Benjamin in his swing 

Chubby Cheeks on day 2 

Tosha and Amber with baby Benjamin 

Grandma Bowling with baby Benjamin 

The Proud Parents 

Mommy after the 30 hours of labor (three hours of pushing) 

Mommy on the birthing ball . . . what a relief. 

Daddy taking a rest before Benjamin's arrival. 

Waiting Game

Today is the day before the due date and nothing exciting has happened to hint at his coming birth. Greg's parents and brother are planning to come to WI on Wednesday to be here for Greg's ordination. I hope the baby comes while they are here so they don't miss it and have to come back later.

My mom made it in safely on Thursday. We've been shopping and she bought a couple church outfits for when he gets older. I have everything ready and set up except the crib. The crib I just got on Saturday and Greg has been too busy to set it up. The baby will be in a bassinet for a month or so anyway, so I'm not all that worried about it.

I don't have my bag packed for the hospital yet either, but I don't plan on going very far from the apartment so I'm hoping I'll have time to pack it before I go! The baby's diaper bag is packed with clothes, a blanket, and a few diapers.

I will provide an updated picture soon of either just me, or both the baby and proud family members.

Without the stretched shirt:) 

Less than two weeks to go 

Baby's changing table, dresser, and music! 

Rocker and Guest bed 

Two Weeks 'til the Due Date

We have successfully moved into our new abode. I like it better because things are a lot more quiet than at our old apartment. Also, we are 2 miles from the grocery store, library, cafe, Ace Hardware, Walgreens Pharmacy, and about 4 miles from our pastor and church.

I will post an updated picture of me and Benjamin as soon as I can get Gregory to take one. Today is the first day with internet access at our new apartment. The guy who hooked up the internet weirded me out a little.

Anyway, Benjamin now has a room of his own thanks to Mrs. Sharpeta and Auntie Melissa (or whatever she wants to call herself:) The last few things to be done are to go buy the crib and put the padding and blankets in the bassinet. Benjamin has tons of blankets which will not all get used right away since Spring is here and Summer will soon follow.

Thank you for the nice comments about how I look. I cannot believe how much I weigh . . . I will have to make sure it all comes off! I have a new skirt from goodwill that I want to be able to wear when all is said and done.

I apologize to those of you who have not been able to view the pictures from Picture People. I don't know why you can't look at them. I will try to figure out the problem later this week.

We do not have a "land phone" at the new apartment, only cell phones. My mom has the number as well as Brianne, so they can give it to you if you need it. I have most of the numbers I need programmed in the cell phone so people will know when the baby has arrived.

I love and miss all of you in Virginia. I will be coming to visit with Benjamin sometime near the beginning of June. I promise to share the baby with you all :)