He's here!

I have been without Internet at home for two weeks. I wanted to get a post written about the labor and delivery of little Joshua David while I was here in the hospital but that just didn't seem to pan out. We are being discharged in a few minutes so I only have time to post a few details and pictures. I will be writing a much more detailed report soon. Just know we are all doing well and are looking forward to getting back home today.

Joshua David

7pounds 9ounces

20 inches long

Natural Delivery (not on purpose, but sooooo worth it!)

Joshua is nursing great and he is a super sleeper (so far!)

INDUCTION

The date is set!!!! They are going to induce me on Wednesday at 6pm with a prosteglandin gel or pill. I should have baby Joshua in my arms by Thursday late afternoon! Hooray! We are so excited! Please pray for a safe delivery and a healthy baby. I would have updated earlier and more frequently but my internet is down. I am at the library writing this and will bring my laptop to the hospital.
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!

31 weeks

I am 31 weeks along in my pregnancy today.  Wow, time sure flies when you have a preschooler to chase after and a homebased business to run.  I am so excited to meet baby Joshua!  I am hoping the Dr. will induce me a little bit early as he is still big.  I am now measuring three weeks ahead rather than four but that still can mean he is bigger.  The dr. will be doing an ultrasound in a month so we shall get a better idea then.  In the mean time, I am hanging in there.  I have a new diet since being diagnosed with gestational diabetes and I have been doing really good with it, surprisingly.  I actually lost three pounds in a week and they want me to eat even more.  This must be a great diet if you are really trying to loose weight normally, not while your pregnant.  Joshua is super active and I love feeling him move like crazy!  Mena is getting more and more possesive of him and I hope she will let Daddy help when he is born because she won't let him touch my belly at all right now.  Well, that's just a quick update.  Hope all is well with you guys!

Joshua David

Here is our little GUY!  Joshua David is scheduled to arrive on June 26.  We are so looking forward to his arrival.  Isn't he handsome!  I love the second picture where his little thumb and finger are in that position.  He is so much fun already!

Mena-ism: brother or sister???

Dom asked Mena if she wanted a baby brother or sister.
Mena:  I want a brother.
Dad:  Oh, someone to play cars and trucks, planes, and trains with.
Mena:  I want a sister!
Too funny!  She usually answers sister whenever we ask her.  I have my 12 week ultrasound (although I am 13 weeks on Saturday) scheduled for tomorrow morning and can't wait for Mena to be able to see the little one moving around on the screen.  We get to bring in a video to record the ultrasound and I would like to record with my camera Mena's reaction!  Very fun!  Still too early to know the gender, I can't wait for that day!!!