It's March in the Midwest, right?

Emeline 2 weeks

Mid March...?  Feels like June around here!  We've been enjoying a string of 70 and 80 degree days - trips to the park, the beach, the city.  Our magnolia is starting to bloom, the tulips and daffodils are well on their way...spring is definitely here and on fast forward it seems!  No complaints!

Emeline is proving to be a very easy baby (hope I don't eat my words in a few weeks ;) -- barely whimpers now and then, sleeps often, smiles easily and generally goes with the flow (as if she has a choice around here these days).  I'm sure being second time, seasoned parent's doesn't hurt.  I had prepared myself for utter chaos when going from one child to two...and so far, I'm pleasantly surprised at how well things are going (minus the bags under my eyes, easy baby or not, there's still no sleep at night for Mom, but all that will eventually change :)

Annie has made us so proud as a big sister.  She's always stopping what she's doing and running over to kiss Eme and say "I love you little Emeline" -- if baby does cry, she's right there saying "oh it's ok little baby..."  She loves to hold her, she seems almost as mesmerized as we do just watching her look around, and wiggle her little mouth or flail her scrawny little chicken wing arms ;)

We just took a trip to the city for the Flower and Garden show on Thursday - both girls were fabulous for a long drive, a long day walking and a late night!  We didn't know what to expect, we were perfectly prepared to make it an hour and head home, or actually see most of the show.  We not only saw the whole show, wandered Navy Pier a good part of the day, shopped, ate, and rode Annie's first giant Ferris wheel...but we even had a chance to get down to the beach as well before heading back to the ol' homestead.  It was a great day, and a great outing for a 2 year old and a 2 week old to say the least!

Annabelle 2.5 years, Emeline 2 weeks in the Navy Pier Conservatory

Annie, Daddy & Eme on the beach (80 in March in Chicago! Woot!)

Little Emeline's first trip to the beach at 2 weeks old.

Annabelle!

Chicago Flower & Garden Show 2012

We're a little bit of a lotta things...but we do love being Irish most of all!  Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Calling the Grammy's from her bananaphone

First Ferris Wheel Ride and it was a big one!

Big Sis & Lil' Sis

And just like that...we are FOUR!

Emeline Joy Meek

02.28.12

3:54am

6lbs 5oz, 19.5 inches

...and a tiny little reddish blond fuzz on her head!

BIRTH STORY (graphic and boring, skim ahead if this isn't your thing):

We headed into labor and delivery late Monday night, Momma had been having contractions since Saturday (and cried wolf for two days straight to poor stand-by Grammy Fitz, I just assumed Annabelle's labor was fast, this one would be even faster!)  So after on again off again contractions, we decided to head in and just see if things were imminent or not.  Since it was after hours, we had to go in through emergency to get checked in.  I said "we're here to get into labor & delivery", the woman said, "ok, last name?"....I said "Meek, M-E-E-K"...she clackety clacked for a while...asked me for the first name...clicked around on the computer some more and said, I don't have anyone checked in by that name?  I was confused for a second, and then I said..."No, ME, I'm Robyn Meek...here to get into labor & delivery"  --- Obviously I didn't look that laborious :p  But after clearing up the confusing we were sent on up to see if we would be admitted or sent home to keep waiting for baby.

That was about 11pm.

We checked in at the desk, I was still having mild contractions about 10 minutes apart, but still not looking too desperate.  As soon as they got our name and information, they ran to the back to pull out our "file" -- the hospital, pediatrician, geneticist, dietitian, OB staff and NICU had already long since coordinated and prepared for our Baby Meek to arrive and the possibility that it may be galactosemic.  Considering I was mildly concerned when we started the coordination process...I was blown away by the organization and amount of people involved when the time came.

We were given a temporary room, and I was hooked up to a fetal monitor.  Baby was fine, I was only dilated to 3cm and contractions were still 10 minutes apart and mild.  But, as I had a feeling, the cervical check alone would get things moving -- it did.  We were told they would watch us for an hour, if I didn't progress, it was likely I would get sent home - but if contractions picked up they would continue to monitor a little longer.  In that first hour, contractions went from 10 minutes and stronger to 9, 8, 7, and 6 minutes apart.  And literally 45 minutes later, I was huffin and puffin and saying, if they don't admit me...I ain't goin' home like this!  Sure enough, I was checked again an hour later, now visibly laboring and with hard contractions...yet I was still only dilated to 3cm (are you kidding me?!) -- so at that point, the nurse wanted to continue monitoring me to see if I would stay (I tried telling her I wasn't going anywhere regardless - but I guess since I was under 39 weeks, and less than 4cm, they technically couldn't give me anything to speed up labor (um...no need, I promise!)  So I suffered through the formalities a bit longer, then hit the call button to say - we gotta talk about some pain meds and I'm not going home without this baby on the outside :)

We got into our delivery room around 1:30am - contractions now 2-3 minutes apart - and I'm not sure if I'm just a pansy or what, but my labors are FAST, but AWFUL (delivery, piece of cake...labor...BAD).  I was begging for the epidural (learned my lesson last time trying to be au naturale (HA!) -- but still had to get an IV and "x" amount of fluid bags pumped in before they would attempt it -- meanwhile, contractions now are so bad I was just one big trembling mass of pregnant woman, hyperventilating continuously.  (You'd think I'd paint a better picture of myself - but just gonna tell it like it was ;)  By the time the epidural guy showed up I could not hold still (as if I was shaking for fun in the first place?)  But I didn't have enough down time between contractions to hold still, I'm not sure how they eventually got that needle where they needed it being that it's such a tricky proceedure - but with what little breath I could muster I was making it adamantly clear to the nurse and Mr. Epidural that it had to happen one way or another.  They finally gave me a little pain medication to take the edge off enough so I could stop trembling, so they could get the epi in (which was awesome, for maaaybe 2 minutes - I was back to convulsing long before the epidural procedure was done).

(oh, and PS...all these bad ass contractions, and my water still hasn't broke and I'm only dilated to a 4, maybe 5 now)

Epidural eventually gets in, I go from 4cm to saying...um, guys, I gotta push?  The nurse looks at me like I'm nuts?  Checks again, and says, "oh, you're 8cm, and that's your water about to break", before she can finish talking, water breaks (people start scrambling that they REALLY gotta call the doctor in now).  I say, "that may have been my water, but I still feel something..."  It was about 2:50am at that point - and I remember joking to Jeremy best I could that we probably weren't going to get the same birth time (Annabelle was born on a Tuesday morning at 3am) - but we started placing bets at what time it would be.  Daddy was guessing a 5am arrival...

The doctor walked in just as the nurse did a final check and said "woah, she's ready, there's a head right there!"  (um...did I NOT just say, I feel somethin...gotta push?  The epidural doesn't work THAT great).  Anyway, the room got busy prepping for the birth, we were in luck, the doctor that was on call the night we had Annabelle, was in again with us that night.  (We liked her :) She took a look and said, this shouldn't take too long - I leaned forward to catch a peek at what was going on, and I kid you not, Emeline nearly fell out at 3:54am.  The girl was ready!

...and that's how little Emeline got here :)

Birth? Check!  Next on our to-do list, get big sister here!

 Annabelle June, meet Emeline Joy!

Emeline, Annabelle and Mom (about 5 hours after Emeline was born)

After a somewhat tentative start (wait, you weren't kidding with all this "there's a baby coming stuff?!) Annie jumped right into her big sister roll.

Grammy Fitzpatrick & Emeline
(without Grammy Fitz, dropping everything, for days on end, we would not have had such wonderful support!  Thanks Grammy!)

This kid came OUT smiling...lets hope that's a sign of overall personality :)

Grandma Meek & Emeline!

Emeline day one...

A visit with Miss Janine & Dr. Mel!

Grandpa Meek & Emeline

Auntie Shannon with Annie & Eme!

So, we planned to go home on Thursday morning...but after getting a little bored in the hospital - I asked if we could still head out whenever (Emeline was doing great, I was doing great...) and we came home Wednesday afternoon.  Grammy Fitz ran some last minute errands for us, and Dad & Annie came to the hospital with the trusty ol' carseat so that we could bring home baby!

Our first family 4-some photo (golly, I look kinda fat & tired)

I was hoping we'd make it to March for Emeline's birthday - we got close...she must have been wishing that too.  Green get ups really bring out her red peach fuzz hair :)

My little toddler now seems GIGANTIC to me - they are both so beautiful, it's so exciting to watch the process begin all over again, but this time with a sibling to share every moment with.

Eme & Annie -
 Emeline definitely seems comforted by Annabelle's voice - she's been singing to her and begging to hold her.  Ugh, I can't stand it!  Soo awesome!

Behind the name:

We've had a lot of people inquire about Emeline's name (Where did you get that?  How do you say it?)  First off, it's pronounced Em-eh-LINE (rhymes with clementine, (not EmeLEEN, or EmeLYNN - although, I hear in Europe EmeLEEN is the standard pronunciation...either way, our Emeline is EmeLINE :)  Joy, is pronounced "joy" (like the feeling ;)

We were looking for an old fashioned name to go along with Annabelle.  Something "fancy" like Annabelle, but of course, the old classics have become quite popular these days, so we also didn't want to pick out a top 10 name and have little (Sophia or Olivia or Emma whomever be one of 5 in her class all her life) -- so we needed something with a little creativity, but nothing over the top, and hopefully a decent nickname option.  On our daily walks during nice weather, we would often wander around the local cemetery for name ideas (kinda morbid, but find an old stone...and you're guaranteed a nice old classic name :)  I'd see the usuals, Mary, Elizabeth, etc...but one day I came upon an Emeline...I had never met an Emeline!  But I loved it!  That name got thrown into our short list - and over time, just seemed like THE name for us and Annabelle.  It was a unique name, without being TOO unique, and could easily be shortened to Eme.

Which leads me to the "nickname" -- personally I think a nickname evolves (and I'm still waiting for the day when Annie realizes Annabelle produces not only Annie, but Ann, Belle, Elle etc (she's already told me, no mom I'm Anna sometimes, but overall I think she's good with Annie for the moment.)  We had planned that Emeline will easily shorten to Eme (or Emmy) -- however I know, it's going to be all too tempting for most people to pronounce her name EmeLEEN, and then call her Emma for short :p (which then gives her like the #1 or #2 name of the year, which is exactly what we tried to avoid)  We considered that when choosing names - and I just figured, she's going to be correcting people all her life - but just like my own name, nearly everyone spells my name R-O-B-I-N, when it should be RobYn...people I'm close to, know the proper way to spell it (or in Emeline's case, say it) -- and the random telemarketer or acquaintance can say it however they want to, they'll only be saying it once or twice anyway ;)

And last and definitely least, many people have been repeatedly asking, "Is Emeline galactosemic?"

We got the call about the test results on Wednesday afternoon.  Emeline is a carrier of galactosemia (which we had a 50% chance of), but not galactosemic herself (25% chance of) and not completely free of some galactosemia connection (neither carrier nor galactosemic, which we also had a 25% chance of).

She was started on powdered soy formula to be safe, and seems to be doing well with that.  I personally feel I've missed the breastfeeding window of opportunity (had a rough time last time to begin with, so now that we've let 48 hours go by without working at it full time - and Emeline has only known "bottles" since birth - I think formula/bottles it is for us, it's what we know best :)  Now...question is, will she stay on soy?  For now, I plan that she will, it certainly didn't do our little genius Annabelle any harm - but if soy doesn't turn out to suit Emeline as well - we will be able to try out different options along the way.  Just as we learned along the way the first time...we'll be learning along the way this time.

Little Sis is here!

Mini-Meek 2 has arrived!

Emeline Joy joined us early Tuesday at 3:54am, February 28, 2012. A tiny liitle thing at 6lbs 5oz, but pretty tall at 19.5 in. Verdict is still out, but she looks mighty Fitzpatrick like :)

Proud big sister has been wonderful. Pics coming soon!

Serious countdown to a forever 4-some!

The days are flying by!  We have been busy in SO many ways!  Busy in baby ways, toddler ways, house-hunting/renting ways, business start up,  Superbowl party, baby "sprinkle", visiting with family, a GAMA get together...even some crazy police activity at what should have been a routine trip to good ol' Walmart (no, it wasn't me prompting the police activity, I was just a bystander ;)  Overall, NEVER a dull moment here -- although...I'd like one!

Pregnancy is at 37 weeks (any looooong time blog followers, Annie was born at 38 weeks!) - so amidst all of the excitement from every other direction our lives are being pulled, we're trying to remember we're weeks or maybe even days from having a whole new person arriving and sharing all of this craziness with us (and likely contributing a whole new level of crazy themselves :)  I can't wait!  I can't wait to finally have all of these distractions trumped for awhile over someone wonderful - that we will soon not be able to imagine life without.

In the meantime -- Annie has been prepping for her new role as big sister.  Talking about the baby, attempting to do more and more on her own (and in the process doing a bit of regression at times).  In leui of potty training, pacifier (nukie) giving up, or transitioning to a toddler bed (failed at all, or haven't even tried) before the baby comes...we have upgraded her crib bedding from unisex baby bedding to some nice, girly toddler decor.  She assumes this makes her crib "a big girl bed", just based on bedding alone.  Fine with me for now.   It is going to be so incredible to watch her and her new sibbling meet for that first time - I'm sure this all seems so surreal to her (heck, it does to me!)

Stay tunned -- undoubtably, one of these posts in the very near future will be introducing Mini-Meek 2, and we can finally find out who he or she is!

New "big girl bed" (aka. big girl BEDDING, maybe not so much big girl bed yet ;)

3 expecting mom friends at a recent "baby sprinkle" (we're all expecting #2!)  (Momma Meek in blue)

Annabelle enjoying a Superbowl party with friends.

Recent GAMA get together (13 kids in this photo, 10 are galactosemic, 3 are not...can you tell me which?  Didn't think so ;)

Annie in heaven with her ring around the rosey pals.  (she could do this ALL day)

Grant & Annie

Annie dying to "hold the baby" when visiting with baby Van this week.

....and going in for a big sisterly kiss.  Won't be long she can love all over her own little bundle :)

Meek 2, Level 2 Ultrasound Update

Ahhh...
A nice, normal ultrasound today. The fancy level II ultrasound showed no major concerns, baby was measuring between 34-36 weeks on all measurements (My official due date puts me at 36 weeks, 1 day - my personal due date would have me hitting just 35 weeks today...so even if some measurements are a week or two behind, they'd be right on with momma's calculations ;) We did have Dr. McCulloch today at Maternal Fetal Medicine, which was a nice surprise. He did our amnio and fancy ultrasounds when we were pregnant with Annabelle, so it was nice to catch up with him - and we definitely felt like we were in good hands. He reiterated that they see the EIF so often, it's practically a non-issue. And any head circumference problems were nearly non-existant, if anything the head was measuring a bit elongated, which is common in breech babies (which we don't have :p). Baby was estimated at 5lbs, 6oz today, up already from 4lbs 12oz last week. There was some evidence that the placenta is begining to wear down, but thats common at the end of pregnancy, something to monitor, but all in all, he saw no issues....and wished us on our merry way with what he hopes will be a "boring final few pregnancy weeks and delivery." AMEN!

All about Mini-Meek 2 Today....

Mini-Meek 2's latest close up - that's a head, two eyes, nose and mouth :)
February 2, 2012



Did I say this baby felt bigger?  That's funny because we have actually just been told the opposite may be true.  I always "carry small" -- and even with Annie had strangers and friends alike telling me "you're no where near your delivery date, you're going to have to grow way more than that!"  (two days before my 7lb, 1oz, perfectly normal sized baby was born).

However, this time we seem to have a problem?  We went in at 33 weeks for a follow up ultrasound (to keep an eye on the EIF (refresh your EIF saga knowledge at our previous post here: www.mini-meek.blogspot.com/2011/10/mini-meek-sequel.html) that just won't go away, and to "check growth" -- which I guess never really crossed my mind as an issue, I just assumed that was standard follow up when an EIF was involved?

At the 33 week ultrasound Mini-Meek 2 was a little behind.  Only measuring in the 50th percentile (more in line with a 30-31 weeker), but still within normal range, estimated at about 4lbs...small, but nothing alarming.  (And of course, I'm used to being told I have some micro-baby stashed in my overly roomy torso, nothing I love more than gaining 20lbs and stashing a human in my belly and being told "you don't even look pregnant" - thanks, so this is how I always look, like I swallowed a person?)  Anyway....

Wednesday this week, at our 35 week ultrasound, Mini-Meek has fallen to the 30th percentile over all and UNDER the 10th percentile for head circumference (ie. small baby, even smaller head)...and had only grown to a little over 4lbs.  Growth has slowed, fallen further on the charts, AND we have asymmetrical growth (body 30th percentile, head less than 10th percentile).  Had our baby stayed small, but consistent (50th percentile) there wouldn't be much cause for concern (so I'm told) - but because baby seems to be regressing, not growing and not even just small but small over all and even smaller in other places...we're off to Maternal Fetal Medicine again next week to look further into what's going on.

And of course the EIF (white spot on the heart) was a big nerve wrecker a few months ago, until we went to Maternal Fetal Medicine and were told there were no other markers to cause concern - so to write that off as an isolated finding.  This new poor growth and asymmetrical growth issue now adds to the EIF and it's no longer an "isolated finding".

We won't have any more information until the next ultrasound on Thursday.  For now I'm just trying to calm down (ha) and read what I can (like a shot in the dark without a real diagnosis)...this could be another Down's Syndrome marker, this could point to some other metabolic disorder (puh-lease be galactosemia, we're all over that), or chromosomal disorder, this could mean that there is an issue with my placenta not working properly to nourish the baby, there could be an issue with the umbilical cord function....or this could just be a "small baby"....OR heck, it could even be that modern science is just a little ahead of itself and none of these ultrasound measurements are perfect - and there's absolutely nothing wrong in there.

How's that for a pregnant momma head-full?  I'd love to assume the best...but I'm nothing if not a planner - I'd like to be prepared for whatever we have ahead.  If this little brother or sister is going to need anything more than what we know-- I want to start educating myself now so we can just enjoy the arrival -- rather than desperately trying to learn in those precious first few days and weeks again. 

So for now we wait...and fold little socks, wash tiny sheets, pack and repack the hospital bag, and plan for the day we go out that door pregnant for the last time, only to return with baby brother or sister in our arms.

waiting, preparing, and oooh the things Annie says....

....Week 33 of fetal captivity! This baby seems bigger, or maybe I just don't really remember those last few weeks the first time around? At least this time we know 40 weeks isn't an exact science...however, that also has me on my toes a little more, wondering if we have 6 weeks to go? Or 4, 3...? I'm trying to live like any day could be the big day....even though we hopefully have plenty of time left for baby to finish up its growing on the inside. PS, to anyone thinking a summer pregnancy is too hot...hogwash...you don't appreciate the ease of sundresses and fliplops. This winter bulk is WAY worse, I already can't reach my feet and thats before layering on clothes upon clothes...and then trying to get into some winter boots? UGH!

In the meantime, we're trying to cherish the last few moments with Annabelle alone. She's so darn witty for a two year old, and still amazing strangers with her knowledge. Just this week she floored a few mom's at the library by grabbing random books and reading them to me...and she read most of the posters at the bank to a woman opening an account for us. When Annie realized she was impressed, she decided to spout off her ABC's....the woman just replied...'I bet you can do that in French too huh?'

I keep meaning to jot down some of the fun conversations we have, here is as good a place as any:

Mom: Annie please put your glass down before you spill
Annie: Mom, you mean?
Mom: No, I'm not mean, I just don't want water all over the place.
Annie: Mom, you annoyed?
Mom: I won't be if you just stop waving that glass around.
Annie: Mom, you frustwrated? (still waving glass around)
Mom: YES, a little bit...I am a little frustrated, put the glass down.
Annie: oh, ok (usually puts glass down)

(driving down thre road...passing some stores, Annie sees Target)
Annie: Hey Mom, shall we go to Target and buy things?
Mom: we're not going there today sweetie
Annie: Shall we go to Dominick's and buy things?

(watching TV with Annie (America's Funniest Videos, our 'favorite show ;)
Annie keeps pointing out the window
Annie: "refrection!"
Mom: "mmhmm, it is snowing out" (had no idea what she was talking about, all I saw was snow)
Annie: " No! Mom, refrection!"
So I leaned over closer to see what she saw, and sure enough, she could see the REFLECTION of the TV in the window...

We're still working on possessive words. Annabelle has started using "my's" for "mine"...it is hard to correct (especially as any blog reader will certainly attest to...her mother has horrific grammar) but it is so darn cute! Everytime we're at the table eating, she'll point to all of her things (fork, napkin, what have you) and say "this is my's?"

We still get regular spontaneous "oooh, I love you Mom (or Dad)" several times a day...and random hugs and kisses...with exagerated 'muuuuahs!' - she's a real lover :) She also instigates, "group hugs!" and "Everbody hug!" She's always worried about where her people are, or what they're up to...she asks me most days about "where Grandma is, or what's Maddy & Ava doin right now?"

aaaaand of course, because this is a reality blog...we also get plenty of "no, no, no's" And screaming as if her fingernails were being ripped off whenever she has to do something she doesn't like (turning off a favorite show for mealtime, giving back a cell phone, getting a diaper change when she'd rather keep playing) and we hear a LOT of "I DO IT!!"... and often times when she can't quite 'do it' (like buckling her seat or putting on socks) -- so even though I usually let her give it a shot, it usually ends in frustration and more dramatic 'no, no, no's' or 'it's too hard!'

That said...she is a fantastic little helper, the girl can load the dryer in no time, and knows we need just one dryer sheet, and where to throw away the old one. She can sort her lights, whites, darks and linens...now if we could just work on real folding ;) She's a great swifter, helps unload the diswasher, loves helping to cook (she'll see me cooking and say "I'll be right back, gotta wash my hands!" then she will come pull me by the hand to her stool and tell me she's gonna need that in the kitchen to help cook).

Oh, and our little social butterfly still says hello to EVERYONE...if you see us out and about, better say hello back, or Annie will call you out on it! If she says hello to someone who doesn't say hello back, she will promptly and loudly announce to me and everyone around that 'that lady/guy is NOT very friendly'. I try to tell her some people are just too engrossed in their errands, maybe not necessarily 'not friendly'....but come on...who can't look up and say hi to a friendly two year old?....So I usually let her point out the unfriendlyness publicly without shushing her too much ;)

I can't believe how far she has come in two short years...and to think, we're about to bring home another sweet little bundle of helpless flesh....that will also grow right before our eyes, faster than we can imagine. So many crazy, wonderful (sleepless) moments ahead!

2012

Dear 2012:

Please be kinder to the Meek Family this year.  How about less deaths, employment frustration, financial woes and stress, and more weddings and babies to enjoy?

Sincerely,

Ma Meek

Hooray!  We're only 8 days into 2012 and so far...we've had one fabulous wedding to be apart of...and are still counting down till Mini-Meek 2 arrives.  We're busy shifting around closet and dresser space, stacking mini diapers next to pull-ups, hauling out old baby onesies and washing tiny socks.  It won't be long before our threesome is forever a foursome -- I cannot imagine what's ahead!  Throw in a new business venture...and hopefully a bigger homestead in the somewhat near future...and no matter what happens this year, it's bound to be a wild ride as always.

Annabelle was yet again a flower girl this weekend.  Another fabulous performance, especially considering she was sick the entire weekend and running on no sleep.  She managed to smile, walk down the aisle, and even get a ride in the limo with the wedding party despite her runny nose and puffy eyes.  Such a trooper and we had such a great time with the bride and groom - what a fabulous family, we always have fun with the Keca sisters :)  Congrats to the new Mr & Mrs. Wange!

Merry Christmas from our crazy house to yours!



From ALL of us, Robyn, Annabelle, Jeremy, Kitten & Sammy -
Hope everyone has a safe, happy, memorable holiday!  Bring on 2012!



Holidays are here!

Tis the season to be busy! Fa la la la la...

Thanksgiving has come and gone, Christmas tree is glowing in the living room, Christmas cards are getting addressed and sent day by day -- and anything else that could be going on, seems to be happening these days.  We're feeling thankful for surviving the crazy year we've had, and once again, find ourselves looking forward to another New Year, and all the anticipation that goes with wondering what it will bring.

Annie playing with cousin Lizzy at our Kansas Thanksgiving

Jumping with her cousins on Thanksgiving in Kansas

Grandma Meek, Annabelle & Great Grandma Meek

Smiling 'round Great Grandma's kitchen table

Decorating the 2011 Christmas tree

Annabelle and Dad enjoying the lights from under the tree.

Annabelle's new blue shirt.

Finally some real visiting time with Uncle Scott and Aunt Shannon

Burning off Thanksgiving calories the fun way :)

Annie's first dental visit.  She didn't cry, not loud anyway ;)  But she didn't exactly open her mouth either.  She let Dad show the dentist how he helps her brush her teeth -- and was very gracious when receiving her new free toothbrush,  good enough for visit number one.