Picture Overload

So this is my attempt to make you forget the absolute WORST picture ever taken of me that Jer decided to post in the last blog post (you'd expect me not to look that great considering I had just spent 3 hours pushing out an 8 pound baby, but really there were slightly better looking pictures taken). 

For example....

(please ignore the brace face...they are still unfortunately a work in progress)

or even

So here is a bunch of new pictures of our little man...A.K.A the cutest kid ever, I may be slightly biased, but I still think he is REALLY cute, especially for a newborn.  Some come out so wrinkly and old manish looking, but my little guy is just perfect.

Many of you may have seen this picture.  I sent this out via text message to let some of you know that Zac had finally arrived. Here is Zac after they took him to the nursery and cleaned him all up for me.

(one friend commented that Zac looks like a little zen master in this photo)

Here is the evidence that he was a chunker weighing in at 8 lbs 5 oz.  Side note...the hospital measured him at 18 inches.  I went to the pediatrician yesterday and they said 20.5 inches which to me seemed more realistic.  I never did believe he was 18 inches, that seemed too short for how much space he was taking up in my stomach. (Every day I look at him and then look at my stomach in awe that he fit in there and in awe that I was able to get that big head through such a small space (not to mention I also delivered a hand with that head)).

First picture with extended family.  My mom came in on Wednesday (right before I went into the hospital) to be here for the baby and to help me get through the first week of mommy-hood, she has been such a great help and is taking great care of all 4 of us (including Ozzy).

Speaking of Ozzy, he is not happy.  He did not have an immediate protective instinct with Zac that we thought he would, in fact he just ignores the fact that he is even here most of the time.  Every time Zac starts to cry Ozzy goes and grabs a toy and tries to get us to go and play with him and pay attention to just him.  I think he is a tad jealous, but he will get over it.  He hasn't shown any aggression and has given Zac a kiss, but really I think he is just being patient and waiting for him to leave (like all the other kids that have been around us over the years).  Sorry Oz, this one isn't going anywhere.  I am sure once we get through all of the company and it is just me and Zac and Ozzy hanging out together all day, his attitude will change.

Now here is just a bunch of pictures that we have taken over the last few days in no particular order whatsoever.

(My mom made this quilt for Zac...it is perfect for tummy time and is the perfect brown and blue combination).

The New Addition, Zac

Okay, Ames will probably kill me for messing up her blog, but I was trying to help her out and let all of you know the scoop.  So, I apologize for erasing our header photo Ames.  I was trying to change it to the three of us.

Zac was born on Wednesday the 8th at 4:36pm.  This was after about 13 or 14 hours of labor, and 2 hours and 45 minutes of pushing.  This makes me tired just thinking about it again...and I really didn't do anything :)  Zac weighed 8 lbs and 5 oz and measured 18 inches long. 

I'm glad to report that both mom and baby are doing great, and I wasn't cursed at or blamed for anything in the birthing process...thanks babe.  They will be released from the hospital Saturday morning.  I guess we'll see how Zac likes his older brother Ozzy.  We have visions of him and Ozzy (when they are older) sitting in time out in the bath tub (that's where Ozzy's time out is located).  Then Zac will turn to Ozzy and say, "Ozzy, this is all your fault!" 

Zac seems to be a pretty happy baby.  He doesn't seem to fuss too much either.  I guess I like him and will keep him around.  This photo is right after he was born and they wiped him down and gave him back to Ames.

This photo was later that night when she finally decided to share him with me.

I'm sure Ames will tell you all more about the life of Baby Kratos, but I just wanted to make sure Bre didn't leave Utah to come to Texas to kill us for not updating the blog.

For Those Looking for an Update

At this point I have no updates :(

I went to the doctor yesterday and nothing has changed.  I am only 1cm dialated.  So....it is not going to be within the next few days.

I am scheduled to be induced next week.  Hopefully something changes over the weekend!  Otherwise...don't be expecting any baby photos for at least a week.