Family of 5!

Well, it was two weeks ago today that little Ben joined our family. It has been a busy, sleepless at times, wonderful two weeks. We've been so fortunate to have help from both Tim's mom & dad (grandma & grandpa) and my parents (nanna & papa doc). They helped take care of all of us by cooking, folding laundry, playing with big boys, & cuddling little guy!

Nate & Zac have "adjusted" really well. I think they both really enjoy playing the role of big brother. Nate loves to kiss and get right in Zac's face and tell him how much he loves him. Whereas, Zac is totally fascinated with Ben's head and constantly wants to touch it despite my efforts to get him to touch Ben's feet, hiney, or some other less fragile area! Most of the time Nate & Zac are just absorbed in their own little world and tend to forget Ben. The other big event in Nate & Zac's life this week was the Pike County Fair & Rodeo! The boys went twice and thought it was the greatest thing ever!

Ben is so precious. He truly is a joy and I can't imagine life without him. He completes our family. To date, he is a really good baby who eats frequently during the day but goes long stretches at night between feedings. He has the most precious little "sleep smiles" and is keeping his eyes open a little more every day. He changes everyday and it saddens me to think how fast these "newborn days" pass. I think he looks like a combination of both Nate & Zac.

Tim continues to be a fabulous dad and it is fun to imagine what their "daddy days" will be like in a couple of years! Hope this catches everyone up. I'll try to post pics soon. Hugs, KMO

Announcing the Newest Member of Our Family!

Benjamin Scott Oosterhous

September 10, 2007

8:13 a.m.

7 lbs. 7 oz

Update!

Baby O will arrive on Monday morning! My fabulous doctor has agreed that it would be fine to induce on Monday, September 10th! What a relief! I now feel certain my baby will be born in a hospital and not some where on the road between Glenwood and Arkadelphia! I will arrive at 5 a.m. and they will get things started around 6 a.m.! I'll post pictures as soon as I can! Hugs, KMO

Final Count down....

Quick update:

Nate is still enjoying school and says his favorite thing about school is lunch... go figure!

I had my doctor's appointment today and everything looks good, so far I'm dialated to almost a 2 (8 more to go). Because I felt like the baby's movements had slowed down over the past few days, I took a stress test today at the hospital where they monitored the baby's heartbeat for about an hour just to make sure everything was as it should be... and thankfully it was. It was 45 minutes of quiet so it was actually enjoyable once I knew the little one was A-O.K.! Unless something changes, like we decide to do it earlier or baby decides to appear earlier, we will most likely induce on Friday, Sept. 14, which is the day before the baby is due. However, I'm not sure this little one will stay put that long, we shall see.

I hope this finds you all doing well. Hugs to all, KMO