Baby Update

Last week I went for an appointment in which they did the glucose test and drew blood. Doctor said baby's heart rate was in the high 130's/low 140's which is much lower than it was the last several visits, when it has been in the high 160's. Doctor seemed content with weight gain, baby's size, etc.
They did call yesterday however and said that my numbers from the glucose test were slightly high and want me to come back in for the 3 hour test. So next Monday I will go spend some quality time at the office and give them several samples of my blood, I certainly can't think of any better way to spend Monday morning can you?? Anyway we figure we will wait to see what they have to say before we really concern ourselves with the situation. At this point I am more unhappy with having to be stuck 4 times than anything else, but again we will cross bridges when we get to them!! Can't really believe overall how fast the time is going and that at this point we are in the home stretch!
Other than that life continues to be about the same, Pete is getting use to his new position at Nipsco and I am keeping busy with school as basketball season officially starts today and parent teacher conferences are next week!!!

Another Baby Boy

Congratulations Tim, Miriam and Big Sister Lauren on your new addition to your family!

David Henry was born Tuesday Oct. 21st at 3:39pm.

He weighed 8lbs 5 oz and was 22 inches long (apparently he is taking after dad not mom!!)

Glad to hear everyone is doing well!

This past weekend we celebrated Cade's birthday while camping with many friends. We headed to Tippecanoe State Park Friday evening and spent the weekend. Cade's birthday party was Saturday. The weather was nice, a little cold at night but everyone survived and had a good time. Here are some pictures from the weekend.

Alyssa and her now 1 year old son Cade!

Tate enjoying leaves of the Fall
Mary and Alyssa
The theme for the birthday was Smores, this is Cade's cake
Pretty sure he enjoyed his cake, He liked mushing his hands into it and the fact that nobody was stopping him

A fistful of Cake...YUM!!
Tate was always busy doing something

We went on a hike and climbed the fire tower...the leaves were just starting to change colorsThe happy family that will soon be 3 plus Bailey of course!
Nights around the campfire
You could find our campsite but our fire, thanks to Uncle Chris
Luke and Tammy


Tammy and Levi catching some bugs

The Hildebrandt boys, Tate, Erik and Cade
Cade also keeping himself busy, or looking for trouble: take your pick
Cade was sharing his "plug"(pacifier) with uncle Pete
Nothing else will fit in the car...apparently the camping trip has ended!

Happy 1st Birthday Cade!!! We Love You!!!

Congratulations Dave and Elizabeth on your new little guy!!

Henry David was welcomed into their family yesterday morning at around 11:45am... a couple of days ahead of even the planned c-section. Apparently even though they still had to do a c-section Henry had his own timing in mind!!! We are excited he has arrived!! He weighed in at 6lbs 10 oz and was 19 inches long!

This past week I took my 5th graders to Outdoor Education for 3 days at Camp Lutherhaven. Canoeing, hiking, wetland discovery, kick the can, learning to us a compass were just a few of the many activites that they took part in. A good time was had by all!!!

Baby Update
Last doctors appointment she ckecked me and said things looked good. Babies heartbeat was in the high 160's to low 170's. According to some, they think we are having a girl because it has seemd to be a fairly steady fast rate. Only time will tell. Hard to believe we have reached the last trimester!!! Pete can now feel the baby kicking when he puts his hand on my stomach. Baby seems to move around a lot, which is exciting. I go back to the doctor in a couple weeks for the glucose test!!! Updates to follow...

Pete took his kayak for the first time this year...he tried taking Bailey along. Bailey wasn't so crazy about sitting n in his seat, he really wanted to lay on the front of the boat and sunbath instead, but he doesn't seem to realize it isn't the most steady place to ride. He did spend some time swimming next to Pete.

The college friends got together a few weekends ago for a combined baby shower. Lots of fun catching up with everyone and sharing the excitement of new babies!!!

Heidi came from Little Rock to help throw the shower!!

Kelli and her son Ian who was born last Feb.

Elizabeth due officially in Nov. but having a c-section on Oct. 16th
Miriam pregnant with number 2 due the end of Oct.
The girls in order of due date...Miriam (October) Elizabeth (November) and Mary (January)
No we did not plan the red, white, and blue but it worked out well!

The whole gang with the exception of Melissa who couldn't make it, who is due in Dec. wanted to make sure we covered all months!
Heidi, Miriam, Mary, Elizabeth, Kelli, and Ian