San Francisco

Wendy had to go to a conference in San Francisco for her job. Since her room and travel were already paid for I thought that Scout and I would tag along. I just had to pay for my airfare since babies fly for free. It was really fun. Scout loved all the adventures that the big city had to offer.

She did great on the airplane and the public transportation. She made a lot of friends in the close proximity. Sometimes she befriended people that kind of scared me.

I guess it was pretty good for her. She got to be pushed around in the stroller all day.

We did a lot of stuff. She even got her first ride on a merry go round. She liked it a lot.

She was in a constant state of awe. There was so much to see. It was very different than home.

Anal Probe

I was not abducted by aliens, but there were many similarities. I have some episodes of lost time and I was anally probed. These are a few snapshots I was given to remember the experience. It's pretty much all I got for my 50th birthday. Who could ask for more?

Six Months Old

Sorry I have taken so long to post to the blog.  We have been really busy.  It's funny how much time one little baby tends to monopolize.  It's harder than I thought.

Scout is always on the go.  She would much rather go for a drive than stay at home.

She is still little, but she's getting bigger.  On the growth charts she is up to the fifth percentile.  She's not scrawny she's just petite.

To her life is a party.  She never has to go to school or work, in fact she never really has to do anything but goof off.

I wish my life were like hers.  She makes me do everything.  She is so lucky.

Scout TV

Life with a newborn

It's been busier than I would like to admit. A new baby can be a lot of work. I thought I would have posted updates with a little more frequency but a nap always seems to be the better option. Scout eats, sleeps and poops. It's not always in that order but it's pretty much just those three things over and over again.

We did do one thing outside of our normal routine. Kellie Larsen of Elements Photography came over to our house and did a photo shoot of Scout and us. Overall I think they turned out pretty good. I can't post the photos here due to copyrights but you can look on her website. All you have to do is click on Scout.

The Story of Katie Money

Once when Katie Money was a little girl she saw a very scary thing. It had a head like an ant, legs like a spider,and a body like a bee. She ran to get help. But when help came the scary thing was gone and nobody believed such a thing could ever exist. When she got older she wondered if that scary thing was real or if it was just a dream she had dreamed. Then one day Lyle told her he had seen one too. It is called a Jerusalem Cricket. It is real. You can google it. The End.

Home for Christmas

Scout came home on December 23rd just in time for Christmas. She gets to sleep in her brand new bed in her brand new room while wearing her brand new clothes. Wendy thinks that she needs something for Christmas. I think she got more than either of us did already.

I can't say that she is spoiled yet but she does appear to be well on her way. I pity the poor man that will one day marry her. Oh well, we're having fun with it. Who am I to change the inevitable?

Scout is Out

We went in on Friday morning and Wendy was induced. It all went as planned and at 5:30 in the afternoon Scout was born.

She was very quiet. She didn't ever really cry, but Wendy and I did. We were happy to finally see her.


She weighs 6 lbs 8 oz and is 19 inches long. That's on the small side but we like them that way.


She was bright eyed and alert from the get go. I guess there's a lot she needs to see.


Zach took some time to say hello to his sister.


And as always Adam got his turn too.


She's happy to be here and all is going well.

Hurricane

here i am

wendy out for a walk

37 weeks

Wendy is considered full-term now and Scout's finishing touches are in the works. We went to the Doctor today and he said Wendy is dialated to a 2 and is 70% effaced. Before labor, the cervix is thick and 0% effaced. During labor the cervix thins out and right before delivery it will become very soft and 100% effaced.

Scout is head down and looking for the door. If she doesn't sneak out before the 21st we are on the schedule for an induction. Wendy will visit the doctor next Wednesday, stop her heparin injections, then have a Birthday party on Friday.

Wendy experienced a slight sensation called `lightening` as the pressure on her ribs decreased and the baby dropped into the final postion for delivery. She thinks it's easier to breathe and eat but there's always a trade off. As the pressure has decreased on her lungs and stomach it has increased exponentially on her bladder. Bathroom stops are common and it's hard to want to leave home. After this week she will be done at work.

Scout is now fully mature and ready to be born. However, she is growing and developing every day. Fat is still being laid down at the rate of half an ounce a day. She is also practicing shallow breaths using amniotic fluid.

Above all this is a time for Wendy to take it easy. Research shows the baby can adversely be affected by stress hormones, but we all know Wendy will be fine. Nothing phases her. All will be good as planned.