Therapy?

While watching my dog, Meg, just lay around the house and act so bored, I decided she needed a job. I did some research and thought she would make a good therapy dog. My sister, Melanie, agreed to help. I didn't realize that a volunteer position could take up so much time and money. After a 8 hour class on how to be a "handler" and extensive grooming, paperwork and stress, we take Meg to be "tested". A bit stressful for me that someone is judging my dog. Meg obeys commands, greets people, is petted, groomed and hugged. Sounds hard for her huh. She passes with flying colors to be a therapy dog for people in rest homes, hospitals, schools, etc. I now have to take her in to have a physical from a vet, a fecal test, and her teeth cleaned. Then..I have to submit mounds of paperwork to the national organization....Hmm....more work for me (because I have to take kids with me) and money in vet fees and dues. Did I mention this was for therapy? Well..not for me..it is actually stressing me out....but hopefully will brighten the day of someone we eventually will visit and Meg will love every minute of it.

Ultrasound

We had our first ultrasound. We were very relieved that there was only one baby (Mom just feels very big already) and that baby appeared to be normal and healthy. The little stinker was head down and tummy down so they were not able to get a good look at the heart or gender. Plus the baby would not hold very still--is that a sign it's a boy? The ultrasound also showed that my placenta was a bit low and they will want to keep on eye on that. So...we will be going back March 20th to have another look. This time we will find out if it's a boy or girl. Katie keeps giving us baby girl name suggestions..like Sally or Teresa. We don't know whether or not to tell her...we might want to keep it a secret so family will be surprised!

Little Sprout Update

Went to the doctor on Feb 5th and we heard the heartbeat again. Mommy's tummy is getting bigger. Going Feb. 19th to Salt Lake for the Ultrasound. Who wants to know the gender?? Hmmm... maybe we will tell you:)