Okay, Okay, I know it's been forever!!!

Hi everyone,

First off I will start by apologizing for not keeping everyone updated through the blog. It's been a busy month or two - but the end is near and we are approaching Delivery Day rapidly, so I wanted to give everyone a quick little update. :D

Things have really improved in the baby growing department and it appears that Ms. Paige Landry will be born a nice good size (though we don't have a guestimate at this point). She has been growing like a weed (and so has my butt - but that's another story!) and is very active and is really wanting to make her appearance - we think sooner rather than later.

I am still having weekly monitoring done to check her heartrate and beating, and for the lasst month or so her skip has settled right now to where it's barely noticeable anymore. The doctor is very pleased to say the least.

We have been getting ultrasounds done every two weeks for the past two months to check her fluid, growth and blood flow and everything seems to be right on track. Though the doctor's say that the heparin medication has nothing to do with how baby is growing - I like to believe that it is making a difference in ensuring that she is getting all that she needs. The blood flow restriction in her umbilical cord is still there, but the doctor just wants to keep an eye on it until delivery....she is not overly concerned since baby is growing well.

We had a lovely baby shower at the beginning of October (has a month gone by already!) and Paige got lots of wonderful treats, including a new stroller, and lots of cute little outfits and socks and booties and bath stuff. Sheldon and I are truly blessed to have such wonderful friends and family that care so much for us, and for our newest little addition to the Landry clan.

Our bedroom is all set up for baby....bassinet, change pad, toys, diapers, rash cream, wipes, etc., etc. Such a tiny baby - so many things to think about!!!!!

Evan and Kira are doing great and settling in to school and impending Siblingdom very well. They have both been struggling and fighting through a stomach flu for the past 10 days or so...passing it back and forth to eachother. Thankfully neither Sheldon or I have caught it - and we are just hoping we can get it all under control before we bring Paige home. :D

So, all in alll we are doing great...I am trying to rest up as much as I can, and visit friends and family before we hunker down to reality of a new baby in the house.

My last day of work is this coming Wednesday - woohoo! Bittersweet, since my contract will be up and I will be officially unemployed!!! The first time I will be without a job in 15 years or so - eek!!! However, I am going to just enjoy the time off and be a mom for a while...I am looking forward to puttering around the house and staying at home and tending to the family. :D

Love and Hugs to all of you!