Pat_Elliott
<font color=blue>Kimberly's proud papa!</font><br>
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Hi All!
A quick update, since there's "news." Amy and I had, as usual, a fun weekend followed by a really lousy Sunday as we parted for the week. The stress is wearing on Amy, and it's starting to show. However, she always manages to stiffen up her lip and move on. And we're entering the final phase. You'll notice the old countdown is about two weeks. We have an amnio scheduled for Monday August 25 at 8 AM. That will be followed by some nail biting, and hopefully a phone call at about 6 PM to tell us we have healthy lungs. If that's the fact, we'll be in the delivery room early on Tuesday the 26th. Knock on wood.
The best news in a while came last Friday, when Amy's sonogram marked Kimberly at 5 pounds 13oz, prompting Amy to begin calling Kimberly "a mastodon." That figure is, of course, an estimate and can be off up to 15oz. But even on the "low end" of the scale, it's apparent Kimberly will be well over 5 pounds in two weeks, meaning beyond the lungs, we no longer have to fidget over developmental issues. All vitals on Amy and Kimberly are stable and in "normal" range.
We had a great weekend, mostly eating and drinking (a post-natal diet is in order for mom AND dad), and had a wonderful time at Knoebels Grove, where we swam (Dr. Approved) for about four hours. We had nachos and chicken wings Saturday night at a wonderful Bloomsburg gem called "Scoreboard," one of those nice places tucked away in the middle of nowhere that looks seedy but has Jaguars parked out front. Great wings, great beer, and I even played pool left-handed to give Amy a fighting chance. Alas, even with the bridge she can't get that close to the table.
On a solemn note, we took time to think of Katholyn and her family, and we wish them well.
This coming weekend my parents are spending the day Saturday, which should be fun, and the following weekend Amy's parents come to Danville for the duration. The best part is they check into a Hampton Inn with indoor pool at noon on Sunday. At that point, Amy will be sprung from the nursing home and will be surrounded by luxury and family until we get to the OR on Tuesday. I hope to get a message out next week (we'll be doing the greatest single-digit dance ever on Sunday). Thanks for your continued interest. Amy actually submitted to a photo in semi-profile. Having spent her entire life at 5' even, 115#, she's finding this condition an eye-opener. Personally, I think she looks great. Don't you?
Pat
A quick update, since there's "news." Amy and I had, as usual, a fun weekend followed by a really lousy Sunday as we parted for the week. The stress is wearing on Amy, and it's starting to show. However, she always manages to stiffen up her lip and move on. And we're entering the final phase. You'll notice the old countdown is about two weeks. We have an amnio scheduled for Monday August 25 at 8 AM. That will be followed by some nail biting, and hopefully a phone call at about 6 PM to tell us we have healthy lungs. If that's the fact, we'll be in the delivery room early on Tuesday the 26th. Knock on wood.
The best news in a while came last Friday, when Amy's sonogram marked Kimberly at 5 pounds 13oz, prompting Amy to begin calling Kimberly "a mastodon." That figure is, of course, an estimate and can be off up to 15oz. But even on the "low end" of the scale, it's apparent Kimberly will be well over 5 pounds in two weeks, meaning beyond the lungs, we no longer have to fidget over developmental issues. All vitals on Amy and Kimberly are stable and in "normal" range.
We had a great weekend, mostly eating and drinking (a post-natal diet is in order for mom AND dad), and had a wonderful time at Knoebels Grove, where we swam (Dr. Approved) for about four hours. We had nachos and chicken wings Saturday night at a wonderful Bloomsburg gem called "Scoreboard," one of those nice places tucked away in the middle of nowhere that looks seedy but has Jaguars parked out front. Great wings, great beer, and I even played pool left-handed to give Amy a fighting chance. Alas, even with the bridge she can't get that close to the table.
On a solemn note, we took time to think of Katholyn and her family, and we wish them well.
This coming weekend my parents are spending the day Saturday, which should be fun, and the following weekend Amy's parents come to Danville for the duration. The best part is they check into a Hampton Inn with indoor pool at noon on Sunday. At that point, Amy will be sprung from the nursing home and will be surrounded by luxury and family until we get to the OR on Tuesday. I hope to get a message out next week (we'll be doing the greatest single-digit dance ever on Sunday). Thanks for your continued interest. Amy actually submitted to a photo in semi-profile. Having spent her entire life at 5' even, 115#, she's finding this condition an eye-opener. Personally, I think she looks great. Don't you?
Pat
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