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Here are the exciting happenings in the Caird household for the past week.We still don’t know exactly when we’ll be closing on the house, though we had planned to fill out final paperwork tomorrow.All’s well on the baby front though I’m getting increasingly uncomfortable with the increasingly large belly. All of the non-stress tests — even an unexpected one sparked by fears about a lack of baby … [Read more...] about Updates

Yes, the little creature will have a place to sleep upon his arrival. We placed an order down at Darla’s Baby Boutique, and it should be arriving within the next few weeks. I took a couple of pics in the store to show to my dad, who helped us make the purchase. Thought as long as I had pictures, I might as well share them with you.And for those of you who come and visit, you might be sleeping in … [Read more...] about We Ordered a Crib

I think my last house-related entry was pretty negative so I’d better update. It turns out we ARE getting the house! (A call from Michael’s brother, Ian, this morning reminded me that we haven’t really spread the news that widely.)The sellers came back to us with a reasonable offer with regard to repairs. The price will be the same, but, at the closing, we’ll get checks written out to the repair … [Read more...] about House Closing Fast Approaching

This is going to be us. … [Read more...] about The quest for a name

Michael and I at the Baby Shower Since I know you’re dying to see my true gargantuan proportions, here’s me (with belly), along with (L to R) my cousin Shannon, her husband Brian, my Uncle Lane and Aunt Mary. (You can click on any of these pictures to see them bigger.) … [Read more...] about Baby Shower Pictures

We are home today after a whirlwind weekend trip to Houston for a baby shower. For all you Scots, the idea behind the baby shower is that the to-be parents are “showered” with gifts by friends and family, in preparation for the new arrival. I don’t think there’s such a tradition in Scotland…or maybe it happens AFTER the baby comes. Anyway, here it’s very common — for the first baby in the family — … [Read more...] about Trip to Houston

Just wanted to wish my darling husband a Happy Birthday on this special day! We’re going out to dinner tonight in Berkeley to celebrate. … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Michael!

My blood pressure is better today, so all’s well. I will have to begin regular monitoring (non-stress tests and ultrasounds) which might be a bit of a pain. But it’s no big deal in the grand scheme of things. … [Read more...] about Health update

Well, I should have known all the “excitement” with the house situation, coupled with my work life (a big conference last week), would take a toll. At yesterday’s visit to the OB/GYN, they found I had elevated blood pressure. Oh, boy. It’s a potentially very serious problem, but right now the pressure is just borderline (I think 118/86). So now I have my health and the baby’s health to worry … [Read more...] about The Pregnancy Chronicles, Week 30