Now that's what I called T-I-R-E-D (!!!)

Ok, so everyone knows that a baby is upside down inside a mommy's stomach during the pregnancy. Well we wanted to find out just how comfortable Chris would be upside down. Well, you judge for yourself... (this is crazy, and please disregard the lady in the photo)

Happy Birthday to Mommy!

Our little Heart Breaker (day 16)

They LIED!

Attention: All soon-to-be Mothers...

...breastfeeding does hurt! Do not believe anyone that tells you differently. Yes, it is a wonderful and natural experience that you share with your newborn. Yes, it is the best food you can provide for your little one... but DAMN it hurts.

We were told by EVERYONE that breastfeeding would not hurt. Even in our brestfeeding prep class the instructor told us that "if it hurts, you're doing something wrong!" Well, I don't know when the last time she actually breastfed, but on day 3 I was ready to scream bloody murder. On the first day it only hurt briefly, but I think I was too proud of the fact that I was breastfeeding to really notice. The second day was pretty much the same, as I was really trying to stay on track with my schedule and all. When we were discharged and I was able to sit back on my couch... all hell broke loose. There were some pretty rough times where I asked Clif to make a bottle of formula. Of course we didn't use those bottles, but we came very close.

Beware is all the advice I have to give!

The 3D/4D Comparison Test!

Ok, so here it is...
If anyone wanted to know if the results of the 3D/4D were accurate here's proof:

Here are some fun pictures

My first time in my swing (I really don't like it yet)

My fist tastes pretty good

Ok I think I'm ready for a nap

I'm almost as big as the remote

Introducing...CHRISTIAN ISIAH.....(our little Bam Bam!)

Hello. I know, it's been a while. Well, I told you all that you wouldn't hear from us until after the birth, and well it's after the birth! Let's just say that we've been extremely busy settling into our new lives as parents, so blogging hasn't been something we could find time to do. Here's a little bit of information on what's been going on, I promise we'll explain everything when we find the time.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2007:

After not feeling well for an entire day, and experiencing some spotting and cramping, we decided to head to the hospital and get checked out. We finished up a couple of errands because we knew it was probably going to be a long visit, and made it to the hospital around noon. After being observed for a few hours Dr. Chen decided to instruct the nurse to admit us into the hospital since I was already at 3cm dilated and my cervix was extremely thinned out (it's now 3p). By 5p I had an IV bag hanging next to me, an epidural had been ordered and an on-call doctor was asked to come and break my water. The doctor decided against rupturing my water because bam-bam's head was still too far up.... which meant we had to let the medicine (pitocin) do some work. At around 6p Kristen arrived and was ready to ride out the day/night until Bam-Bam made his entrance. We decided to play some cards (I-Declare-War) to pass the time, and in between contraction I was being checked out by various nurses to see if the meds were working. After 8 hours of me sitting at 4cm, the nurse decided to call my doctor (it's now 4a) to get new instructions. At 6a, he arrived and decided to not completely break my bag but to make it leak instead (whatever!). The leak turned into a full break, and at 8a we are panicking that he was not going to be present for the birth (he had left the hospital and was called to return immediately). At 832a, on February 3, 2007, Christian Isiah made is entrance into the world and into our lives forever!!!

6lbs. 3.5oz and 20 inches long


Here's is one of his diaper changes!

Here's big sister Ryann...

Here's big brother Raye...

Thank you to everyone that made it up to the hospital to visit us. We truly appreciated all the flowers, food, gifts and warm wishes that we were blessed with during this very special time.