appleseed

A Celebration of Jack's Life

2006-02-23T20:22:00.000-06:00

Jackson Chester David Cornelisse was born at 3:17 A.M. on Tuesday Febuary the 21st 2006. "Jack" stormed into our life with all of the lightning and Thunder that his mother and I expected. M2B awoke at 1:30 A.M. knowing that our little fireball would most likly make his arrival that morning. M2B took complete control and told me to get dressed and get the car started, I stood there and stared at her, then she repeated her orders to me. By the time I got the car started and back downstairs she was ready at the door to go. We arrived at the hospital and the nurses took a look at the situation and at Mom and then it was decided that Jack was to born that morning by a C-Section.I Called my mom(Grandma Townes) to tell her what was going on, then I phoned Karen's Mom and Dad(Grandma and Grandpa Wetherald) in Toronto to let them in on the situation. Within 5 minutes my cell phone was ringing and it was Dave(Grandpa Wetherald) saying that they were just about to leave and would be up in Orillia by 4:A.M.. Then the next thing I know in walks my Mom just as Karen was being taken up to the operating room. Karen was taken into the operating room and my Mom and I were left to wait outside. I paced and I paced and then the nurses came out to tell us that Karen was doing well and that they were just closing her up, that was Amazing but there was no word on Jack.So we waited and we waited then they came out with Jack in an incubator, he was so tiny and so small, the doctor said that he was a very very sick little boy, and all I could think was "there's my Son". We then went back down stairs and Dave and Sandy(Grandma and Grandpa Wetherald) were waiting for us(Thanks for the coffee:)) I gave them the lowdown on what was happening. We waited until they said we could go up to recovery and see the strongest Mom ever!!!(My wife Karen). She was pretty out of it so we just stood with her and talked to her and told her what had happened and what was most likly going to happen. After about an hour or so we rolled her back down stairs to her room where she went to sleep. The next few hours were a waiting game. We then got the news that Jack was to be flown down to the Hospital for Sick Kids in Toronto (Very Scary) but was excited for Jack because he was gonna get to go flying for the 1st time. Then we got to go in and see our little miracle baby. He was so amamzing looking, he looked like he could take on the world!. Then we got the news that there was a storm coming in so then they were going to transfer him down by ambulance. They finally left Orillia just after noon and Karen's Mom and I drove down in one car and Karen's Dad in the other, my Mom stayed in Orillia to look after Karen. My brother Tom(Uncle Tom) met me down at Sick Kids and stayed with me the whole day(Thanks so much Tom it meant the world to me and to Jack). I got to talk to all of the doctors and nurses. Most importantly I got to spend some time with my son. I hated to leave him that night but I knew he was in good hands and I wanted to get back up to Orillia to see Karen and tell her all about our little boy.
The next morning when I phoned down to Sick Kids and talked to Jack's Nurse(Her name was Sandy) she said he had a pretty rough night and she thought it would be best if I got Karen out of the hospital for the day and come down to Sick Kids. So when I got to the hospital everything had already benn arranged her Karen to have a day pass to go. We wasted no time in getting down to Sick Kids to see our son. We had such a good time just hanging out and seeing our little baby and talking to him. Then we were told that the doctors and the nurses wanted to sit down with us and talk about the situation.During the conversation the doctor explained that the damage done to Jack was so severe that it was ireversable and that he had no chance at a normal life or even surviving. The decision we made on that day was the easiest and the hardest that we will ever have to make. We deicided to let nature take it's course and let our little boy go:(
The docotrs and nurses took off all of the tubes and wires, dressed him in this really cute sleeper with penguins on it and handed him over to me, I got to carry my son for the very first time. I carried him down to the private room that we had. When we got there the nurse Sandy took some pictures of Myself and Karen and Jack(Our Family Portrait), then she left us alone to cuddle and snuggle him and take more pictures and just to get to know him in the short time that we had. He stayed with us for over and hour, then he opened his little eyes and looked at both me and Karen and then his tiny little body began to go to sleep. We told him that he had put up a good fight and it was O.K. to let go and to fall alsleep. At 4:47 P.M. our little Jack left us. He looked so peacefull lying in our arms. I was so glad that he didn't have all of those damm tubes sticking out of him anymore, he looked like a real little boy(He was ,he was our little boy).
Jack is all around us, he is all around you. The next time you go outside look at the tree in your front yard, Jack is there, look up into the sky at night, see those stars? that's our baby boy Jack:) Jack's purpose was to make Karen and I happy and give us meaning in this world, and you know what? he did it:) He was the greatest gift we could have ever of imagined and we will never forget him.

In a Grassy pasture by a gently flowing stream, a young child asks, "How am I special?" And Mama and Papa reply, "Dear Little one, with your warm, caring heart and your bright, curious mind, you are so special, and we will love you forever and ever and always."

New Pictures of our Jack

2006-02-13T17:17:00.000-06:00

M2B(Karen) went to the doctor's today and her and baby Jack both got a clean bill of health. Everything loks great, and Jack now weighs 5 pounds and 1 ounce!! , just imagine what he'll weigh when he's born.

P2B

Only 36 Days Left!!!!

2006-02-12T11:30:00.000-06:00

Wow!! Can you believe that we only have 36 days left before baby Jack is here? It just seems like yesterday that M2B and I found out that we were really expecting and having a little boy. I think we are both really anxious for the baby to be here, then on the other hand were both very nervous about looking after our "Little Boy".
Yesterday we met our newest nephew Aidan, he's only a week old and is the cutest little thing i've ever seen. Karen is a natural at holding babies and calming them dwon, she'll have no problem with her own son. We washed our first load of baby clothes yesterday at Grandma and Grandpa Wetherald's, can't get over how small everything is.
Enclosed is a pic of M2B holding baby Aidan.

P2B

Reality

2006-02-10T09:13:00.000-06:00

Well it is official, I am now on maternaty leave from work, and talk about relity setting in... We're going to be parents in 5 weeks!!!
It feels even more strange to think that I won't be going to work for a year! Joe is beside himself with excitement, and I can't immagine what either of us will be like when I go into labour. Anyway, this posting is comming from a place of surealism, I'm not sure whats up or down at the moment (good practice for when Jack is born)
All I do know is how excited we are to meet Jack and have him in the family.
A special note to Auntie Sarah, who gave birth to cousin Aiden a week ago, Congratulations, thank you for making me an Auntie again, you are amazng!

Baby's Room Pt. 2

2006-01-28T11:37:00.000-06:00

Here's a couple of Before & After pics of Jack's Room:)

P2B

Pre-natel class

2006-01-27T17:46:00.000-06:00

Here's a Before picture of our pre-natel class, M2B and I are in the back row , the farthest to the left. Our friends Amy and John are standing next to us. We are having a good time and learning alot.

P2B

8 Months, my family

2006-01-24T19:50:00.000-06:00

8 months along, 8 weeks to go, and counting. Thank you to all for my suprise shower, and to P2B for getting through it.
It was the final connection I needed to realize Jack is not just a baby in my belly (although it is still quite sureal), but actually going to be our little boy. Seeing all the little clothes and sleepers, I can picture him snuggled in his yellow blanket and sleepers. I am going to have my family, me, my husband, and our son. No wonder I feel like I'm glowing, Life can't get any better than this, and it's a miracle in itself everyday.

Surprise Baby Shower

2006-01-24T07:54:00.000-06:00

This past sunday Karen(M2B) had a "Surprise" baby shower thrown for her in Toronto. She had a wonderful time visiting with everyone and showing off her big beautiful belly:). I (P2B) just wanted to say thanks to Sandy(G2B) and Sarah(A2B) for putting the whole thing together(I personally thought I was gonna get a few more grays trying to keep it a secret) and also thank you to everyone for all of the wonderful gifts Jack recieved:).Sometime this week I hope to get the dresser and start puting away all of his little sleepers and clothes. Today we are exactly 8 Months pregnant!!! Who would have thunk Eh? Anyways, a quick thought on my wife, she is so strong and wonderful right now, she is actually glowing , I can't put it into words how much I love her and "My Jack".

P2B

What all the cool babies are sportin' these days

2006-01-21T19:50:00.000-06:00

Well you knew sooner or later I was gonna make one up:)

Our first class

2006-01-14T18:43:00.000-06:00

Karen(M2B) and I (P2B) Started our prenatal classes this past thursday night. We were with another couple that we are friends with(Amy & Jhon) so that was nice. I think we'll get alot out of them, I think I really just want to know what we are in store for, and I think K wants to get as much info on breast feeding as she can. They gave us a big bag of "Goodies" to look at. Inside the bag were to samples of diapers, M2B couldn't get over how small the one was so she took it to work to show everyone:)
Jack has been moving around alot more the last few days, mabey he's getting anxious to get out and meet everyone:)
Got to start thinking about getting the crib and change table and a dresser for Jack, so he has a place to put all of those new clothes he'll be getting(I think Karen wants him to wear a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey, and Uncle Paul wants him to wear a Montreal Canadians jersey)
If I have my way it'll be a Star Wars T-Shirt:) hehehe

P2B

Emotional Times

2006-01-07T12:44:00.000-06:00

Well I guess I should get off my duff here and post something(Seems like ages since I have)
It was a really emotional week for me, and for M2B also. We have hit the 7 month mark and I have talked to a few other people and read on the internet that the baby won't be as active as he has been for the last month or so and before I read this I was letting my imagination get the best of me and thinking that something was wrong. Most people know about our 2 Miscarriage's and I guess I still am really worried that something bad might happen to my little Jack. As Karen has said many times that during this pregnancy we just have to live everyday one day at a time and enjoy everyday with our little unborn miricle:)
This thursday we start our pre-natel classes at the hospital, I hope we come away from them with alot of knowledge about what we will be experiencing.
I painted Jack's room yesterday and hung new blinds today, now it's ready for a crib and change table and oh yeah of course THE BABY!P2B

Happy New Year

2006-01-01T14:08:00.000-06:00

Well we all did it, survived another year of adventure, and, hopefully prepared for the adventure to come. P2B and I managed to stay awake untill midnight, after which I went straight to bed. Jack has been thrown right off schedule and I've felt him move at odd times, but not complaining, he's kicking around when he wants. Cheers to everyone, and looking forward to the year ahead, lots of addition and change to celebrate!!

Baby Doll

2005-12-27T18:27:00.000-06:00

Well if P2B didn't suprise me again tonight. Turns out there was one forgotton present, which was a beautiful newborn baby doll, blue ribbon of corse.
Needed ultimetly for our breastfeeding class, but the 2 of us sure fell into sucky mode quick. Funny how you can know it's Just a doll, but hold it so gently as if it were real, and look at it as if we're practicing for how we're going to be looking at Jack. I can't even begin to immagine how I'm going to feel looking into the eyes of my baby... I don't think it's possible to prepare for that moment...

The home stretch

2005-12-26T15:06:00.000-06:00

Well were down to the home stretch:), less than 3 months from now we'll have a bouncing baby boy. I think K and I are starting to realize how close it is, by saying it's less than 12 weeks just puts it all into perspective. Baby Jack is moving around everyday now, I think he has his times of the day when he sleeps and when he wakes up, if he's anything like his dad he'll be a nightowl and be up all night. When january comes i'm gonna start on the room and get it cleaned out and painted. For Christmas Jack got a number of neat things from his grandma Townes and his uncle Tom and Aunt Tara and his Uncle Paul and Aunt Nadia. For Christmas Jack and Karen(M2B) got a special gift from Daddy to hang on his wall(No it wasn't a Star Wars poster).

Updates to come

P2B

WoW! The Shirt Moved!

2005-12-21T19:52:00.000-06:00

We had a really exciting night tonight:) Karen(M2B) and I were putting up our X-Mas tree tonight(Yes I know finally) and M2B was sitting in the movie chairs and she just yelled and started laughing, I said what's up and she said she saw her t-shirt move, so I sat down in front of her and low and behold the t-shirt moved again:) it was pretty amazing. Today we are exactly 3 months from our due date, but I don't think we'll have to wait that long.

P2B

Our little Picasso

2005-12-13T17:23:00.000-06:00

Today Karen(M2B) and baby Jack went for the 6th ultrasound. He was being a little sleepy head today, but the technician says that he looks great and his heart beat is right on and all his organs look perfect, and as she pointed out to Karen "He sure is a Boy!" so dad sure is proud:)
The first thing Karen said to me when I looked at the ultrasound pics was that he looks like a Picasso painting, so I (Karen also) nicknamed him My little Picasso. This kid is gonna have more names and nicknames then his gonna know what to do with. The way he is inside Karen is his head is at the bottom of her belly.

Very Proud P2B

Finally!

2005-12-12T12:36:00.000-06:00

Well this morning M2B and I were lying in bed just waking up and I had my hand on her tummy talking to Jack and I felt him! It was just like a little bubble or something. It was amazing because we have seen the baby in the ultra sounds pics and I know he's there but to actually feel him was overwelming.
By the way, Karen(M2B) has another ultrasound appointment tommorow, so I'll get some pics posted tommorow night.

P2B

M2B & Baby are doing Great!

2005-12-07T20:21:00.000-06:00

Another check up today, and am thrilled to say everything looks, sounds and measures perfecly.
I got to hear Jacks heart beating away, and how can you describe the most wonderful sound in the world. I think it will only be topped by the ultrasound experience and then when Jack is born, hearing him cry.
My bloodpreasure, heart rate and weight are going along fine, and Dr. Will says I look great, definitly very pregnant.
I owe all the thanks in the world to Joe, for taking such good care of me on good days and bad, and really bad days, and goofy neurotic days...

Karen(M2B)

Our boy is gonna Rock!

2005-12-04T18:12:00.000-06:00

I think mabey most of you know already that we have chosen a full name for the baby when he is born, it's gonna be: Jackson Chester David Cornelisse, Jackson, because we like it, Chester because that was my Grandpa Townes middle name, David because that is Karen's Dad's name, and Cornelisse because that's our last name:)
Grandpa W pointed out that his initials sound like a Rock band from the 70's, so I had a friend of mine make up a banner.

Here it is

3 month 2 weeks and 3 days to go!

2005-12-03T14:07:00.000-06:00

Well as of today we have 3 months, 2 weeks and 3 days to go until we are introduced to our son. I think as each day passes I'm getting more and more excited about the birth and i'm also more and more scared about baby Jack being born. I think i'm more scared about how we are going to deal with all of life's "Little" problems that kids deal with everyday. I know when they are little a parent can shelter them from all of the "Bad" things , but when they get older it gets harder and harder to do. I think we have learned alot about parenting from friends and family who have children, we will take a little bit of knowledge from each of them to raise our Jack the best way we can. M2B is starting to feel Jack alot more in her tummy, I can't wait till I can feel him also.

P2B

P.S. Above is a picture of Karen(M2B) taken this cold and snowy morning(December the 3rd/2005)

Day Off

2005-11-24T21:13:00.000-06:00

AppleJack and I had a very relaxing day off, laying about on the couch, reading, and sleeping.
He's starting to get stronger, I can feel him moving and fluttering around more and more, mostly mid-morning and evening times he seems to move around. What an unusual exciting feeling, I don't think I'll stop being amazed at what I feel, I just can't wait for Joe to feel him too.
I was also thinking how fortunate we are with the doctors's we have. How many people can feel 100% comfortable and trust their doctor's... and with our pregnancy I have 4 doctor's that have been an incredible support, and are there for us anytime for anything. A special thank you to Dr. Cambridge, Dr. Will, Dr. Werb and Dr. Gaines.

Quick Update

2005-11-18T22:18:00.000-06:00

Well, M2B had a doctors appointment this past thursday and everything is coming along fine, the babys heartbeat is great and K's bloodpressure is right on track. Karen had a nice surprise this week when 2 of her friends Heather and Colleen came up to Orillia to visit her. I think that's just what she needed , to see a couple of familar face's and a real "Girls Day". We decided today that it was time to get her some new clothes, so that is where this picture is from:)

P2B

Another visit with our Baby

2005-11-09T16:37:00.000-06:00

Today we had our 5th ultrasound, I know we are really lucky to have had all of these visit's with Jack so far. We were lucky enough to have Grandma T(Sheila) to join us today, she has never been to one and we both thought it would be extra special to have her share in our day. Jack must have known we were looking at him today because he really put on a show for us, waving his arms and dancin' around. He looks and sounds really healthy:) We are at exactly 21 weeks and 1 day today!, it's gonna be here before we know it, and I can't wait.

P2B

21 weeks and counting

2005-11-08T10:50:00.000-06:00

We couldn't be getting any more excited, 21 weeks along now and doing great. Tomorrow is our next ultrasound and who knows what Jack will show us... Hopefully something cute for daddy... It will be fascinating to see how much bigger he is from a month ago, is it true that he doubles in size every 2 weeks ? I can't wait to see him tomorrow, will he be moving around, or sleeping, or sucking his thumb? We'll be sure to write tomrrow and let everyone know

M2B is Poppin' Out

2005-11-05T11:51:00.000-06:00

I mentioned to Karen I think it was yesterday that she is really starting to show, then she just told me on the phone that a co-worker of hers also mentioned it to. She has that glow that I believe only women get when they are expecting, she looks so beautiful. We have another ultrasound appointment this wednesday and we are looking forward to it. The doctors office had phoned earlier this week cancelling the ultrasound and the doctors appointment, but M2B phoned back and said no-way, we could skip the doctors appointment but there was no way we were missing the ultrasound(We both booked the day off work) so the secretary was either frightened of a pregnant woman on the other end of the phone or she felt bad, but we still have our ultrasound appointment. Until we actually start feeling the baby start to "Kick" the ultrasound is all we have:)

P2B

P.S. New ultrasound pics to follow wednesday evening:)

Bubbles

2005-11-02T17:36:00.000-06:00

Just when I think I can't feel any more amazing, or wierd, I've finally realized that the funky bubbley fellings in my belly are Jack starting to do his dance around my uterus... How amazing it is to feel, usually 2-3 times a day I'll notice it, and really focus on the feelings. I can't wait untill Joe feels Jack move too, then maybe it will make up a bit for me being snappy and grumpy on the way home from work untill I get changed and have dinner. Thank you Joe, for still loving me, and taking care of me, and ignoring me when appropriate. I love you

"Jack" havin' a drink

2005-10-28T22:25:00.000-05:00

Karen(M2B) went for another ultrasound this week and they got a couple of pics of baby Jack either yawning or taking a drink, but it's still pretty cool, you can really start to make out his features, especially his little nose. It's hard to believe on Tuesday we will be 5 months along already, where does the time go. I can't wait till I can sit up at night and cradle my son in my arms.

P2B

hits home

2005-10-25T19:07:00.000-05:00

I sure had a good cry last night, and for the first time felt very overwhelmed and emotional. I think just the realiztion that next week we will be 5 months along, and soon I'll be feeling Jack move around, and as if it isn't real enough, it's going to a whole new level of real. Joe took wonderful care of me, let me cry and brought me a blanket to curl up with. Should anything be challenged when Jack is born, I know it's nothing that we can't handle, and nothing could make us love Jack or want him any less. I wouldn't trade a second of anything in this pregnancy... even being sick in the same mall parking lot every time we go there (we're not going there any more I've declared)

What if?

2005-10-22T13:19:00.000-05:00

I was just watching a show on T.V. about a mentally challenged girl and it got me to thinking what if baby Jack was born with some sort of dissability, what would we do? and you know as I thought about it the answer came to me, we would just love him and care for him like we would have anyways. This becoming a parent sure brings up alot of questions that I would have never thought of before, but I know that with the help of everyone we will get through it:)

P2B

My Snuggle-bum

2005-10-20T21:13:00.000-05:00

I think today was a realization, or revelation, that Jack is really real, and doing well, and is healthy. after this picture I had to walk around to try and get Jack to turn over to get a pic. of his spine, and did he ever turn (after 1/2 hour of walking around) He was on his belly with feet and arms tucked in and his head curled down. I wish I could have gotten a picture of that, except I was blown away and didn't ask.
A special thank you to mom and dad for sharing today with me. Ir looks to me a little like Jack is saying Hi to everyone, thats his hand over the far side of his head.

18 weeks & counting

2005-10-18T21:09:00.000-05:00

It's officially the half way point today !!! Thank you to all for your love, support and prayers, it has all been helpfull and appriciated.
Jack seems to be having his own party in my belly to celebrate and I've been left feeling pretty lousy today, but very very happy. Joe is very excited and I am so proud of the daddy he is going to be, he'll be fantastic. Cheers !

Almost halfway there

2005-10-15T16:00:00.000-05:00

Well this tuesday it will be the halfway point of the pregnancy. I really can't believe it's been 4 and a half months already. Karen is really giving it her all and doing her best, she's gonna make a great mom. I'm giving her all my love and support. Now were starting to think about when the baby is born, those first few days, what were gonna do, all that stuff. Kinda scary but people do it everyday so i'm pretty sure we can do it:)

P2B

Joe's song

2005-10-14T18:38:00.000-05:00

Well it seems I'm being rewarded for getting to almost 1/2 way through our pregnancy, and have been off and on really sick this week, in fact on my way to work this morning and I had to come home and change...
here's where Joe's song comes in, he's made a little song that he sings to me called "the joys of being pregnant" Ok, thats the only line, and he sings it over and over, but has a wonderful dance that he does with it to make me laugh, and it makes me feel better every time, also thinking of Jack swimming around inside oblivious to the side effects i'm having, makes it all worthwhile. I can't wait to see how much more he's grown at our ultrasound next week. I'm fascinated with his tiny foot that I saw last time...

Jack throws a wrench into our Thanksgiving plans

2005-10-09T16:38:00.000-05:00

Well Baby JAck decided to give M2B some morning sickness today, even though during her whole pregnancy so far she hasn't been sick yet, then today BAM! she got it. We tried to leave Orillia but no go:(As I told K there will be plenty of other Thanksgivings and there is only 1 Jack:)

Happy Thanksgiving everyone:)

P2B

Jack is A O.K.

2005-10-09T12:26:00.000-05:00

Well it looks like Karen just had a bug or somethin' because we both went to the emergency tonight and K got hooked up to the I.V. and they did some blood work and everything is fine, and we got to hear the heart beat again!

P2B

Dr's

2005-10-06T14:04:00.000-05:00

Every thing is going along just fine. I've gained a healthy 4 pounds last month, and am doing great the Dc. says and Jack's heartbeat is right on. Joe is fantastic, last night his first night off early in a while and he made a delicious dinner and it was ready for me when I got home, I sure am a lucky gal, how many women are told how beautiful they are pregnant, it should be everyone.

4 months and counting

2005-10-05T17:40:00.000-05:00

Well as of today M2B is 4 months and 1 day pregnant. She has a doctors apponitment tommorow just a check up to make sure evevrything is a O.K. I think Karen is more excited just to hear the baby's heart beat again. Staring to think about everything we will need for when Jackson is finally born, lots of stuff:) My wife sure looks beautiful pregnant:)

P2B

Adjusting

2005-09-30T21:15:00.000-05:00

Joe said it, it's been an emotional 24, 48 hours... We are having a boy. I don't think I really entertained the idea, I was just having a girl, that was that. Suprise to me ! I shouldn't be, we really only had one name both Joe and I were drawn to for a boy (being Jackson) but had a few names for girls. It's taken me the better part of 24 hours to process everything, but I still see Joe's face hearing "it's a boy" and him barley choking out "there's my Jack".
Mel, Thank you for AppleJack, it's perfect. I couldn't be any more excited to be having a boy. A son for Joe.

It's a Boy!

2005-09-29T22:17:00.000-05:00

Well alot has happened since my last post. Today we were suppose to go for the Amniocentesis procedure, but yesterday Karen got a call from a Specialist in Toronto saying that we didn't need to go that way and there was so many other ways we could go. So we went and saw her today for 2 hours and she was amazing, and we went for an ultrasound and we saw our baby boy(We are really leaning towards Jackson(Jack)). Included is the new ultrasound pics. What an emotional day for Karen and I but I wouldn't have traded it for anything:)...by the way Thanks to Mel for the new nickname, we will be calling the baby Apple Jack from now on:)Appleseed sounds to much like a girls nickname

P2B

Amniocentesis

2005-09-26T00:06:00.000-05:00

Hey everyone, just got thinking that not everybody might know what a "Amniocentesis" procedure is. Here is a link to an article about it.

http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/681_1164.asp

I think Karen is more nervous about the ultra sound than the actual procedure, and i'm more worried about the procedure. I know everthing will be O.K. but still, it's still in the back of my mind.

P2B

Re. Future

2005-09-25T00:49:00.000-05:00

After spending the night out with the kids, being Tay and Logan, Its hard to immagine what our future will be like, except that it will be full of laughter, screaming, reading and hugs and kisses. I can't wait, it will be wonderful.
The most touching moment for me was when Logan put his hands on my belly, and asked when the baby will move if he can feel it. Soon enough I said, soon enough. It doesn't get any better than this.

Thinking about the future

2005-09-23T03:40:00.000-05:00

Well, every once and a while I've been thinking about how much our lives will change when Apple Seed arrives(He's(She)) is still resting comfortably inside M2B). Right now if we just want to spend the night watching mindless T.V. we can, but once the baby arrives I guess will have to manage our time more wisely(I'm starting to sound old). But I would rather give up all of T.V.(Yes this is really me writing this) just to spend some time with my baby:)

P2B

Name update

2005-09-20T10:40:00.000-05:00

Well, we have had a few comments regarding our choice for names so far, as for the girls names, Lola isn't faring to well, and poor old Oscar, he will either be confused with a "Grouch" or a "Weiner". We feel that once we find out the sex of the baby at least that cuts our choices in half.
Pop2B

Monday the 26th...Well I think we have found another contender for a girls name, Ella, It's pretty cool and both K and I like it. I have been trying for "Vadar" as a middle name but I don't think it's gonna work:(
P2B

Possible names

2005-09-18T00:04:00.000-05:00

So here is the list of some of the possible names that K and I have been kickin' around:

Boys Names-Jackson(Jack), Oscar, Elijah, Zack, Brandon, Jasper, ?

Girls Names-Lola, Georgia, Ruby, Stella, ?

If anyone has any name ideas feel free to contact us and let us know(I'll probably veto them right away but we could use a few more idea's), or if you have a vote for one of the above.

M2B & P2B

Who is Appleseed?

2005-09-17T19:05:00.000-05:00

Just to clear up any questions why this blog is called Appleseed, when Karen and I found out that she(M2B) was pregnant we realized that the baby was the size of a apple seed so we just started calling the baby Appleseed(Sound nicer then fetus), so that's were Appleseed came from. We have joked around about caaling the baby Apple if it was a girl but Chris Martin and Gweneth Paltrow already got the jump on that name(I can just see the look of relief on the grandmothers faces)

D2B

No new news

2005-09-17T15:59:00.000-05:00

Well, M2B went to T.O. on Thursday for her big test, and all it was was the same tests and questions from her doc in Orillia, but at least she got to hear Apple seed's heart beat again(155 BPM) the nurse said that is perfect(Expect anything less from my son(Oh sorry daughter). M2B heads back down to the big smoke on the 29th of this month to see what we are having, can't wait:)

D2B

My wife is the greatest

2005-09-15T23:51:00.000-05:00

I love my wife(Mom2B) with all my heart. She is strong and amazing! I can't wait to see her with our baby appleseed.

response from Mom2b

2005-09-15T20:54:00.000-05:00

My wonderful, fabulous husband just wrote that to make me feel better because on the way home I ate the donught I got for him, and got a treat to share, Rolos, completly forgetting that he doesn't like caramilk...
We didn't find out the sex of apple seed today, I did however get to hear the hearbeat, a perfect 155 beats per min. I don't think I've ever heard a more amazing sound, theres no words to describe it.
I wouldn't get through anything without Joe, he is my better half
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My First Post

2005-09-14T21:34:00.000-05:00

Well, here I sit at home while Karen has went to the city(T.O.) for the evening because tommorow she has an appointment with a pregnancy specialist. I wish I could be there with her tommorow but I have to work and right now my full-time job is more important than ever. It's 7:30 P.M. so she should be arriving at her parents home in about 30 minutes. We might know the sex of the baby tommorow but we were both not 100% sure of what the appointment was for. I'm gonna make my lunch and watch "Rescue Me" that I taped last night.
Joe(Pop2B)

2005-09-14T20:32:00.000-05:00

Our Little Appleseed

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