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If you were in a doctor's office and a baby decided to start crying, I'm talking full-out screeching, how long would you let this persist?

And the baby is not a baby baby. Baby can say, "I want Momma."

I think we're going on 10 minutes and this girl hasn't done anything but let the kid cry.

Oh, wait.. it stopped.

Nevermind, I spoke too soon.

........

Anyway. We're looking at 4-6 weeks until Hartley arrives. That means I really only have 1 week to get the travel system and make sure Marshall assembles it correctly and installs the car seat properly. Maybe we should have thought about this earlier.

We had a wonderful Christmas! We spent Christmas Eve day with Marshall's family. I got an amazing Willow Tree nativity set (not including creche and pretty accessories), nursing gown (super cool), hooter hider, burp cloth w/ matching "Hartley" bib and pacifier attachment, and Baby Wise book.

Oh and that baby stopped crying..

Then we spent Christmas Eve night with my mom's side. Christmas Day evening with my dad's side. And 2 days after Christmas with Marshall's grandmother. We had a busy week/weekend of traveling. I'm ready for this to be over with!

We got plantation blinds from my mom to complete our house! Finally.. it only took half a year but we have nice blinds, that actually fit the windows, throughout our house. We also got another bib!

There's a great baby consignment store in Columbus that I try to visit when in town. Fortunately for me, we found a great deal on a high chair. It's used, fold-able, and matches our kitchen! Matching my current decor was top priority. And it was only $33. Needless to say, I was elated.

I took down our beautiful Christmas decorations and put up the pack-n-play in the living room. I know, it's really soon.. but I want to make sure it's in a good location. I may change my mind in a few days..

If you couldn't tell from the opening sentences, I'm waiting at the doctor's office. It's a schedule appointment.. but I do have some concerns. I had some annoying cramps and back pain over the weekend. And Monday morning I had blood-tinged urine. So. We're on another round of Macrobid for a UTI.. and I assume that the cramping could be Braxton-Hicks. Still not sure about those. In preparation for a pelvic exam, I desperately tried to clean up downstairs.. but I couldn't see over my belly..

And I'm officially 136lbs.

There's really so much going on but I don't want to have an incredibly long and boring post. So maybe I'll get better about posting more often. Umm.. sure.

we're in the short rows!

I feel like we have graduated into the final stage of pregnancy.

I've noticed that I'm no longer asked, "How far along are you?"

It's now.. "How much longer do you have?"

This is a good thing. We've got a good month/month in a half to go. When do you think Miss Hartley Caroline will make her appearance?

Her due date is February 5th.

Other facts:

• Marshall and I were both born early. (I think Marshall was.. I know he came quickly)
  
• We were both 7-8lb babies.
• Marshall had a head full of black hair.
• I was bald until the age of two.
• Marshall was about two feet long when he popped out.
• We were both really good babies... (Marshall- make any corrections as needed)
  

Please make some predictions! And the winner will be the first to hold her, when they come to visit.

what happened to 2009?

Due to foreseen obligations, the Moore Family apologizes for the blogging hiatus. But now I'm back, to let you know, I can really shake 'em down... da-da-da-da-da.. Do you love me? (Do you love me?) Do you love me? Noowww... that IIIII can daaa-aaaaa-aaaaaa-aaaance! Watch me now!

And I hope that song, if you know it, gets stuck in your head.

I think it's been at least 2 weeks since our last update. Sowwy.

What's new in Brooklet??


We had TWO showers last week, in addition to the flooding.. and more rain today. The bank threw one and my friends, Morgan and Krysten, had one in Columbus. Prior to them, I was getting concerned about Hartley! Marshall and I started taking birthing classes around that time and I think I became obsessed with the idea that Hartley was going to arrive any day. And she wouldn't have any socks or blankets. And the thought that she would freeze consumed my mind.

But now she's got plenty of socks, receiving blankets, diapers, wipes, onesies, sleeper gowns, and pacifiers. I mean plenty. And not to mention cute outfits and hooded towels. :)


We got back from Columbus Sunday night, and as I was putting away her new belongings, I realized that our little girl is really spoiled. But then I changed my mind.. she's just really loved!

So the past two weeks have been filled with working the "awful hours".. having to close the bank at 7pm, taking birthing and breastfeeding classes (after working til 7), having two showers in a span of 3 days, and simply being 7 months pregnant.

But thankfully my baby's Daddy is wonderful. I know at one point this past week I was going to dedicate a post to him. But pregnesia is back in full swing and I don't remember everything I was going to say. But, we'll try.


It began with the birthing classes. At first I didn't expect him to go with me, but after talking with coworkers, I would have been the only one without a husband. So I dragged him with me. And he sat for a total of 8 hours. And he saw lots of boobies and a head coming out of a vagina. And we giggled at the big titties together. And grimaced at ugly baby skin together. And we bonded, I think..

And we went home and Marshall wanted to practice breastfeeding positions..

(Hartley has the hiccups right now)

Then my Daddy-to-be went to Columbus for the shower and hung out with my step-dad while I opened tons of gifts with giddy girls. He also played with snotty-nosed Emma Leigh and put together her Christmas gift (a kitchen.. we are never getting an assembly required kitchen). And he unloaded a huge trailer when we got home and set up Hartley's furniture late Sunday night.


This post is getting really long. So I'll stop and try to clean up the house.. ugh!