friends!
Speaking of Tarheels, I spent weekend before last in Charleston with my childhood friend Amy and three of my best friends from NC (all of which are fellow Tarheel graduates). We spent the weekend relaxing, shopping and eating. A few of my friends that live in Charleston and the surrounding areas joined us for dinner at The Red Drum on Saturday night. I had such a wonderful time visiting with everyone, and I think we will definitely have to schedule more girl weekends in the future. Thanks to all of you for a wonderful weekend! I'm so lucky to have such great friends!
Crash, bang!
Last week began with a BANG...literally. After a very long day at work, Craig and I visited Beaufort Memorial Hospital for a Birthing Center tour last Monday evening. After the tour, we made what we thought would be a quick stop for dinner on the way home. Shortly after we ordered, our waitress asked if we were driving a black SUV, and of course, we were. Turns out that a lady stormed out of the restaurant, got in her car, put it in reverse, hit the gas pedal and BAM! slammed into the back of my car. The good news is that we were not in the car. The bad news is that she didn't stop. Seems that we were part of a hit and run accident. Luckily, there was a person outside who witnessed the accident and got a tag number for us. And to make it even better, his girlfriend knew exactly who the driver was. Long story short... the police came (finally), we filed a police report, took our dinner to go and finally made it home. We spent the remainder of the night searching the net for phone numbers and addresses for the driver of the car. Gotta love the internet! On Tuesday, my insurance agent (not the police) made a quick phone call to the driver of the other car and by the end of the week, we had a check in hand for the repairs ($1200 worth) and a week's car rental. My car is drivable, which is a good thing since the body shop cannot begin repairs until November 5th. NOT a great way to start week!
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
60 Days and Countiing!
60 Days to go... WOW! I cannot believe that the jelly bean will be making her debut in 60 short days! 60 days left for us to decide on a middle name. Seems like just yesterday I was posting that we had 100 days to go. The time sure is flying!
So far, the third trimester has been filled with lots of exciting things. We've had 2 wonderful showers, and we have been generously showered with some really great gifts. Our house looks like a miniature Babies R Us (only less organized), and we LOVE it!
We've broken down and moved most of the furniture out of the room that is slowly being transformed into the nursery. My friend JC's parents were sweet enough to paint the nursery for us on Saturday, and we couldn't be more pleased with the finished product! We have most of the bedding and accessories for the nursery, but we are still waiting for the furniture to arrive. It should be here any day now... I'm ready to start putting things away.
We've attended Baby Basics 101 and learned all about what to expect before, during and after the birthing process. We also learned about Baby Safety (i.e. if you think they won't get into it, they will) and heard a local pediatrician answer some of the most common newborn baby questions. Although the series was only a 2 part class, it was super informative and well worth our time. Next on the agenda is the Baby Center tour at the hospital, which I think we will tour next Monday.
Molly dog has her bags packed and is ready to go. And I don't mean to the hospital. I can tell by the disturbed look in her eyes that she thinks we are moving again. Or at least she's thinking of moving again. Poor little dog. Nobody asked her if she was ready for a sister. She's been the baby for 9 years, and I am not sure how she is going to adjust to baby Addison. We'll just have to keep our fingers crossed for a smooth transition in that department.
Speaking of baby Addison, she has been pretty busy in there. I don't feel her "rolling" around as much as before, but I definitely feel her little jabs and kicks from time to time. I made vegetable soup over the weekend, and she must have enjoyed it because she was extremely active after I ate the soup. Or it could have been the cornbread...
That's what we've been up to the past few weeks. Here's to the next (and last) 60 days!
So far, the third trimester has been filled with lots of exciting things. We've had 2 wonderful showers, and we have been generously showered with some really great gifts. Our house looks like a miniature Babies R Us (only less organized), and we LOVE it!
We've broken down and moved most of the furniture out of the room that is slowly being transformed into the nursery. My friend JC's parents were sweet enough to paint the nursery for us on Saturday, and we couldn't be more pleased with the finished product! We have most of the bedding and accessories for the nursery, but we are still waiting for the furniture to arrive. It should be here any day now... I'm ready to start putting things away.
We've attended Baby Basics 101 and learned all about what to expect before, during and after the birthing process. We also learned about Baby Safety (i.e. if you think they won't get into it, they will) and heard a local pediatrician answer some of the most common newborn baby questions. Although the series was only a 2 part class, it was super informative and well worth our time. Next on the agenda is the Baby Center tour at the hospital, which I think we will tour next Monday.
Molly dog has her bags packed and is ready to go. And I don't mean to the hospital. I can tell by the disturbed look in her eyes that she thinks we are moving again. Or at least she's thinking of moving again. Poor little dog. Nobody asked her if she was ready for a sister. She's been the baby for 9 years, and I am not sure how she is going to adjust to baby Addison. We'll just have to keep our fingers crossed for a smooth transition in that department.
Speaking of baby Addison, she has been pretty busy in there. I don't feel her "rolling" around as much as before, but I definitely feel her little jabs and kicks from time to time. I made vegetable soup over the weekend, and she must have enjoyed it because she was extremely active after I ate the soup. Or it could have been the cornbread...
That's what we've been up to the past few weeks. Here's to the next (and last) 60 days!
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