Griffin and Daddy Loungin'

look at the little string bean!

Griffin Lawrence Spires has finally arrived.

Here he is....... Born Monday September 24, 2007 at 2:04 pm weighing 6 lbs and 13 oz and 20 3/4 inches. He has cute blonde locks. Here is a cute video right after the birth.

We went to the hospital around 11:30 on Sunday Night and started pushing around 11:30 Monday morning. His head which was 14 inches in diameter was a battle. But all worth it in the end.

Here are a couple pics...

Before clean up..

Look at his hair!

Proud GrandParents Larry and Saralyn

Grandma Nora and Uncle Paul came to visit but I forgot to get the camera out.

On our way home

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It's Saturday and ........

Still no baby, we are hopeful that it will happen naturally and I won't have to be induced on Monday Night. The 23rd was my original due date so maybe that will be the day.

Dr's Visit~ 3 days over

Today was a busy day. The Dr didn't end up having to do the NonStress Test b/c the baby was very active and his heart rate increased when the Dr would poke on his feet and body. They did an ultrasound to check the level of Amniotic Fluid in the sac and it was okay. The Dr informed us that he is going out of town for 7 days leaving today. That wasn't what I wanted to hear. But he said that he thinks that I will go on my own by this weekend and if I don't he scheduled me to be induced on Monday at 8 in the evening. I guess they will insert a pill and then I should deliver by sometime on Tuesday. The Dr did try his best to start to open my cervix to help the process along, so we will see.

Good News....I am having some contractions! !

2 days over!

Well we are still waiting. No signs that he is on his way either. We go to the Dr tomorrow at 10:30. So they will do the stress test and go from there. The baby has been really active today so that is usually a good sign.

Nothing Yet....

Well it is officially my due date today and there is no sign of the little man.

My only question is how much longer can this torture go on for?

We have been trying to coax him out but he just doesn't seem interested. We went for a bumpy ride on our friends 4 wheeler. We've walked around numerous stores hoping that would start something. We tried the whole rubbing your ankles and hands. I even had Taco Bell which the baby has always hated. But nothing. Well the night isn't over yet so we will see. Thank you for all your phone calls and emails.

Dr's Visit

Well we went to the Dr this morning. Still not dialated but he said that my cervix is 100% effaced. He said that my back pain is from the baby dropping into position and that I have poor posture from the weight of my stomach. I have this new pain right in the middle of my ribs and he said it is from the baby kicking and that he is out of room. Shocked right?

The Dr said that at my next appointment, next Wednesday, the baby will have a Non Stress Test (they hook you up to a monitor and track the baby's heart rate and also your contractions), then schedule or perform an ultrasound and then put together a plan of inducing me. But he doesn't want to incude me now because there are some risks involved.

So keep your fingers crossed that I will dialate quick and have a short, fast labor.

The Nursery

Well the nursery is finally finished, it looks so cute. Christine and Andrew did a great job. I must say that she fit a lot of stuff in a small room. We have received so many nice gifts for our little guy. The crib is beautiful I love the color and style. It converts into a toddler bed and then a full size bed.
I wasn't able to get a picture of the room as a whole, but did take a short movie, click below to view the nursery. I tried my best with the video I haven't really used it much.
The bumper set is called Antique Toys and has light blue and brown stripes with all Antique Toys on it. The dog's name is "Casey" it was Andrew's when he was a little boy.
We have to hang some more pictures on the walls and maybe a shelf. I am thinking of getting a bookshelf for the corner but haven't found the right one.
The glider fits perfectly in the corner it is so comfy and relaxing. We will slide the ottoman out when it is needed.

39 weeks

The countdown begins..... 5 days til my due date. I go back to the Dr's tomorrow. I have been having a lot of back pain off and on since Monday afternoon. I had some pretty intense contractions late Monday Night so hopefully things are starting. Here are some pictures of my belly sorry for the delay. Please be kind with your comments..... I put on 3 lbs last week. The books all say that you stop gaining weight when you are close to delivering. We have shortened the list of possible names but haven't made a final decision yet. I think we will take the list

to he hospital and let him decide when he is born!

I started back to work last Thursday it has been quite the adjustment. My days are a lot longer without my mid morning and afternoon naps. Our office has recently moved and the bathroom is a lot closer so I am much happier.

I have been having a tough time uploading the video of the nursery but am still working on it. It is so cute.

Any predictions on when I will deliver? My belly has really exploded in the last few weeks.

37 weeks down!

Well we made it to 37 weeks........Now where is the baby? Still in my belly, unfortunately. The Dr said that things are good and the baby is ready but my cervix is completely closed. (Not what I was hoping to hear) So Saturday night we had spicy mexican food and took a couple bumpy boat rides hoping to start things up. But no luck. So much for my dream of the baby coming on 9/3. Guess I will be 29 when the little monster finally comes! And still no name.... I am told that they won't let you leave the hospital without naming the baby so we might be in trouble.

Baby Shower

Last Sunday Andrew's family threw me a baby shower. The house was decorated with pink and blue decorations, balloons and confetti. There were these little pink and blue footprints all over the tables. So cute. We munched on sandwiches, salads, lobster and mushroom ravioli's everything was delicious. The baby received so many presents, I don't think that he will be without one thing. So many adorable outfits. It was a beautiful day that was shared with friends and family that I will remember forever.