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.

The Coolest Baby Present I Received

So I got a lot of baby stuff from lots of people...thanks again to all of you.  But unfortunately none of you were able to find the coolest present we got.

Yes it is a tooth fairy pillow (ummm dentistry tie-in) AND it has a soccer ball on it (Jer's favorite).  We have already discussed what soccer position little Baby Kratos will play.  He will love this pillow one day.  Thanks Jean!

A Non-Birth Story

Yep...I am still pregnant.  I was due yesterday.  I got nothing.  I had really high hopes for the full moon weekend and the supposed effect the gravitational pull of the moon has on the amniotic sack during a full moon...nope nothing.  I went boating...nope nothing.   I have been going on LOTS of LONG walks...nope nothing.  Stubborn little bugger will NOT come until HE is ready....he must be my child right?

Hey but at least I took a picture of myself on my due date for all to see.  So here you go. (No I didn't cut my hair short....it is just the layers and the angle of the camera)

So despite being incredibly uncomfortable (especially at night) I am feeling well.  The walks I have been taking over the last several weeks are really doing me good (let's just say my butt and thighs (and Ozzy) are not complaining).  I am seriously ready not to be a sweaty mess ALL. THE. TIME.  I am freezing Jer out at night.  He has to sleep with a fleece blanket while I use just a sheet and have a fan directly pointed on me.  Funny thing about that is that I am usually cold all the time, my father in law actually made the comment once that the only time I am warm is in 100+ degree weather in direct sunlight...well now we know that is not the ONLY time.  9 months pregnant in Texas will also warm me right up.

Speaking of Texas....I have had a few firsts lately.  Unfortunately these first happen to be first "critter" sitings.  First, is the scorpion Jer and I have seen a few times on our nightly walks.  I have never seen one before now...it was just itty bitty, but I imagine it will get bigger.  Next was the vultures (creepy looking birds).  Then there was last night and the BIGGEST wolf spider I have ever seen (I honestly didn't think they could get that big...but I guess everything really IS bigger in Texas). 

I only wish that Jer had gotten the door stop that is near by so you can really see how big this thing is...I honestly thought it was a tarantula, but I looked it up...just a wolf spider.  I HATE SPIDERS!!! I saw this an fa-reaked out!  It is dead now though.

So last post I talked about our little birdy friends that were sleeping on the porch and how they had to go because they were leaving little poopies on the porch as well.  So we put up some spikes in those corners to prevent them from perching...and this is what we found the next night....

Yep...that is a total of 5 birds.  2 or which are sleeping on the the spikes!  Waste of time and money!  Well little did we know that we already had a way of getting rid of our little friends...we just weren't putting it to proper use.  And it looks a little something like this!

All we had to do is tell him to "go get the birdies" at sunset for a couple of nights...and he would obligingly run out the dog door (at full speed I might add) into the backyard and run around the yard enthusiastically panting!  Which apparently is enough to deter any birds from sleeping on our porch.  We haven't had any guests for weeks now!  They are definitely still around I see them flying around all day, but I guess word has gotten out that no one should sleep at this house...they have the "crazy excited" dog!