33 weeks and still counting...

Week 33 with baby still on the inside! I had one slight scare last week after my first monitoring appointment. I was put on the monitor late in the work day, and because the baby wasn't moving as much as the doctor would like, she sent me to the hospital "for about an hour" to continue because they were closing up the office. When I got hooked up at the hospital, I was showing more consistent contractions, so ended up being monitored over night. Blah! I did get a test out of it that said I was 99 percent not likely to go into labor in the next two weeks. When I went back into the doctors office on Monday, I was continuing to show contractions averaging every 6 minutes...and the same on Thursday. So, I suppose that will continue to be the case and so far so good. I do not feel them much...just in the evenings, really. I do feel a lot of discomfort, however...I mean, look how big I am getting!


Adaline has started up with "swim" classes again. We went to our first one last Saturday. Shane got in the pool with Adaline, while I stood out and watched and took pictures from the side. At first, I think she was a bit uncomfortable because the water was chilly and it was pretty noisy in the pool with everyone. However, it only took a few minutes for her to remember how much fun she has splashing in the water. The class sang songs, practiced throwing objects out and kicking to them, and practiced getting out on the side of the pool. Still, Adaline's favorite activity was simply splashing with her tongue out. Sadly, we had to miss this weekend's class due to Adaline having a fever and Shane not feeling well, but will be back in action next week, I'm sure. Adaline's fever is down today, and Shane is feeling much better!

entering "terrible twos?"....naaahhhhh

A few weekends ago, we had some pretty nice weather, and were able to take a family walk to a neighborhood park. Adaline has been loving to climb lately, and she had a blast on the park equipment that was the perfect size for her. She had fun going down the slide on her own and sticking her tongue out to feel the breeze while swinging.



Speaking of climbing...we did purchase a "learning tower" off Craigslist so that Adaline can join us in the kitchen and "help" out. So far, she hasn't really enjoyed just standing at the counter, and instead just wants to climb in and out of it. I look forward to having her (and new baby Brown) help with cooking and baking one day!


So, I have passed the gestational mark of when Adaline came by a full week, and am at 32 weeks tomorrow. I am carrying a big baby and can certainly feel the strain. At our last week's ultrasound, the baby was showing up at 6 pounds already. I will begin twice a week doctor visits next week to continue with shots and monitor the baby through non-stress tests. fun fun


In other big news...Adaline turned 2!!! Valentine's Day was Adaline's second birthday, and we used this past Saturday to celebrate with a trip to the Greensboro Children's Museum. Ryan and Jennifer joined us at the museum and helped us keep up with Adaline. She was excited to run around and play with things, but was still perhaps a bit young for the full experience.



Then we headed home for lunch, birthday cake and ice cream. There we were joined by a few others that helped us celebrate, including Nana, Pops, and Grandpa Brown. Adaline seemed to like her cake a lot, as she ate a whole slice of it.




Before catching her "late" afternoon nap, Adaline had some time to open presents. We think she finally has figured out the concept of opening presents and finding a treasure inside.



When her actual birthday came yesterday, we took in cupcakes for her class party to continue her celebration. Unfortunately, Adaline had a giant accident that involved poop, her shoes, the classroom slide and Shane having to pick her up around 10 in the morning. Luckily, they saved the cupcakes for today and she wasn't actually sick. In fact, she had her 2 year check up today and is doing well.

Also, we have noticed even more growth in her speech. She is really trying to tell us things and say words, even though we cannot yet understand her. We have been able to make out "uh-oh" when she drops things and "ball" when we are actually playing with the ball. Big strides!