Week 0

Born 12/25/2007






Nicholas Oliver 8:30 PM
6 lbs 7oz
21 inches



Addison Jane 8:34 PM
5 lbs 7oz
18.5 inches



Everyone is doing great!

Week 38

We went into the hospital on Saturday afternoon to get gels (helps with dilation). The plan was to be there twice a day for the next three days. When we went back for our second one they said she was having too many contractions (so minor that Erin didn't even notice them) so they sent us home.

At midnight she did start noticing them every 5 minutes for an hour. We called the hospital and after another hour of contractions we went in. They got Erin all hooked up to monitors and checked her out. We spent the night and in the morning they decided to send us home - walk of shame!

Sunday we were both exhausted and laid around the house all day. Again that night the contractions came on and they were strong - making the last night seem like a joke. The hospital said we should come back in, so we were on our way (a little more calm than the last time). Again all the monitoring and this time some good drugs to help Erin sleep. Morning came and another walk of shame. Rejected again! Though before we left the Dr. said if the contractions are as painful again tonight we could come in and they would help her sleep.

Back at home on Christmas Eve day, Erin was too uncomfortable to travel to see family, but my Aunt and Uncle from Michigan and my Mom and Sister stopped by with groceries and for a short visit. I ran a few errands and we watched some movies as Erin suffered through painful contractions. At about 9pm we decided to head in again (this time we brought cookies). About half way through the night it became clear that today was gonna be the day! At about 3am Erin was set up with an epidural and at 7:30am they broke her water.

So now we are waiting...

Week 37

It is week 37 and still no babies here. My Doctor says the amnio was borderline - indicating that waiting one more week to induce is the best option. I guess Christmas babies will be arriving sometime next week or over the weekend.


Shield your eyes if you're a bit squeamish, here is my belly in its full glory.

I have been fighting boredom with movies, a birthday dinner last week at the chatterbox and various outings to ride in a wheelchair in the stores. Steve is happy to push me, at least I can keep up. There really is a place for fun in your life at the Mall of America. It was not too crowded, but maybe too many football fanatics for my liking, both Bears and Vikings.

I've got some pants that I thought would be much more comfortable if I wore suspenders, the problem was that I didn't own any suspenders. I remembered my dad having some so I asked him if I could borrow them. There is only one problem with them...

week 35

Hello everyone. I've been a bit behind on this lately - sorry.

We brewed another batch of beer with our friends Jason and Jana (though I sat this one out for the most part). We also bottled the beer we brewed before - should be ready to try next week (for those who aren't pregnant). Check out more photos here.

Biggest news and accomplishment is that the nursery is ready!!!