Yes, I have been a blogging slacker.  I could list a thousands reasons, but instead, I figure I'd jsut get on with blogging.

First, postive thoughts to all those who have suffered in the wake of the nasty hurricane.  I grew up in Baton Rouge and I spent a fair amount of time in New Orleans, so this has hit very close to my heart.  There are also lots of people still down there that I care about.


Second, more positive thoughts to Tammy who is recovering from the floods in Switerzland.  I hope you electric is back on and I am glad that you guys are ok.  And postive thoughts to Jess for all the crapola they are dealing with!!!!

Third, baby update... had my nuch fold and ultrascreen test done yesterday.  The scan looks good so far.  The folds in the neck measure 1.6, which preliminarily speaking is good.  When I had it with Kit, they wanted it under 3 and my OB said today that under 2 is great.  I should get the blood work back Weds or Thurs.  What the ultrascreen does is lookes for Downs and Trisomy 18.  It is usally 95% acurate.  But it is also a diagnostic thing.  The only way to know for sure is an amnio. 


We still feel that unless something comes back just tooooooo strange, we want to avoid tha amnio.  An extra risk that I just do not feel comfortable with.  At 16 weeks instead of the quad screening, we will get the feta beta something which looks for spinal bifida.  And of course all our u/s.

The baby looks like a baby with tiny legs and arms.  She was moving all over the place and had a strong hb of 173.  I am now 12 weeks, but am measuring a little over 13.

I got to see my uterus contract during the u/s.  That was cool. 

I went to my regular OB today (yesterday was with perinatal) and he said that they will probably want to schedule me for the section around March 3rd.  I asked him if he could do it again.  (I LOVE my doc) and he said yes.  So we will pick an exact date after the new year when he has his schedule, LOL.


Fourth, family stuff... the kiddos and Ben are good.  Today is Ben's 30th bday.  We went to dinner tonight and had a nice meal.  Sunday, when Ben was at work, the kids and I made a strawberry shortcake and had a surprise party for him when he got home.  We have been celebrating his bday for the past few days.  It has been fun.


Fifth... the price of freaking gasoline!  OMFG!!! I spent $48.00 today to fill my minivan!  OMG!!!!  This is just insane!!!! Grrrrrrr......

Sixth... looking forward to seeing a certain bunch of ladies at the end of this month.  And with the price of gas, I am SOOOO glad that I am flying and NOT driving.  (Well ok, I am driving a little from Chicago to my destiination, but that is better than 12 hours of driving....)

Seventh...  I WANT TO WIN THE LOTTERY!!!!  So Ed McMahon, if you are reading this, stop by my house with that big ole check and I'll read what ever magazines you want me to!

Ok folks, signing off!!!