Nicki And Adam's Family Blog

It all began on December 6th, at 12:30pm. Adam and I had just gone to bed around 10pm and I awoke with one little cramp 2 hours later. I got up to go to the bathroom when I felt my water break. My water did not break with Charlie, so I wasn't sure what this experience would feel like. I then told Adam what happened and I think he exclaimed "It's go time." We called the hospital and they asked about contractions. I wasn't really having any, so they said to take our time and come in at our leisure. We called Barb and she came to our house to sleep so we wouldn't have to wake up Charlie. We got to the hospital around 1:15 or 2 and of course they do the millions of checks on me. The contractions were still not hard or regular, so they had me walk and walk and walk and walk some more. Around 4am they started appearing regularily. If they hadn't, the on-call OBGYN (not my normal dr.) wanted to start the Pitocin at 4am. Ha! No chance in hell I was letting tha...

...and on a funny note. I painted my toenails and fingernails and am officially 37 weeks tomorrow (Tuesday) and a full moon is on the 28th of November. I am ready now to go into labor! (assuming the baby agrees with me!)

I use to jokingly call myself immunity woman. I seemed to be able to beat out about any virus that came my way...that is, until I had a child. Immunity WOMAN...FAIL! Who knew that 2 year old diseases were do distructive?!! Well, beyond a few (or more) viruses that have hit our house this year, the biggest threat to my immunity has been a very odd and rarely bacterial infection. I have NO clue how I got it, I assume it is community acquired and NO one else in my family or anyone I know was infected. Weird weird. I had what is called C-Diff. It is a bacterial infection of the intestines. It normally causes massive and horrible diarrhea. Often times leading to really bad dehydration and death. I escaped that. In fact, my diarrhea wouldn't have even flagged my attention other than the fact that at the time I was 34 weeks pregnant. I thought it was pre-term labor. Turns out, nope.....FAIL. I have a bacterial infection mostly found in people over 65 who have had hospital stays and ...

Charlie had an awesome time with Halloween this year. It was about 45 and sunny that day, so perfect for Wisconsin Trick or Treating. He walked an entire hour collecting candy and practicing his manners of "Trick or Treat" and "Thank you." We had a great time and are so thrilled that Charlie had so much fun. He even liked handing out the candy once he decided the walking was all done. Here are some great pictures of his pirate costume. He called the skeleton a "scary monster"--he doesn't know what the word "scary" means, or probably even the word "monster" but he still got a huge kick out it! Yeah, Charlie didn't do ANY of the work. Wouldn't even touch the goop! Adam and I did most of the work! Charlie looking and posing! We dropped by Auntie Lauries for some candy!

Here is an updated picture. I am still not gaining that much weight, but I think we have a bacteria figured out for that part. Hopefully, in the next few weeks I can add a few pounds on. On a good note, however, the baby is growing just fine. He/she is measuring at exactly where he/she should. I am just little, plain and simple.

Charlie: "It's Mommy" (while in the line at the grocery store, points to a magazine picture of Jennifer Aniston). Me: "Yes, it is mommy!" (who am I do deny a compliment like that?) Adam: (upon calling him to tell him the funny story) "I think it is time that Charlie get's his eyes checked."