No baby yet...

Well, you've heard the phrase "hurry up and wait", right? Well, it seems I'm living the "wait and then hurry up" side of life.
They were so concerned that I had dialated too far too early, and I was directed to take it easy. Now, I would like for him to take her Friday, and he says I have to progress a little farther if he can safely do that! According to Dr. Connor, I'm not quite at a 4 yet...and he wants me there before he will break my water. I know they all judge a little differently, but it's still frustrating since I thought I was already there.

So, the plan stands at this: I am "on the books" at the hospital for this Friday. But, I have to go back to him on Thursday to see if there has been any change. As of today, I had thinned a little more, and she is lower. However, I haven't dialated anymore, and that is what he wants to see. I can't be "induced" due to a previous c-section with Katie. The only thing they can do is put me in and break my water. That got things going just fine with Brady. Keep your fingers crossed that I have progressed at least a little on Thursday. I told Scottie that he might get his wish....he keeps saying I need to walk our driveway. For those of you who haven't seen it, I think I would die if I tried!!!

Thanks for reading!
Lots of love, Kelley

Still hanging in...

I went back to the doctor today, and there has been no change. So, I guess that means I've been doing a good job of taking it "easy". It's hard not to when you have such caring loving people telling you to "sit down!".

The ultrasound showed her to be 1 oz shy of 8 pounds, so she's definitely still on her way to being big. They won't do anything to "help" me have her for at least another week and a half or so, BUT...he said I didn't have to take it easy anymore. If she comes on her own now, it will be fine. So, I'm back to doing my normal stuff. I still have contractions galore when I'm up, but maybe that will help things along. Hopefully, when I go back on Monday, I'll be at 5 or 6 and more thinned. Then, they will HAVE to do something!!! (I hope, anyway...)

The kids are as excited as they can possibly be, and I think Luke has kissed my tummy 8,000 times this week telling her that he loves her. Katie still says "her baby", and says she'll change all the T-T diapers. Brady doesn't really know what to think, but he does pick up her stuff and say "baby, baby". I think he's getting the picture, slowly.

Thanks for reading, and hopefully we'll have some good news to share soon!

Lots of love, Kelley

Baby update...

I wanted to update and let you all know that Miss Haley may grace us with her presence a little sooner than we had expected!

I had a doctor's appointment today, and everything still looks great....BUT...I have already dialated to a 4. I'm not quite 36 weeks, and that is the magic number they want me to get to at least. Two weeks ago, the doctor told me that I needed to be sure that I made it to 36 weeks, and I was really surprised! He didn't even check me, so I couldn't imagine how he would know that I was probably going to go early. And...I think the midwife who checked today was just as shocked to discover that I was indeed dialated to 4cm.

So, the plan is to take it "very easy"...no mention has been made of "bedrest", but I definitely know that I have to make sure to stay off my feet more. I'm sure Katie and Luke will help me out some.

Keep us in your prayers, please. We need her to stay put for at least a week (but hopefully 2)!

Lots of love, Kelley

Railroad Days

A quick update to share pictures from this weekend...

The kids had a blast at the Lula Railroad Days Parade. Katie and Luke both rode with their teams. Brady just enjoyed it all, danced to the music, and ate a bunch of candy. Enjoy the pictures!

"CHEESE!!!!!"

Some very nice looking guy was driving Katie's float...

Ready, aim...

You can't miss Luke...Mouth wide open right in the middle of things...

Lots of love, Kelley

A fish tale...trauma...and future therapy

If I hadn't already done something to scar Luke for life, I have now...

The kids have had three fish for about a month, and they lived in one bowl. Needless to say, the water would get pretty dirty fast...so I was having to clean it a couple of times a week. Last night, we were going up to brush teeth before bed. I told them I would clean the fish water while I was up there. Katie beat me in, and said that Luke's fish was the only one still alive. Both hers and Brady's were floating belly up. I thought she handled it well, and I took them for the "funeral flush".

Luke was precious, and he stood there talking about how it was ok...and he would just share that one. It could be everybody's fish, he said. So, they are all three standing there at the sink as I start to change the water. I go to pour off some of the water before I attempt to catch his fish in the cup, and promptly POURED HIS FISH DOWN THE DRAIN RIGHT IN FRONT OF HIM!!!! I've never had one swim right toward the water that was being poured off...usually they try their best to get way toward the bottom. But, this one went right in the sink. I didn't panic...it flopped in the sink a couple of times, and I went to get it with the spoon. All the while, I'm saying, "I'll get it...it's ok...let me...WHOA!!!" The thing went right into the drain and disappeared! RIGHT IN FRONT OF LUKE'S LITTLE EYES!!!

Luke stood there stunned for a minute before he burst into tears. I felt horrible, as if I even need to tell you that. I picked him up, and we both were crying. I kept telling him I was so sorry, and he (being the precious child he is) said it wasn't my fault. He finally quit crying, and then Katie started. I think the realization that they were all gone was too much. Scottie really didn't help things either by telling Luke that if we had a trial, he was sure he could get a conviction. Thanks, right?

So, I'm sure that last night will go down in the books as a sure memory for Luke. The night my mommy killed my fish right before my eyes... Oh brother!

Lots of love, Kelley

300 hits!

Wow! I can't believe we have gone over 300 hits already to our site. Katie loves to look at the number. It makes her so happy to see that people are interested in what we're up to. I wanted to stick a few new pictures in, they are too cute!

How sweet! Brady cuddled up to a big blanket and started watching Blues Clues. I was praying he would fall asleep like that so I could get his picture. Lucky for me!

Luke...the "ball man". I can't tell you how much Luke has enjoyed playing t-ball this year. He even told Scottie that he needed batting gloves. He runs ALL OVER the field for the ball, and I'll say that he moves every time the ball is hit. That means a lot as he gets older. I can definitely see him sticking with this. He says he wants to play until he's "a grown-up".

Katie's also playing and doing very well! Here she is on first base after getting a hit. She scored our only 2 runs this game! (Aren't their uniforms so cute?)

Katie asked that you add a comment for her to read if you can. I think she enjoys this site as much as I enjoy making it.

Lots of love, Kelley

What fun!

Hey again,
We've been having a great time over the last week...

First of all, I went to see Bon Jovi! They are my absolute favorite, and I can't pass an opportunity to see them in person. Here are a few pictures...

My kids at school always ask...Did Luke and Brady do anything funny? I guess I tell them stories so often that they have come to expect it. One of their favorites recently is about Brady. He has discovered that he likes to play Katie's Wii game for High School Musical Sing-It. He is absolutely precious, and he just sings into that microphone! His song just consists of "Na na na na..." which really is the beginning of one of the songs. He even dances when he sings.

Luke got new bedroom furniture. He had still been sleeping in the toddler bed, and he was very excited to get his "Pirates of the Caribbean" room. The furniture ended up being huge! It takes up almost his entire room, but it looks great. He's really enjoying it.

Have I mentioned before how much help Katie Bug is to me? Here is just an example of what a great big sister she is. We were at a birthday party, and she just got Brady up there to eat pizza with her. She's amazing. I don't tell her often enough how much I appreciate the things she does for me.

Thanks for checking in on us. It is so much fun updating for family and friends. It's also a great way for me to look back and smile. I so love my kids...

Lots of love, Kelley