Santa...er...I mean Jackson sitting in Daddy's lap!
Delivering all those gifts wore Santa out!
Our little gift is under the tree!
We hope you all had a wonderful holiday!
It was Jackson's first Christmas party, so of course he had to dress up for holidays---in a spiffy little ski sweater! He looks like a little man in it!
It wouldn't be so bad if I wasn't pregnant, or as pregnant as I am now (5 days shy of my due date). However, the common virus or cold has hit me hard because of the present circumstances. I hope to be well when I go into labor. I've just been laying around all day and night, which is extremely hard for me to do! Troy's been great and he has done dishes and laundry for me. I'm really thankful for him! He's hung out with me every night that I've been sick except for tonight. He's playing softball with a friend. So, here I am...blogging! I thought I would list a few of my favorite things to comfort me when I am sick...
are very hard to find!)
A solid night's sleep
Hi Folks! I'm still here and Jackson is still in my womb. These last weeks are going very, very, very slow. I just went to see my midwife this morning and found out that I am not dilated. Although, that doesn't mean much. I could dilate and go into labor fast. So, Jackson could still come before or on my due date. He could also come after. Who knows? Thats what my midwife said..."Who knows?" There is no way to tell. I also had a non-stress test. Swelling, headaches, and higher blood pressure became too much for the midwife's comfort, but after the non-stress test and the blood test to rule out toxemia (again), she told me I need to be putting up my feel a lot more. I was also told not to go anywhere alone and to lay on my left side when I'm not putting my feet up. I admit it...I am one of those people who can hardly stand to lay around and do nothing. But, I suppose I will have to. The midwife told Troy to tie me down. I don't want him to have to do that, so maybe I'll just listen to what she says! :)
EPA is continually reviewing its clean-up and disposal recommendations for CFLs to ensure that the Agency presents the most up-to-date information for consumers and businesses.
Fluorescent light bulbs contain a very small amount of mercury sealed within the glass tubing. EPA recommends the following clean-up and disposal guidelines:
Open a window and leave the room for 15 minutes or more.
Carefully scoop up the fragments and powder with stiff paper or cardboard and place them in a sealed plastic bag.
Use disposable rubber gloves, if available (i.e., do not use bare hands). Wipe the area clean with damp paper towels or disposable wet wipes and place them in the plastic bag.
Do not use a vacuum or broom to clean up the broken bulb on hard surfaces.
Place all cleanup materials in a second sealed plastic bag.
Place the first bag in a second sealed plastic bag and put it in the outdoor trash container or in another outdoor protected area for the next normal trash disposal.
Note: Some states prohibit such trash disposal and require that broken and unbroken lamps be taken to a local recycling center.
Wash your hands after disposing of the bag.
If a fluorescent bulb breaks on a rug or carpet:
First, remove all materials you can without using a vacuum cleaner, following the steps above. Sticky tape (such as duct tape) can be used to pick up small pieces and powder.
If vacuuming is needed after all visible materials are removed, vacuum the area where the bulb was broken, remove the vacuum bag (or empty and wipe the canister) and put the bag or vacuum debris in two sealed plastic bags in the outdoor trash or protected outdoor location for normal disposal.
As Troy and I are getting closer and closer to experiencing labor for the first time, we could always use some helpful advice on how best to go about that momentous event. Robyn sent me a link to a blog that had some tips for expectant dads, so that gave me the idea to post this blog. If you have any tips for Troy and I on the big day, please let me know. I know every pregnancy is different, but there are some tips I'm sure can apply to almost every birth. Please do share them!
Angie did a wonderful job on the cupcakes!
Jackson's Grandpas!
Troy, Me, David, & Robyn (Jackson's Uncle and Aunt)....Robyn, thanks for taking all the pictures!