He's FINALLY here!

Oh my...where to begin.  Greyson Edmund Kuntz finally decided to join us on Wednesday, March 18th at 4:16 am!  His arrival was LOOOOONG overdue (twelve days to be exact), but definitely worth every minute.  He has been the perfect addition to our family.  I guess good things do come to those who wait.  Here he is!

He weighed in at 8.2lbs and was 22.5" long!  No wonder I felt absolutely huge and uncomfortable! Daddy is already planning out his basketball career ;o)  

Each day keeps getting better and better.  We're starting to settle in to a good rhythm with things, and figuring out what "normal" is now.  He really is a very easy going baby.  The only time he ever really throws a fit is when he's getting a diaper change or he's hungry.  We called him stubborn for the longest time, but I think Aunt Cindy was right, he's not stubborn, he's just very laid back and chill.  Things don't get to him.  Let's hope that continues!  

My labor and delivery were quite the marathon, but I'll save those details for another post.  Today is our first day home alone together and we're doing quite well!  Griffin is at the babysitter and Matthew went back to work.  Here's hoping poor Daddy can make it through the day.  Greyson is a little bit of a night owl.  He likes to cluster feed from about 9-midnight, making for some late nights for both Matthew and me, so he's pretty tired!  At least I get to stay home and nap throughout the day.  

We are so over the moon about this little guy.  Griffin has been great.  He wants to help with everything, and loves to give his brother kisses and hugs.  He does need reminders to be gentle, of course, but what 3 yr old wouldn't?  He gets so concerned when Greyson cries, he wants to know what's wrong and how to help "fix it."  I hope he always wants to help his little brother as much as he does right now.  It melts my heart to see how much he loves Greyson!  Hopefully they will be the best of friends.

First time holding his little brother

Ok Little Man...Time is UP!

Well, here I sit, at 9 days overdue, and COMPLETELY miserable!  I never in a million years would've thought that he would be THIS late!  My induction is set for tomorrow night at 8pm.  THANK HEAVENS!  I am sooooooo ready for this child to be born!  Considering how late it is when I go in, I think it's safe to say he will be a St. Patty's baby.

We are all more than ready to meet this little guy.  Griffin asks on a daily basis if the baby is born yet, and has started asking why he's not.  I wish I knew the answer to that!  If I knew why, or why not, I could be rich :o)

Thursday was my final day of work.  Griffin and I spent the morning on Friday at the zoo, and then met Matthew for a family lunch.  We wanted to have one last good "family day" before we become a family of 4 instead of 3.  I kept hoping that knowing my induction was set, it would jump-start labor this weekend, but that has definitely NOT been the case.  The only contractions I've had are continued Braxton Hicks, which are pointless.  All they do is make me angry to be honest.

Here's hoping my induction goes well, and that both baby and I are all smiles come Tuesday.

41 Weeks and 3 Days is long enough to cook Baby...time to vacate the premises!