Waiting For Violet

Tona developed hives over this past week that got progressively worse. The doctor felt it would be better if they induced early so she wouldn't have to suffer until Violet was born. We went in last night to the hospital, and they started inducing early this morning. Her contractions are around 4 minutes apart, but she is only dilated 2cm. They took her off the drugs and are letting her rest tonight so she can try again tomorrow. I also told Violet not to come out today so she wouldn't have to share her birthday with Pete.

Tona is doing great and both her and the kid are healthy. It's just going to take some time for her to come out. We brought a bunch of DVD's and books to keep us entertained, so it hasn't been too bad so far. We are staying at Woodwinds hospital, which is considered one of the best in the cities, and I can see why. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the facilities are great.

We do not have access to the internet at the hospital, and we are supposed keep our phones off, so it will be hard to keep in touch with people for the next couple days. I just wanted to let everyone know how much we appreciate your phone calls and messages, and helping us out with Frank & Brute. I have to head back to the hospital, but I will post more when I can.

Bed Rest

Tona was put on bed rest by her doctor yesterday due to signs of pre-eclampsia (or toxemia). There is not much she can do other than taking it easy, keeping her feet up, and having the baby. Other than that, everything is going well with the pregnancy. Violet is in the right position for birth and her head is down. She hasn't dropped yet, but we think it will be soon. The doctor also thinks that she is average weight, but might be a long baby. She also thinks that she is going to come sooner than later. That would be great for Tona, but I am hoping that she waits until after Dec. 1st so I can go to the Vikes-Lions game.

I think I just jinxed myself.

Tona @ 36 Weeks

Here is Tona at 35 weeks. The due date is coming up quickly, but we are all ready to go. I have my bag packed, and we've also made over two weeks of dinners and put them in the freezer. Tona is hoping Violet wants to move out early as she feels she can't possibly grow any bigger. Unfortunately, that is what Tona said at the end of July.

Bathroom Complete!

I finally finished the remodeling of the main upstairs bathroom. I'm afraid to say that I started on it over a year ago, but I am glad to have it behind me.

Now I just have to finish the basement....