Lil' G: Pack Your Bags

Tomorrow is the day. Unless labor starts voluntarily today, we'll be at the hospital tomorrow morning to be induced. That's right...6am tomorrow morning! It sounds early but I have a strong suspicion that no one at our house is going to be sleeping much tonight.

That being said, our weekly appointment went just fine yesterday. There's not really anything new to report. They monitored the baby's heartbeat and movements for 30-40 minutes and everything looked great. Well, the baby had hiccups for the first 15 minutes and that skews everything and messes with the monitor. But, after that, everything was great.

If you came to the blog looking for something extra retro sweet, check out the Mego Museum. Make an extra effort to view the gallery and especially the U.S.S Enterprise and the Hall of Justice. You know what? Even if you didn't come looking for retro sweet, it's probably in your best interest to check out the Megos anyway.

Still Waiting

I apologize for not having a nifty image today. If you're looking for ultra-cool retro stuff, check out this home that just screams "SWANK!".

As for Lil' G, well...we're still waiting. Our appointment this morning went just fine though there's nothing to make us think we'll be trading Thanksgiving turkey for hospital cafeteria food. There have been plenty of contractions but nothing regular.

Lil' G does have an official schedule now. We'll have another appointment next Tuesday and we're all set to induce labor next Thursday. That is, of course, assuming Lil' G doesn't arrive before that. G, you've got a week.

Lil’ G: 39 weeks (and then some) down

Size Comparison: HO scale slot car track

I’m way behind on the blogging. Sorry about that.

Anyway, slot cars are great. I remember setting the track up on the ping-pong table, the basement filling with the delicious smell of electricity, oil, and ozone. It really is a happy smell. I remember some of our favorite cars, too. Mine was a yellow Dodge Daytona Superbird with the tall wing on the back. My brother had a black F1 car that was consistently faster than mine. I know we had a yellow Datsun, too and I think that may have been my Dad’s.

We’re still waiting. The official due date is November 22nd which, you’ll notice, is only two days away. We’re more than ready for the big day and we get more and more anxious each day. And it’s not that anyone is particularly uncomfortable or anything. It’s really just that we’re excited to meet the new family member.

We have another appointment Wednesday. Assuming we don’t have the baby before then, the doctors say they’ll schedule a time next week to induce labor. In any case, we’re less than a week and a half from having our baby.

Lil’ G: 38 weeks down

Size Comparison: BIG WHEEL!

The classic big wheel was (and still is) an incredibly simple and, yet, and incredibly awesome idea. If anything, the simplicity makes it all the more perfect. Throw in a handbrake for some serious spin action along with a few streamers for bling and you’ve got one of the greatest ride-on toys ever made.

Less than 2 weeks until the due date! I must say, we’re probably as ready as we’ll ever be. The hospital bag is packed, the car seat’s installed, and the parents are excited to meet the new addition to the family. Our weekly appointment with the doctor went great. There were definite signs that the baby is getting ready but nothing to indicate that we need to rearrange the weekend plans (not that we had any). Who knows?

Last weekend included two showers. I can’t believe how wonderful everyone has been. My wife’s coworkers threw one Friday night. They we’re terrific, blessed us with beautiful gifts, and we’re welcoming to my Mother-in-Law and one of our visiting college friends. Saturday brought a party/shower with college friends. They’re awesome…wonderful gifts, beautiful themed cake, and so much fun. But, you know what? While the gifts were great, it was the time and the caring that meant the most. Well, that and getting to look at my ex-roommate’s old high school yearbooks.

I love you guys!

Lil’ G: 37 weeks down

Size Comparison: Kyosho Raider R.C. Car

My dad and I both had a Raider when I was a growing up. We actually spent many Friday nights at a local track racing against each other and a number of other drivers. It’s one of my fondest memories and I really need to pull the car out of the closet and see if still runs. The biggest question is whether the batteries will still hold a charge. In the meantime, I can take comfort in knowing that, when the track went out of business, I held the track record for our class.

Well, last weekend was our first baby shower. I spent the day with my dad at the hobby shop but, from what I understand, the shower went great. I do know that everyone that attended was very, very generous. We are truly grateful for the friends and family that are so willing to help us start our journey into parenthood.

There really isn’t any place for the baby to grow though, apparently, it still is. Hiccups are a daily occurrence, now. In fact, I think my wife counted the baby having the hiccups no fewer than 5 times the other day. Crazy.

As for us, we’ve decided on names! I guess we’ll call this the “Finals” with the winning name ultimately decided by the gender of the baby.

My favorite non-winning names? Rodney Amadeus and Hazel Nutella