Also, we were told that a Connor is still breech and him turning seems unlikely. I have posted a new poll so you can all vote what day he will be born. The winner will receive a dirty diaper fedex to them free of charge. So vote now!
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
The Week has been Determined
So Candace went to the doctor today and was informed that Connor will be here sometime during the last week of May. The week or Memorial Day to be exact.
Monday, May 5, 2008
The Picture to the Right is Wrong
Apparently that's what your baby looks like if he is not "breech." Connor is kicking it upright in Candace's belly right now. Looks like we can skip the child-birth classes and only attend the Cesarean classes along with the infant CPR classes. We have yet to attend a class so that is great. Glad I am starting off on the right foot here as a parent. Now that soccer is over we should be able to knock out these classes in no time.
Also, since some of you may or may not know I am going to inform you all that Candace was really sick on Friday night (May 2nd) into the early hours of Saturday morning with some kind of stomach bug. We woke up early Saturday morning and attempted to visit the Urgent Care to get treated, but ended up getting sent down to CMC in Charlotte where we visited the ER and got 2 liters of fluids in Candace and some much needed rest. On a side note I think it is totally badass that the hospital has Fox Soccer channel on their TVs. Maybe this child birth thing won’t be so bad after all.
After we spent a good 2 hours in the ER, got treated by two people from the cast of Gray’s Anatomy (the DR was about 18 and the nurse was hot) we were sent up to the Maternity center on the 8th floor to be observed for a few more hours. Candace’s doctor did not seem to be too worried so that was refreshing. We left about 3:00 pm after being there since 9:00 am. The hospital cafeteria has pretty good bacon cheeseburgers so I know Duncan will be happy when he comes to visit his nephew later this month or next.
We also found out that Connor is measuring at 40 weeks! Everyone kept saying that if they had to deliver the baby today it would not be a problem. Can you say bullshit?! That would be a major problem as I have not totally mentally prepared myself for this yet. I don’t know if we even have any diapers, nor do I know how to change one yet. Candace did not like the idea of Connor coming this weekend either so I am glad I wasn’t the only one not ready for him just yet.
Candace is at home today and tomorrow resting and recuperating from the dehydration and lack of sleep. I guess the lack of sleep is something we should get used to, huh? That is all for now.
Also, since some of you may or may not know I am going to inform you all that Candace was really sick on Friday night (May 2nd) into the early hours of Saturday morning with some kind of stomach bug. We woke up early Saturday morning and attempted to visit the Urgent Care to get treated, but ended up getting sent down to CMC in Charlotte where we visited the ER and got 2 liters of fluids in Candace and some much needed rest. On a side note I think it is totally badass that the hospital has Fox Soccer channel on their TVs. Maybe this child birth thing won’t be so bad after all.
After we spent a good 2 hours in the ER, got treated by two people from the cast of Gray’s Anatomy (the DR was about 18 and the nurse was hot) we were sent up to the Maternity center on the 8th floor to be observed for a few more hours. Candace’s doctor did not seem to be too worried so that was refreshing. We left about 3:00 pm after being there since 9:00 am. The hospital cafeteria has pretty good bacon cheeseburgers so I know Duncan will be happy when he comes to visit his nephew later this month or next.
We also found out that Connor is measuring at 40 weeks! Everyone kept saying that if they had to deliver the baby today it would not be a problem. Can you say bullshit?! That would be a major problem as I have not totally mentally prepared myself for this yet. I don’t know if we even have any diapers, nor do I know how to change one yet. Candace did not like the idea of Connor coming this weekend either so I am glad I wasn’t the only one not ready for him just yet.
Candace is at home today and tomorrow resting and recuperating from the dehydration and lack of sleep. I guess the lack of sleep is something we should get used to, huh? That is all for now.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Doctor Visit 4/15
Candace and I went to the doctor the other day for an ultrasound and overall check-up. Candace's amniotic fluids were low the last time she went in so they are doing check-ups weekly now just to be sure. The good news is her fluids were back up to strong levels, and everyone is extremely healthy. I still am not sure how a heartbeat as fast as Connor's can be healthy.
Connors is about a week ahead of schedule now so it appears he may be here by Memorial Day weekend.
This weekend my good friend Ben is coming up to help me install a fence along the back and side yards of the house. That way when Candace is home with Connor she can just open the backdoor to let the dogs out instead of having to put them all on a leash and carry Connor. That would be ridiculous. The good news is neither Lowe's or Home Depot carry the gates we want to use (at least not the ones near me). I will be traveling to the Lowe's in Belmont on Thursday afternoon to pick them up, and then heading into Charlotte for a haircut. I will also pick up the brackets, vinyl adhesive, screws, and decorative tops for the posts while in Belmont. Then I can pick up the posts and sections Friday after work. Then Saturday morning I will pick up the 2-man auger from Lowe's that I reserved. Hopefully, Ben and I can get done in one day and then relax while observing our succcess.
The completion of the fence will most likely complete all the major projects for the house that I have to do before Connor gets here. We are also having an alarm system installed on April 22nd.
Connors is about a week ahead of schedule now so it appears he may be here by Memorial Day weekend.
This weekend my good friend Ben is coming up to help me install a fence along the back and side yards of the house. That way when Candace is home with Connor she can just open the backdoor to let the dogs out instead of having to put them all on a leash and carry Connor. That would be ridiculous. The good news is neither Lowe's or Home Depot carry the gates we want to use (at least not the ones near me). I will be traveling to the Lowe's in Belmont on Thursday afternoon to pick them up, and then heading into Charlotte for a haircut. I will also pick up the brackets, vinyl adhesive, screws, and decorative tops for the posts while in Belmont. Then I can pick up the posts and sections Friday after work. Then Saturday morning I will pick up the 2-man auger from Lowe's that I reserved. Hopefully, Ben and I can get done in one day and then relax while observing our succcess.
The completion of the fence will most likely complete all the major projects for the house that I have to do before Connor gets here. We are also having an alarm system installed on April 22nd.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
66 Freaking Days?
What the hell is happening? I think God is making time fly faster and faster. I haven't even gotten the new Grand Theft Auto video game for Xbox to play yet. No way I can play that game once Connor gets here, at least not until he falls asleep.
Over the past few weeks Candace and I have been lucky enough to be able to travel with some of our good friends. We spent Easter weekend with Marcos and Kim Castro in Blowing Rock. We were also able to see some of the Grouse Moor Catering crew I used to work with. It was really nice going to Buddy's on a sunny day over the weekend. The mountain winds were not welcome.
The following weekend marked our 3rd Annual: Graham 'n' Ham Trip. Yes we have a name for the annual trip. Along with Phil and Lena Graham we went to Charleston, SC for some relaxation, good eats, and good drinks. The weather was perfect all weekend except for the day we left. I guess you could not ask for it any other way.
Candace is starting to get less and less sleep. I think Connor is sleeping during the day and then running around at night. I hope that is not a sign of things to come. Only time will tell. The house is nearly done. In two weeks one of my best friends, Ben Moore, will come over to help me intsall a fence in the backyard. That way Candace can let the dogs out into the backyard without a leash while she is home with Connor. Walking them along with a stroller will prove to be difficult, and we have yet to figure that part out yet.
Candace and I hope all 3 of you that read this blog are doing well.
Over the past few weeks Candace and I have been lucky enough to be able to travel with some of our good friends. We spent Easter weekend with Marcos and Kim Castro in Blowing Rock. We were also able to see some of the Grouse Moor Catering crew I used to work with. It was really nice going to Buddy's on a sunny day over the weekend. The mountain winds were not welcome.
The following weekend marked our 3rd Annual: Graham 'n' Ham Trip. Yes we have a name for the annual trip. Along with Phil and Lena Graham we went to Charleston, SC for some relaxation, good eats, and good drinks. The weather was perfect all weekend except for the day we left. I guess you could not ask for it any other way.
Candace is starting to get less and less sleep. I think Connor is sleeping during the day and then running around at night. I hope that is not a sign of things to come. Only time will tell. The house is nearly done. In two weeks one of my best friends, Ben Moore, will come over to help me intsall a fence in the backyard. That way Candace can let the dogs out into the backyard without a leash while she is home with Connor. Walking them along with a stroller will prove to be difficult, and we have yet to figure that part out yet.
Candace and I hope all 3 of you that read this blog are doing well.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Baby Furniture is In!
Tools that I thought would be needed. Turns out all I needed were a philips and flathead screwdriver along with pliers. 
Bolts, casters, and other fasteners.
Instruction book for the crib.
That's right 15 pages of instructions. I only needed 4.
The only other real tool needed is on the window sill.
Belle admiring my fine work.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Manual Labor
I decided after I finished painting the guest bathroom over the weekend that I am not cut out for manual labor. At least not painting. First of all, I woke up (was woken up) by 8 am with a solid hangover from celebrating a birthday for one of my fellow coaches. I felt great. Something about shots, dark beers, and late night Wendy's makes a man not feel his best.
Candace took the dogs on a walk and had me clean the shower in the master bathroom as well as the vanity. I nearly passed out from the fumes twice. It was a rainy day so after some much needed H2O and food I made the decision to paint Connor's bathroom. Man that was a stupid idea, but turned out to be perfect timing as we are gone almost every weekend over the next month.
I had to make a run to Lowe's to get some more rollers for the bathroom and a much needed Orange Gatorade. I came back and started taping the bathroom. Which totally sucked. I never thought the taping would end. There were millions of corners, seams, and places that had to be taped. Once the taping was done I began painting. Candace and I agreed (she told me the color we would use) on "milk chocolate." Painting a white wall with brown paint is not easy as the little places that don't get fully covered are REALLY visible. That drove me crazy. So here it is Monday night and I still have touch up work to do and I just know I am missing some spots. Ugghhh...
The color is really nice. Candace has picked out some nice blues to go with the brown. One of the benefits of painting the small bathroom is I could climb and walk on everything. The vanity, the toilet, the tub, and the ladder. I felt like Spider-Man. I only almost fell 3 times. I do feel rewarded in the end, but think I will hire someone to paint our rooms in our next house. Playing Xbox 360 all day to get rid of a hangover would have been a lot more fun.
Sunday, our game was canceled again due to the large amounts of rain from the day before. Which meant Candace and I were able to go to Rusty Rudder and watch UNC win another ACC Tournament title giving them the #1 seed in the East Region for the NCAA Tournament and the most ACC Tournament wins of all time. That was a good day.
Pictures of the finished bathroom to come later.
Candace took the dogs on a walk and had me clean the shower in the master bathroom as well as the vanity. I nearly passed out from the fumes twice. It was a rainy day so after some much needed H2O and food I made the decision to paint Connor's bathroom. Man that was a stupid idea, but turned out to be perfect timing as we are gone almost every weekend over the next month.
I had to make a run to Lowe's to get some more rollers for the bathroom and a much needed Orange Gatorade. I came back and started taping the bathroom. Which totally sucked. I never thought the taping would end. There were millions of corners, seams, and places that had to be taped. Once the taping was done I began painting. Candace and I agreed (she told me the color we would use) on "milk chocolate." Painting a white wall with brown paint is not easy as the little places that don't get fully covered are REALLY visible. That drove me crazy. So here it is Monday night and I still have touch up work to do and I just know I am missing some spots. Ugghhh...
The color is really nice. Candace has picked out some nice blues to go with the brown. One of the benefits of painting the small bathroom is I could climb and walk on everything. The vanity, the toilet, the tub, and the ladder. I felt like Spider-Man. I only almost fell 3 times. I do feel rewarded in the end, but think I will hire someone to paint our rooms in our next house. Playing Xbox 360 all day to get rid of a hangover would have been a lot more fun.
Sunday, our game was canceled again due to the large amounts of rain from the day before. Which meant Candace and I were able to go to Rusty Rudder and watch UNC win another ACC Tournament title giving them the #1 seed in the East Region for the NCAA Tournament and the most ACC Tournament wins of all time. That was a good day.
Pictures of the finished bathroom to come later.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Couple Shower
This past weekend our good friends, Phil and Lena Graham, hosted a Couples Shower for us at their home here in Huntersville. Lena really outdid herself with tasty desserts, some green punch that was addictive, and fun games for everyone. Thanks need to especially go out to the Grahams. Candace and I would also like to thank all of you that came and shared your Sunday afternoon with us. Connor would like to thank you all.
Below are some pictures of the shower.
Here is a good shot of Dad, Mom, and the two uncles Jared (green) and Duncan (Red).
Here are Lena, and Phil. Another good friend, Christi is holding Preston Graham on the couch. Preston is a future accomplice to Connor.
Candace holding up a onesie that Sara Jane got us. This way he can come to work with Daddy. Also, you can see that Sara Jane got a present just for me.
Future Uncle Jared and Candace in a candid shot.
Preston Graham. Most chill baby ever.
Candace's growing belly. She is going to be pissed I posted this picture. The other one is of her chest so I went with the more PG-13 one.
Candace and her best friend Kim Castro.
Candace and I sitting in our assigned seats waiting to be spoiled.
Me celebrating the gift from Sara Jane.
Two soft soccer balls for Connor to start training with as soon as he pops out. One was sacrificed to the dogs by Monday.
Very nice cake for the shower.
All the nice gifts out friends and family spoiled us with.
Mommy's tag.
Daddy's tag.
Shot of the delicious spread that was available to everyone. Lena made some peanut butter and rice krispie filled chocolate balls that were as addictive as I imagine crack is.
Nice clothesline of cools onesies, rattles, and other goodies for Connor. The one of the right that is white said: Step 1: Crawl, Step 2: Walk, Step 3: "soccer ball". Connor better love soccer or else we are going to have to get rid of a lot of stuff.
Below are some pictures of the shower.
Here is a good shot of Dad, Mom, and the two uncles Jared (green) and Duncan (Red).
Here are Lena, and Phil. Another good friend, Christi is holding Preston Graham on the couch. Preston is a future accomplice to Connor.
Candace holding up a onesie that Sara Jane got us. This way he can come to work with Daddy. Also, you can see that Sara Jane got a present just for me.
Future Uncle Jared and Candace in a candid shot.
Preston Graham. Most chill baby ever.
Candace's growing belly. She is going to be pissed I posted this picture. The other one is of her chest so I went with the more PG-13 one.
Candace and her best friend Kim Castro.
Candace and I sitting in our assigned seats waiting to be spoiled.
Me celebrating the gift from Sara Jane.
Two soft soccer balls for Connor to start training with as soon as he pops out. One was sacrificed to the dogs by Monday.
Very nice cake for the shower.
All the nice gifts out friends and family spoiled us with.
Mommy's tag.
Daddy's tag.
Shot of the delicious spread that was available to everyone. Lena made some peanut butter and rice krispie filled chocolate balls that were as addictive as I imagine crack is.
Nice clothesline of cools onesies, rattles, and other goodies for Connor. The one of the right that is white said: Step 1: Crawl, Step 2: Walk, Step 3: "soccer ball". Connor better love soccer or else we are going to have to get rid of a lot of stuff.
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