Day at the Farm

My summer break is approaching the end and I wanted to make it out to my grandparent's house one more time before heading back to school.  It worked out great because my parents were also coming to town to bring a few things I had left behind so we headed out there.  As soon as we pulled in the yard Landon was so excited we were on the farm.  He started talking about the animals (even though my grandparents only have cows now), the barn, tractors, etc.  It was a fun filled day with family!

Landon loved all the cows!  

Feeding Great Grandma's fish

Great Grandpa's Big Red Tractor

Then it was time for my Grandparents sweet corn; Grandpa went and picked it straight from the field for us.  Landon ate 1 1/2 ears for lunch and another ear for supper.  He LOVED it!  

It was another long and busy day with no nap; however, he was so good.  He finally gave in at the supper table and fell asleep eating his corn and pizza.  

Ultrasound #3

Tuesday morning I had a meeting at school with my principal and my 28 week appointment (including the one hour glucose test) so I took Landon to daycare knowing it was a busy day.  He was so ecstatic to go to daycare.  It's always hard dropping him off for the first time after a break; you think it would get easier but it doesn't.  He was excited to play with all his friends that he has definitely missed this summer.  

At the doctor my glucose and blood count tests came back normal; however, Dr. Steinke was concerned about my size.  I was only measuring at 24 weeks when I should have been measuring at 28 weeks.  The last appointment she had me measuring at 22 weeks so I only grew 2 weeks in actually 4 weeks according to her measurements.  She decided to schedule another ultra sound to check everything out.  Of course that sent me in complete panic mode; especially when I went to school and two different people commented on how little I looked after not seeing me most of the summer.  Definitely was emotionally hard to handle.  I have felt a lot smaller this pregnancy so that is something I have been thinking a lot about the last month.  

Weight: 141 (Gained 17 pounds)

Heartbeat: 140's

Luckily the hospital was able to get me in for an ultrasound the next day, so I didn't have long to worry.  Landon and I headed to the hospital to see Baby Dudo and hopefully get some answers.  As the technician was looking and taking pictures of the heart, kidneys, spine, stomach, etc. she didn't notice anything that looked out of the ordinary.  Her measurements also all measured to be around 28 weeks (only 4 days off from what they should be)  That was a HUGE relief!  Granted the radiologists and doctor still need to look them over but it looks as though there is nothing to worry about.

The only thing she noticed that surprised her was that the baby is very, very low.  It's head was pressed against my cervix; however, my cervix is still closed which is a good thing.   She also noticed my body having contractions down low while I was there.  That explains a lot why I have had so much pressure and have been so tight below my belly.  Will definitely be something I ask my doctor about.  Guess the baby doesn't realize it has a lot more room if it would just move up a little. Must be in a comfy little groove.

I am so blessed everything looks good.  I will patiently wait the phone call from my doctor for the total clearance, but it is reassuring to know that the baby is right on track.

Heartbeat at the ultrasound visit was 156 bpm

 Look at that sweet little face.  Looks a little squished in there.

Baby Dudo cooperated a little more this time and allowed the technician to get a nice picture of the spine.  This picture makes me smile because when Landon saw the spine on the screen he kept calling it a baby crocodile.  

Look at that nose!  

 

* The nurse did call to confirm that the baby's growth looked good; however, they are still going to monitor my growth at each visit as I'm only in the 25th percentile. I've already started making a list of questions for my appointment in 2 weeks.  

Phillips Family Weekend

It was our annual Phillips weekend together in Kansas at my parent's house.  My aunt's family traveled from Houston, Tx, my uncle's family traveled from Omaha, my brother and his wife and my cousin Kienda even made it this year from Pennsylvania.  I'm usually really good about taking pictures but I didn't even start taking them until Sunday and by that time my aunt and her family already headed back so I'm bummed there aren't in many of them with all of us. Especially all of us cousins.

The last time we were ALL together was my brother's wedding (3 years ago) This year we missed having my cousin Gus and his wife from California and Kienda's fiancé.

Friday night we headed to Hays to meet up with the family for a night of Blues and BBQ downtown; however, we ran into down pouring rain about 30 minutes away.  It got so bad we couldn't see anything.  I called my dad and asked what the weather was doing there and he said it was sunny and clear.  I told them if they were going downtown to eat at all the BBQ vendors (outside) they better get going before the storm came. Did they?  Nope...they all were at home waiting for our arrival.  Needless to say instead of BBQ we had pizza. 

Saturday morning the ladies went downtown for Bargains on the Bricks; shopping!  I found some fun things!  Later that afternoon we went to the water park.  I didn't get many pictures because I got in trouble by the lifeguard.  Supposedly you aren't supposed to take pictures at the pool so I hid behind the tree to capture a few.

All the girl cousins (Minus my cousin Gus' wife and Cassy who didn't come swimming)

Landon playing with Uncle Scotty and Daddy

When we got home Landon did NOT want to take a nap.  He finally fell asleep around 4; however, we had 5:00 dinner reservations at the local Brewery.  Needless to say supper was not a pleasant experience and I ended up taking my screaming, tired son home so my family could enjoy a nice evening supper.  

Sunday my family from Houston headed back early in the morning so the rest of us enjoyed a relaxing day of doing absolutely nothing.  Landon loved playing in Grandma and Papa's backyard.

Feeding Dozer a treat!

 Then Landon and Daddy decided to play hide and seek.  Where's Landon?

 My cousin Kienda who I love dearly.  

Kienda brought Landon some new puzzles!

Landon did an awesome job putting the Cars puzzle together.

Kurtis headed back to Nebraska Sunday; however, I was fortunate enough to be able to stick around an extra day.  Since Kienda and I don't see each other very often she offered to take me home on her way back to Omaha on Monday.  Even though I see my dad's family once a year they are a blessing and I am so glad we still get together even though we are all miles apart.  With my parents moving next year we are already deciding where we want to meet up next summer.  Makes me excited; definitely an enjoyable weekend.

Weekend with Gma and Papa Dudo!

Kurtis' sister's family moved to Evanston, WY earlier in the year; which now means they live further away.  About 12 hours from us.  :( They had planned on coming home for over a week so Kurtis and Landon headed to Grant to spend some time with them.  I was planning on going but then plans changed so I ended up staying back as my weekends of summer were running out and I needed time to set up my classroom, work on maternity plans and do some things around the house.  While I got a lot accomplished Landon had a great time with his family.  Thanks Grandma for taking pictures!

Landon loves putting money in the piggy banks.

Daddy/Son weekend

 Landon loved picking and eating strawberries from Grandma's garden.
Who doesn't love fresh strawberries!?!?!

Busted...an entire mouth full of strawberries!

Landon also enjoys walking down the street to look at the trains.

Telling his cousins about Peter and the Wolf

Landon and Roan

Silly Boys

Kurtis and Zach (I love how they are dressed the same)