The Waiting is the Hardest Part...

OK, so we're officially into the post-40 week era now, with no sign of labor. The food has run out, we have no power, and we've taken to boiling rats in order to survive. Send help. Send it now.

Maybe I went too far there. But still, man- this kid will not come out! I don't know what his deal is. So we wait...and wait...and wait. In the meantime, here's some pictures from the last few days:

Mindy thinks she's about to pop out of her skin.

But she does tricks now!

Mom wanted to get in on the fun too...even though she had her last kid almost 27 years ago.

Luke enjoyed this until he couldn't roll over and get back up.

Luke got to go to the new playground near our house the other day. It's a little more his size.

Over the course of his wait on this bench, Luke told strangers of his exploits growing up as a special child in Alabama. Did you guys know he fought in 'Nam?

He now sits at the table eating leftovers. We should not be parents.

Here he is helping me put together the Baby Papasan. To be perfectly honest, I have no idea what a papasan is. I always thought it was an old Asian guy.

Luke enjoys the finished product. We're hoping when the baby gets here, he doesn't crawl in on top of him. I'm sure if the baby was here, he would wish that also.

I pretty much just read the instructions to the new double stroller and Luke did all the work. He's matured quite a bit.

See? He even does his own hammering. I'm going to get him a nail gun for his birthday.

This is how we ponder life and its meaning.

So that's life. Luke has spent the last few weeks watching Veggie Tales...over...and over. I can now sing all the lyrics to "Barbara Manatee." Mom is still adjusting to the sleep schedule (and she was inspired by her kids to start a blog...we have that effect on people). Mindy is miserable, and I just kinda do what I do. We still don't have a name for this poor child- at this rate, he'll graduate from high school as Baby Boy Scott. Maybe we'll have a trinket auction for a name!

40 weeks (-1 day) and still going...

Just a quick pregnancy update:

I went to the doctor today and haven’t made any real progress. The doctor said Baby Bee was still very very high. He said there wasn’t much I could do at this point, just hope he drops. They’ll induce me after I hit 41 weeks, so we’re probably looking at the end of next week before the arrival of Baby Bee. Though I don’t want to wait another week, it is nice to have an end in sight. It may be better that I’m induced anyway – I’ll for sure be able to deliver at Landstuhl and I’ll be there in time to get my epidural! =) So, I guess we’ll just wait and see if Baby Bee wants to arrive on his own, or if he’ll need a little help. Everything else looked fine - he's head down, his heart rate was good and he was measuring right on target. My blood pressure is good and I didn't even gain a whole pound this time (only .6 of a pound.) =)

Alrighty, I’m gonna go rest before we head off to playgroup this afternoon. We’re having lots of fun together. Luke LOVES having Grammy here – he calls her, “Me-mee.” It’s so cute!

39 weeks and 6 days...one day shy of my due date and 40 weeks...

I’ll update more later!

Grammy Does Germany

Saturday morning, Mom Scott and Uncle Brian flew into Frankfurt. It was so exciting! Chris, Luke and I managed to get to the airport without getting lost. Most of the way was driving on the autobahn, which is way easier then driving through the little towns that have roads going everywhere. We had a happy reunion with hugs all around. It was so great! =)



Mom Scott and Uncle Brian took a few hours of the day to sleep, and then we went to a little German restaurant/hotel called the Berghof for supper. We all ended up going to bed pretty early.



At the Berghof...


Uncle Brian reading to Luke in the evening.


This morning, we woke up at our leisure. We decided to go to the Burg Lichtenberg, a castle near Kusel (the same one from our blog on October 08, 2007.) It was the perfect day to go. The weather was cool and crisp, but not too cold, the sun was out – but there was also mist everywhere. It was very medieval looking. We ate lunch at the Burg Restaurant (which is at the opening of the castle) and had a wonderful meal. The schnitzel was really really yummy there!

In front of our apartment complex...

In front of the Burg Restaurant...

All of us together...

Mom Scott eating a salad at the Burg...

Me, Luke and Uncle Brian...

Chris and Mom...


After lunch, we walked around and explored the castle and grounds. We were able to get tons of great photos. It was such a fun day! We are so enjoying our time of fellowship together with Mom Scott and Uncle Brian. It’s so nice to have them here!

A picture taken through an castle window - look at the mist out there!

Picture of the town and castle in the mist...

In front of the castle...

Luke watching Grammy and Uncle Brian coming down a long set of stairs...

Mommy and Lukey!

Uncle Brian and Chris scaling the castle walls...

Getting down is harder than getting up!

Luke peering out a window - he saw a dog and was very excited. He kept saying, "Dowgie? Dowgie?"

"Dowgie?"


Mom Judy and Uncle Brian in front of the keep...

Luke pushing his own stroller...

Uncle Brian standing on a ledge with the sun behind him. I love this picture!



Mommy and Baby Bee sitting on a rock...

Luke had to sit on it too...

Uncle Brian scaling the castle walls again...

Luke looking through a peep hole...

Walking into the beautiful landscape...

Looking down from an old stable...



An archway...


Luke looking for another doggie out the window...


Pretty picture...

A place Mom Judy and I visited a lot...

Here we are snug and cozy in the backseat!

Luke was out seconds after getting strapped in his car seat. He was ready for a nap!



Today I’m 39 weeks 3 days. Still no signs of labor. =( I really thought I would go into labor a few days before my due date. Luke came 4 days early, and I didn’t think I would go beyond 40 weeks this time either. Unfortunately, it’s not looking or feeling like Baby Bee will make his appearance anytime soon. I’m still high and have had no real significant signs of labor. I have my next doctor’s appointment on Wednesday (the day before my due date) and will ask the doctor when they’ll be willing to induce me if I don’t go into labor on my own soon. I was really hoping all the walking and stairs we did today at the castle would jumpstart something. Thank you all for you prayers and thoughts – it means so much to us! I’m gonna show Mom Scott how to post a blog, so when Baby Bee does decide to come; she’ll be able to post it right away.

There is one "Expectant Mother" parking space at the commisary here - I'm always excited when I can snag it...

And 39 weeks and 3 day...as you can see, I'm solely in Chris's shirts now. =)

Alrighty, it’s late and I’m tuckered out. I’ll update some more later!

Love ya’ll!