Busy Busy Busy

We have had an extremely busy and sad week. Matt's Grandma Betty passed away on Tuesday. We all miss her so much, but it was nice to "celebrate" her life with family after the funeral. There were many fun stories shared and it was great to be in good company with family and friends. Today is her birthday and we wish her a good one.

Yesterday was busy as well. We had a shower for my soon to be niece (Derrick and Jen's baby girl). It was a lot of fun. There were so many people that I had not seen because of being on bed rest, so I was able to get caught up with everyone.

Matt's 30th was yesterday as well. So he had to leave and go hit golf balls while there were 5o women in his house. I know he didn't mind hitting balls. We celebrated with naps in the afternoon and then dinner and presents. Next year we'll have to throw him a big bash...we both knew that it would be hectic this year with little Lauren arriving so close.

We celebrated with his family this morning at First Watch. The last time I had eaten there Matt and I found out that we were having a little girl. That was about 20 weeks ago...time flies. Renee then treated the girls, everyone but Lauren, to pedicures. It was fun for all of the girls to go out and do something. Allie ended up with purple toes and polka dots. She knew what she wanted!

I think we are beginning to adjust to Miss Lauren. Jake and Allie have learned that coming in our room isn't so fun with a baby crying in the middle of the night. They are both very helpful and are looking forward to taking a bath with her, I don't know why, but they want to so bad. Allie picks out her clothes for me and blankets. Jake is my diaper and wipe boy. They are great siblings to her. She is growing, at least to me she seems like it. She doesn't have all the rolls I would like, but soon she'll get there. She loves to be held and during the day when the kids are gone and Matt's at work I just hold her and kiss her and snuggle.

Well, I will update later in the week.

What is sleep??

So Matt and I are experiencing the sleepless nights again. Lauren has had some tummy aches that appear the second that she is tucked into her bed. It starts at about 10 pm and lasts until about 2 am. Sounds like the cholic that Allie had. We have been trying different home remedies...last night was much better. She was crabby earlier and just wanted to be held from about 6:30pm until 9:30.

Things are going great other than that. She is an angel during the day and manages to sleep through the noise of Allie and Jake. They aren't quiet kids by any means so I think she's getting used to the loudness of our house.

Lauren Paige

Sorry for the delayed update. Lauren Paige arrived on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 5:03pm. She weighed 6lbs-14oz and measured 21 inches long.

We are all doing good, a little on the sleepy side, but that's to be expected.

Here are a few pictures of the newest member of the Fishering Family.

Wow! We made it!

I can't believe I'm full term...today is 37 weeks. Matt and I have talked about getting to this mark the day we found out I was pregnant. I must say that this has been the longest 37 weeks...being worried about having Lauren prematurely was in our head everyday. I am just estatic today that we can say we made it! We are getting very excited about meeting this little girl!

Allie and Jake are ready. Allie often tells the neighbors all of the details and I must say she is so convincing of the news. She's not usually accurate but it is definitely believable. She keeps saying that this baby is going to be so chubby. I hope she's right. After Jake I would love a chubby little girl. Jake checks my belly everyday to make sure she's still there and I get a hug and a kiss. He's so sweet. I can't wait for them to hold their little sister.

My Doctor is out of town until Sunday...once he's back I'll stop my procardia and I hope to be mobile. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to drive or not, but when we get to Sunday I'll find that out. Driving sounds so fun! So does strolling down the aisles of Target ;-)

Well, if anything happens we'll make sure to at least post a quick update. Until then have a great 4th of July weekend!