Thursday, May 31, 2018

Baby's Thirty-Three Week Update



My Baking Time:

33 Weeks.

from BabyCenter.com

What's New: 

I am starting to suck my thumb in preparation for breastfeeding in a few weeks.

I'm starting to get into the correct position for birth - head down.

I tend to keep my eyes open now when I'm awake.

How Big Am I:

A pineapple or a loaf of bread.

from Google

My stats:

17.2 inches from crown to heel and 4.23 pounds

(remember, this is a guesstimate Momma got offline)


What is Happening On the Farm:

We finished planting corn this week and got all the soybeans in too!

Another baby shower for us! 😍 Momma says now we're all ready for me to arrive!

Daddy marched in the Vergennes Memorial Day parade with the fire department. Uncle Pete marched too with the float he and his friends made in honor of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.















The cows checking M out


Even cows think babies smell good 😍




Bridge over Otter Creek on Route 17 - it's getting replaced this summer





Memorial Day



Thursday, May 24, 2018

Baby's Thirty-Two Week Update



My Baking Time:

32 Weeks.

from BabyCenter.com


What's New:

My lungs are still developing. While I *can* come out now, it's best I stay baking a little longer.

How Big Am I:

A hard hat or Sherlock's detective hat.

from Google


My stats:


16.69 inches from crown to heel and 3.75 pounds

(remember, this is a guesstimate Momma got offline)

Doctor: 

Saw one of the midwives this week. Momma's blood pressure is spot on normal and my bpm was 145. 😊 We are both healthy and right on track!

What is Happening On the Farm:

We started planting corn.

MawMaw, Auntie E, and cousin M flew in this week to visit. Momma and Daddy love having them come up. 😊💚












Momma thought she broke her toe, but she just hit it really, really, really hard





The spray rig that will put fertilizer on the corn and soybeans





Happy Birthday, Gramma B!



Lazy fuzzy

Happy Birthday, Grampa B!


Saturday, May 19, 2018

Heifer or Bull? Cast Your Vote!

For everyone who has asked, no, we are not finding out the gender of our little calf.


We think that it will so much more special to find out on his or her birth day!


(It will also give me yet another goal to focus on in labor & delivery! 😉 )


However!


We have a fun little quiz for all of you

Take the poll here!

Feel welcome to comment your reasoning below! 😊💚

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Baby's Thirty-One Week Update


My Baking Time:

31 Weeks.

from BabyCenter.com

What's New:

I am starting to recognize momma and daddy's voices - I react especially when daddy talks to me or touches momma's belly.

I'm keeping my muscles in good working order by moving a lot.

How Big Am I:

A football.

from Google


My stats:


16.18 inches from crown to heel and 3.31 pounds

(remember, this is a guesstimate Momma got offline)


What is Happening On the Farm:

Happy first Mother's Day to my momma!

Momma went to another mommy breakfast. She said this was the last one until Fall and then I'll be going with her, but on the outside. 😉


I think Peaches approves of the pack-n-play




The Cadman equipment that helps pump the manure to the spreader behind the tractor


The brush-hog


The springtooths and Uncle Pete's tractor Rusty




The cows enjoying their supper







Daddy cultipacking before Grampa plants


Bump meet tractor steering wheel 😜





Momma might have gotten a little greasy today...





Daddy and Mario

Momma and Georgina





Running errands

Daddy cleaning the robots


Vaccinating yearling heifers

The chute we use while working cattle to keep them and us safe