Update: I'm out of the pool!

Hi all-

Well, looks like Oct 7th has come and gone and no baby yet. After our OB/GYN appointment two weeks ago I was sure that today would be the day. But for the second time since the early 50's (1953 to be exact), I was wrong on something. Erika is still counting on Oct 11th, and she may be right. All is well with mommy and little bug; she is still working and he is still kicking and poking. We are looking forward to the weekend and hopefully a little rest before the big day - maybe....


The freaky soon-to-be-parents!?!

Status Report: Still waiting....

Yep, still no indication when this little kid of ours is going to make his debut. So Baby Watch 2008 continues....
In the meantime, Erika had her hair done again - it may be the last "professional" appointment she will have for a while.

It is definitely shorter, and I made the classic mistake of telling her she "looked like a mom now". (Note to guys everywhere: ALWAYS say it looks great!) Sorry dear, I meant to say that it looks fantastic!

Monday brings a new week of Baby Watch 2008, so remember kids - I have my $$ on Tuesday Oct 7th. We'll just have to wait and see - stay tuned!

AZN

Did you have the baby yet????

There are times when I wish that this was the $50 question, because I would have around 2.4 billion dollars by now!

Yes, we certainly have been asked the all important question a lot the past few days, but it is great to know how many people care enough to ask.

The last week or so has been fairly exciting. We have been told by the OB/GYN that our little bug has made his way down to the starting gate and is primed and ready for the gun. In fact, Erika had to tell bug that he couldn't start his journey until after this last weekend, because her doctor was at a medical conference, she had her last baby shower, and I had Mariner's tickets! We made it through, and are well into week two of "Baby Watch 2008". I still have my money on Oct 7th, but we'll see. In the meantime.....

I have sent out an email to friends, family, coworkers, and even a few people I don't know to link them here to our (horrible) little blog - we thought it was a great way for everyone to get an update on Baby Watch 2008. My goal is to update this more often during the next few weeks, including an attempt to update if and when we are on our way to the hospital for the big show. So, feel free to check back to the blog whenever you get an urge and feel like calling (hahahahahaha!!!!).



One more thing - I may have said this before, but big thanks again to all our family and friends that have supported us through this new and exciting adventure. We are truly blessed to have such wonderful people in our lives to share this experience with. Rock and roll!!

AZN

It's about %@#!$ time!

Yes, it is about time that I posted another installment of the blog known the world over as the most fascinating blog ever viewed by 3 people. Well, it has been a crazy end-of-summer/start-to-fall, but all three of us are doing well. A quick update on the little Nisbet clan:

Erika is doing great, and looks great for being full of child. Still working full time, her only issue continues to be a little swelling, and maybe some fatigue and soreness from caring around a human bowlingball. Sometimes it looks like she ate a whole watermelon and hasn't been able to digest it for about 2 months now.
Seriously though, she is looking good and this picture taken last month proves it!

Our little bug is growing, kicking, and pushing mommy all over the place. It has been really fun to watch him move around or feel him poke when I have my hand on Erika's belly. We just finished up our birthing classes, and for the most part I think we learned some good stuff from them. I must admit that I did have a little trouble paying attention when we were asked to relax and help our partners focus - for some reason I thought that this meant that it was time to crack jokes and get Erika upset. Its a safe bet I won't be much help in the delivery room...

Finally for me - just finished up my summer fun last week with a wet bikeride down the Iron Horse Trail. It has been a while since the last post, so I will include a few pictures from the high adventure in August and the overnight trip with Willie T to Rampart Lakes.

Look for another update shortly!

AZN