Michael Patrick is here!!

I really should have updated sooner but we've been a little occupied =). Michael Patrick made his appearance via C-section on Feb 20, 2009 at 7:06 pm. We tried and tried to get him out the other way but he was not having it. (Picky already, haha). His Auntie Lori was with us and kept Stephen company during the nervous times. It really was a great thing she was able to come on such short notice. I know it made Stephen feels lots better, as well as myself, to have family here.
After four and a half painful hours in recovery, alone, I was able to be wheeled into my own room where Michael and Stephen where able to join for the remainder of our 4 day stay. Seeing him for the first time...(since the first time) was the most amazingly wonderful feeling ever. He looks like a little glow worm!!! Ha ha. And every inch of him is full of Stephen's features. After much confusion, we finally found out his weight at birth was 8lbs 13oz and he is 20 and a half inches long. NO WAY was momma gonna get him out any other way. The dr even said so. We won't go over the c section experience. Eventhough it was an aweful experience, hearing his first cry was the greatest thing i've ever heard in my life!! And if given the chance I know we'd do it all over again.
Here is a picture of little man. He's the greatest baby in the whole world (don't try to argue with me on it, haha.) Stephen is an awesome daddy. As soon as little man came into the world, he went into instant daddy mode and has been in love ever since. I can't get over how much we love him. I look forward to waking up at night and giving him whatever it is that he needs. He is such a joy

Still here

38 weeks pregnant. Yea, yea, I know alot of first timers go to infinity and beyond with their first babies. This chick is not having it. Can I tell you how swollen my poor little ankles are? My bones are probably going to crumble into dust if I put on anymore weight. Although not gaining weight would involve me putting down those six packs of chocolate donuts and toll house cookies i have come to love and adore. Ben and Jerry run a close race with the previous mentioned. OH sure, I laugh, I poke fun at myself, and all of the above ...the truth ....I am done.. stick a fork in me! Don't get it twisted, I still love seeing little mans foot glide across the top of my belly but when he kicks me in the ribs, oh my goodness!!! I think he giggles when he hears me curse. I woke up at 430 this morning...for reasons I am totally unaware of. All I know is, there were cabinets downstairs just begging for me to rearrange. Did I do it? No...why?? oh because I have these elephant sized kankles that cripple me after walking down a flight of steps. So walking at all is now out of the question. You think it's hilarious..and I'm glad to entertain, but seriously...can we just get the patocin ball rolling here? Things I have tried to get this going...

Walking- 3 miles one day last week..a mile or two the other days...with no light at the end of the tunnel
Pineapple- I bought a fresh one, butchered it, downed it, and ended up with a raw tongue
Cleaning house- the best it's looked since stephen and I married 4 years ago. He's elated to say the least. I've scrubbed all but his desk (no telling what i find on this thing) but i did disinfect the key board.
I've also bought carpet, assembled coffee table and end tables, painted the living room (with much ventilation) rearrange furniture (nothing too heavy), washed my vaccuum...that's right..i said it. vaccuumed couches, scotch guarded couches, I mean aside from spit shining the place with a toothbrush, i've pretty much done it all.

but to no avail.
He'll come when he's ready. If he's anything like stephen...he'll be late and move at a turtle's pace. =) I mean that in sweet way.

Am I done bitching now? Yea...but you'll probably hear from me in a couple of unlabored days.

Update

Get him out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ahhh i feel about as stuffed as a thanksgiving turkey. I make it sound funny but this is no walk in the park...all i gotta say is BRING ON THOSE LABOR PAINS!! i'm strappin on my combat boots and ready to go!!