Yep, we have those first cute smiles and coos happening. He started in earnest on April 25th by flashing his gums at us. Then he started cooing to get our attention which he would then reward with his sweet little grin. Jude really is cute when he smiles. Cute anyways, but this is the gravy. We have yet to capture one yet on camera but are working on it.

We had our last maternity appt on Tuesday. It was bittersweet. Glad the pregnancy is over, but I will miss my doctor and his nurse, Jen. I think they liked us too. Jen cried as we were leaving for the last time and told us she’d miss us. Dr. Banfield kept coming back into the room to chat long after the appt was over and even brought Gigi and Jude souvenirs from his recent trip to San Diego. It was very sweet. The relationship between your OB and patient is so intimate and so filled with joy when a baby is involved. Then poof, it’s over. You just lose these people who you’ve relied on so strongly and put so much faith into. They were fantastic and I would recommend him to anybody (Everett Clinic in case you’re interested).

I have my surgery tomorrow (Thursday) so keep me in mind and send happy vibes my direction. I think all will go well and I’m really looking forward to having this bugger of a gallbladder out of me.

I have a new musical love: The Decemberists. They’re really interesting and tie all of the musical elements I enjoy together. Folksy storytelling, Niel Tennant voice, political ire rising songs, listenable guitar, plenty of piano, use of a variety of genres (seriously, they use a hurdy gurdy). They never seems to get boring. It’s all good. The Crane Wife album is on constant play on the ipod presently. Loving them.

That’s it. Till next time!
Tamara


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