First Family Photo Shoot

Ok, I've gotta say, this is my favorite outfit so far.

My first Christmas

Oh what a beautiful family

So, 7 1/2 week old babies and photo shoots aren't always the most perfect match. About half way through Benji just wanted to be done.

All of these pictures were taken by Aunt Katy. She's such a talented photographer.

8 weeks!

Mimi and Papa got a new toy for their house... a little odd, but I guess that's what grandparents are for!

I love my new seahorse... Mimi got this for me for Christmas. It lights up and plays music.

Look, we both have our pacifiers!

There's a smile!

We had fun visiting with Lisa and Taylor. Hopefully they come back soon!

7 weeks old!

What a cute family!

A little bit of a smile!

1st Thanksgiving and 1 month Old

Our Little Turkey

Benji slept through most of his 1st Thanksgiving celebration... only woke up to eat! Well, I guess that is what the holiday is all about anyway :) All kidding aside, we are very thankful for Benji this year. God has been very good to us.

All ready for winter! As soon as we put Benji in his carseat, give him his pacifier and put his hat on, he falls asleep... every time.

Check out that face! He's got a lot of funny faces, but this one has got to be one of the funniest yet.

Cousins

Micah and Benji are going to be best buds... can't you tell! Micah read this book to Benji and gently got his attention by patting his head saying, "Benji, look Tiger." Micah also asks for Benji to come watch Little People and Barney with him when they are both visiting Grandma (aka Mimi).

Two week check-up and more....

First playmat time for Benji :)

Benji's two week check-up : 7Lbs. 15oz

Aunt Angie's first visit

Benji's Birthday, Homecoming, 1st Halloween and more!

Waiting at the hospital. My water broke at 9pm on October 25th at home. We got to the hospital and I was 3cm dilated, 100% effaced. They started me on antibiotics for testing positive for group B strep. After my second dose of antibiotics, they started pitocin at 3am. At 6am I was 6 cm dilated and by 9am I was 8 cm dilated. The doctor broke a small pocket of water and the contractions became very intense. After a few of those contractions, I wanted an epidural because the nurse said it could be a few more hours before I was ready to push. I decided to get an epidural, but almost as soon as the nurse left to get anesthesia, I was ready to push! Benji was born at 10:08am.





All buckled in the carseat for the first time... not even a peep from the little guy!


Here we are, ready to go home on Wednesday, October 28th.

Eyes wide open!

First sponge bath at home... this was not a fun bath time for Benji.

Happy Halloween!

BOO! Actually taken the day after Halloween, but we couldn't resist the little ghost outfit.

Benji's Here!!

Benjamin Daniel
October 26th, 2009
7lbs. 11 oz., 20 inches long

We are thrilled with our little man! A little tired right now, but thrilled ;) More details to come.

38 week appt

Still no baby! The doctor is surprised I haven't gone into labor yet, but I'm not dilated any more than last week. I've been having really bad itching all over my body and especially my hands and feet. The doctor said it's probably nothing serious but they did some bloodwork to check my liver function. Also, the doctor said that if I don't go into labor before next Friday's appointment, we will set up an induction date for November 3rd since I am already dilating and now because of this itching problem.

Belly Pics at 37 Weeks

37 weeks... full term

At 37 weeks the baby is now considered full term, and it seems that he knows it too :) At my appointment today, I found out that I am 3 cm dilated and 70% effaced and the baby's head is really low. My doctor said I could make it to my next appointment (in a week), but she would be very surprised if I did. We'll see... trying not to get my hopes up, but it would be fun to have a baby in the very near future!

Cloth Diapers

Most people around us know that we plan on cloth diapering our new little one. I am very excited at the prospect of cloth diapering. Hopefully we get the hang of it! One of my favorite diaper finds: Kissaluvs fitted diapers. They have wonderful elastic around the legs and the back and snaps for closures. Now Kissaluvs has a new more absorbent version of their fitted diapers. I will have to try these when we need the next size up!

The Nursery

36 week OB check up

Well, we are down to OB appointments every week now. Today's appointment went well. Baby is doing great and so am I. I had the group B strep test and will get those results over the next week sometime. The doctor also did an internal exam. The baby's head is nice and low and I'm 50% effaced and 2 centimeters dilated already. The doctor said I could be like that for weeks but if I went into labor now, they wouldn't stop it. I'll try to post after every appointment from now on.

Shower Pictures! 35 weeks!

Getting ready to open all the gifts! Thank you everyone for your generosity.



Cute table decorations! Turtle bath toys floating in water. Hopefully Benji will enjoy turtles because we have a lot of them now!

Aunt Jessie and Aunt Stacey made this cute cake! It was wonderful.