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Glucose Tests & Results

Glucose Tests & Results

Flower In The Forest – Valley of the Giants, Australia View at Picasa   As Natalie transitions into the 3rd Trimester, it is time for the Glucose Tolerance Test (or the test for Gestational Diabetes).  This test is completed in a couple of phases, the first being a 1 hour blood draw after consuming the orange liquid shown in the picture above… ...

Yesterday: A Guest Room… Soon: A Nursery

Yesterday: A Guest Room… Soon: A Nursery

120 Feet Up As We Gently Sway In The Wind – Valley of the Giants, Australia View at Picasa   Another weekend of prep work at the house…  Trying to organize 5 years worth of stuff, cleaning it up, and clearing an entire room and closet has been a fun challenge, and we have crossed the first major hurdle.  The guest room is now officially the nursery! ...

Kickin’ and More Kickin’

Kickin’ and More Kickin’

Walking From Platform to Platform in the Tingle Trees – Valley of the Giants, Australia View at Picasa   Last night was one of those times where you just want to never forget where you were or what you were doing…  (I think I could write Hallmark cards in my spare time, huh?)  Although both Natalie and I have felt the “flutter” type of...

The Search For The Next Great Doctor…

The Search For The Next Great Doctor…

Champagne Pool – Waiotapu, New Zealand View at Picasa   In little more than 4 months, a transition will take place from one doctor to the next as Natalie’s obstetrician will exit stage right as we welcome a new medical expert to help us care for the medical needs of our newborn. The selection of a pediatrician has been a process thus far and we are...

I was never a Boy Scout, but…

I was never a Boy Scout, but…

A Call To Begin the Feast at Te Po – Rotorua, New Zealand View at Picasa   Somehow the “Be Prepared” mentality is starting to take over and as part of our Birth preparation classes through our hospital, yesterday Natalie and I spent the morning learning Infant and Child CPR. Along with the core basics of infant and child life saving, our...

Halfway There!

Halfway There!

Amazing Peformers at Te Po – Rotorua, New Zealand View at Picasa   Well, it’s been a little while since the last posting…  We’re finding that there is a lot to do between now and when Peanut joins the family and we’re making good progress, but wanted to take a quick timeout to celebrate the HALFWAY MARK! Natalie has done a...