Friday, December 30, 2005
Thursday, December 29, 2005
"the joyful mother of children"
FinallyGottcha! (Toby's first picture)"What happened?" Big Boy! First Contact, what a trip Add a mustach and you got Calvin Stanley..."Please don't put me...
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Update, no pix yet
Toby is doing much better! He came off the ventilator at 10:30 am. He is still on a nasal canula and has a...
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Baby Tobias is Here!
12/28/05 7:45 4lbs 14ozPictures coming soon.Toby is having some hard time absorbing oxygen. He is currently on a ventilator which is basically doing...
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Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Gentlemen, cart your Injuns
It's morning.... and I don't know what to do.I am allowed to get up.... but what then?This is new. At this point I...
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Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Monday, December 26, 2005
34 weeks! PARTYTOBYGANZA 2005!
34 weeks!Your baby acts completely like a newborn, with his eyes opened when awake and closed when sleeping. You may also find him...
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Sunday, December 25, 2005
Sleepwalking
I am sleepwalkingI'm hoping that maybeif I tiptoe softly enoughthen you will comeAnd not just be anothersweet dream faded too soonMaybe if I...
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Friday, December 23, 2005
Merry Christmas Eve Eve
Probably not much going to happen in here today.... everybody have a very Merry Christmas!...
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Thursday, December 22, 2005
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Myths about manhood... or are they?
• Guys will not ask for directions• Guys think about "it" all the time• Guys like blow'em up movies, hate romantic comedies• Guys...
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Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Monday, December 19, 2005
33 weeks! TOBYBLANZAGANZA and is Isaac Diaz here yet??
Amniotic fluid is at its highest level during your pregnancy.Your baby's head size has increased 3/8ths of an inch due to rapid brain...
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Saturday, December 17, 2005
Friday, December 16, 2005
Thursday, December 15, 2005
WE'RE GOING HOME!
Wahoo! Jess and I felt this morning that we've had enough. She's been having no contractions for 4 or so days, and living...
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Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
mornin, all
No real update here... I am waiting for some medication.... the home health nurses and the hospital nurses are at war and I...
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Monday, December 12, 2005
My ultrasound was good. Besides the painfully full bladder part...Toby looks very happy and cute and slightly chubby.... YAYR2 has now joined us...
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32 weeks TOBY EXTRAVANZABLOWSOMEHORNSGANZA!
32 weeks is a huge milestone. From here on out, Toby basically just gains weight. Everybody up here at the hospital is relieved...
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Sunday, December 11, 2005
Jailbreak and reconfinement
Last night when we got back to the hospital .... we got sent home. There was some wackiness about insurance re-admitting us and...
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Saturday, December 10, 2005
about to bust out for the big day
Well, howdy! This is Jess posting on Terbutaline. It's kinda like mainlining caffeine.My hands, they shakeMy head, I can't finish sentencesetcBUT TODAY IS...
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Thursday, December 8, 2005
Star date 78340
It's 10:23pm Thursday, Jess is looking good. She has had very few contractions in the last few hours. And is in good spirits!...
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Update from the Camp
Finally saw a doctor at 2pm ish... Jessica's cervix looks the same. 3cm. (that's good) The doctor is happy, and optimistic that we...
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from the confines of hospital labor camp
Hello all, this is Richy typing for Jess, I mean, not right now, this is me. In a moment it will be Jessica.Jessica...
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Wednesday, December 7, 2005
Guys day fiddle-dee-dee
My appointment today is around 2.... so I may not do the update before you worker bees leave work. 3D ULTRASOUND TODAY WOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOO!Gentlemen,...
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Tuesday, December 6, 2005
rambling with bad breath
My doctor's appointment is tomorrow... so I will be here today. I amcurrently waiting for the nurse to come and give me my...
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Monday, December 5, 2005
31 weeks! and Happy B-day Julie- BLANZA!
Week Thirty-OneThe rate of physical growth slows down just a bit, but even though he doesn't get much longer, he will gain a...
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Saturday, December 3, 2005
Obligatory weekend blog entry
Don't get me wrong. My weekends have no distinction from my weeks. Thus, I could write a thoughtful and engaging blog entry today....
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Friday, December 2, 2005
Thursday, December 1, 2005
here ya go
ATTENTION: In the comment section of this post, I made a joke about contracting, etc. I, and blogger.com sincerely regret this joke. It...
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Urban myths
A subject of great interest to me is/are urban legends. A subject of great interest to me is urban legends. Hmmm. Something wacky...
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Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Congrats Georgia!
About time! I'll let Georgia tell you all about them...Good luck on your interview today, Josh! Show 'em how it's done in Texas!Doctor's...
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Monday, November 28, 2005
TOBY BLANZA! 30 WEEKS!
Did you know your baby is nearly three pounds now?His head is getting larger to accommodate a period of rapid brain growth. Don't...
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Saturday, November 26, 2005
and.... it's over
We had the Clark/Joy Thanksgiving yesterday.I made my first turkey ever. It was, as expected, a dry yet greasy tasteless bird. Nonetheless, it...
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Friday, November 25, 2005
the rundown
Well, yesterday was a blast of course. 7 am Mama shows up with the turkey... I can't sleep anyway so I go andtalk...
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Thursday, November 24, 2005
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Thanksgiving
I don't have an appointment today. They are both on Wednesday this week. So I'll miss most of Guy's Day but I'm sure...
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Monday, November 21, 2005
29 weeks! Toby GANZA Hallelujah BLANZA!
29 weeksYour baby's head is in proportion with body now. He appears more like a newborn each and every day!Fat continues to accumulate...
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Sunday, November 20, 2005
An ode to CTK
Today I will go to Christ the Kingand sit in a hard plastic chairI will lift my voice and singAnd admire Lindsey's hairYou...
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Saturday, November 19, 2005
happenings
Last night I rode in a wheelchair at IKEA. Did you know they have wheelchairs everywhere? It's been a surprise to me. Anyhoo,...
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Friday, November 18, 2005
Big Paint Day! Need help!
Hello all. I am hijacking the blog to make a fun ( I said FUN, F.U.N) request. Jess and I need help painting...
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A wee poll in the marnin
When will Crystal go into labor?Today, or over the weekendThanksgiving DayDecember 1-3December 4-10December 11-17week of her due date 12/23LATE! Free polls from Pollhost.com Marnin,...
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Thursday, November 17, 2005
Tgiving Upstairs
And the thing about turkey eaters is that a lot of them are turkey zealots. You know, convincing the reluctant to "try it"...
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Wednesday, November 16, 2005
That time of week again
Let's see what the guys come up with today. Maybe a discussion of their deepest held fears. Or how hard it is to...
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Tuesday, November 15, 2005
We set up the bassinet last night.We had planned on using a Pack-and-Play (translation: playpen) with a bassinet but Kai is no longer...
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Monday, November 14, 2005
OH YEAH! TOBY-28 WEEK-GANZA! WOOHOO!
Eyebrows and eyelashes are now very noticeable!Hair on baby's head is growing longer. Some babies are born with almost none at all, while...
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Sunday, November 13, 2005
And fun was had by all
Well, last night was the Randy Travis concert. Don't get me wrong. There was some good singing and music. But when you grow...
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Saturday, November 12, 2005
plan for today
Well, here we are again at the weekend. Generally pretty quiet on the ol' blog over the weekend.Today our plan is to move...
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Friday, November 11, 2005
Thursday, November 10, 2005
WOMAN POWER
I have no idea why the comments locked up... continue, ladies!And any male who dares comment today!Champion bowling team...
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Wednesday, November 9, 2005
Welcome, Eli Happy Tullos!
YAY! We could do guys day here on the blog, but Matt's out... and we female types might as well take over. Feel...
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Tuesday, November 8, 2005
Big Day for Big Daddy! And D'ana...
Rumor has it that Eli H Tullos is on his way! Hooray!!Got a doctor's appointment today... you know the routine. See you in...
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Monday, November 7, 2005
THIRD TRIMESTER TOBYEXTRAVA-GOBY-BLANZA!
"How your baby's growing: Your baby is really starting to fill up your uterus. This week he weighs almost 2 pounds and is...
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Sunday, November 6, 2005
Yesterday was a fun day. I made Richy pancakes and a ham and egg omelette... my first. I can't say any of it...
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Saturday, November 5, 2005
Happy Birthday to my Sweetie
and his twin...28 big ones today... He said all he wanted for his birthday was for me to still be pregnant and everything...
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Friday, November 4, 2005
Daylight Savings
I don't care for this new schedule. It gets dark before I'm ready for night. And it gets bright very very early. Almost...
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Thursday, November 3, 2005
Doctor's appointment
I have an early appointment today... pray for an awesome report! UPDATEIt was a great appointment.... no cervical change! So we all agreed...
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Wednesday, November 2, 2005
Tuesday, November 1, 2005
November 1st
It's November! Hooray! This year is rocketing past, and that's great with me!I have an ultrasound today... just a view from down under......
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Monday, October 31, 2005
26 weeks! Hooray TOBY blanza!
" Fetal Development - Week 26 The baby now weighs between 1.5 and 2 pounds/ 680 and 900 grams and is approximately 9...
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Sunday, October 30, 2005
Saturday, October 29, 2005
weekend blog
We'll see if I come up with something to write about... we shall seeI think Richy's a little concerned about my Rumsfeld reference...
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Friday, October 28, 2005
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Well, we lost the World Series... and thus, my monthlong interest in baseball will go the way of its fathers.I stayed up way...
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Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Doctor's Appointment
I have an appointment in an hour... slept late, now waiting to GO GO GO....Update should be early afternoon.......
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Monday, October 24, 2005
Holy Cow! 25 weeks!!
"Your baby weighs onepound, nine ounces, and measures 22 centimeters crown-to-rump. Yourbaby's ears are fully functional now, and he or she may even...
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Sunday, October 23, 2005
fiction lecture 3,457
I think I may go to church today. So the lecture begins now.The subject of today's lecture is Dee Henderson. Dee writes romantic...
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Saturday, October 22, 2005
brain difficulties
I just can't think of anything entertaining. I'm sure it will come to me in a blinding flash later today. For now..... pftttttTomorrow:...
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Friday, October 21, 2005
Thursday, October 20, 2005
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
24 weeks 2 days! A NEW RECORD!
I am not going back to sleep. I would like to believe differently of myself. But the fact is, I am awake now....
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Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Monday, October 17, 2005
24 weeks! TOBY BONANZA BIRTHDAY BLANZA
24 weeks today. What a milestone. I had the twins at 24 weeks, and R2at 24 weeks 1 day. So as of Wednesday,...
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Sunday, October 16, 2005
Fiction lecture 2 or so
The subject for the day is Gilbert Morris. GM has written about 4,329 novels, most of which are historical and follow the Winslow...
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Saturday, October 15, 2005
Friday, October 14, 2005
Thursday, October 13, 2005
hangin out
Last night (actually starting at 4) Richy went out and I decided to keep R2 because... I'm feeling much better and I didn't...
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