Exposing Baby to the Arts

It was a quite weekend. We took a couple of drives in the country Sat. & Sun. (I'm not up for hiking right now.) The highlight of our outings was going to the Duke University Museum. We took pictures. (Some good belly updates.)

Rex at the entrance of the Nasher Museum of Art.

This one is called "Pregnant Lady and Crazy Sculpture #5"

Rex and a giant tapestry of a common store receipt.

Totally normal from the back.

Pow! Look out for the giant belly.

Rex and an ancient archway.

Another belly update.

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Last one, I promise. (for "this" post)

Rings-N-Things

Opps, I should have taken my wedding ring off weeks ago because my hand swelled up so much that Rex had to cut it off my finger. (yes, really) We tried ice and butter and dish soap, but it just wouldn't slip off my finger. It took Rex about 30 minutes with various tools to cut it off my hand. My poor ring. I know I can get it fixed, but it's so sad to look at it all cut up. *tear* Good thing my husband has steady hands. :)


The deed is done.


A baby swing my wonderful neighbor is lending us and baby's crib that Rex put together.

Nesting for me has turned into this need to label stuff. I don't know why it feels so satisfying right now. Maybe it makes me feel like I'm in control of something. (a great illusion)

My favorite pregnancy photo. (New Year's Eve 2008.)

Baby is turning. Go baby go!

Nesting and Resting

The past few weeks have been very task oriented. Final touches on baby's arrival are being made: Setting up the crib, stocking up on diapers and wipes, washing and organizing baby's clothes and blankets, doctor's visits, starting a baby book and a million other little things that need getting done so mommy won't bug daddy so much with her urge to NEST. Must fight ... urge ... Oh, that reminds me, I have to check our order on Amazon for the car seat. Gotta go.

xoxo!

Rex & Rhonda

A Little Transverse Lie

I had my monthly (soon to be weekly) doctor visit yesterday and I found out that the baby is due on February 19 instead of February 14. I could swear they told me the 14th in my first trimester, but the size of the baby indicates that I am at 33 weeks. (40 being full term) Well, that gives me an extra week to get ready. Also, the baby hasn't turned head down yet. She is in a position they call "Transverse Lie Presentation" At 36 weeks--if she hasn't turned--they will try to massage her in to place. If that doesn't take, they will schedule a C-section, but there is still time for her to turn. Rex and I are very excited and we both feel great. Pics below. Warning: extreme pregnancy close up.



Transverse lie presentation. - This is how baby girl Nielson is positioned.


Normal head down position: 33 weeks