Saturday, October 31, 2009

Happy Halloween!


It's 9:00 and we have officially been drained of our Halloween candy, so I figured I would take a minute and post a quick update. We had no idea how many trick-or-treaters we would get in our new neighborhood, but we'll be better prepared next year :).

After our first annual alumni swim meet up at Gardner-Webb, Kelly and I headed to Clemson to spend homecoming at our alma mater. The Tigers beat up on Coastal Carolina, so it was an enjoyable afternoon. I also love looking at the floats on Bowman Field.

There aren't any big updates on baby Riley other than that my doctors appt went well. My blood sugar tested in the normal range so I don't have to go on any special diet. I went ahead and got the swine flu vaccine on the recommendation of the doctors since we've had an outbreak at Gardner-Webb. I've also been trying to put some work into her nursery. Last Wed. I went to Hobby Lobby and bought some wooden letters and paint and made letters for her nursery wall. It was really therapeutic since I don't get to do crafty things very often. You can see the picture below. Also, I posted a belly pic update. I am now 29 weeks and getting Braxton Hicks contractions rather regularly. They aren't painful, just an uncomfortable tightening. I'm definitely starting to feel more and more pregnant every day.




Saturday, October 24, 2009

Happy Birthday Dave!

First of all, Happy Birthday to my wonderful father-in-law, Dave!

It's been so long since I posted an update, so I don't know where to start. Swimming season is in full swing and we traveled up to VMI in October, then had home meets vs. ECU and Catawba, and also traveled to Wilmington yesterday. We also had fall break and took the team up to the mountains to stay in a cabin for the weekend. It was beautiful up there, and the s'mores were delicious! We've had a great start to our season so far.

Kelly is staying busy with graduate school and working on applications for new funding opportunities for next year as he's looking to finish up his PhD. Frisbee season got pushed back for several weeks due to inclement weather, so I will let all of blog world know if Dudes and Dolls pulls off a championship.

Baby Riley is doing well. Only 12 more weeks to go. I guess I've officially arrived at the third trimester. I've gained right at 15 lbs and my belly button is threatening to pop out (which Kelly finds hilarious...)My next appointment is on Tuesday where I will be tested for gestational diabetes. I also went and got a flu shot this week b/c we've had a flu outbreak at work....both H1N1 and regular. I haven't decided whether or not to get the H1N1 vaccine, but the doctor prescribed me w/ some Tamiflu b/c I've been exposed to it so that I will have a prescription handy if I come down w/ flu-like symptoms.

I will hopefully post some new pictures soon.