Welcome Frazer!

Well, he's here.

Another one.

Another baby in my home.

I can't believe it.

I'm very happy and proud to announce the birth of my son Frazer, born on Friday, November 14 at 5:09 am. Frazer was late to come out (about 5-7 days overdue), but when he was ready, he came out fast and furious.

Mommy L had an appointment with her OB Gyn on Thursday (Nov. 13) and the baby was very low so low that the Dr. decided to break the membrane (not her water) to get the process started. She commented that this baby would come fast so upon first contractions to leave for the hospital.

On Friday morning, Mommy L woke me up at 2:15 am saying that she's had two contractions. Then she corrected herself in saying, "I think I've had two contractions; I may have dreamt them." My options were simple, roll over and go back to bed or get up. Being the smart man that I am, I got up. But since we weren't sure of there being actual contractions we decided to wait and see how far apart they were (and if they were actually happening). So Mommy L played Tetris on her DS and I watched a PVR recording of "The Office". It wasn't long after that she had her first contraction at 2:30 am. Again, instead of heeding the Dr.'s advice of going immediately to the hospital, we waited to see when the next one occurred. 3:00 am. 1/2 an hour apart. No need to panick. 1/2 an hour between contractions is too early to go to the hospital.

Then 3:15 am the next one.

Now I'm no genius (arguable), but from 30 minutes to 15 minutes in 15 minutes meant that in theory the next would be in 7.5 minutes...3.75 minutes...1.875...etc...bottom line...the baby could be here very soon. NOW I was worried, but I didn't want Mommy L to know of my concern so I "casually" said, "we should go". Mommy L knew that I was worried, not from my words, but my actions of rushing around like a madman.

Upon arriving at the hospital at 3:45 am (lucky we moved), we were admitted and taken up to the case room (delivery room). The nurses were very nice and seemed relaxed until they actually checked how far along Mommy L was. Then like me, they started rushing around saying, "this baby is coming soon!" I thought soon meant sometime in the morning, but they meant SOON as in within next couple of hours.

Mommy L. was awesome. After only 19 minutes of pushing, little Frazer was born! The next chapter of my life (and this blog) has arrived!!!

T-Plus 2-days?!?

Okay, I'm a pretty patient person. I can wait for most things without getting too crazy (unlike Mommy L. who must open presents upon receipt). But baby #2 is really testing my patience. He/she is already TWO DAYS past due date. Now normally, that's not too surprising, but he's dropped down and it seems like I can practically grab him now! Poor Mommy L. is in a lot of discomfort and some pain (from the kid's head being so low).

Mommy L. still looks great and is a super trooper. This is another picture from the pumpkin patch/corn maze. Thanks again Ben!

With Remembrance Day falling on Tuesday, it was a good week to be born. I made a deal that if the birthing day fell on November 11, I would make the middle name "Armistice". I thought it had a nice meaning and had a nice ring (thanks Uncle Rob for the suggestion). Only two problems, I have a really hard time saying and spelling Armistice. Anyhow, apparently the baby didn't like the idea either because he/she didn't come out that day.

Now, I say he/she because we really don't know. At 20 weeks, the ultrasound technician told us it was a boy and showed us his "family jewels" (which is quite indiscernible by me), but just recently the gynecologist said that we "shouldn't paint the room blue" because she couldn't determine the sex of the baby. Unfortunate, it was too late for that since the room is VERY blue. Oh well, girls like blue too!

I've given up on sleeping. Anxiety and anticipation has me on constant watch. Ready for the tinest sign from Mommy L. I hope the baby comes soon, I can't take much more of this (Mommy L. agrees with me...maybe a bit of an understatement). ;)