Baby Shower! 8 Months

Enjoying the beautiful day in my parents backyard! We couldn't have asked for a nicer time, and even though it was a little chilly (so I was told- I couldn't tell you b/c of the constant heat volcano that is erupting inside of me!) everyone had a really great time!
Can, Missy and Dani did a beautiful job decorating!

The beautiful handmade flower lollipops

My mom and Mysh did such a beautiful job setting it all up, this could look like a professional catering hall!

Girls Day Out! 7 1/2 months Prego

Enjoying a beautiful day down by the water with my niece Logan!

Mommy and Lolo going for a walk

Can you tell their related?!

Break-out attempt- thwarted!

Well Magenta likes to keep things interesting! I began having mild tightening in my abdomen Sunday afternoon. I related this to the face that I have a very hard time sitting still, and Chris and I were out enjoying the day, prob. walking a bit to far. The discomfort continued through out the evening, with the addition of some back aches and the general feeling of not being well.

I woke up Monday morning, and still wasn't feeling 100%, so I decided to take the day off to just re-coup and relax. I took it easy all day, but the tightening in my stomach continued and began to increase throughout the day. I thankfully I had a doctors' appt. that night, and upon meeting with my doctor, she sent me over to the hospital to get monitored and tested.

In the Maternity Trauma unit they hooked me up to a fetal heart beat monitor, as well as a monitor to check on the frequency and strength of the contractions. The contractions actually increased while at the hospital in both strength and duration so I was very glad that I was in their care. Long story short- we spent a few hours in the room (note to all expecting mothers- the beds in the Trauma unit are NOT comfortable- I don't think my backside has ever fallen asleep so many times!) They gave me 2 litters of fluids, Terbutaline to stop the contractions, and a few other pin pricks for fun (theirs, not mine)

The good news- The contractions subsided after the Terbutaline, and my cervix was still closed and not shortening (it shortens before you give birth). I'm still having mild hardening and tightening in my abdomen, but the doctors seem to feel that it's normal and are not concerned by it.

So, another attempt of Magenta to break free was thwarted... until next time!

Christening X 3

"holding" Tristan- he was actually very secure and comfortable in this position, even though he looks like he's headed promptly through the tent side!

We can see that Papa will have the touch....

The happy family! Cathleen and Matt with their 3 little boys- Aaron, Tristan & Kyle.

The boys being held by their god-parents

Lil' Carley, the photographer!


Grandma Alice getting some practice in with Aaron




At the Tomao's for the combo Grandma and Grandpa's 60th anniversary party and Michael's 30th birthday.

4 Years Together! - Celebrating our anniversary

To celebrate our 4 years together, we played tourists for the day!

Heading over to the Highline- the new park that was built up on the old subway lines on 10th Avenue. We had a great picnic lunch up there!


Taking our little man out for a walk along the East River.

My two favorite guys!!

Subway Contractions

So today was a little dose of what is to come. On my way up to school to continue setting up my classroom I began having pre-term labor contractions. They came on very suddenly and were pretty painful. I had no idea what was going on, and began praying... hard! All I knew was that I knew nothing and was very scared and I needed someone to help me. As I opened my eyes that were squeezed shut in pain, I saw a woman from school sitting directly across from me. Talk about an answer to prayer!

Through my teary eyes I asked her to come sit next to me and explained what I was feeling (like a very sharp band was contracting around my entire stomach and not letting go). She kept me calm and when we finally hit 125th street, walked me to the elevator (will be taking more of those from now on!) and helped me call my doctor.

After hoping in a cab downtown (now I know, it takes 30 min to get to the doc from school, and about $22) Chris met me at the doctors office. After checking everything out, the doctor said that the babies head is down, but that my cervix is not open, which is good. I have to lay low (and by that she means really low- not what I consider "taking it easy",) and rest. I'm not on bed rest, but I do have to go in for a sonogram tomorrow.

The sonogram is actually something she said she might have ordered anyway, regardless of these contractions, b/c I am carrying so small. She measured me and I only measured at 24 weeks (I'm 28), but she said that's fairly common for tall women.

So rather then setting up my classroom for these next 2 days, I'm resting on the couch, reading my book and maybe taking B for a walk (but not longer then 20 min... doctors orders!..... )

I know one little black dog that is happy to have company again!