Another Great Visit

Our visit with the doctor yesterday went very well. Everything looks great and seems to be right on track! We are still awaiting the results of my glucose tolerance test but I'm not overly concerned about it. They said no news is good news in this case.

We saw a female doctor for the first time and liked her much better than the men we've seen in the past. She actually asked questions about how I was feeling and if my asthma had been bothering me at all. You could actually tell that she had read our chart and was taking a genuine interest in what we had to say. If only the other doctors had been that way.

She said that the reason my right foot swells more than my left is because of a previous injury to that ankle and foot so it is not something to be concerned about. As long as the swelling is not painful and goes away at night time, there's no cause for concern. She measured my belly and let us listen to the heartbeat for as long as we wanted! I just can't get enough of that sweet sound and get teary-eyed just listening to it. We were advised not to travel far from home after 32 weeks, although this is a standard advisory, not an indication that something may be wrong.

We have to start going back to the doctor every 2 weeks now instead of every 4. That means we're getting closer! I can't believe I'm entering my 7th month already. My, how time flies! Neptune will be here before we know it!

Happy 1st Birthday Boys!

Wow, time certainly flies, doesn't it? Shelley's boys turned 1 on Monday and I can't even believe it! Those tiny little 3lb preemies have turned into happy, healthy babies, on the verge of being rambunctious toddlers! Not that they weren't cute when they were born, but they are simply too cute for words these days! I think Shelley's going to have girls beating down the door as this trio grows up. Here's a couple of then and now shots so we can remember just how quickly they grow!

Home from the hospital: Cameron, Carson, Cole

Happy 1st Birthday! Cole, Carson, Cameron

Cameron (aka Cammy, Cammster, Crazy Cammy, Donald Trump, Peanut)

The oldest brother and also the current smallest. He's pulling up and standing and is very close to walking! He crawls like a champ but is not a great sleeper. Cameron likes to scream for fun and bounces all around the room. He's a ball of energy!

Carson (aka Car Car, Carson-Barson, Helmet Hero)

Carson was the smallest at birth but is now the second-biggest. He's quite and somewhat reserved but has little "talking moments" where the goes on and on to himself. He's starting to crawl and on the verge of pulling up and loves anything with tags.

Cole (aka Cole-train, the Tank, Cole Cole, Cole-man)

Believe it or not, Cole is the youngest. He's also the biggest at a whopping 25lbs! He has mastered the army crawl and has Grandma-ma wrapped around his little finger. He has amazing hand-eye coordination and loves Pat-A-Cake.

Happy 1st Birthday Boys! You've brought each of us more joy than we ever could have imagined. We can't wait to see how you continue to grow and change through the years!

WE LOVE YOU!

We're Back!

Unfortunately, we've returned from Florida. Actually, we got back late Saturday night but I've been kind of busy since then and hadn't had a chance to post. We had a FABULOUS time in Florida and hated coming back to boring old Ohio. The weather was beautiful for the most part and who doesn't love just sitting on the beach all day long? It was exactly what I needed to re-charge and get ready for the busy few months ahead before Neptune's arrival. Here we are showing off our 26wk bellies. I think mine is bigger but Nick's not too far behind!

My feet and ankles weren't huge fans of the heat but the swelling went away at night so I wasn't too concerned. I mean, seriously, ankles are SO over-rated these days anyway, right?

Nick was so adorable on the beach too! Every time we would see a baby girl, he would ask how old I thought she was and if we could do whatever she was doing with Neptune next year in Florida. He was great with Shelley's boys and the other kids too. He really made it a priority to hang out with each of the kids and show them things or play with them on the beach. Isn't he just the cutest husband ever??? He is so eager to be a Daddy that it just melts my heart. Neptune is going to be one lucky little girl.

Nick and his little buddy Carson playing in the ocean.

Nick collecting shells with Maggie on the beach.

Here's a link to the rest of our Florida pictures if you're interested: http://tinyurl.com/5eznce

We seem to be making some progress on ridding Neptune of her beloved nickname. We're about 75-80% sure that we're going to go with Allison Jayne and call her Allie. I was able to get through the "L's" in the baby name book while in Florida and would still like to read the second half of the alphabet but so far, this is the winner. We'll definitely let you know when we finalize a name for our little Neptune.

Other than unpacking and trying to reorganize, we're just getting ready for several busy weeks ahead. This is what our schedule looks like for the next two months.

Aug. 23rd - Triplets 1st Birthday

Aug. 30th - OSU Football Game, replacing doors and painting Neptune's room.
Sept. 6-7th - Our 1st Anniversary Weekend, Becky's Baby Shower
Sept. 13th - Linda's B-day party weekend in Columbus
Sept. 20th - Couples wedding shower for Lindsey and Andrew
Sept. 27th - Childbirth class at the hospital, fun, fun, fun
Oct. 4th - Bryant Family Baby Shower for Neptune
Oct. 11th - Possible Whalen Family Baby Shower for Neptune
Oct. 18th - Lindsey & Andrew's Wedding

Looks like it's going to be a crazy few months. Nick is starting to stress about getting her room completed before her arrival but I'm not worried. We'll get it done and it will be perfect for her!

Fun in the Sun

We're off to Florida tonight for a week of relaxing on the beach with Nick's family. This couldn't have come at a better time because I really need a vacation badly. I'll catch up the blog upon my return.

Have a great week!

You're Too Sweet

We came home yesterday to find a package on our front porch. As Nick will tell you, I'm not one for waiting so I immediately ripped it open. Inside I found the most adorable growth chart to hang in Neptune's room!


When I opened the card, I realized it was from Stacey, one of my advisors from Syracuse. She was one of the residential life faculty advisors for our dorm my sophomore year. I was elected president of the dorm that year so she and I worked together planning dorm and campus-wide events and became very close.

Stacey has been there from the beginning of Nick and my's relationship. She was the one I shared my thoughts with about my new "boyfriend" and was with me when I picked out Nick's very first Valentine's Day card. I'm sure she never thought that the guy that lives in Ohio that I was so in love with and babbled on and on about would one day become my husband, but she listened anyway and supported me. She was one of my closest friends that year and would continue to be so until I graduated.

She has since left Syracuse and moved on to bigger and better positions so we don't keep in touch as often as we should. I still can't get over how sweet it was of her to think of me, Nick and little Neptune and almost burst into tears every time I think of it. So, if you're out there reading this Stacey, we really, really appreciate your kindness and we really, really, really need to do a better job of keeping in touch!

The Weir Family Reunion

Nick and I spent this past weekend at the Weir Family Reunion at Shadywood Farm in Pennsylvania. Kelsey and Marshall drove to the nasty 'Nati on Thursday and we all drove over together Friday morning. They spent most of the drive trying to give little Neptune a real name but we were unable to come to a conclusion. Naming a kid is HARD! We were able to pick a new nickname for Chris based on the baby book. He will now be referred to as Gaynor, which means "son of a fair skinned man." If you've seen Big Ed, this nickname is very appropriate for his son, although he seems to have gotten somewhat of a tan recently!

Upon arriving at the farm were greeted by nearly the entire family! The last time we saw many of them was at our wedding almost a year ago so it was definitely good to see everyone again. Shelley, Aunt Laura and Uncle Pierre were unable to make the trip and were definitely missed. Hopefully we'll see you guys next year!

Throughout the weekend, I discovered that my new favorite place is the pool. It feels so good to be weightless and cool as opposed to carrying around 20 extra pounds and being hot and sweaty. The pool is like heaven! I seriously think I spent an average of 5-7 hours in the pool each day that we were there. If our backyard was even close to being level, I would have had the contractor there installing the pool when we returned...it was that great.

The boys had a wild badminton extravaganza before joining the girls in pool. Let's just say that their hopes for making the 2012 Olympic Badminton Team may be what some might call a "pipe dream."

Neptune's wardrobe expanded greatly while we were there as well. Uncle Chris and Aunt Victoria showered her with adorable clothes and toys and the softest blanket ever. I kept asking Nick if I could open it and he had to keep reminding me that it's for Neptune, not me. There's also a special bib to remind her that she loves her Uncle Chris.

Nana Shell and Grandpappy Ed (haha, we're still working on a name for him) got the cutest little outfit that says "Sweet Heart" on the butt and has a matching bib. They also got Neptune her 1st soccer ball!!!! YAY, I'm so excited! Nothing like starting them in training early! Maybe she follow in the footsteps of her Daddy, Uncle Chris and Uncle Marshall and shoot for the Olympic Team someday! Hopefully she'll have better luck and maybe more coordination than they have demonstrated at Badminton.

A big thanks goes out to Grandma Weir for hosting such a fabulous weekend for all of us. We had a great time with the Weir family and are looking forward to Reunion '09. And, next year there will DEFINITELY be t-shirts!