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Fashion Advice from John Calvin

Sep 10 2008 5:03 pm

With the changing of the seasons come the new fall fashions. As we stand in front of the dressing room mirror or our closet at home, John Calvin, the... Read More ›

A Tuesday Holiday

Sep 9 2008 4:16 pm

There is nothing special about today. It is not a holiday. It’s not my birthday or wedding anniversary. I am not celebrating any particular milestone in my life. It’s... Read More ›

Monday Notes

Sep 8 2008 2:38 pm

I made a new resolution recently. It’s a good idea I’ve known about for a long time but never consistently put into practice. (Sadly, it’s one of many!) I’m... Read More ›

Friday Funnies

Sep 5 2008 10:50 pm

Janelle and MJ came home from the hospital today and hopefully they will both have a good night sleep tonight. We’ll sign off with just the Friday Funnies today.... Read More ›

More Baby MJ

Sep 4 2008 4:47 pm

I spoke to Mike a little while ago (Janelle was sleeping, thankfully!) and he sent me these pictures of MJ. If any are blurry it’s probably because I took... Read More ›

Baby MJ

Sep 3 2008 7:08 pm

Baby MJ and Mommy are both doing great. Janelle is feeling very good and MJ is healthy and content. Soon they will be transferred to the postpartum room. Right... Read More ›

She’s Here!

Sep 3 2008 6:16 pm

Baby MJ came into the world just a few minutes ago. She was delivered naturally and is screaming her cute little head off right now. She’s 8lb even and... Read More ›

Birth Day Diaries: Entry Seven

Sep 3 2008 5:01 pm

Well, the epidural worked the second time…so well that she’s been playing Solitaire on her phone while contracting. Then, just a few moments ago her water broke on its... Read More ›

Birth Day Diaries: Entry Six

Sep 3 2008 3:40 pm

Not much to report except that unfortunately the epidural didn’t seem to take. She’s in more pain than she was before, but hopefully they’ll be here soon to give... Read More ›

Birth Day Diaries: Entry Five

Sep 3 2008 1:17 pm

Just saw the doctor. He’s given the order for the epidural so she won’t have long to wait now. After examining her charts the doctor thinks she might not... Read More ›

Birth Day Diaries: Entry Four

Sep 3 2008 12:38 pm

Pitocin has been administered and her contractions are between 3 and 7 minutes apart. Still at 4cm though. She’s starting to feel some pain and asking for the epidural... Read More ›

Birth Day Diaries: Entry Two

Sep 3 2008 11:37 am

Checked in at the hospital at 8:46 am and were assigned a room a few minutes ago. Janelle has started to have some contractions about ten minutes a part.... Read More ›

Birth Day Diaries: Entry One

Sep 3 2008 9:19 am

Okie-dokie, we made it! I’m awake, I’m calm, and I’m ready to meet my baby. Had a great night of sleep last night. Thanks tons to my mother-in-law who... Read More ›

Baby Watch

Sep 2 2008 9:23 pm

The end is in sight! Since MJ refuses to come on her own they are gonna force her out. Yep, I’m all set to be induced tomorrow morning at... Read More ›

No Labor (Yet) on Labor Day

Sep 1 2008 4:23 pm

Well, you’d think MJ would get the hint, but she doesn’t show any signs of being born today. We’re just waiting and watching Janelle—very carefully. She’ll go to the... Read More ›

Friday Funnies

Aug 30 2008 1:26 am

Another great one from our friend, Kimm! Until Monday (unless there is a special appearance from baby over the weekend),Janelle for the girls An older, tired-looking dog wandered into... Read More ›

Baby Watch

Aug 29 2008 4:07 pm

You know what they say, “A watched pot never boils.” I’m case in point. Five days over as of today and I don’t think I even see any bubbles... Read More ›

Time to Come

Aug 28 2008 4:30 pm

“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with... Read More ›

First Year of School

Aug 27 2008 4:55 pm

I’m carrying my phone with me wherever I go these days, waiting for the call that baby MJ is about to make an appearance. But I’m also preparing for... Read More ›