Gabriel

I have attached the pics we have of Gabriel. (Many more to follow in the coming weeks and months.) His birth stats were as follows:

Full name: Gabriel Ryan Gmyr

Time of birth: 18:55

Weight: 7lbs 8 ounces

Length: 19 inches

Love ya all,

Dan & Karen (and Gabriel too)

Expecting

I have to admit that we haven't been entirely honest with all of you. Last Tuesday at my OB appointment the doctor said I was about 70% effaced, and between 2 and 3 cm dilated. Then she asked if we'd like to induce. After Dan and I discussed it, we agreed and set up an appointment for Wednesday (18th) morning at 5:30. Yes, that means tomorrow morning we edge the process along if nothing happens tonight. The reason we haven't mentioned this to anyone until now is that we honestly didn't think we would get this far and didn't think that there would be a need to tell you. I, however, would like you to know so that your level of anticipation can be about as high as ours. We will let you all know the details when we know them, but for now expect that you'll be getting another family member sometime within the next 24-36 hours.

Lots of love,

- Karen

Pictures

Okay. I've gotten a couple requests for pictures of me pregnant so here you go. I'll warn you I'm probably not as big as you may expect. In fact, I've had a few people tell me that now that I'm almost 9 months along I finally look like I'm pregnant. There are other people in the ward who are due later and are bigger. I need to clarify that I am not arching my back or trying to stick out my tummy in any way. This is actually how I look. To get a reference, during the baby shower it was determined that I am approximately 10 1/2 toilet paper sheets around (no I don't know which brand of toilet paper). I also included a picture of the crib and dresser so you can see a little of the decorating we've done. We will be putting up some Pooh images and curtains to go with the Pooh light switch you can't see in any of the pictures. We also have a Pooh crib set (bumper, quilt, etc) that we'll put in when he gets a little older. There you are. Enjoy,- Karen