35 WEEKS-- Size of a Honeydew

Chloe now doesn't have much room to maneuver now that she's over 18 inches long and tips the scales at 5 1/4 pounds (pick up a honeydew). Because it's so snug, she isn't likely to be doing somersaults anymore, but the number of times she kicks should remain about the same. Her kidneys are fully developed now, and her liver can process some waste products. Most of her basic physical development is now complete and she'll spend the next few weeks putting on weight.

DOCTORS VISIT- 10/27/09

We got to have lunch today with Jill, Jennifer, Kim and Rebekah. Afterwards, we ran into Hope Heaton Greene, RN, a friend from nursing school. It was so good to see Hope's smiling face there at the office!! We also enjoyed talking to Dr. LeBel. She was so excited and friendly. Baby Chloe is no longer breech and is ready for descent! Last week, we were busy getting the nursery ready. It will not be long now before Chloe makes her DEBUT!

34 Weeks- Size of a Canteloupe

Chloe now is the size of an average cantaloupe and is almost 18 inches long. Her fat layers, which she'll need to regulate her body temperature once she's born, are filling her out, making her rounder. Her skin is also smoother than ever. Her central nervous system is maturing and her lungs are continuing to mature as well. Babies born between 34 and 37 weeks who have no other health problems generally do fine. They may need a short stay in the neonatal nursery and may have a few short-term health issues, but in the long run, they usually do as well as full-term babies.

Jeff and I are busy putting the final touches on the nursery and are awaiting Chloe's arrival!!

Great Great Uncle Ted

Kletner I. (Ted) Miller
Taylors


Kletner I (Ted) Miller, 93, of Taylors, died October 21, 2009.

A native of Oconee County, son of the late Clarence C. and Bertha Crooks Miller, he was a retired employee of Greenville Water System, a U.S. Army WWII Veteran and a member of Taylors First Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Margaret Owings Miller of the home; a son, Richard O. Miller of the home and a brother, Jewel C. Miller of Taylors.

Mr. Miller was predeceased by two sisters, Mildred Miller and Mozelle Hawkins.

Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday at Taylors First Baptist Church conducted by Dr. Jimmy Harley and Dr. Frank Page. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Honorary escort will be the Men's Sunday School class from Taylors First Baptist Church, Witty Atkins, Merv Moeller and Cam Ferguson.

Visitation will be held 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday at The Gathering Space at Taylors First Baptist Church.
The family is at the home.

Memorials may be made to Taylors First Baptist Church, 200 West Main Street, Taylors, S.C. 29687 or the charity of one's choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com

This morning when the Lord opened a window to Heaven, he saw me, and he asked:
My child, what is your greatest wish for today?

I responded:
'Lord please; take care of the person who is reading this message,
their family and their special friends.They deserve it and I love them very much'
The love of God is like the ocean, you can see its beginnings
but Not its end



ANGELS EXIST, but sometimes, since they don't all have wings we
call them FRIENDS, SUCH AS YOU.

32 Weeks -- M.D. Visit

We were able to see a little of Chloe this week. She is shy and was putting her hands in the way during the ultrasound. Good news-- Chloe measurements were great and growth plates looked good in her bones. She currently weighs about 4lb and 13oz
at present. She is beginning to fatten up and develop subcu tissue along with strong nails. Jeff and I were excited to see some of the ultrasound pics. Chloe is breach so another ultrasound will be needed in the upcoming visits.

Trip to Lowe's 10/10/09

Lowe's already has Christmas Decorations up so I could not pass up this photo opportunity!!

Chloe at 31 weeks

Chloe measures over 16 inches long. Chloe weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. She can turn his head from side to side, and her arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath his skin. She is kicking a lot and doing somersaults Take comfort: All this moving is a sign that your baby is active and healthy. We have another Ultrasound Tuesday and our first baby shower!! Pics coming soon.

Nursery for Chloe

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30 Weeks-- Size of a cabbage

Chloe is about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds her, but that volume will decrease as she gets bigger and takes up more room in the uterus. Her eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after she's born, she'll keep her eyes closed for a good part of the day. When she does open them, she'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means she can only make out objects a few inches from her face.