Happy Halloween!

Shane had a busy week! We took him to Grandma Linda's school to visit all the teachers who have heard so much about him.
The doctor that delivered him is one of the parents at the school and we got our picture taken together.

On Sunday we took him to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom for Frightfest. He did great for his first big adventure outdoors.
It was also my first adventure to breastfeed in public!
The weather was a beautiful 80 degrees and we all had a great time!

Then we took him to the big Pumpkin Patch in Petaluma.
Once again he was sleeping, but isn't he cute when he sleeps?!?
Look at that big yawn!

And here he is as a little pumpkin.
Grandma Linda couldn't resist dressing him up!

Our growing boy!

Shane has his first appointment with the Pediatrician today and he is doing so well! He was awake the entire time and didn't cry once. He has been much more alert lately!

He is now 7 lbs 15 oz and still 20 inches.

We have been keeping busy with many friends and family visiting. Shane made his first little friend (future girlfriend) Dakota last week.
Aren't they cute?

Shane trying to show off his muscles, but Dakota looks unimpressed!

Silly babies make silly faces!

First check-up

We had baby Shane's first check-up and everything looks great! He barely lost any weight since he has been home which was very reassuring. He is finally getting the hang of nursing so that definitely won't be a concern any more. Everything else checked out just fine and we are so happy!

He's finally here!

Shane Lee Siliznoff
Thursday, October 4th, 1:58am
6 lbs 15 oz, 20 inches

It was a very long 28 hours after my water initially broke before we were able to meet our little guy! My contractions were coming along slowly so after 12 hours I was started on Pitocin to help move things along. Another 6 hours later I was in a LOT of pain and still only dilated to 2.5 cm so they decided to give me an epidural. Contractions were a piece of cake after that! I can't imagine how things would have progressed without the epidural! It still took another 8 hours before I was fully dilated, but luckily I was feeling no pain during that time. Then it was 2 hours of pushing and there he was! Ryan did great during the entire process, but when they finally put Shane on my belly he almost fainted! He was so overwhelmed, but he did great. It was amazing! Shane came out crying and instantly knew who his parents were. Within minutes he was acknowledging our voices and was wide eyed with curiosity. He had absolutely no problems and is a perfectly healthy little boy. We are truly blessed!

It's TIME!!!

It appears that Shane might be a little early after all. My girlfriend did predict that he would be 2 days early like her baby!! My water broke at 10:05 tonight and they want me to come in to the hospital by midnight. The strange part is it's been almost an hour and still no contractions! It sure makes things seem pretty easy at the moment, but I'm preparing myself for the pain soon to come. If labor isn't progressing, they will induce me so he is coming one way or another. I will keep everyone updated as soon as I can.

WISH US LUCK!

Love,
Jill and Ryan