Update

More doctors appointments - Same info. The amniotic fluid has leveled off. They said it's still on the high side but basically normal. They measured him today and said he weighs 7lbs 10oz. We had to laugh because both Dustin and I were 7lbs 10oz when we were born. The doctor wouldn't say for sure that he would come early but she did say that with all the fluid the pressure may cause him to come sooner then later. The nursery is coming along. I've been doing a lot of laundry and finding a spot for everything. Just waiting for Everett.

Maybe in Everett's world there lives a happy little fish over there

I sorta modified a Quote from Bob Ross for the title, it originally read "Maybe in our world there lives a happy little tree over there".



My Mom, aka Grandma 1, aka Sally was over on 9/15/08 slaving in Everett's room painting "Happy Fish" on the walls to make it appear that he is under water. It looks awesome, and it only took a mere 8 hours to paint. She made the stencils from the "Bubbles" bedding set that we are using in the crib.

I already decided that I was going to tell Everett that he needs to watch out when he enter/leaves his room that the crab is going to pinch him when he is not looking.

Dustin

Stay Puft Marshmallow baby!

This scan is from 9.17.08. Looking at the scan, you would be looking him right in the face. All I can say is wowza those are some big cheeks. It looks like he is either smiling or sucking on a huge gum ball. Tera also says that during the ultrasound that he appears to have rolls on his arms and legs. Ouchi for Tera!

Other info:

As of 9.10.08 Everett weighed 6lbs. 4oz.

Dr. reports Amnionic Fluid level has decreased to the normal range.

Everything is looking normal.

Dustin

The Crib is Finally done!!!!!

Yes, you read that right, the crib is done. Well to the best of my abilities anyways.

A little history:

I found out that Tera was pregnant and immediately thought about building a crib with Tera's Grandpa(Les, Awesome Woodworker). So I found the plans and hardware kit that I liked on Rockler's website. I found a Mennonite that was looking to sell a bunch of hardwoods, so I bought $500 worth of maple, cherry and oak. The maple that I bought that was dry enough to use was rough at best, but through much work, most of it was usable.

Parts:
4 legs
2 upper and 2 lower end rails
46 slats
2 top and 2 bottom caps
2 gate rails.
plus some other parts.

We changed the plans and decided to go with Tenon/Mortise design, so each slat needed a tenon on each end and each tenon needed a mortise to go in. So 96 tenons, and 96 Mortises, very time consuming.

After it was all cut out, it was up to me to sand and finish it. So after 60, 120, and 22o grit sandings, Tera and I decided to use danish oil(natural) to stain the crib. I applied 2 coats and it looks very nice, very natural.

Here's what you have been waiting for, PICS!!!


Dustin

More Doctor Appointments

My follow up appointment lead to more wondering. The doctor seemed concerned with the amount of amniotic fluid and scheduled me for weekly ultrasounds and non-stress tests. I went last Wednesday (9/3) and they said the fluid level decreased but is still a little high. The non-stress test measured the baby's heart rate to his movement. Well the little stinker wouldn't move at first so it took a little while. He finally moved and the heart rate went up like it should so that was good. I go back Wednesday for another ultrasound and non-stress test. Below are new ultrasound pics.

Everett's foot is in the upper left corner. The bottom 2 pics are his profile.

Travel

Dustin and I took our last childless trips. We went to Chicago with my brother and Bev the end of August. We were able to go thanks to Bev who had extra tickets. We saw a Cubs game, had dinner at Medieval Times, and did some sight seeing. We had a lot of fun and ate a lot of good food.

We also took an overnight trip to Ft Wayne for the annual Labor Day party at the Clark's. It was good to see everyone and catch up. We got a pic of Nathan with Poompa.