Photo of Grandma Barb

Dad took a photo of Grandma Barb yesterday. I think its a good one!

Jon and Allison sent me clothes

Mama's cousin and his wife, sent me a great outfit. Thanks Jon and Allie!

No news is good news

The nurses come, check on me and mama, and then they leave. Then they come back... then they leave again. The doctors come... then they leave. Then they come back... then they leave again.

Yesterday mama went for an ultra sound. They say all is well.

I get my heart rate monitored three times a day. My heart speeds along, rates of 130-160 bpm are normal.

So, no news today. No photos yet, maybe later.

Visit from Uncle Paul!

We had a nice visit from Uncle Paul (Cynthia's brother). He is working on a ship called Lady Washington, a replica Tall Ship plying the waters of the Washington coast. They take general public passengers as well as groups. Paul is purser, and does other duties. To learn more about the ship, visit the Lady Washington website. Paul had the day off, so he took the opportunity to visit.

Family at the hospital fountain


Uncle Paul

New baby bucket

Our friends at Dad's work got us a baby bucket, er, baby restraint system. We love it! Grandma Barb brought it to the hospital to show mama.

Dad strapped Samuel in there.


Then he gave it a little test. I hope he never tests it when I'm in there!

Flowers! and update

The doctor visited this morning. He said everything is great. He said the latest I would be born is July 6 or 7. The longer I stay in mama the better - he said 1 day in mama = 3 days in the nursery. The doc said that at this rate I might get to go home with my mom and dad!

Dad brought mama some flowers. Wow, pretty! And the flowers are nice too!

Another visit to the garden

Mama says I'm at least 34 weeks, which is really good. Mama is done with the antibiotics. They measure my heart rate three times a day. Dad is always impressed with the fluctuation in rate - it varies from 120 to 165 bpm! Normal for me, but Dad says I'm a Speed Racer!

We took another trip to the hospital garden this evening. Here are a couple of photos.

Mama with Samuel the Bear


Grandma Barb and mama

Visit from Dana!

Mama's buddy Dana visited this afternoon. Yay!

Mom is waiting, dad is painting

We're still waiting! I don't know when to come out! Doctors says it might be anytime, but definitely sometime this week.

Dad met Grandma Barb at home this morning and they put a coat of paint on my room.

Mama and Grandma Barb in the hospital garden

Mama has been inside since Sunday morning. The weather is great - early summer in Seattle is splendid - so the doctors suggested mama go outside. Dad drove the wheelchair and Grandma Barb opened the doors.

Crabby and Duck sat in mama's lap, GranBarb accomplished some knitting and Dad was goofball photographer. We all had a nice visit in the garden.

Mama and Grandma Barb in the hospital garden

Swedish Medical Center

All is well, we are in a holding pattern. Dad took some photos of the hospital - enjoy!

Swedish Medical Center, in Seattle's First Hill neighborhood


Model of Swedish in the main lobby


Swedish Southwest Wing - the window on our room is above the tree on the left


Madison Street, where we get Jamba Juice, Bluewater Tacos, and Starbucks!

The Waiting Game

Well the water broke but I'm not going anywhere yet. Doctor says I can stay in here as long as next Sunday, but I might make other plans and come out sooner.

Dad just went to the fourth floor to see Michaelanne's new daughter Gaida - dad said she was cute!

Here are a couple of photos. Enjoy!


Cynthia and her mom in the hospital room:


Our support staff:

Wow! What a development!

Mom and Dad are recovering from a big shock. Mom's water broke Sunday morning, so now we're at the hospital with mom on her back. The doctors say that I'll be born in a few days, a little early but no problem.

My room is coming along

Here's a picture of mama in my room. Mama and Dad chose the colors - they are Straw Hat and Cornflower Blue. They painted just a little bit to see if it's right - what do you think?

Sunday!

Busy weekend - went to Chris and Melissa's wedding yesterday - it was fun and everyone was talking about me! Later Dad is going to pack for a trip and make a lasagna.

Mama and Dad finished baby class Thursday night and they are getting ready for my arrival. Both are painting my room today - photos of that soon!

Mama looking at the redleaf lettuce:


Mama and Lil Giuseppe's Sunday portrait:

Happy Birthday GranTom!

Happy Birthday GranTom!!!

Mama on her way to work

Dad was out hiking yesterday so we didn't have time to take the picture. So we got the picture done Monday morning as mama started to work. Here we are !