7 MONTHS!!!!

I can't believe I'm already seven months. Check out that polished belly! "She's" all lubbed up for the BIG pic. I've gained another 5 lbs since my last doc appointment. Belly measured 28 centimeters, and Ryan's heartbeat was in the 150s. When the doc was looking for his heartbeat, he kept moving around as though he was dodging her doppler machine. I think all the movement was from the sugar drink I had just thrown down in 30 seconds flat for my Glucose Tolerance Test. Proud to say that I haven't lost my drinking capabilities!!

I'm feeling pretty good for the most part. I LOVE to feel Ryan moving around, and enjoy a boxing match...alone. Poor kid doesn't realize he's competing against himself. :) So, I as his mother, have decided to punch back at him. Rod and I are quite entertained when we watch my belly move around like the old school Jiffy Pop popcorn bag that you had to shake over the stove top. Was it even called Jiffy Pop?!

Well, enjoy the 7 month pic. So far, I've gained a total of 19 lbs, and feeling every ounce of it.

Love to you all!!!

SURPRISE Baby Shower!!!

First, let me say Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Ryan had his very first party thrown for him...okay, me too! The wonderful people at my work surprised Ryan and I with the cutest, most loving baby shower. Another surprise, my mom was there too!!

Below are the pics of the fun day. My friends did an awesome job at keeping this quiet. You may not recognize me in the pics...I'm the big balloon in maroon. NOTE: Extreme excitement from the men.

GIVE ME ICE CREAM....NOW!

Rod and I took a little trip to Dairy Queen after buying a piece of furniture. We had buyers remorse, so ice cream was a necessity!

Rod felt it would be funny to take a picture of me, knocked up, eating ice cream. What you can't see... 20 high school girls and boys all flirting together in the DQ. I thought it would be fun to go up to them, point to my stomach and say, "Is this what you want? Are you ready for this? Keep your pants on." Rod felt it best to keep my hormonal mouth shut. :)

My Precious Little Nieces!

Here are two of the joys in my life!

Six Months...and Counting!

Well, Ryan and mom are feelin' good, and feelin' full. Ryan's acting like he has tons of room to move around and play. Well, Son I hate to disappoint, but my torso is no mansion....so take it easy!

For those of you who were concerned about my heartburn and indigestion...I found the answer. Pepcid AC before dinner! Still skeptical of the tomatoes, but otherwise, we're doing much better.

Rod has been quite "turned on" lately by my loud and proud SNORING! Ha! I wake myself up sometimes. Sorry Rod. Speaking of Rod, Father of Ryan, I decided to make him a part of our blog. As you can see, we were quite unsuccessful. He gave up on me after two pictures. This picture makes me laugh!

COMING SOON: Six Month Bump Sighting

Its time to put those bifocals away, and shrink your screen size. Ryan's little home is bigger than ever. I'll be six months on Saturday and plan to take a picture to show you how one with no torso, grows a baby. Its fascinating! You don't want to miss it. For now, just enjoy the sweet little faces of my precious nieces below.

Mattie Sue Sighting!

Courtesy of Martha K. for purchasing the Bumbo for MALYN.

I fell in LOVE with these pics. I had to post them b/c they just make me laugh. I miss Sue's personality so much.

SA's Arctic Blast 2007

If you've ever lived in San Antonio, you know how we tend to get a little excited about some cold weather, and possibility of freezing rain. Headlines on newspapers read "Arctic Blast of 2007", and Regis and Kelly Live is replaced with coverage of the roads, and constant replays of the weather tracking system. So, here is why the city of San Antonio has shut down. My dear Ohio fans, you totally deserve to laugh. I'm laughing.

Growing....Everywhere!

Here is Ryan's little home at five months and one week. We're doing well, just fighting with heartburn and indigestion. They seem to win at 2am in the morning. Tums is my new friend, and tomatoes are now my enemy.

The picture of Mattie Sue was taken at Pottery Barn Kids. She was the happiest little camper in that store. The Arnolds head back to California on Tuesday. Very sad to see them leave. Little Malyn changes about every two days. She's the most precious and cuddly person!

Life After Christmas!

Christmas was WONDERFUL to us! God is good! Having everyone in town for the holidays is always fun! I got to see my dad and Sharon, and they stayed with us, so we enjoyed their company even more! On the 23rd, I made breakfast for Stacy and fam, Grandpa and Joan, Dad and Sharon, Jenny, and Rod and I. I made the MOST DELICIOUS pancakes ever! Nothing better than suger, buttermilk, sour cream, and flour all mixed together. After a mound of pancakes and a container of syrup, we were COMATOSED.

After Christmas, we were back to work....in SLOW motion! Rod and I just went for our four week appointment. Everything looks good so far. BEST news of all...I only gained 4 lbs the past four weeks, which included the holidays! Baby Tootle's heart beat was 150 bpm! Nice work, kiddo!

If you know me at all, you know I can't decide on anything. I'm in a constant state of deciding. Well, Rod and I have changed the Tootletot's name AGAIN. We really like this one. As Melanie Sturm would say, "We are done and done."

RYAN DONOVAN TOOTLE
RYAN TOOTLE

Doesn't that sound nice?!?!

Hope you all have a blast for New Year's Eve! I'll be lounging around...hopefully in comfy cotton pants, next to a fire!

Love to all!

4.5 MONTHS!!!

Christmas Time at the Tootles

Here's what's going on in our lives! Enjoy our Christmas tree! We love it, and don't want to ever take it down!

Mattie Sue is in town for a whole week, without Mommie!!!! She's doing great, and having a ball at Grandma's house. I think she's just excited to see her Auntie Jessica. She's pointed at my belly and said "baby"! So precious. I love her to pieces and just want to eat her up!

The Gender has been Determined!!!

Looks like our little Tootletot is a BOY!!!!

Rod and I were both SHOCKED, and THRILLED!! We just knew we were having a girl. Finding out was such a fun surprise for both of us. The baby is healthy and just now fitting snuggly in the womb. He weighs 7 ounces! 17 weeks and two days. So, this will be the first baby boy in our family!

We're still working on names. So far, Gavin Donovan is our name of choice! It will most likely change, but hopefully not. I really like this one!

Love to all!

Bump Watch

Here is a beloved photo of "The Bump". Take note of the fat roll on my back. I like to call that "extra skin". I'm feeling great, and just counting down the minutes until Dec. 11th. NOTE: this photo was taken at work by my dear friend Jan. Eric, I promise I'm working. Now that we got a camera, I'll try to send out pics more frequently. Next post will be with pics of our Christmas tree and mantle. I LOVE it, and seriously don't know that I'll be able to take it down.

Baby Malyn - Sweet Girl!

All is Well in the Tootle Household

Hello to All!!! As most of you know, Rod had his shoulder surgery yesterday morning. Everything went well. The doc found a second tear for which he repaired. Once we got home, both of us slept all day long. Getting up at 5am, in the frigid cold, doesn't fly with us.

While Rod was in recovery, I had a doctor's appointment. I hated to leave Rod, but really wanted to make sure all was well with the Tootlebug. And, yes everything is moving along fine. The nurse measured my belly and we listened for the heartbeat. Belly measures 16 centimeters, which would make me 16 weeks (yep, 4 months completed...right on schedule). And, the heartbeat was perfect. She seemed to think its beats were between 140 and 150 bpms. She gave me some acne cream to put on my hormonal explosion that has taken over my once clear skin. Ohhh, do I love my doc.

I'm getting a camera for Christmas! We hope to get it next week, but maybe I can get Rod to get it this weekend. As soon as we get it, I'll take another "bump watch" (thanks Krissy) picture.

We put up our Christmas tree and decorated our mantle. I don't ever want to take it down. Its soooo warm and cozy in our house. Our stockings are hanging, and soon we plan to put a pink or blue stocking on the mantle as well!!! (Dec. 11th we find out....lets all hope the baby is in the right direction for us to take a peek).

Happy holidays and love to all of you!

HAPPIEST TURKEY DAY TO YOU!!!

We are so thankful for our friends and family, and wish we could spend the holiday with everyone of you! Hope your turkey day fills your belly, and brings lots of laughs! I know this holiday season will be hard for some of our friends, so our prayers for them will be for laughter at Jana's, and happy memories of all the fun holidays in the past. Love you all.

Baby Malyn's Pic!!!!

Enjoy the pics! She's such a sweet little one. Stacy and Malyn are doing great.

Malyn has Arrived!!!!

At 10:02 (California time), Malyn Grace was born!
7 lbs 9 ozs
21 inches
Dark, curly hair, and lots of it.

Stacy is doing great. She pushed three times, and poof! Mom said stacy isn't tired as much as she's hungry! (hunger is a pretty strong trait in our family).

Mattie Sue is now a big sister!!!! We'll soon find out how she copes with the new addition!

Early Arrival of "The Bump"

Here is my first bump watch. This was taken about a month ago. I was 2.5 months here. Needless to say, I've since grown... in all directions.