almost 2 weeks

Owen is doing great! He has become more and more interactive and is starting to get his days/nights straightened out. He had a weight check at the dr office this week and he is almost back to his birth weight. He weighed in at 9lb 11 oz. On the home front, we are going through a ton of diapers and the washing machine seems to be running 24/7. Owen, Bobby and I so appreciate all the visitors, help and support everyone has given! We feel truly blessed!

And here are some more pictures...


hanging with my dad

sleeping

sleeping in my favorite position on grandpa horner

part of the party with grandpa dude

ok - not a picture of the baby, but just too cute to not post!

just thinking

asleep on Mema

One week old!

Hard to believe Owen has only been with us for a week. It seems like he has been a family member for much longer than that! We celebrated his week bday with a walk around the village and lots of cat naps! He is doing great and seems get be getting his nights and days straightened out a little. Also, his eyes are sooooo much better! The skin is still a little red but the scabs are all gone!

owen, izzy and kate

The dogs have been great about Owen. They are interested in him and come check on him whenever we are holding him. Yesterday I went to get Owen out of his car seat and saw that the dogs had give him a little present..... a kong wubba. I think it was there way of saying they accept 'little o' as a new family member!

Visitors and trip home

Owen had a great first weekend! We arrived home to 'Its a boy' decorations and several neighbors came out to meet Owen. We feel so greatful to have all our family in town this weekend to meet and spend time with Owen! Thank you to everyone! Owens eyes got a little worse but are no finally in the mend and should be all cleared up in a week. He is sleeping and eating well. We are also so greatful for everyones calls, emails, and well wishes! Thank you thank you thank you! We feel so blessed to have such supportive friends and family!

sleeping babies

uncles and cousins

arriving at home

meeting auntie em, cousin charlotte and uncle steve

meeting aunt kara and uncle jimmy for the first time!

checking out my dad

zsa zsa and grandpa dude

aunt kiki and uncle awesome arrived in kc to meet owen

all snuggled up

a little skin irritation around the eyes but should clear up in a week or so. he doesn't seem to mind as long as he is being held

what a cutie

grandpa dude (white) and little pilot owen

mema, granda horner, owen, and new dad

owen and great grand mother

proud mama

day 2

Owen is doing great! We have been learning a lot about each other the last day and a half. He is such a sweet baby and just loves being held. Feeding has finally picked up and seems to be going well. We have learned that he LOVES back rubs (who doesn't). Bob and I are doing great too and have just loved getting to know our son. You might notice some red on the skin area around his eyes - that is just a reaction to the medicine they put on their eyes after they are born. His eyes look great and the red skin should start to get better in a week or so. Thanks for checking on us!

First Day

Owen is doing great! We have been learning lots about our new little guy from all the doctors and nurses today! Feeding is getting off to a slow start but that is normal. Otherwise, he seems to be a very happy baby and just loves to be held!

Robert Owen Horner

Robert Owen Horner (Owen) was born at 12:21pm on Tuesday, May 11th. 9lbs 14oz and 20.5" long. Linz and Owen did great! He's a cute little kid and we're looking forward to introducing him to everyone!
Thanks for checking up on us!

(we'll post pictures tonight/tomorrow).

Making Progress

The nurse just came in and we've gone from a 6 to an 8.5 really quickly! Linz is doing well (this is bobby) and looking forward to meeting the little one. We'll keep you posted!
Thanks for thinking of us!

Baby Day

My water broke this morning at 3am!! we came up to the hospital shortly after and i am now dialted to 6! the doctor thinks the baby will be here around noon!! i was able to get the epidural so now it is just a waiting game until our baby arrives!!

Happy Mothers Day

No baby news today. Feeling ok and taking it easy, but that's it.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL OF THE MAMA'S AND MAMA'S TO BE!!

No baby news yet

Just waiting...
Had lots of contractions last night but they went away. Hope something happens soon!

More progress!

We just came from our weekly appointment and found out that I have made little more progress. I am not 3 cm dilated and 90% effaced! She said my body is ready so now we are just waiting for contractions to start or water to break. Keep your fingers crossed!

False Alarm

We had a false alarm today. I was at work and started having contractions that were 2 minutes apart. Of course we got to the hospital and they started going away. I am still 2 cm dilated and 80% effaced. They did say that the baby has moved even further down. He is now at -1 station. (check this out if you want station details http://z.about.com/d/pregnancy/1/0/2/e/3/stationFotosearch_COG12052.jpg). So, I am continuing to make progress but no baby yet. It is just a waiting game at this point but I am hoping he makes his grand debut soon!