The Spradley's @ Shivers Green Rd: November 2006

Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Monday, November 27, 2006

Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Today we celebrated Sullivan's 7th birthday. It's hard to believe that he is 7 this year. We started our birthday celebration by purchasing some books for the Wateree Elementary School library in his memory. The books were presented to Spencer on the morning show on Tuesday, Nov 21. Spencer also is the first person to check out the books. Then today we made the cake and when the rain finally let up, we decided to let some balloons go. Since Sullivan was born at 1:44 pm, that's when we released the balloons. I bought gifts for Tim, Spencer & myself. More statues to add to our Willow Tree collection. We also put balloons out at the cemetery and the roadside. Isn't it just a shame that we have to do this? But we will do whatever we need to do to keep Sullivan's memory alive. He will always be with us, it's just in a different way now. Thanks to all of you for your calls and especially for your visits. We love you all!

Saturday, November 18, 2006

MADD: Tie One on For Safety

On Friday, Nov 17, Tim & I attended that MADD kickoff for "TOOFS" Tie one on for safety. This press conference was held at the State House downtown. I know some of you are wondering why you didn't know about it, and that is because I didn't know that I was going to be speaking until Tuesday of this week. I just could not pass up the chance to share our story and hopefully STOP someone from making a wrong decision during the holidays. Carey & my mom was the only ones able to go. If you are interested in getting a ribbon to tie on your car antenna or mirror, please let me know, I have plenty of red ribbons.

Family Fun Day

What a wonderful day we had on Saturday, November 11, 2006. We held a family dun day in memory of Sullivna's 7th birthday. We had the event at the KC Rec Dept. in Camden. We had a DJ, popcorn & lemonade stand, cookie decorating, inflatables, lunch, games, coloring table and much, much more. All who attended had a wonderful time. We raised over $5000 and all the proceeds are going to MADD, Mother's Against Drunk Driving. What a wonderful way to keep Sullivan's memory alive and to celebrate his 7th birthday. Thank you to all who attended and made donations to make this day a success.

Friday, November 17, 2006

Family Fun Day

Thursday, November 09, 2006

Boring Dr Visit

I went to the doctor this morning and there is not really anything to tell. He came in the room and said, "Your weight, blood pressure, blood work and urine all look fine. Any questions?" It completely blew my mind, so I couldn't think of anything to ask. We did BRIEFLY discuss labor and delivery, I am NOT getting an epidural because of my back problems. So we discussed alternate pain meds. Which I can only get in the beginning, nothing near the end. But that's ok, I feel like I am tough enough to take the pain....or atleast that is what I am telling myself.

The nurse checked the baby and I am measuring 31 wks, which I am, and the heartrate was 147-150. The baby is head down and was VERY active while she was trying to check everything. My next appointment is Nov 21. {The day before Sullivan's birthday}.