stair railing

stair railing
Originally uploaded by derek.springer

This is the latest project Derek has completed during our home renovation. The stair banister and railings. It looks great and lets so much light through from the stairway window. If you remember, there use to be a knee wall that was too short to be safe and let no light through.

38 weeks and 4 days

So I'm still pregnant and very ready to have this baby. I am hoping to go into labor sooner rather than later although I have a feeling I may still have awhile. I make such a nice warm home for the baby, it just doesn't want to come out. My next doctors appointment is not until Thursday the 18th, so hopefully there has been some progress in my dialation by then. All in all, I'm feeling good, but tired. Sleep is eluding me and comfort is hard to find, but I've had a pretty normal and easy pregnancy that I think I'll do it again. Wish me luck, you never know, I may go into labor this weekend!

baby's room

baby's room 001
Originally uploaded by derek.springer

here's some pictures of the nursery. It turned out so cute! It's a little small, but babies don't need a lot of space. Enjoy!

37 weeks

37 weeks
Originally uploaded by derek.springer

As promised, here's the lastest belly picture. I went to the doctor today, and I'm still at 70% effaced and 1+ cm dilated. I can't wait to meet our baby, hopefully I'll going into labor sooner rather than later.

Still cookin'

So baby Springer has decided to stay inside where it's nice and warm. At least for now. I've benn feeling pretty good this weekend except for this evening. I think I was just really tried and over stimulated with all the construction and company. I had to lie down and missed dinner. This weekend Keith and Jan came to town to help with the renovation projects. The steep stairs were taken out and new steps are now in place. The banister and railings are started but not finished yet. The goal was to have the renovation completed enough to be able to bring the baby home. Now I feel the rooms are ready, the hallway and stairs are close. Stay tunned for more news! I'll do a belly picture next time.

The time is near

Jenny had a doctor's appointment today. We found out that things are progressing well and we can expect a baby sooner rather than later. After the exam we found out she is one centimeter dilated and 70% effaced. Since then she has had some sporadic contractions and discomfort. We'll be spending the rest of the night timing contractions and attempting to put to use all of the good information that we gained during Baby class this weekend.

Labor Day Weekend

The weekend is here and the Springer household is busy! Keith and Jan are still here helping with the renovation and they've recruited a few more workers. Ryan and Nicole and Mike and Mary have joined the work force and the project is rolling right along. We are going out for dinner tonight to celebrate our 3rd wedding anniversary and the progress we've made on the renovation. Sunday will be a day of relaxation. The guys are golfing and the ladies will be hanging around the pool. Here's some new pictures.