1 Week

Some photos from our first week at home...

Home sweet home

We got outta there quick today....I arrived with some breakfast about 8 a.m. and by 10:45 a.m. we were on the road. He had another successful check up. His 'go home weight' was 8 lbs 8 oz. Here are some pictures from this morning before and after his first car ride!

Going home in style

Buckled in

Home sweet home

Thursday Photo Gallery

Colin and Grandma

Cheeeeeese!!

Nanny Lynne in Illini Orange

Sleepy boy

Will you be a pro athlete?

GG gives her stamp of approval

Big Brother

Great Grandma Flora and Colin

The Eickhorst Brothers

Head up!

Snack and a nap

After a slow start to feeding Colin has really caught on. He had some leftover gunk in his throat and was having trouble swallowing last night but has knocked back some formula this afternoon. The visitors have slowed down a bit so Mommy (and Colin) are taking a nap.

Here are a few more pictures from today.

Almost 1 oz!

Zzzzzzz

Day 2

Lindsay is walking around feeling and looking great this morning. She must have done this before! Colin has already had his circumcision and pediatrician checkup - everything looks good! Lindsay has seen a bunch of different nurses in the last 12 hours due to a recent baby boom. The nursery was overflowing last night - a dozen babies - and not enough nurses to feed, rock, bathe, etc. At least we don't have a roommate as some other new mothers do!

We will head home some time tomorrow and get settled. Parker was very excited this morning to come and see his little brother. We brought some donuts for everyone! Parker left with T-Dub for a day of fun at the park and the zoo. He will come back up this afternoon for a visit after his nap.

Donuts, Mommy & Bert - Life is goood

Parker or Colin?

More Colin Photos

Happy Birthday Colin

He is here! 5:22 p.m. Weighing in at 8 pounds 12 oz and measuring 21 inches long. Here are some pics....

Showtime!

Let the pushing commence!

Seventh Heaven

The Doc just left with more good news....she is now at a 7. The official Vegas and Dr. Wellman ETA has been set at 5:30 p.m. CST this evening. "Just in time for dinner", says the patient. Place your bets now!

Grandma T-Dub and Papa Tractor just stopped by for a visit....

High Five

Marla just informed us that she is now at a 5 or 6! We should get an ETA from Dr. Wellman soon. Lindsay is working on her third cup of ice chips and I had Steak and Shake. Life isn't fair huh?


High Five!

Broken water

The doc just broke her water and checked her - still at a 3 which was very deflating for our brave patient. Epideral is on the way as is Mad Dogg with my lunch. Doctor will be back to check her progress around 2:30 p.m. Until then, enjoy a picture of mommy after a recent potty break.


Don't you love my gown?

Contractions

Not alot going on right now...can you tell?

The juice is working - lots of steady contractions that are starting to hurt! She is going to try and wait a while longer before taking the meds. Dr. Wellman is expected soon to break her water and then the action should start to pick up. Fetal movement has slowed, which means he is most likely assuming the luge position.


Colin


Ouch!


Lindsay continues to pound ice chips and play video games.

Photo Gallery

Bling Bling


Splash Cam


Marla in action


More needles

She's a three....

We are now in room 201 at the birthing center, the same room we had for Parker's arrival. Dr. Wellman checked her this morning and she was 3 cm dilated...all on her own! Marla (the nurse) is getting her IV going now with the induction juice.


I did it all by myself!

Induction

Lindsay's appointment with Dr. Wellman is at 8 a.m. Wednesday morning. Check back tomorrow for live updates from the splash zone.