Nope, Not Yet!

No, unfortunately there is not much news to report on the baby front. On Sunday, Traci came down with the flu and she wasn't feeling the baby move. So, we went to the hospital around 8pm. She was dehydrated and the baby's heartbeat was elevated because Traci was sick. So, the nurse gave her an I.V. and TWO fluid bags later she was a little better. They also did an ultra sound to get three movements and two breath actions from the baby. After that, we were able to leave, though Traci didn't want to :) We got home around 11:30pm.

Dateline Monday morning: I wake up to get ready for work and Traci is feeling even worse. She was being stubborn and wouldn't let me call in to take her to Urgent Care to check on Bronchitis or possible pneumonia*. I went to work and asked bossman if I could get out after the first run because in this case I was NOT letting my wife tell me what to do! I went home around 11:30 to find Traci in the tub trying to slow down her contractions. Her midwife felt she was having them because she was sick. We timed her contractions for an hour to see if it was really time. They were sporadic, so we didn't get a good read on them. Let me say that it really sucks when your wife is in this horrible pain from time to time and there is absolutely NOTHING you can do to help except let her squeeze your hand to where it is close to breaking! She called the careline and the doctor suggested we come in to the hospital to see what's up. Upon further review, she was dilated to a 3+. The nurse thought we should try walking around for an hour to see if that would help. I grabbed a fantastic B-Day meal for myself at Mickey D's (#2, no onions, and a Mister Pibb!) and we walked the hospital. Traci was checked one more time around 9:30pm. No change. So, we were on our way home once again! I had to drive very carefully so I didn't hit any bumps while Traci was having contractions. I found this to be nearly impossible driving the streets of Uptown. I may have to send a letter! I must say that this was the most interesting Birthday I've ever had!

We find ourselves this Tuesday morning in the same shape. Traci feels the same (like hell, and more crabby, and defeated), and the contractions are still coming, but still randomly. No tears yet, but close. In fact she's having one while I'm typing this sentence. She just said "F-You" to the contraction. Glad it's not me she's yelling at! :) So that is where we are today, a little closer to the big day, but still a ways to go.

We thank you for all the calls and e-mails. Traci has been getting them via her cell, but has not turned on the PC since Saturday night. Can you imagine her not checking her celebrity gossip sites and other people's blogs for THREE DAYS!!! We promise when something substantial happens we will let you know. This child is very stubborn, much like my wife. Does that mean I'm getting a little girl??? Stay tuned!


*Disclaimer: Spellcheck is out of service on this site. Type at your own risk!

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BabyRazzi Just Made The List...

UPDATE- Looks like I wasn't the only one who disliked the post about Christina Aguilera.. she must have gotten lit up like a Christmas tree from readers because she erased the post!!! HA, ok I feel better now :) (but I still am boycotting)

Ok, must be a really bad week for me.. chalk up BabyRazzi to another addition to the "Boycott" list..

First of all, this post which was a few weeks ago really pissed me off- I tend to go with the phrase "everything in moderation is fine"... the comments by readers really irritated me knowing that there are really too many ignorant, judgemental people out there..

http://babyrazzi.com/baby/2008/02/02/pregnant-women-choosing-to-drink-alcohol-in-moderation/

Then check out the last part of the post on the dogs in the picture with Christina Aguilera... thank goodness when I look at the other readers comments I am not the only one who thought this was a stupid thing to say. Who ever is the creator of this blog is an IDIOT!

http://babyrazzi.com/baby/2008/02/15/more-pics-of-christina-aguilera-max/

Lobster and Martini's

Who needs Martini's and Lobster from Wildfire when you can order this heart shaped beauty from Papa John's for $9.99??? Yep, that about sums up our Valentine's Day .... that and falling asleep to the hockey game. Those who know me well know that this was JUST FINE with me :)

Patience...never had much of it!

Warning- the following images may make you want to throw up in your mouth a little!

I have always been an impatient person, however normally I have been able to exude some sort of self control when I feel it coming on. Lately, however I can't hold back.. I am now boycotting Entertainment Tonight (add it to the list with Oprah and Dr. Phil), which is HUGE for me since I am a celebrity/gossip whoooore... but I swear to GAWD... if I see Donny or Marie Osmond one more time on that show I will BLOW. Also, who decided that the story on "Temptress, the morbidly obese teenager", who debuted on American Idol would be a good one to have on every single day for two weeks now? It is nauseating... So goodbye ET.. good bye Mary Hart, so long Kevin Frasier, adios Jann Carl, hope to see you soon Steve "Cojo" Cojocaru... I just can't stomach it anymore.

The preferred view!

This is how I prefer MY Osmond's.... Good stuff!

Wow... ok, so I guess we are about ready!

Well almost ready... I still haven't packed my bag for the hospital yet, which is driving Mario and my Mother nuts. Packing the bag just feels so final. Hey at least I went out and bought a "going home" outfit. I was just going to put the kiddo in a onsie and wrap it up like a burrito and off we go, since we don't know the gender. That didn't work so well for most of my friends...they insisted that I buy one of each to bring to the hospital. So here they are below. Did everyone out there who has a child pack their bag prior to going into labor? I just have a feeling that I will be over due and have a scheduled induction... that is what I am going with :) I would totally be ok with everyone proving me wrong...haha!

PS- Yes, two boy outfits... can you tell I am totally convinced that it is NOT a girl... again, I would be fine with everyone proving me wrong :)

Dessert!

Anyone been to Costco lately? For the last few weeks I have been on a dessert kick...ok, who am I trying to kid...for the last few months I have been on a dessert kick. If you like Banana Creme Pie, you must go try this Choco Banana Creme Pie! On my way out as it is sitting in my cart, 4 people tell me how good it is. I must say they were RIGHT!

Rude Awakening!

Boy oh boy are these little kitties in for a rude awakening when baby Moe debuts! Their lives so far have been that of a King and Queen. They OWN the house, we just pay the mortgage!! This is Bella's new favorite spot. It is HER bed and she gets upset if Robbie tries to lay down on it.

Egg White Omelets.....

Ok, clearly since my last belly picure I have ditched the idea of egg white omelets :) and the ability to smile normally...

Here we are 2 days short of 37 weeks... Hard to believe that we are in the supposed birth month! My predictions are that I will not deliver until March... let's hope that I am wrong!!

Ps- anyone else having trouble with spell check on Blogger.. I can't imagine that is how you spell omelet...it doesn't look right!!!!

YES, YES, YEEEEEEEES!

There is nothing that I enjoy more than a BIG OLE upset and for the underdog to pull through! The Patriots losing the only game of the year being the Super Bowl makes me laugh out loud (I really did laugh out loud)!! I know, I know....how mean!

Here I am barely able to watch the last couple of plays of the game... I thought I was going to be sick!

This is one of the only times Mario and I were not on the same page. He wanted to see history being made... on the contrary I think it WAS!!!!

GOOD NIGHT!!!!!

ps- Does anyone else think that Peyton Manning is getting better looking with age? Every year I cringe less and less when they put his mug on the TV. His ability to poke fun at himself in commercials is great too!

Watching The Boys- Cody and Ty

We got an opportunity to watch the Zitty boyz.. Cody and Ty last weekend.. again, we need all the practice we can get. We decided to test out the crib and tossed Ty in it for a while. He just thought it was "ok"
Cody got to play Duck Hunt with Mario... he was a pretty good shot... must have gotten that from his Daddy!

Handsome hubby and Ty... Ty was ALL about Mario and wanted nothing to do with Auntie Tee Tee!