Just a follow up to last night's attempt to induce labor. NADA,ZIP, NOTHING! Up all night long and no contractions! Nicholas already has a stubborn streak! I am going walking today some more. SOOO the saga continues.....

Labels: baby, Nicholas

So I just got home from my weekly checkup with the Dr. I am still 1 cm dilated but 80% effaced! Yeah! She said that was just as important as the dilation. So essentially if my water breaks (which I've been hoping Nicholas would hit in the right place- since he's been punching his mom in the bladder) or start the real contractions I will finally have this child! She is estimating that he is 8lbs now! ALL baby! Michael was supposed to go to Boston for the day tomorrow for work and after they had me on the fetal monitor she suggested he stay home! I hope I win the bet we made as to when Nicholas would be born! I said the 6th. Michael said the 10th. I am so ready. My swollen feet scare me and I am really sick of maternity pants!

Labels: baby, belly, lori, Nicholas

It may no longer be the office for Towhead Productions, but that doesn't mean the Big Blond Brain doesn't still loom large....

Check out this amazing addition to Nicholas' room - a handmade Towhead Productions baby quilt! See the logo smack dab in the middle of the quilt, hovering over the company's future incarnate, looking super cool, super silly and super warm. This one-of-a-kind product is from the artistry of one Ms. Destiny Winters, oldest child of Jim and Laura Winters, and budding star on the fashion scene from TLC's "Kids By The Dozen." Didn't she do an amazing job? Now, I know most of you are probably rolling your eyes at my request for her to create this, but I'm used to it. Most everyone rolls their eyes at what I say anyway. But that doesn't change how cool it is, and it's hanging right about his crib, perfectly fitting into the box. How about that? This is once again proof of what can happen when you surround yourself with talented friends. Destiny - great job! And if you want to see more of Destiny's great work, go to www.wintersfamilystore.com and buy her girl's dresses, skirts, jammies, etc. If you ask her lots of annoying questions over and over in front of a camera like I did, she may even make you a custom quilt! But for now, there is only one TOWHEAD!

Labels: baby, destiny, Nicholas, quilt, towhead, winters

From the desk of The Butterfly a.k.a. Vanessa



Dear Faithful Bridenstine Fans,

Just wanted to let everyone know about a cool new update to The Bridenstines -- Random Rants, Daily Dish and Seriously Silly Stuff -- the sidebar music player now includes LORI'S LABOR: A collection of 6 unique playlists with varying intensity and mood for your listening pleasure! [NOTE: Clicking the left-right arrows on either side of the current playlist at the top of the player will switch between playlists. You can drag the scroll up-down arrows to see the songs on the current playlist. And of course, clicking on the play button or the song name itself will start the music!]

Lori and Michael asked me if I would prepare some music mixes for use during the birthing of Nicholas...a request which I was very honored to fulfill! Since Michael called yesterday to announce that the special CD package had arrived, it is now safe to share the music mixes on the blog without ruining any surprise for them. I hope you will all give a listen and enjoy!

Also, if you would like any information about any of the songs, playlists, etc. -- please feel free to contact me via my blog.

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From the desk of The Butterfly a.k.a. Vanessa


Dear Readers,

Allow me to introduce my good friends, Michael and Lori Bridenstine. They have made the leap into the Blogosphere -- and as a representative of said Blogosphere -- I welcome them with loving open arms. So much so, that I have created a custom blog template just for their new adventure! ;-D

I hope you all, as their family and friends, enjoy The Bridenstines: Random Rants, Daily Dish and Seriously Silly Stuff. Please, encourage and support Michael and Lori in their blogging adventures by visiting as often as you can and by leaving comments once in a small while...You will see a link for the comments' section under each post called "Comments from the Peanut Gallery." That's all of you! Click on it and you can write as little or as much as you want in response to their posts. This blog is meant to be interactive -- so please, feel free to share your thoughts, links, whatever! The more you do, the better it will be.

As a sidenote: I will be permanently available as the blog's administrator -- it's my ongoing Baby Shower gift to Lori. ;-) If you have any problems or questions (Perhaps a link does not work? A photo is missing?) -- do not hesitate to let me know. I can be reached via my website or my blog. You can find links for both in the sidebar to the left. Please just mention in the subject line that you are contacting me in reference to this blog so that I won't get confused!

Okay, I guess that is all for now. Good Luck, Lori and Michael -- and to everyone else -- ENJOY!


Cheers!
The Butterfly

Labels: baby, blogging, butterfly, comments, email, family, friends, fun, gifts, lori, michael, readers, shower