Happy Birthday Amy!

Anna has been enjoying singing and blowing out candles. In celebration of her godmother's birthday today, here is her rendition of "Happy Birthday!"



Happy 30th, Amy!!

Goofballs!

Here are some pictures of Anna (and accomplices) goofing off last weekend. Anna got herself into a spare car seat we have stored in our room.



Nanny and Poppy came over to watch the LSU game last Saturday night. First, we started off dancing in Anna's room. Anna insisted that Poppy put on her tutu.



Then, we put on Anna's favorite song, "Autumn" from Glazunov's "The Seasons". Poppy danced with her first.



Then, handed her to Nanny.



Nanny and Anna danced some more!



A video of Anna and Poppy (and tutu) dancing to Anna's favorite song.




This is a video of Anna dancing to the same song in her "ballerina dress" last Sunday morning.

Baby Scare

Here are some new pics of the baby. I wasn't supposed to have any more ultrasounds until about 20 weeks, but this little turkey has been up to no good. In the ultrasound technician's words, "it must be a little boy to be causing you so much trouble". I guess we'll see! It is impossible to determine the sex by looking at the pics, so don't even bother.


In the middle of the night on Thursday, I woke up with some heavy bleeding. Convinced I was having a miscarriage, Shaun and I didn't get much sleep for the rest of the night. A trip to the doctor's office and an ultrasound revealed that the baby is fine, but I have placenta previa. That means that the placenta is growing over my cervix and is easily jostled, causing red, scary, heavy bleeding.

So, I am now on pelvic rest until the placenta moves. That could be in two weeks or not at all. The doctor said that it is pretty common this early in pregnancy and that 95% of the time it will move eventually. Luckily, I am not on complete bed rest. However, I cannot exercise and have to take it easy. Shaun has been VERY helpful and is making sure I follow doctor's orders- because y'all know I'm going to push it.

This is an excerpt from our conversation:

Dr. D: "Ok, so Carolyn, you HAVE to take it easy. (thinking fast) No jazzercise... (thinking faster because he sees the look on my face) No long walks... (even faster, because he knows I'm looking for the exceptions) No running outside with Anna... (it's Thanksgiving soon) No traveling."

Me, looking for the loophole: "Can I swim?

Dr. D: "Absolutely not. That would jar the pelvis"

Me: "Can I lift weights?"

Dr. D, slightly amused: "NO! You can't exercise or move around much"

Me: "Can I walk up stairs?"

Dr. D, throwing his hands up and laughing: "NO, NO, NO!!! Don't do anything! Get some rest!!"

Sometimes, I think I drive him crazy. But he puts up with it because he knows we think he's the best OB/GYN ever.

Halloween

Anna decided to be a cowgirl for Halloween. She was VERY excited about the Halloween experience this year! Every year, our neighborhood has a parade that culminates at the park for a hot dog party. We started out walking.



But quickly fell behind because everyone else was riding in wagons.



Shaun ran inside quickly and got our wagon. It helps that our house is on the parade route.



Anna spent the party swinging.



And eating LOTS of Chee-tos.




Trick-or-treating was moved an hour forward so it didn't conflict with the LSU game.



She did a good job saying "thank you" but never did say, "trick-or-treat!" She just held out her pumpkin bag.



We walked down our street and the street behind us. Anna's bag was so full that she was dragging it by the end. When we asked her if she was ready to go home, she replied, "No, I want big candy! More!"


All in all, Anna had a good haul. We have enjoyed it. Grandpa, we're saving the Baby Ruth bars for you when we see you at Thanksgiving!!