Tuesday, January 12, 2010

I can't even think of a title for this post. Probably something like "Holy S***" or the like would be most appropriate, but this is a family show, so I'll just leave it blank. Life has changed tremendously, and while we have a long list of house projects that are worthy of house-blogging, they're on hold for the time being.

Harper came home a week ago after two long months in the NICU. Looking back at those 2 months, they felt SO LONG. Like 2 years. The driving back and forth between home and the Women's Hospital was a major contributing factor. We were lucky in that we actually live in the same city as the hospital--lots of people live hours away. But still. Jeez. My car was driving that route on its own by the end. Anyway, the NICU was not a delightful place, but the care Harper received there was just fantastic. Nurses are freaking saints, I tell you.

Since coming home, the Harpster has been doing pretty well. She's gained 12 ounces in the last week, staying true to her "big boned" Glover and Matson genes. She's very nearly 6 pounds now, and 19.25 inches tall. Her official due date is on the 29th, so she's still supposed to be on the inside. At this point, with the way she squirms, I'm very happy to have her on the outside.

Today, she had her first shots, and clearly, this has inspired her to "find her voice." She hasn't been much of a crier, but since getting home, she's cried A LOT. Poor little baby--those needles must've bruised her.

In house news, we're barely keeping ahead of the dog-hair tumbleweeds and the multiplying dishes, but we've turned up the heat, and I'm happy to report that indeed it is possible for this house to be, and stay, warm. It was just my miserly ways that kept us bundled up last winter. That said, I would be very happy if it would warm the hell up. I live in Indiana, not Alaska.

Mom and dad came down for the week and while they don't think they were much help, we really miss them. They were crazy helpful, and just having Grandma and Grandpa around was calming for all of us. The jury is still out on what we'll actually call Grandpa Glover. Right now, we're considering Pap, which was suggested by dad because that's what Arnold Palmer called his grandfather. I heard that one of my parents' friend's grandchildren calls him "Apple," which I think is the cutest thing I've ever heard. Maybe we'll come up with something creative like that when she learns how to talk in a few months (she's a prodigy, after all).

Anyway, that's life around here. More to come. We're lucky to have this little cutie home with us.


7 comments:

NV said...

Oh. My. God. She's gorgeous! What big, active eyes she has for one so small.

And you can bet, she's probably right on track growth-wise. She is already 2 inches longer than I was and when she hits 6 pounds, she'll be the same weight I was at birth!

Anonymous said...

Hi!
You may probably be very interested to know how one can make real money on investments.
There is no need to invest much at first.
You may commense earning with a money that usually is spent
on daily food, that's 20-100 dollars.
I have been participating in one company's work for several years,
and I'll be glad to let you know my secrets at my blog.

Please visit my pages and send me private message to get the info.

P.S. I earn 1000-2000 per day now.

http://theinvestblog.com [url=http://theinvestblog.com]Online Investment Blog[/url]

Anonymous said...

megan fox sex video, [url=http://discuss.tigweb.org/thread/187756]megan foxs video[/url] briana banks megan fox
kim kardashian hair styles, [url=http://discuss.tigweb.org/thread/187768]watch free kim kardashian sex tape[/url] kim kardashians sex tape
taylor lautner and taylor swift, [url=http://discuss.tigweb.org/thread/187772]taylor swift music videos you belong with me[/url] taylor swift naked
disney channel hannah montana, [url=http://discuss.tigweb.org/thread/187786]hanna montana[/url] hannah montana holloween templates
coloring pictures from harry potter, [url=http://discuss.tigweb.org/thread/187792]has dudley dursley saved harry potter with magic[/url] read harry potter and the deathly hallows free online
cruise to stockhom from usa, [url=http://discuss.tigweb.org/thread/187798]cruises to bermuda leaving new york 9 days[/url] cruises from baltimore to canada
justin bieber bigger, [url=http://discuss.tigweb.org/thread/187812]bieber justin concert[/url] justin bieber in new york
britney spears posters, [url=http://discuss.tigweb.org/thread/187814]britney spears drugs[/url] britany spears photos
megan fox banned from walmart, [url=http://discuss.tigweb.org/thread/175542]megan fox celeb fakes[/url] megan fox swimming

Anonymous said...

if you guys desideratum to untrustworthy [url=http://www.generic4you.com]viagra[/url] online you can do it at www.generic4you.com, the most trusted viagra pharmaceutics repayment in recurrence generic drugs.
you can ascertain drugs like [url=http://www.generic4you.com/Sildenafil_Citrate_Viagra-p2.html]viagra[/url], [url=http://www.generic4you.com/Tadalafil-p1.html]cialis[/url], [url=http://www.generic4you.com/VardenafilLevitra-p3.html]levitra[/url] and more at www.rxpillsmd.net, the get ready [url=http://www.rxpillsmd.net]viagra[/url] provenience on the web. well another great [url=http://www.i-buy-viagra.com]viagra[/url] pharmacy you can find at www.i-buy-viagra.com

Anonymous said...

Infatuation casinos? verify this juvenile [url=http://www.realcazinoz.com]online casino[/url] counsel and horseplay online casino games like slots, blackjack, roulette, baccarat and more at www.realcazinoz.com .
you can also probe our untrained [url=http://freecasinogames2010.webs.com]casino[/url] orientate at http://freecasinogames2010.webs.com and succeed in true to life laborious cash !
another voguish [url=http://www.ttittancasino.com]casino spiele[/url] purlieus is www.ttittancasino.com , during german gamblers, retrieve unrestrained online casino bonus.

Anonymous said...

top [url=http://www.c-online-casino.co.uk/]uk casino bonus[/url] check the latest [url=http://www.realcazinoz.com/]realcazinoz.com[/url] autonomous no consign hand-out at the best [url=http://www.baywatchcasino.com/]laid-back hand-out casino
[/url].

Anonymous said...


[url=http://shenenmaoyi.spyuser.com/2012/12/27/idees-pour-choisir-votre-sac-thing-initiales-a-lidentique/][b]sac longchamp[/b][/url]
[url=http://shenenmaoyi.ucoz.com/index/shenenmaoyi/0-4][b]sac longchamp[/b][/url]
[url=http://spaces.covers.com/blog/shenenmao][b]sac longchamp[/b][/url]
[url=http://shensacen.wordpress.com/][b]sac longchamp[/b][/url]
[url=http://shenenmaoyie.smartlog.dk/conseils-utiles-dans-nettoyage-sacs-de-vinyle-blanchi-de-couleur-post1254640][b]sac longchamp[/b][/url]