2.5 weeks old...

1st week home with Jack

Jack is one week old (at least in 4 hours he is) and this week has just flown by...Terry and I feel so blessed to be surrounded by such supportive family and friends.  A HUGE thanks to my mom for spending Wed-Sat with us.  I couldn't have done it without her...to be honest I cried (like a baby) when she left last night.  I can't wait until she has her spring break in a week and she can come back for a few days.   I guess you always need your mom :)

Here are some pictures from the past few days.  You can also visit http://www.missprissiness.com/ and click on blog to see Jack's first professional photo shoot from my good friend Lissy.

Jack's best friend - his paci

Grandpa Gordon & Uncle Ben

Grandma & Grandpa Gordon give Jack his first bath

Jack with his Great-Grandma Lillian

Jack with Grandma Gordon

Jack with Uncle Ryan

Jack with Uncle Andrew

Jack meeting his future pal Bogie

Jack loves his new hat from Great-Grandma Lillian

Jack has arrived!!!

Jack Ryan Tonsing was born on Sunday, February 21st at 11:15p.m.  He weighs 6 lbs 13 oz and is 19 inches long.  Family is doing great - thanks for all of the well wishes :)

Here is the link for the hospital pictures http://www.our365.com/NewbornPortraits/BabyDetail.aspx?birthid=b7fda74b-8231-4382-98f2-fb5d4b032f50

Password is 46432290981964

39 weeks pregnant - night before I delivered

Look at all his hair!!

Proud Daddy!

Proud Mommy!

Heading home from the hospital...

More pictures to come :)

Looks like Sunday is the big day!

Sunday, February 21st will be my 39th week and it looks as though it will also be Jack's birthday (or Monday depending on how long labor lasts).  I'm being induced at 8 p.m. therefore look out for pictures and more posts to follow next week.  Wish us luck!!

30 days to go...

 

Jack at 35 weeks & 2 days

So I went in for an ultrasound on Tuesday because at my last appointment I was measuring small...yes I know all my friends out there that have had babies or are pregnant are rolling their eyes but truthfully I don't care because I'm still gaining the weight I'm supposed to - so there!  Anyway back to my ultrasound...there is nothing to worry about and he does not have any growth issues because he's already a whopping 5.5 lbs!! Yes you read that correctly - just the weight he should be at 35 weeks.  As you can tell from my tone, I'm a little sick of everyone telling me how small I am and how my baby must be tiny, yada yada yada....He's not tiny - he's perfect!  On another note, I'm switching physicians (again) but this time due to a very sad reason, my doctor's 17 year old son was diagnosed with leukemia last week.  She'll be out indefinitely therefore I'm going to be seen and most likely delivered by one of her partners.

I was also told that I'll most likely go until my due date since I'm a first time mom and I show no signs of pre-term labor (not to get into graphic details for the men that read this blog).  This gives Terry and I just 4 weeks to enjoy being a couple - we're going to go on lots of dates, eat at tons of restaurants and sleep in while we still can.  

Baby Shower & Nursery Pictures

Jack's Nursery - My wonderful Aunt Lisa came over last weekend and painted Jack's room with jungle animals.  As you can see from the pictures - we have a giraffe, monkey, palm tree, elephant and 2 birds.  I just love the way it turned out!       

Baby Shower - January 23rd hosted by my Aunt Lisa at her house.  I can't believe I have 4 pictures of the cake but not one of me and the host...go figure!











Grandma, Me & Mom

Nancy, Me & Marijane

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year -

Wow 2009 really flew by! So much happened for us, it's almost surreal to look back...I had just started a new job with Susan G. Komen St. Louis (Nov. '08), we found out we were pregnant in June and then we bought and moved into a new house in August!  Now we're about 7 weeks away from meeting our son Jack and I have a feeling 2010 is going to be just as exciting!

Some updates since the last time I posted:
- glucose test was negative - yeah!
- started our baby classes at the hospital - so far not worth our time...9 hour class could have been taught in 2 hours max.  However it was funny to see and hear all of the dads that just didn't have a clue.  One guy asked where he was going to sleep and did the hospital feed him - seriously??!  Terry and I almost fell out of our chairs laughing...at least this Saturday, we'll be able to tour the maternity ward at the hospital and get some baby care basic training.
- working on the nursery - my wonderful Aunt Lisa has generously offered to paint for us.  Not only do Terry and I both despise painting but Lisa actually enjoys it and is very talented at drawing animals therefore she's going to paint the walls yellow and then paint jungle animals in bright colors :) I will post pictures in a few weeks.
- my girl friends from high school threw me a fun circus themed shower over the holidays and I got some really cute stuff including a beautiful cross-stitched quilt from my Grandma Gordon that will be displayed proudly in Jack's room

I have a big family shower for both sides (Terry & mine) coming up on January 23rd therefore I'll make sure to take some pictures to post.

Til then - stay warm!
Allison