Frank Family - 2nd Edition

William Steven Frank has arrived!  He was born on Thursday, August 16, at 1:36 am.  He weighed 9 lbs 4.5 ounces (no wonder I was so uncomfortable!!) and was 21 1/2 inches long.  This delivery was much shorter and easier than Julianne's.  My water broke (at home - thank goodness!) at 3pm on Wednesday, we were at the hospital by 4:30 pm, I had my epidural at 11:45pm and he was born at 1:36am.

So far things are going well.  He seems to be pretty content when he's awake, which isn't often!  He's a good sleeper and I often have to wake him to eat.  Julianne has been good with Will; although I feel like I'm constantly telling her to "be careful" and "be gentle!"  She loves to get right in his face and snuggle with him.

Here's a few teaser pictures for you - more to come...

 Our big boy!

Proud papa - just a few minutes after he was born

 1st family photo!

Big sister Julianne holding William for the first time 

My kids!

Mommy, Jules and Will

Our handsome little man... 

Belly Update

I suppose it's about time I do an update on my "situation."  I'm doing fine although almost 39 weeks along and READY TO BE DONE!!!!  The month of July just about killed me... I don't think I've ever sweat so much in my entire life! I'm glad that month is over and I can almost see the finish line!  All of my appointments have been going well and everything is right on track.  I am all set at home and at work so any time this babe wanted to come would be fine with me!  

 Alissa (27 weeks) and I (37 weeks)

The bellies!! I win! 

 38 weeks

38 weeks - side view.  Holy Moly - that's all I'm going to say..........

Top 5 Reasons I think my belly has stretched far enough:

5.  The stares and comments from complete strangers - "oh my gosh - you're going to have a BIG baby!"

4.  My maternity shirts are starting to get too small and when I wear Nick's shirts, my belly hangs out the bottom

3.  I can't sit in a booth at a restaurant anymore; I can't fit between the table and booth!
2.  I have to turn sideways when I wash dishes or try to wash my hands because I can't reach the sink

and...

1.  I need to move my seat back in the car because my belly keeps touching the steering wheel!