6lbs 6 oz

18″ long

2:57pm on January 18th, 2008

Connor, Mommy, and Daddy are all doing fine.

Love you guys!

Pictures and video to follow when we get home (Sunday or Monday).

They induced Victoria about 30 mins ago.  He should be here sometime in the next 12-18 hours.

He’ll be a professional athlete one day…Victoria is starting him early.

This was taken on December 20, 2007.

Victoria’s Dad wanted to give Connor some Norman Rockwell artwork that has been passed down to the first grandson on his side of the family for the last three generations. It goes well with the sports theme in Connor’s room.

Thanks Grandpa!

Victoria has about 3.5 weeks left.  The official delivery date is January 26th.  When I feel her tummy, it is rock solid now.  It is truly amazing to see how her body has changed and I can’t believe how her stomach can continue to grow.  It looks as though she can’t get any bigger but some how Connor finds a way to get Mommy to stretch a little further.

I’ve noticed that she gets tired a little easier and usually takes a quick nap to regain her strength.  Her legs (feet, ankles, shins, and knees) are quite swollen.  The doctor has recommended just elevating them and I have to keep reminding her to go lay/sit down.  She is always running out to the store to pick something up.  Her hands are swollen as well and her thumb is bothering her.  It kind of gets locked like it is double jointed.

We go to the doctor on Wednesday for our 37 week check up.

Other than the swelling, she has not had too many difficulties and has been feeling fine.  I think yesterday was the best I have seen her in a while.  She was well rested and looked great!

Victoria and I have been resting and relaxing at home this weekend. All the Christmas decorations have been put away and most of the chores have been done around the house. We went out for one “final date” at The Melting Pot and ate way too much.

So now we sit at home, relax, and wait. It kind of feels like the calm before the storm…

Donnie and I went to my parent’s house for Christmas Eve.  Chad, Catherine, and Brenna came over too.  We saw Brenna was wearing a cute outfit on her First Christmas.  Donnie and I held Brenna and she was smiling and was very cute.  I had trouble with my hands being swollen & hurting, so I had Donnie hold Brenna for me.

My mama made a Lasgana and salad for dinner.  And then we all opened the Christmas presents.  We bought presents for Brenna.  Chad, Catherine, and Brenna bought presents for Connor.  We all had a great time!!

We love you guys!!

Merry Christmas…..

As of tomorrow, we are officially within one month of Connor’s arrival. I can remember several months ago, I was trying to rush this along (http://babyblog.vlwphotography.com/?p=33).

Well, the time is almost here and I think we are about as prepared as we are going to be.

baby’s room – check.

baby supplies – check.

finish household chores – check.

get in shape and lose weight (me) – nope, put on hold.

read books on childbirth, the 1st year, breastfeeding, etc… – check.

attend childbirthing classes – check.

register at the hospital – check.

put the bowling ball, softball glove, and golf clubs in long term storage – check, maybe, nope.

prepare for sleepless nights – now wait a minute, I don’t remember that being in the “contract”.

get advice/suggestions from friends and family – check.

line up free babysitting – CHECK! (grandparents, are you reading this?)

be prepared for labor/delivery – not sure we are “ready”, but I am certain we are NERVOUS.

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!

Victoria, Connor, and I opened presents here this morning and then went my Mom’s house to have breakfast with her, Danny, and Kristen (which has become a “tradition” for us the past few years).

Victoria’s parents and my family came over for turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and plenty of dessert.  I think we all ate too much, but that is part of the holiday tradition, right???

Christmas was wonderful and I think Connor and Mommy got what they were looking for.  Victoria plans to try to make Connor’s baby food, so I bought her a food processor and some ice cube trays.  She is ordering a book online that will help give her some direction.  She said her friend Trish does it, so it sounds like it is worth a try.  (Yes, I realize he won’t be eating baby food for a while.)

Well, I wanted to take this time and thank all those mothers and fathers who have provided us with insight and advice over the past 35 weeks or so.

Each of you have provided us with unique information which we greatly appreciate.  I didn’t expect to discuss such private things with a lot of you, but deeply appreciate your candidness.  It has helped ease some of our worries/concerns.

I’ve tried to thank most of you personally, but some of you I don’t talk to or see as much as Victoria, so I figured this might be a better way of saying thanks.   So…

THANK YOU!!!!!!