What does Jack say?

 A new cute thing he does: For greetings and farewells..

He says 'Hi Jack!' or 'Bye Jack!'

Did you make those dresses?

Yes I did, last year.  Now they fit better, and I had to get a photo this Summer while they still did!  I've made the pattern Molly is wearing once before, and Lillian's pattern has been used in various forms seven or eight times.

I can't believe how lucky I was even before Anthony was born.

Where does the sidewalk end?

Molly was on the Newspaper's website today.  WE went downtown to a used books store called Where the Sidewalk Ends and helped sort books for Salem Keizer to distribute to families.  (Well, Roland and Molly sorted books, I sat in an armchair and nursed Anthony.  Lillian sat in the bookstore, got her picture taken a lot, and read board books.)

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Check her out in the photo reel!

Are you still there?

I have been composing so many posts in my head, but have no pictures to share, because I can't use either of our computers to transfer pictures out of the camera!  At least I'm taking them.  (Lillian destroyed our camera when Jack was a few weeks old by throwing it to the ground from the top of the fridge)  (There are a shortage of Jack baby pictures)

Anthony is wonderful, sweet, beautiful, hungry.

I want to remember how every time he tries to sneeze, and fails, he makes a little oh, or ooh sound of disappointment.

I want to remember how he always seemed a little to surprised to start recognizing us the first 2 weeks--oh, it's you!

I want to remember how soft his skin is, and how good he smells.

Oh what do you do in the summertime?

Well, for one thing, backyard broadway!

Madelyn at  slip n' slide day

What's his name?

Introducing...Anthony Adam Hare.  Born 8/9/12 at 10:55PM.  8 pounds, 10 ounces, 19 3/4 inches, and completely delightful.  His parents are besotted.  More to come.

When are you due?

Boy at the end, you hear that question a lot!

But...we have decided to go ahead and bring this chapter to a close.

When I saw my Doctor on Thursday, he asked if I'd like to be checked.  He wanted to know how much of a hurry I was in to have the baby.  I said I wasn't in a desperate rush, but I also wanted to get done, so I was in a medium hurry.

So he checked, and said he couldn't believe it, I was at a 1 and a half.  I couldn't believe it either, for a different reason.  He said my cervix seemed like I was having my 1st, it was in such good shape (that has got to be the weirdest compliment ever).  I couldn't believe I had progressed that far.  It was the furthest I've ever been when I've been checked in the office.  For both the girls (who were both induced) we were waiting to get the the fingertip of dilation we arrived at prior to induction.  (Yes Molly was at a finger tip when we started her induction at 7 days overdue).  I never even got to a finger tip with Jack, despite being in the office less than 24 hours before he was born (he came on his own 5 days overdue).  So yay for me and Anthony.

The doctor said he was willing to induce me, or I could just wait, and if I was still in this state next week, we'd induce.  He said just call him any time if I couldn't take it.  So I asked if there was a particular day it would be good for me not to be able to take it.  Anytime would be fine, but he did note that he was in the hospital all day Saturday.

Not wanting to make any firm plans without Wesley, I went home and called him.  He was all for being induced Saturday, but wanted to attend Roland's football game first.  He is assistant coaching it.  Since this isn't my first, I was not offended, but amused that he cared so much about Roland's flag team.  So we negotiated with the Doctor, and he said arriving in the evening at 7:30 would be fine.  He's off at 7:30am, so I feel a little under the gun, but he did return to deliver Lillian after he was off, so we can probably work it out.  He has delivered all four of my babies, so--we have a good thing going.

I have to admit, once the appointment was made, I did feel nervous.  Now I actually have to do that thing where you get the baby from the inside to the outside.  I've been induced, but in a "I'll meet you at the hospital in a couple hours" kind of timeline.  So this is scheduled, and I have to choose:  get those last items on the list 'before baby comes' done, or admit:  I don't care any more.

Things I will miss about being pregnant with Anthony Adam

The 'Christmas is coming' feeling

The knowledge that my baby will be the youngest baby around (that distinction doesn't last long, but I love it)

Being able to eat whatever I want and not exercise, and still not really gain weight (why aren't I like that normally?)

Things I will not miss about being pregnant

This is a really long list--there are just so many things.  I really am in the pregnancy business for the babies.

So there it is.  I'm excited, grateful for the help of our families and a little tiny bit anxious.  Next post--hopefully some more news!