Updates

I had my appointment this morning. It's hard to believe that I'm almost THIRTY weeks! Time sure flies by quickly. I gained four pounds from the last month. I'm getting up there! The doctor said that things are looking great and she thinks Clarissa will weigh around the same as Joey did. Joey weighed 6 lbs. 10 oz. We didn't get to meet our new doctor. It's sad that my doctor is leaving. I think she should just go ahead and stay to deliver Clarissa. We were able to take a picture of Joey and her together during our visit. It's just so sad to see her go. She is really a great doctor and we always go along with her so well.

Joey is doing great. He's really starting to say some more words. Hopefully he'll start talking soon. He is just too cute. It's always amazing hearing him say new words. We've really got to watch what we're saying, now. I think he said "dangit" the other day. Ooops. At least it wasn't anything worse.

This weekend was nice. We went to Target to go buy some yogurt and other things when I saw the rug I've been wanting for half off! So, we ended up getting it. Keith made mention that our living room would look really nice with it painted with that new rug. We had bought some paint for the living room a while back while it was on sale at Home Depot. So, he decided to go ahead and finish the living room this weekend! It looks awesome and I love it! He's got a few things left to do, but it's mostly finished. I love it!

Monday's

Monday's are always kind of hectic. For the past few weeks we've been getting together with some friends of ours for breakfast. It's been really nice. I'm able to have "adult" time with my friends while Joey hangs out with his friends. It's always at someone's house, so the kids can pretty much run wild. It's really nice. Afterwards, I try to get Joey down for a nap and wake him up in time for lunch and then his visit from Dzintra. Today, though, I ended up staying a little longer than planned at Sue's and Joey didn't nap but maybe 30 minutes. I was sure that he was going to be rotten. Luckily, he was an absolute angel! He did so great and played so well with Dzintra. He crashed as soon as she left of course.

He played "pretend" with Dzintra today and it was adorable! She has a toy that is fake vegetables, a cutting board, and knife. Joey would cut the vegetables (through the velcro) and they would pretend they were eating it. He was sooo cute with her! Then, he picked up a cup and acted like he was drinking water, too. So adorable.

This weekend was nice. I don't really recall what we did . . . I'll blame it on the pregnancy. We were able to sleep in yesterday, though. I feel like taking a nap right now. Unfortunately, I've got to finish an assignment for one of my classes and then I'll really think about it afterwards.

Oops!

I know, I know . . . it's been a while since I updated the blog AND I know it's been a while since I uploaded new pics. I can explain myself! We had Keith's doctor appointment and I also had a dentist appointment last week. On Saturday we went to our good friends Gwen and Eric's wedding and I after that didn't know where the camera was until today. It turns out Keith placed it on the bookshelf on top of the stairs. Hmmm, why didn't I look there?

First things first, Keith is doing great. Unfortunately, we received no answers as to why he fainted, but they did rule out several things. It was not caused by dehydration, heart problems, any allergic reactions, asthma, or diabetes. That's great news! The doctor thinks that maybe it was just a weird fluke and she doesn't think it'll happen, again. I'm holding him to that. He sure did give me quite a scare!

Joey is doing great. We've started a new thing with a few friends of Monday breakfast and we're loving it! We get to eat some good food and Joey gets to play with his friends afterwards. This week was our week to host it and I made eggs, bacon, biscuits & gravy, and we also had some fruit, pumpkin bread, and blueberry bread. MMMMM. Just thinking about it makes me hungry, again!

For the past few days Joey and I have been immobile. Keith moved the trans am in front of my car and I can't move it. Ugh. It's not like I've had anywhere really to go, but just knowing that I can't leave really gives me cabin fever. So, this afternoon I got Joey in his stroller and we took a LONG walk. There's really not a place to walk around here and now my feet are killing me! It felt more of like a hike than anything. We walked to St. Mark's and played on the playground there. Which, is not a public playground. It turns out that a husband and wife with kids are the RA's at the dorm there. The wife was gracious and let us play, but I sure did feel dumb. How retarded would you feel if you went over to some random person's yard and started playing? I really felt so dumb! Joey had fun, though, and didn't mind playing on someone else's playground. After St. Mark's we walked over to the library and read a book. By this time, I know if I don't hurry up and get headed home that I'm not going to make it. So, we had the long hike of walking back from the library to home. It wouldn't have been so bad if there were sidewalks or if the ground was level. Oh well, it was nice to get out of the house and healthy for us all!

I am SEVEN MONTHS pregnant today! Crazy, huh? I can't believe how time flies. I got for a checkup in a couple of weeks, so I'll keep you posted!

Doctor, doctor!

This weekend was Labor Day Weekend and it was nice having Keith home for four days! It was a pretty relaxing weekend until Sunday. On Saturday night Keith had complained that his back was a little sore and on Sunday morning he had road crew up at church. When he got back Sunday morning right after he said his back was really starting to bother him, but he figured he would be fine finishing it up later after church. Only by the grace of God did we decide for me to pick him up from road crew. We had planned on going to go eat at Moe's afterwards with the Robinson's. When I picked him up from church he was sweating pretty hard and he said his back was now killing him.

On the way to Moe's we put all of the vents on Keith to try to cool him down and about half way there he said he was feeling better other than his back hurting him. So, I had told him not bother holding Joey. Luckily, I was holding Joey and once we walked inside the restaurant Keith turned to me and told me that he wasn't feeling well at all. He looked super pale and I thought he was going to get sick. I asked if he was okay and he told me, again, that he wasn't feeling well and was going to the car. I told him that was fine. I would just order our food and we'd call our friends from the car telling them that we had to leave. Well, as Keith started walking towards the door he fell and fainted! I was so scared! I always think of Keith as my big, strong man and it was so weird seeing him on the floor.

The people at Moe's ended up calling 9-1-1 and the paramedics were there in a jiffy. They checked his vitals and told him that they just weren't sure what happened. They thought he was dehydrated, but all the signs pointed elsewhere. Just then our friends walked in the restaurant . . . or rather, I noticed them standing next to me. Thank goodness they were there! They saved us! They were able to watch Joey while I took Keith to the ER. After several hours and tests, they're still not sure what caused it. They're thinking dehydration, but, again, all of the tests came back normal. Just scary!

Today, Keith is feeling much better. He's so stubborn and did not really rest that much. For the most part, though, we did have a relaxing day. We had a cookout at our friend's house, the Hadley's, and came back home and we all took a nap. I just really wish Keith would give into my wishes and take tomorrow off work!

I'll be able to call our doctor tomorrow to set up an appointment . . . so, everyone please remember to keep Keith in your prayers!