Dave's BiG Week

What a week for daddy!!! First Dave celebrated his 30th birthday. Then, that evening we went into labor, even though we were supposed to be induced early on the 2nd, and finally, but definitely not least of all the Steelers won the Superbowl.

Benjamin Owen was welcomed into the world on Thursday, Feb 2nd at 10:21 am. He weighed in at 9lbs 3 oz and was 21" long. (...and yes Don his head was 15", which is in the 75th percentile)

God has blessed us immensely with a son who sleeps through the night and has since he came home. We thank God numerous times a day for this miracle. We are both enjoying parenthood and all the firsts that come along with a firstborn child...first bath, first poopy diaper, first trip to Starbucks...the list goes on.

Ben did make it in time to watch the Superbowl with his parents, and no he's not named after Roethlisberger. He even had a #7 jersey to wear in support of his local team. We've attached some photos for your viewing pleasure. I'm sure there will be many more to post in the future.

Full week

What a week! Pittsburgh's in the Superbowl. Fans are going crazy! (see photo to help understand some of the craziness around here) Plus the best news of all, our baby will be here on Thursday, Feb 2nd, which all Pennsylvanians know as Groundhog's Day.

After a non stress test on Monday, DRs decided to induce me. So, two more days without a baby and then all things change. Tomorrow is Dave's 30th birthday and we'll be celebrating with family. Then it will be go to bed, try to get some sleep, and wake up ready to give birth. Crazy to think about that for too long.

Maybe all first time parents feel a little like this, but it still hasn't quite hit either one of us that we'll be bringing home our baby this weekend. We are really looking forward to it, but it all still seems slightly surreal. I hear reality sets in once you bring the baby home and there are no nurses or others to help you take care of your little one. We'll see.

Pittsburgh's going to the Superbowl!!!!!!

I love being back home and seeing all the fans supporting the Steelers. "Picksburgh's" going crazy. The fans were so happy about yesterday's win that no one seemed to notice it was another rainy, miserable day. It felt as if it were sunny, 85, and all was right with the world...well as far as Steeler fans are concerned, everything is right with the world, at least for the next two weeks.

Speaking of the next two weeks...that's all the longer we have to wait, for sure, to find out if this precious child of ours is a boy or a girl. I've now passed my due date and the DRs say they will not let me go past the 4th, which makes Dave happy, since he knows he won't miss the Steelers' game.

On Friday, Dave finished his Jan term class which was "The New Perspective of Paul" and he's now started his spring semester. Saturday was orientation. It was a great chance to meet all the other seminarians and spouses who will be attending, and most likely graduating, with Dave.

This weekend we also had a chance to catch up with Steve, Becca, and Hannah. Friends we made thru a divine appointment, while we lived in Charleston. It was great to see them and their families again after such a long time. It's great to be able to have friends like them where you can pick right up from where you left off. Saturday was a real treat for the both of us. Thanks guys.

Well, hopefully the next entry will include the name and stats of our newborn child, but only God knows.

waiting game

39 weeks down and supposedly one week to go, but with babies you never know when they'll come, for sure. So, it becomes a waiting game. I've decided just to keep on going about my days as I typically would, and I've decided against just sitting at home and waiting.

Dave starts his first day of classes tomorrow for his week long intensive. Then his spring term starts officially on the 23rd, a day after our baby's due. So, this should be an exciting adventure. I've been told that I cannot have the baby until after the Steeler's game this Sunday, provided he/she doesn't come before then.

Today's game was quite an exciting and nail biting event. We spent the afternoon watching the Steelers beat the Colts with friends, who were making sure I did not get too excited, so as not to induce labor. Unfortunately no one was helping Dave, or the others. Hopefully this year will really be the year to get "that one for the thumb." I guess we'll wait and see.

new year, new ventures

As 2006 begins, it seems that we are beginning a lot of new things together...a blogspot, a baby, a house, a school, friends...and who knows what else. So, let us see what's in store for this brand new year. Let the fun begin.