Baby News Update

Well, Tucker here. Lots is going on at home. The drywalling, whatever that is, is complete and rumor has it Dave will be painting today and tomorrow with new carpet being installed on Saturday. Then furniture can move in and wah-lah, a nursery is born (hopefully not before the baby is born).

On the Baby front, Em was slightly disappointed but not terribly so when she went to the doctor on Tuesday to discover nothing had changed from her last two appointments. Basically the baby is very comfortable inside and has not indicated a strong desire to appear. I am kind of bummed because I am getting excited but then again, I kind of like the attention I feel I might miss out on in a few weeks. Dave and Em try to still take Maddy and I for walks, throw the ball, ect but big change is going to happen and honestly, for a dog who is fairly laid back, I am a little nervous!

Maddy on the other hand is CRAZY - more so than usual. She has gotten in trouble several times this week and is spending a goodly portion of the day when no humans are around in her crate. Poor thing. I feel for her. I know when she is doing wrong but she is strong willed and I can't stop her. I venture to guess she will have the most trouble with Baby Owens.

Well, time for Em to go to work and Dave to get up to start the painting so better go nuzzle them. Have a good day and more soon!

WRONG, WRONG, WRONG

I am Tucker and while I don't want to be judgemental, Maddy might have led you a little bit astray. You see, the picture that she posted is actually Em'ly at 32 weeks. She went on a sister-in-law weekend in Lexington, KY. Here is a picture with everyone all together. From Left to Right are Em, Michelle (married to Colin), Abby (married to Matt) and Melissa (married to Luke).

Being that Maddy and I are mostly lazy dogs unless you say the word "walk" we want to take you back even a little further. One of the things Dave and Em enjoy most is haning out ith friends. Em's good life-long friend, Rachel Petty, asked what she could do special for Em prior the birth of the new baby. She said she would love to spend a weekend with the Petty's so they made it happen. In mid July Dave, Em, Maddy and myself loaded up in the RAV4 and headed to the surprisingly not so humid Franklin, TN, for a weekend with the Wheeler's (Rachel's mom and stepdad) where the Petty's met us. Actually, Maddy and I stayed with Dad Neff and I can't prove it but I think I put on a few extra pounds thanks in part to a few extra treats. They were so good!

While at Dad's we received a surprise visit from Dave, Em and the Pettys. They came to get us and take us to the park for some pictures. This is where you get to see Em in her 7th month.













This particular day some other remarkable pictures were taken. I don't like to toot my own horn but kids and I take good pictures. In this one I am being loved by Miss Lia Belle Petty. She is an okay kid!













And now, for the most recent activities, the baby Open House. Dave and Em decided an Open House more fit the style that they were looking for as opposed to a formal shower. I think she just didn't want to play games but she won't admit to it. So, finally, for now, a few pictures from the shower. Maddy and I were confined to the house (our house) so we were not able to partake of the fun but from the photos it looked like fun.

Dave and Em loved the food - especially the cake. It is from Janet's cakes - delicious!

One of the requests of each guest was to bring a book for the baby. Dave and I both love books so hopefully the baby will too! We have already read most of them (or at least, I have). So far, we don't have a specific favorite. They have all been good reading.

Well, today is September 16th which means only 19 more days until the due date. Here are some thoughts from Em'ly:




Today, I am ready for the baby to be born. I am tired and feeling a little like a bloated whale. However, we have decided this baby is going to come when it is ready and according to the doctor last week, that won't be anytime too soon. The baby is still enjoying my ribs and lungs a little too much. Supposedly the baby's growth is slowing down. I hope so because I don't think my stomach can take much more!




Other thoughts, I am constantly amazed at the human body. It amazes me how a lady can deliver a baby and have everything go seamlessly and still not believe in God. There are so many details that have to be perfectly woven together for a baby to grow before delivery. While I haven't obviously delivered yet the things we have learned in child birthing class about how the body changes to allow a baby to come out amazes and scares me all at the same time. I think how can that be natural and then I think, how can't it be. God is the God who created every aspect of my being and of the baby's being so it is all perfect.




That is all the introspective thinking my head can handle for today. A special thanks to Tucker for sharing the column. Hopefully the dogs will post again in the next week or so to let you know the latest status of when Baby Owens will make his or her debut. Until then...

37 Weeks & Counting

Maddy here-

I can tell you that something big is about to happen in this household and I feel like my world is about to be turned upside down! Em's belly is continuing to grow and despite the many walks she has taken us on, it is still growing. Here are a few pictures from the last few months. I don't want to be judgemental or anything but you be the judge!