We’re still not sure of the exact day that Arion will come, but it could happen at any day now. We went in for a precautionary sonogram last week, and everything looks normal.
The technician said Arion looked to be about 7 pounds, but that it was hard to tell.
Tamika went in for another checkup today, and still no news. So we’ll just wait. He’ll come when he’s good and ready.
Tamika’s family came down to visit us, bringing lots of gifts. Mom Pinkney got us a truly massive big screen tv. One of my favourite presents was the one that Tamika got me, though. Apparently, her parents helped her find me a beautiful large-scale all black foldable bicycle.
Earlier this year, during the middle of the high gas prices (4.00 a gallon) I had begun taking the Marc train down to the Muirkirk station and riding an old foldable bike to work. Tamika and I had found twin foldable bikes at a yard sale a while back, but being so old and me being so tall, they weren’t the greatest things to ride. This new bike is beautiful, with high-end parts and a high profile (no more scraping the bottom on curbs).
Tamika also made me a hemp necklace. I had a couple necklaces and bracelets that people had given me over the years that have slowly begun to come apart. Tamika salvaged the beads from them, and made me a beautiful new necklace.
My big gift to her was to make a book out of all the pictures from all the dates we’ve been on (there are a lot of them!). We haven’t been able to print it yet, but I hope we can in the new year when we have more money.
We didn’t do much for new years; it was nice to just chill at home with her. We got take-out Thai, rented a movie from RedBox, and then played the Urbs (a game I got for Tamika) late into the night. It was really nice.
My parents are coming down soon with Nya, we’re really excited to have her back. I hope they can stay a while, I like having them around.
omg omg I am sooo excited for you guys!! I know waiting can be so difficult. Both of my boys were late. Come on out, Arion, we all can’t wait to meet you!
Waiting is VERY difficult.
How late were your boys?
They were 4 days late each. I know each day feels like years. It’s awful having to wait. The only consolation I can give you is that it seems like a lot of times late babies are more contented babies & better sleepers – maybe because they are bigger & more developed. (? just guessing, but it seems to be the case!)
So try to tell yourself (and Tamica!) that every day he stays in there might be getting you a baby who sleeps through the night sooner.
My kids:
Hannah = 10 days early. First slept throught the night at 5 months.
Adam = 4 days late. Slept through the night at 2 weeks!
Mike = 4 days late. Slept through the night at 6 weeks.
I hope that helps! 🙂