Picture Time

Thomas isn't awake very often, and when he is he doesn't usually like the flash of the camera.

Charles called him "Moose Boy" when he wore these pajamas the other night.

He has been a fairly mellow baby thus far.

This is his look when he is tired of having his picture taken.

The bouncer makes him so sleepy. We are working on teaching him to cover his mouth when he yawns.

Sleeping on mommy's bed. He must have learned that from his brother.

Resting. We have to keep his fingernails short because he likes to claw at his face.

More bouncer time. He likes the vibrating setting.

Quick Story

Thomas is sleeping and Charles is enjoying some playhouse Disney. So I thought I would quickly share the story of Thomas.

Thomas was already estimating to be fairly big so my doctor and I decided we would induce labor on the 4th if he didn't come sooner (due date was the 7th). At my last appointment on the 2nd I was dilated to a 4, so she didn't think I would make it to Thursday. I did and so around 8:20 she broke my water and said if nothing happened in 6 hours she would start the meds. Well, contractions started around 9 and were 10 minutes apart. About 10:30 I was a 6 and was ready for an epidural. The pain was bad but what was killing me was that the contractions were making me light headed and I felt like I was close to passing out. I got the best epidural where I felt better but still felt the contractions and pressure. Anyway, close to 11 a.m. I was about 9 and a half centimeters. At 11:20 I was a 10 and Thomas was at +3 station. After maybe 3 sets of pushes Thomas was born at 11:30 a.m.

Thomas has been very mellow but isn't a big fan of his cradle so some nights are interesting. Charles loves Thomas, maybe too much. He always wants to give him 10 kisses. We are doing well and are continuing to lay low for a while.

No Cool Nickname Yet

The whole gang right after Thomas was born.

After his bath. We had to cover up his hands because he kept scratching his face.

Our first family picture. Hooch likes to kiss him and pet his hair.

Thomas Seeley Bacchus

He was born at 11:30 am today and was 8 lbs. 15 oz. and 20.7 inches long. Mom and baby are doing well and will hopefully get to come home tomorrow. I will post more pictures sometime this weekend.

Quick Update

Just wanted to post a quick note about the baby happenings. Tracy is scheduled to be induced tomorrow morning (3/4) at 7:00. Her doctor is going to break her water when we get there and we will see where it goes from there. As a point of reference, Charles was born about three hours after Tracy's water broke. So it might happen soon after they break her water. So if nothing happens tonight, then for sure there should be more news tomorrow evening.

Its official

The waiting game has begun. Today was my last day at work. There were many doubts that I would make it to today. Charles' brother can now make his arrival at anytime, but I would prefer an evening or the weekend so that Chad can drive me to the hospital. Chad is volunteering his attorney services for the state so he is gone M-TH during the day.

This Sunday I will be 39 weeks. I am actually feeling really good, large but good. That is until sometime after 6 p.m. when I get sleepy and kind of cranky- ask Chad. Just for the heck of it I included a picture of me at 38 weeks. I actually think I might be bigger now if that is possible. The next pictures are much cuter pictures of Charles. He is so excited for his brother to come out and play. We try to tell him that he might not be much of a playmate for a while. I don't think he believes us. The next post will probably be more exciting with pictures of baby#2 or at least an announcement of his birth.

San Diego and the Pregnant Lady

So I took a really great trip to San Diego to see some great people who I haven't seen in a long time. I think the best part was catching up; it was like an extended sleep over.
Here are some things I learned while in SD. When you are almost eight months pregnant. . .
-You tend to forget to pull out the camera (besides forgetting other things). I think I have five really poor pictures on my camera. Ladies, please email me some pictures.

-You forget how big you actually are. For example, you place yourself in the center of a group photo and take up half the space and then you struggle when you try to take a picture of your feet in the ocean.

-You forget that airplanes make your feet swell. Luckily it was temporary and you are so glad you are not big pregnant in the summer again.
-You remember how blessed you are to have such good friends who tell you not to pick up heavy things and let you pick out crazy hamburger places for lunch. I really am very lucky to have such great friends that would gather together for a just weekend trip even though we are all still pretty poor.