He's Here!!!!!!

It's odd...the happier the news, the longer it sometimes takes to get out. Tobias Michael Mears made his appearance into the world on March 6th at 4:11 pm (yes, I know, over a week ago!). He weighed in at 9 lbs, 4 oz, and 22 inches long. I had a 13 hour labor and did it with pretty much no meds (even the dr said that what I had in my iv didn't count!). I tore pretty badly though, so recovery has been very difficult and painful...but it was totally worth it to have my sweet baby boy!

He's so good...he loves to sleep like most newborns, but he has his alert periods each day. He has the sweetest smile, even though I know it usually means he is doing something dirty in his diaper :) I could just sit and hold him all day...who needs laundry when you have a baby!

Dad is doing an exceptional job...he has taken over most of the diaper duty since I have problems getting around and has done a wonderful job of housework and cooking. The nights are hard on him, but he's getting used to it (and afternoon naps). So is Mom.


Love to all,
Michelle

March Arrives Like a Lamb

It's in the 70's here...so beautiful! It's nice to air the house out a little, although Lex keeps barking at the birds :)

9 days until my due date!!! I'm so excited and nervous...it's coming up so quickly! Against my better judgement, I have decided to post belly pics of this baby's growth...the last pic is last Friday, 38 weeks. I'm huge! I can't wait until rolling over in bed is no longer a full scale production :)

Chel

Who Ever Said No News is Good News???

Well, no news to report. Nada. Nothing. Zip.

Baby seems quite comfortable just hanging out in the womb for awhile...I guess that means I'm making a good home for him! My due date is still almost 2 weeks away, so I know I'm being impatient, but it's hard not to at this stage in the game. And so much for the natural induction methods...I've tried eggplant, fresh pineapple, and loads of basil (not together). On the upside, I've been eating very well lately ;)

Curtis is eager to meet the baby as well...he's been sneaking basil into my food in hopes that particular wives tale might be true. No such luck. Patience has never been one of my virtues!

On the other hand, we should be having the dresser delivered this week or the next, and it would be nice to have it here before the baby arrives. And I would like to make it to March, but that's only two more days away. I guess he'll make an appearance when he's good and ready and not a second earlier!

I thought about posting my 38 week picture, but quite frankly I'm starting to resemble a whale and can hardly stand to look at the pics myself! The dr said at my 37 week appt that the baby looks good sized...at least 8 pounds (but I don't know if he meant 8 pounds then or 8 pounds nearer my due date...I really hope it means he'll be close to 8 pounds in another 2 weeks!!!!!) We'll have to wait and see I guess (again with the patience thing! Argh!)

Ok, enough lamenting on my part. When you're 8.5 months pregnant it's hard to think about anything else.

Chel

Horrors! Snow!!

Well, they were sure going nuts last night on the news...according to the anchor we were looking at a potential winter storm, the salt trucks have been out since Friday, and schools were preparing for delays and cancellations. The meterologist on the other hand called for a trace of snow...a potential to see some accumulation on trees...nothing to worry about on the roads. Well, chalk this one up to the meterologist. We saw no snow (no precipitation, for that matter), and now the sun is trying to peek out. But in good ol' North Carolina fashion, there were several school delays and closings this morning, and I'll bet even if there was some snow up north of here, the roads will be completely dry by noon. It's amazing to see them freak out about a chance of winter weather...even when the meterologist says there is nothing to worry about!

Today is President's Day...Curtis is home for the day! Yay! Not that we have any big plans; maybe a trip to WalMart :) But still, a long weekend is always nice!

I am now 37 weeks and ready for baby...ANY DAY NOW. PLEASE!!!!! Of course there's still 2.5 weeks left until my actualy due date, and it could go a week or two longer than that, so I could be looking at another 4.5 weeks of pregnancy. At most. Or at the least, any time now! Unfortunately, there have been no clear signs of impending labor. Sigh.

Chel

Happy Valentine's Day!!

It's supposed to warm up here the next few days, although the meteorologists say it will not last...still I plan to fully enjoy the next few days of balmy weather! Well, the full moon didn't work for me last night, so I guess we'll have to see if March's full moon works...if we don't meet our baby before then!

We bought a dresser/ changing table last weekend at an unfinished furniture store...now it's just a matter of waiting for them to stain and sand it for us and deliver. It's a gorgeous dresser, and I can't wait to see it in the nursery!

Other than that, there's not much going on here...again. It's better than the blizzard in the NE though...I can't imagine dealing with all that snow, but on the other hand, I'd have Curtis home with me for a few days, which would be nice. With President's Day coming up, at least there's a 4-day weekend in the works. Yay!

We have been busy watching the Olympics, and I've knitted a hat and booties for the baby...I'll have to get pictures online. It is a really cute yarn blend! Curtis had me record about 6 hours of Olympic coverage last night and today so he could see the curling...we have both been enjoying the snowboarding, and I am looking foward to more ski jumping and moguls. Almost makes me feel like playing in the snow...almost. Not quite.

Hope you all have a wonderful Valentine's Day and that you can spend it with someone you love.

Chel

It's Snowing!

It's barely visible, but there is definitely snow coming down! This is the first snow we've seen in NC this winter, and I have to admit I hope it's the last ;) Still, it's nice to see a few flakes.

Obviously, it's still on the colder side here, but I can't complain too much knowing that it's much colder in Ohio.

Baby and I are doing well. He has been kicking a lot lately, and squirming. I can hardly believe my due date is a month away, which means he could really come anytime (or it could be another 6 weeks, but we won't dwell too long on that one).

Michelle

Well, I have to admit the last week has been rather ho-hum...not too much to write about. We had a quiet weekend, although on Friday it was up in the 70's and we took advantage of the weather and had a nice walk with the dog. Since then though the temperatures have plummeted back to normal for February...ugh. I was enjoying our unseasonably warm weather! We did both get haircuts this weekend...I actually hadn't cut my hair in 6 months, so it was definitely time for a trim! And it may be awhile before I get out again for some pampering :) We also preregistered for my hospital stay on Friday, so the hospital is expecting me now! We had the chance to peek at the maternity ward too...the rooms there are awesome!

There is also a WebNursery available where they post the baby's picture, so I thought I'd post the link here...add it to your favorites so you can check after the baby is born!

http://www.growingfamily.com/webnursery/hospitalpage_view.asp

Our hospital is Moore Regional.

I hope you all are having a great week...I am somewhat uncomfortable, but I think that is pretty normal for 35 weeks pregnant. I think I'm ready for this baby to come anytime now!!!

Chel