SURPRISE!!!

Well, we were. :-) We have spent the last 5 months thinking that our baby was a boy...and we got the shock of our life when "he" came out a "she". Callie Joy Yenerich was born this afternoon at 2:07pm weighing in at 7lbs, 7oz and is 19.5 inches long. She's beautiful and we are completely in love with her. She is much more vocal than Noah was and a very good eater. I feel great. The pain meds are doing wonders so I haven't felt much in terms of pain for quite some time.

Everyone is healthy. Dave just ran down to the van for some Ibuprofen for himself and to call so that Noah can come visit this evening. He was such a great support. I know that he has been having some back problems himself, but he was so great about seeing my needs before I could voice them and really taking care of "his girls". He is thrilled to have Callie and is already concerned about the hold that she will have on him. He's bad enough with Noah. All Callie will have to say is "dad" and he'll be a goner (sp?). :-)

Callie is getting her check-up now and so I have a few minutes to type. After Noah gets here this evening, we may try to take a few pics and then Dave can post them.

A few things about visitors: We would love to see you...tomorrow. :-) I know that I will be more than ready to see people by then. Tonight we are hoping to let Noah have some time with his little sister and then lay low. We're here until Saturday sometime so come whenever.

If you are planning on visiting, I just wanted you to be aware that there was a fetal demise two rooms over from where I am. So, as you are walking in the hallways be aware of family members who might be in mourning. We really want to be respectful and not add to their sorrow. Thanks.

We'll try to upload some pictures soon.

Love,
Dave, Kim, Noah, and Callie

Notes from the underbelly

You know we've come a long way in technology when one can actually live blog their labor experiences WHILE in labor. :-) That's where we are at. We checked in this morning expecting to be here a good chunk of the day. We brought plenty of books and movies. However after breaking my water at 8am they are now hurrying around as he is expected sometime around noon. We'll see what actually happens though. So far things are fairly uneventful which is really what we like. At this point I'm feeling good and can't really complain. But, as I say this another contraction starts.

Last belly picture...

Noah's Baby

Today is Noah's last day as being an only child. We all went to the mall and got him another belt (so that he could wear pants the appropriate length). We have one, but it has disappeared. When it reappears, we'll just have 2. We then stopped by Toys-R-Us. If you have followed the doll debate at all, Dave and I have had different opinions on Noah having a doll. At first, Dave was very much opposed. I can see his reasoning considering he is a guy and I grew up in a house of 2 girls (I don't really have a frame of reference for what to do with boys). However, I still thought that since Noah is into babies anyway that having one of his own while we have our hands full with the real one, would be something constructive for him to do and teach him how to care well for his real baby brother. We finally agreed to disagree and search other options. However, after deliberating over what we wanted to get him that would be from the baby...we still couldn't come up with any ideas. Dave and I talked about it further on one of our dates. He said that he wasn't completely opposed to a doll as long as we could find one that was not so feminine. So, finally...we went back to Toys-R-Us and he and Noah picked out this baby.
Noah was thrilled and kept looking at the baby, saying "baby". I promised Dave that he wouldn't have to buy all the "extras" and that this could be Noah's only baby. We'll wrap it up and let Noah really have it tomorrow when we are at the hospital. I have a very gracious and sweet husband...for which I am very thankful for. Hopefully, our son(s) will grow up to be as well-rounded as their daddy...Able to go play with wood and fix cars, but still have a gentleness to take care of their family and love well.

My Jesus

With all the baby fuss, I have to admit that I have not been consistent with my daily quiet times...and I am feeling the brunt of that. I usually get them sent to my email account, but got behind and haven't caught up. I just need to discipline myself and get back into it. I also need to start reading some new testament to counter the old testament. You have permission if you see me to ask me if I am doing this.

I don't want to lose the spiritual ferver that I regained around the beginning of the new year. This morning I need to just spend some time with my Jesus...and reconnect again.

Since nothing happened yesterday baby wise, and is not looking like it again today...we will be induced tomorrow morning. Dave and I report to the hospital at 7:15am. I need to find some good reading material (perhaps my bible???) and settle in for awhile while we are waiting.

So, I'm ending this post, so that I can go have some quiet time with the Lord and hopefully feel a little more hope at the end of that time. I'll try to update one more time before we head to the hospital...but if not, the next time will be to announce a baby. :-)

Latest Update

We went to the MD again this morning. Still nothing. If I don't go on my own, they are planning to induce me Thursday morning. So, hopefully by the end of this week, we will get a chance to meet our little one.

I have an MD appt. in a few hours this morning. Hopefully from there, I will know a little more about what this kid's plans are. :-)

I am actually in an OK mood this morning, so don't be frightened to call if need be. I don't want to scare anyone away. :-)

Dave was super supportive yesterday and having not gotten out at all yesterday (lack of things to do besides have a baby...and the weather was icky) he told me to go on to the birthday dinner without him since Noah would be a terror the whole time. He thought that I might need to get out. He was right, and I was very thankful that he was so willing to stay home with Noah Bean. It was nice to get out for just a little bit and have a change of pace. I came home happier, but tired. I was in bed by 9pm last night.

If we find out anything new from the doctor today, I'll try to update. Until then, have a great day everyone...and those from lifegroup...we'll see you tonight!