Time flies when you're having fun!

It's hard to believe our little boy is already 10 days old. Time flies when you're having fun. This picture looks fun right?

Welcome home Benjamin

Michelle and Johnny had some big signs on the house when we arrived home yesterday. Very sweet. Benjamin had a great first night. He slept with us on some little newborn thingy. You'll have to ask Carrie about that. We actually, sorry, I actually got some sleep. Carrie is not getting much sleep at all and is still in a little pain but her spirits are very high. Ben's breastfeeding practice is starting to pay and he is getting the hang of it. He def doesn't like to be changed but we use a hair dryer to calm him down. A little high maintenance for me but Ben likes it. His Dr. appt went well today. Everything is normal and he has gained almost all the weight he lost. Back to 7lbs 3oz. Anyway, its great to be home. Less stressful and more peaceful. The start of a new family.

P.S. I had some trouble loading pix so visit this link http://willardphotoblog.shutterfly.com and you can see more Ben pix. (He's the one with dark hair if you couldn't tell.)

Benjamin Kirk Willard

Our little boy came via c-section early Sunday morning October 14th @ 3am. Carrie went through a lot for this little one. His birth weight was 7lb 6oz and his length was just over 19 in. Not as short as I would have guessed coming from a short guy like me. He is healthy and beautiful. I wish I had more time to call every one at this moment but as you can imagine our world has changed so much in the last few days. It is amazing. I will get some better pics up too once we go home. We are scheduled to leave the hospital tomorrow. We love you and thank you so much for your warm thoughts and prayers.

No baby yet.

We went in Tuesday night and after 5 hours of the run around, they gave Carrie the standard Oxytocin to induce labor. (They skipped the pill to soften her cervix because she was already having small, weak contractions.) It was a bad night of sleep, the room was making weird noises with all the equipment, the IV was uncomfortable and her contractions were never really that strong. (We did eat great burgers from Tony's Cable Car though.) Wednesday they kept increasing the dosage but things never really progressed. We walked small laps around Labor and Delivery saying hi to the same people trying to help move things along but no luck. Finally around 2pm today they suggested stopping the induction and sending us home. They would like to avoid a c-section if possible. The baby is healthy, Carrie is healthy and there is no risk in waiting. We wait until Friday for induction again. Let's just count on that for now. I know I said we would be three by the time of the next update but who knew? Only God and a little baby cuddling. Ciao.

It's time.........

...to go to the hospital. Carrie went in for testing today and they monitored a contraction. She felt a few more tonight during the Cowboys game. Maybe that was just the excitement of the game, not really sure. Anyway, she is scheduled to be induced tomorrow. We are a little nervous pacing around the house, packing like we are going on a cruise to the Caymans. But we will try and get some sleep because we are going to need it. It has been a long 9 months for her and she is ready so direct all the peace and positive energy you can share her way. The next time we update we will be three!

2 days over and counting

Well, despite being swollen to three times my usual size, despite the fact that I have pregnancy induced carpel tunnel and my fingers are constantly numb... I can't sleep and no position is comfortable, standing or sitting...... we all are SO ready for this baby to arrive- but despite all of this, the baby obviously is not yet ready.
This is a good lesson for me and Jason. This is the first of many things that we will have no control over with this child.
So- we wait. I try to be patient and positive. Luckily I have Alina to occupy most of my days. Thankfully my Mom and Dale are here cooking and entertaining and keeping things fun.
It could be much worse!
I will keep walking and walking and just hope this little one finds it way sooner rather than later!
If I haven't gone in to labor, my next appt is Friday at which point we will see how things are progressing. My dct says we will then schedule induction. Yikes! I want this baby to come naturally.
Think good thoughts of naturally coming- coming SOON and hopefully as pain free as possible.
:-)

a few updated Alina pics...
with Dad

Alina with Uncle Jason in her favorite position

Alina Carolyn Noyes

I am completely totally 100% in love with my new niece!~

Meredith and Roger are settling into newborn routine and I am getting a great crash course! Tuesday Alina had her first walk and her first bath!

Only 2 days to go for me. I am so swollen and uncomfortable and I am very anxious for this little one to come out!

What are the chances it will actually happen on our due date? probably zero.
We will keep you posted.
Much love to all and thanks so much for your good wishes!

Sweet Alina asleep on my chest...resting on the belly which holds her future cousin!