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We are so excited to become grandparents! I think this will be a great way to keep in touch with friends and family as we go through the process. Caitlin found out on Valentines Day 2010 that she and Matthew were going to become parents.....

Friday, April 9, 2010

on their way

so excited tonight. Caitlin and Matthew are on their way to Fort Myers for the weekend. I can't wait to see them. Caitlin and I will go shopping .... for maternity clothes. It is going to be great.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

A special mother in law


I have to say how blessed Caitlin is regarding Mother-in -laws. She says she has to pinch herself. Elaine Schultheis spent a selfless spring break with Caitlin and Matthew. Caitlin was feeling so sick and was really tired. This very special lady took very good care of her. Caitlin went through a major withdrawl when she left. I can't tell you how comforting it is to know that your daughter has a mom like this in her life, and then to end up being related..... oh thank you God. As grandmothers, we are so excited. It is nice to share this with Elaine (and Larry).

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

April 6, 2010

Well, Matthew sent us updated ultrasound pics but I have no idea how to upload them from a PDF file. Today, when I spoke with Caitlin, she is still experiencing morning sickness. It virtually lasts all day. Poor baby. I know this too shall pass but it is a bummer going through it. She and Matthew are traveling down to Fort Myers on Friday. She has a test that day and of course Matthew has class, so they'll leave when they are finished. Joel and I can't wait to see them. It feels like it has been forever. ( actually since Christmas)... but who's counting. I want to get up to Pensacola at some point. Real Estate has been very inconsistant... It's hurry up and wait... I have closings in May, June, and July. It's fun, but a lot of work keeping up with these contracts. Off to clean the house. Our housekeeper has been really sick and I'll need to pick up the slack for the next few weeks.... not too fun... but a girl's got to do what a girl's got to do.

Monday, April 5, 2010

Let's Guess.... Boy or Girl

Kate -girl
Joel-boy
Caitlin- girl
Matthew-boy
Grandma Feeney-girl
Andrew- girl
Jordan- girl
Barry- boy
Birgit-girl
Kristyna-girl

April 5, 2010

Today Caitlin had her second appointment. She texted... boy has this baby grown.. it's heart rate was 174. At this point I am thinking it's a girl. Joel thinks a boy. I honestly can't wait to find out. I can't believe I didn't know what I was having. It was a surprise. Especially Andrew because everyone thought for sure he was going to be a girl. Hopefully tonight they will send more ultra sound pics and I'll learn how to upload them.