March 2007 Archives

Lindsey and I came home from the hospital on Saturday afternoon. We ended up staying three nights, which was great because the nurses had lots of wisdom to share. When we got home Grammy and Papa had the house cleaned and dinner on the stove. We're lucky to have such a loving and supportive family.

Overall the childbirth experience was incredible. We experienced a range of emotions from excitement to worry to bliss. The 19 hours of labor before the c-section were taxing on both Mommy and I, but made the ending even sweeter. Meeting our son was the best moment of our life.

Here are some of our favorite images from the hospital.

Right after Avery came out the surgeon put him over the curtain so Mommy and I could see him. The moment only lasted a second, and through all the tears this blurry image is pretty much how we remember it.

Avery had a "good set of lungs" according to the doctors. When Lindsey and I heard him crying we both burst into tears as well.

After Avery was dried off and wrapped up they brought him over for Mommy to see him. The neonatologist took my camera and got a few pictures of us together for the first time.

His first bath. Both sets of grandparents and Auntie Ashleigh were in the room with us.

Sporting the universal pink and blue hat they give all babies.

Later in the evening Avery became pretty alert. Here is one of the first pictures where he is wide awake.

Lindsey took this picture of Avery and I at almost 1:00 am. The first, second, and third nights we got very little sleep.

Here he is being peaceful after a meal.

Pretending to be inside Mommy again.

This morning at 9:01 am Lindsey and I finally became parents. Our son, Avery Liam King, was 8 pounds 13 ounces, and 20 inches long.

Here's a quick picture. We'll share more later...

Today we are waiting for a call from the hospital to let us know it's time to go in. It sounds like there are lots of other new mommies at the birth center, so perhaps once a few of them are discharged we'll get our turn. We are #1 on the induction list so it should be sometime today.

At the moment Lindsey is trying to fit in a couple more hours of sleep. Eventually I'll have to make sure she is well nourished and hydrated before heading over to the hospital.

I'll keep you posted...

[Update]
The hospital called at about 11:00 am and told us to come on in. So Lindsey and I are finishing getting ready and then we'll be on our way. I'm not sure if I'll get a chance to update the blog until we're back home, but I'll be calling family and friends once our son is born!

We just got back from the doctors office and we've decided to hold off one more day on inducing labor. Originally we were scheduled to go in today, but the birth center didn't have a room available. If the labor doesn't start naturally overnight then tomorrow morning we're at the top of the induction list.

Tonight we're going to watch American Idol (vote for Blake) and then hopefully get to bed early. Tomorrow could be the big day!

A few of our friends noticed the blog hadn't been updated on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Monday morning. Surely we must have had the baby by now?

Nope. No baby. Lindsey is still pregnant.

Next our son has to decide if he wants to be a Pisces or an Aries.

He wasn't born on pi day, which would have impressed his math teachers.

The Ides of March are almost over, though they officially run through the 16th.

I'm voting for 3/17/2007 so we can forever serve green beer at our son's birthday parties.

We just got back from the doctor's office and here's the 411:

• There is a good chance Lindsey will have the baby sometime between now and Friday.


• The baby will definitely be here by next Monday or Tuesday (41 weeks).

Yesterday was the due date, but despite all the spicy food, long walks, and any other old wives tales that have been deemed safe, our baby still hasn't made any efforts to come meet his family. Baby, just in case you were wondering, your mom and I finished up the nursery last night so if you were holding off until it was ready....consider it done. In a few minutes we're off to the doctor's office for a progress report.

One of Lindsey's close friends, Jennifer, painted the letters. Last night we put them up and they look great!

Sailboats.

The airplanes took flight on Sunday evening.

It's Saturday morning and our son is due on Monday. Sometime in the very near future we're going to become parents and life will forever change. Lindsey and I are both anxious to meet our little boy and see what parenthood is all about.

Last night we watched Look Who's Talking and ate some spicy Chinese food for dinner. We also bought an enormous amount of ice cream at the grocery store because both Lindsey and I are craving it at the moment.

On Wednesday Lindsey's Mom arrived from Texas. She's been helping Lindsey with last minute preparations. The ladies have been going for walks each day around the neighborhood. They also got pedicures together because "pretty feet matter and pampering feels great."

Lindsey's baby bump doubles as a convenient Americano tray while she catches up on some last minute reading.

We had a busy weekend.

On Friday my Dad turned 60 so we took him out to dinner at Mama Passarelli's in Black Diamond. Mama's has delicious food and a great atmosphere. The owner told us to come back after the baby's born and she'll take him while we eat dinner. We may end up eating at Mama's every night.

On Saturday Lindsey attended a baby shower for a neighbor, so I took my parents to Ballard to wander around. We visisted a few shops, had afternoon tea at Cupcake Royale, and then stopped by the Ballard Locks.

On Saturday evening we drove back up to Seattle and met my sister and her friend for a late dinner.

Then on Sunday we drove to Seattle once more to have coffee with my sister and visit REI.

Mmm, yummy!

Latte art.

Parents at the locks.

Wandering the streets.

Thirsty?