A pitiful sight.

Campbell is sick with an ear infection and some sort of virus that causes fever and a head to toe rash. Yesterday she was so pitiful that we made the perfect Elmo-watching pallet on the floor and she just laid there for a good bit of the afternoon (when she wasn't pitifully sitting on my or Robbie's lap).

At least she's resourceful...

This is what happens when Campbell gets thirsty and can't be bothered to ask for water...

It's a...

Campbell is very excited to announce:

We are all very excited! We haven't 100% decided on names so we'll let you all know that soon.  Robbie and I were quite surprised because at the 12 week ultrasound the doctor was 70% sure it was a boy.  However, we are thrilled it's a girl because she can use all of Campbell's cute clothes and other girly stuff.  Plus, preemie girls do better than boys....just in case.

At the ultrasound, baby was measuring a few days ahead which is great news.  With my history (Campbell's lack of growth in the last two weeks before her birth and the pre-eclampsia) and my clotting disorder (Factor V Leiden) we would be worried if she was measuring behind because that could be an indication of problems with the placenta.

The doctor (MFM specialist) was so happy with how she is doing, that he doesn't need to see us for 6 weeks.  At that time, we'll have another ultrasound to check on her growth.  I go back to my regular OB January 4th for a regular check up.   Hopefully my blood pressure will still be good and everything will be normal.

Thanks for your continued prayers and support!

Merry Christmas

From our family to yours . . . Merry Christmas!!!

5 years

Robbie and I celebrated our 5th anniversary this past weekend. On our 1st anniversary, we decided we would rather get away just the two of us rather than spending money on gifts. We have been able to do this every year and it has been a great tradition for us!

This year we went to the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC. They had a major snowfall (16+ inches) the day before we arrived and it was still snowing when we got there. The snow was beautiful but luckily by the time we arrived, most of the main roads were pretty clear. We had an awesome time. I got to have some time at their famous spa and Robbie got to play in the snow. 

Many thanks to Nana and Pop (and Aunt Julie and Uncle Dean and the cousins!) for watching Campbell for us!

The spa includes an outdoor heated pool...there were actually people swimming in it when snow was falling!

Here's me and my 17-week pregnant belly (ok, I know I just look chubbier than normal, but just humor me folks, ok?)

Robbie enjoyed experimenting with the settings on the camera as we were sitting in the rocking chairs in front of the huge fireplace!

Here we are in front of the fireplace.

Robbie with one of the many snowmen we found.

One Cute School Pic

Here is Campbell's first ever school picture . . . I know I'm the father so my thoughts are a little biased . . . however, that's one cute baby!  I'm just so happy to know that I won't have to submit this year's picture to this website:  CLICK HERE

Campbell's First Christmas Program

Today, Campbell's school had their Christmas Program . . . CAMPBELL'S FIRST CHRISTMAS PROGRAM and you know we were there with camera (video and picture) . . . .

Daddy . . . it's me . . . Daddy, it's Campbell!

I don't know what's going on, but I like it!

Clapping . . . now I can handle this . . .

Oh Holy Night . . . . (check me out front and center)

I'm having sooooooo much fun!

mommy, daddy, nana, pop . . . where are you?

Merry Christmas!

Of course . . . this post wouldn't be complete without the videos . . .

The Duggars #19 is a preemie

A fellow preemie mom wrote a thought-provoking blog post on the Duggar's preemie that was born this week.  I have to admit when I first heard that it had happened, I immediately thought "oh that poor baby and family" and then my next thought was "well, maybe they'll stop having kids now..."   My first instinct was to believe it was the result of her uterus giving out or some other negative result of having so many kids.  When I heard it was pre-eclampsia, my thoughts immediately changed. 

I think Trish (the blog author) is to be commended for having a more compassionate, accepting heart than most (including myself).

http://fertilehope.blogspot.com/2009/12/fine.html

Boo!

Tonight Robbie was telling Campbell that it was bath time and she started playing a game!  So cute!  This kid makes me laugh so much.




(oh, and the reason she's still wearing her coat is that she loves it and refuses to take it off when she comes inside!  Crazy kid...)

What Does A Lion Say?

Plus bonus footage . . . .



Even More . . .

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Each year Rock Hill hosts a little festival called Christmasville. It includes the Christmas parade and lots of fun holiday events such as Breakfast with Santa. This is the first year we have gone and it's been a lot of fun!

Friday night we went to the parade. Only in Rock Hill, will you see some of these floats...

Campbell's ready for the parade to start!

Nana came along and Campbell loved sitting with her!

Martha's sister, Emily, and her family were on a float.


So were our friends, Rob and Emily.
Ethan jumped off his float to come give Robbie a quick hug and get a snack.

If you look closely you can see Ethan running to catch the float. He made it!

Saturday morning we met our friends Adrienne and Emily to have Breakfast with Santa!

Campbell's in shock when we tell her who's coming...

The bffs: Emily and Campbell

The big moment
The girls had tons of fun playing in the booth!

The girls with the big man.
"I don't know about this..."
"Let's push really hard and try to knock this over!"
"Bye! See you next week!"