Working full time from home while caring for Claire all day has kept me insanely busy, so I haven't had much of a chance to stay connected lately. But since she was born I've become more involved in the local birthing community (Minneapolis has one of the best in the US) and I've been wanting to do more. So I'm going to become certified to teach ( Read more... )

We just spent a week up north near the headwaters of the Mississippi. Here are some of my favorite shots...


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Ice! This is what I saw when I looked out at the backyard this morning. The neighbor kids have been sledding down this hill all week, and it's so fun to watch them. Reminds me of when I was their age, doing the same thing in my own backyard.

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Claire was born 11/9/07, weighing 7 lbs, 8.8 oz and measuring 21 inches long (I was close with my guess of 7 lb, 8 oz!)

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Ok, so she didn't arrive yesterday. Maybe this Sunday? (Or sooner?)

I have a feeling she's going to be a long baby. Maybe 22-23 inches? And I might as well guess at her weight while I'm at it...let's say 7 pounds 8 ounces.

I'm totally just pulling these numbers out from nowhere, but it helps to pass the time until she arrives.

I have a strong feeling about 11/11. Not sure if I'll make it that long or if she'll decide to grace us with her presence before then. But there's something about these next two Sundays, especially the 11th, that give me a really strong feeling. We'll have to wait and see!

From http://www.aapsonline.org/nod/newsofday400.php (also has additional info and links ( Read more... )

From http://www.aapsonline.org/nod/newsofday458.php (additional info and links can be found there ( Read more... )