Overall, I would say 2010 was a solid year for us. I thought I could take a few moments to reflect on some of the year's biggest moments and memories...
-Finishing my Masters degree and earning Principal certification
-Taking Molly to Disney World for the first time and introducing her to the princesses first hand
-Finding out we would be welcoming a second child - a second daughter - into our lives
-Celebrating Molly's 2nd birthday
-Celebrating a promotion for Bobby at work
-Celebrating the improved health and recovery of my dad from many surgeries and uncertainties throughout the year
As we head into 2011, of course our biggest endeavor will be the birth of Ella. We are so blessed and ready to make her a part of our family. I am thankful that though this pregnancy has had some complications, we have made it through and will soon be welcoming our healthy baby girl to the world. I am grateful also for family who is able to step in and help at a moment's notice, even without being directly asked. There is a definite level of comfort knowing that even though they are not here all the time, they are here when they are truly needed.
Wishing everyone a wonderful 2011!
Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Hospital Life
Hospital stay, round 2.
I was admitted again on Wednesday for continuing high blood pressure and protein showing up in a urine sample at my appointment. After a third 24 hour urine catch to test the protein, more blood work to check liver and kidney functions, and 30 hours in a hospital bed, I was released with no new diagnosis. The doctor is continuing to call it pregnancy induced hypertension.
The big news of the day is that we decided to set a date to induce labor since my blood pressure does not seem to want to level. So on January 6, we will report to the hospital at 7pm to start the induction process. We expect Ella will make her debut sometime on Friday, January 7.
I am certainly excited to have a date and to know that she will be here soon. I am also on modified bedrest until her arrival, so I will be starting my maternity leave on January 4. It has been nice to have the last two weeks off before her arrival, but it's definitely contributing to the anxiety of wanting her here. Only another week to wait!
I was admitted again on Wednesday for continuing high blood pressure and protein showing up in a urine sample at my appointment. After a third 24 hour urine catch to test the protein, more blood work to check liver and kidney functions, and 30 hours in a hospital bed, I was released with no new diagnosis. The doctor is continuing to call it pregnancy induced hypertension.
The big news of the day is that we decided to set a date to induce labor since my blood pressure does not seem to want to level. So on January 6, we will report to the hospital at 7pm to start the induction process. We expect Ella will make her debut sometime on Friday, January 7.
I am certainly excited to have a date and to know that she will be here soon. I am also on modified bedrest until her arrival, so I will be starting my maternity leave on January 4. It has been nice to have the last two weeks off before her arrival, but it's definitely contributing to the anxiety of wanting her here. Only another week to wait!
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Modes of Transport
Molly certainly has her pick of how to get around the neighborhood these days.
Sometimes she scoots...
Sometimes she just inches along...
Sometimes she cycles....
Sometimes she scoots...
Sometimes she just inches along...
Sometimes she cycles....
Nursery Update!
We are still waiting on Ella's final piece of furniture to come in, but aside from that, her room is ready for her!
Next doctor's appointment is tomorrow, so we will see how she's doing and update soon!
Next doctor's appointment is tomorrow, so we will see how she's doing and update soon!
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Friday, December 24, 2010
Christmas Eve
This is our first year to spend Christmas in Katy since we have moved here 5 years ago. It's kind of bittersweet. While we miss the traditions of our families back at home, it is also exciting to be in our own home and I anticipate the excitement I will see when Molly wakes up and discovers her presents from Santa tomorrow morning under her own tree.
This evening we decided to go to mass at 5pm. Molly usually goes to the church nursery when we go to mass, but since it was Christmas Eve, the nursery was closed and she came and sat with us. I was really proud of how well she did.
Here she is in her Christmas Eve dress, ready to go to church.
When we got home, we had a nice dinner of gumbo and the company of one of our friends from New Orleans whose parents now live in Houston. After dinner, we let Molly open all of her presents that were under the tree. We figured she would have plenty more from Santa tomorrow.
She had a great time opening her gifts and then playing with them (and with Matt!) before heading to bed for the night.
I cannot wait to see her face tomorrow morning when she wakes up to Santa's goodies!
This evening we decided to go to mass at 5pm. Molly usually goes to the church nursery when we go to mass, but since it was Christmas Eve, the nursery was closed and she came and sat with us. I was really proud of how well she did.
Here she is in her Christmas Eve dress, ready to go to church.
When we got home, we had a nice dinner of gumbo and the company of one of our friends from New Orleans whose parents now live in Houston. After dinner, we let Molly open all of her presents that were under the tree. We figured she would have plenty more from Santa tomorrow.
She had a great time opening her gifts and then playing with them (and with Matt!) before heading to bed for the night.
I cannot wait to see her face tomorrow morning when she wakes up to Santa's goodies!
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Christmas Traditions
Every year since Molly became part of our family, we have taken her to see the Kids Crazy Christmas Show at Second Baptist Church. It's a singing, dancing, puppet stage show that she has absolutely LOVED every year, and this year was no different.
After the show, we took a few pictures around the facility and enjoyed a sugar cookie and some lemonade from the church. We were glad to catch one of the last shows since our plans were to take her on Wednesday, which got derailed due to the unexpected hospital stay. Here are a few pics from the show.
After the show, we took a few pictures around the facility and enjoyed a sugar cookie and some lemonade from the church. We were glad to catch one of the last shows since our plans were to take her on Wednesday, which got derailed due to the unexpected hospital stay. Here are a few pics from the show.
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