He looked like a Carlos to me too

Allow me to introduce our son:

Zachary Luke Froelich (ZLF....cool monogram)

Born July 29, 2009 (Because who wants to be born in August?)
7lbs 15oz (Modestly, doesn't need to show off by passing 8lbs)

Kelly and I got back from the hospital last night at about 8pm and we were greeted with balloons and a huge 'Baby Boy' banner on the garage...don't know who did that but thanks! We loved it! We had an amazing birthing experience. From the outstanding care provided by the nurses, to the multitudes of friends and family that visited, called and sent texts, to the birth itself, it was the most amazing thing we have ever gone through, and may ever go through (sorry in advance to any future children we may have).

Here is how the last couple days turned out:

1. We checked into the hospital to find out that Kelly didn't really need the medicine they thought she would so we just hung out while Kelly started to go into natural labor.
2. We waited throughout the night as Kelly got her epidural and Pitocin to help the labor along.
3. Kel says the epidural wasn't very effective once her pushing started. I could tell she was really feeling it, but she did an amazing job (one that not even I can claim to top in my lifetime) and Zachary was born.
4. That day, and night, we had a ton of visitors (which was awesome). Kelly was really exhausted, but (as per her usual) no amount of sleep deprivation could stop her from being her typical amazing social self.
5. We had a pretty sleepless night, but Zachary was such an awesome dude. He was pretty mellow and slept a lot (even though we couldn't stop watching him)
6. The next day was full of feeding and visitors and last night we got to take him home at the approval of the doctor and lactation consultant (who said that if all babies were as good at breastfeeding, she would be out of a job)
7. Last night was a long night as it seems that the shock of birth is waring off and Zach is now realizing that he has a tummy and wants to eat! He was feeding all night long and it's taking a sleep toll on Kelly. She's doing great still (I don't know how she does it) but these next couple days/weeks are looking to be pretty busy with feeding, crying, pooping and not a lot of sleeping.

I posted a few pictures, here and hopefully before the end of the weekend I'll be able to post some video too so check back soon. Also, if you check out my Picasa web album, there are a lot more pictures there.

Finally, we want to thank everyone who has been thinking about us over the past few days. We are so blessed to have such amazing families and friends and we are extremely grateful for that. If you would like to visit us, we would welcome that after this weekend is over...just give us a call any time. I can't promise any dance parties, but our son would love to meet you. We'll be around!

Fun Facts:

• Token was very excited to meet his new brother....he kindly let us know when Zachary was crying last night by crying right along with him.
• Meconium is disgusting...I do not recommend it.
• I don't have as much time to post blogs and update my pictures as I thought I would. I guess babies are a lot of work...who knew?
  

-pf

Game over man...game over

Well we had our final (to be) appointment this morning and the Doctor informed us that Kelly should admit herself tomorrow morning at 6:30am. So we started getting mentally prepared for that...until he called Kelly back a couple hours later and told her to come in at 4pm today instead. Nothing is wrong with Kel, he just wants to give her some medication that will do some medical thing that I'm not going to get into here...suffice it to say, we are going to be leaving the house today in just under an hour to have Kelly admitted. She's excited, I'm excited...we're both a little nervous. It's kind of like preparing to go on a big vacation and then having the airline politely call us to let us know the plane will be taking off one day ahead of schedule.

Hope we're ready!!

The bags are packed...

Token is ready

The nursery is ready...I think

Fun Facts:

• We have the best family and friends of all time...we have already received a thousand calls, emails and texts and we haven't even known about going today for 2 hours now. Thanks for all your thought and prayers.
  
• Doctors can just call you in to have a baby whenever they want.
• We are bringing 6 baby books to the hospital.

-pf

The Dude Abides

Well, we are T+4 days post Kelly's due date now. Our little dude must be a pretty mellow guy because he's staying put for the time being. Kel has fortunately not been in too much pain over the last week, but she definitely has been having her share of normal pregnancy pains...unfortunately, they are not contraction pains. We went swimming today because it was so hot and that helps her relax a little more. According to our doctor, he seems like a pretty cool customer based on his heartbeat and the way Kelly is feeling so we are hoping he will continue that streak of "Dude-like" composure...we'll see.

Here are some pictures of Kel you may not have seen; and for those who are interested, I put a link to our Picasa photo album over on the right of the page. You can click the link and view all of our albums any time.

Fun Facts:

• According to the doctor, they typically do not let women go more than a week over the due date before inducing so we will definitely probably have a July baby.
• He is now going to be a Leo (if you are a hippie and care about ancient Pagan stuff like that).
• Last night Kelly had some major pains that forced her to get up and walk up and down the hall a few times...not contractions...I fell right back asleep.
  

-pf

The Kid Stays in the Picture

So we have decided to start a blog. This will mainly be for family and friends who want to stay up-to-date on our family (mainly our baby-to-be). So please stop by any time! Bookmark us, link to us, subscribe to us, and comment. I'll try to post pictures, and video as much as possible.

I'm posting this just as Kelly is about to go to sleep hoping, as she has over the past few weeks, that she will wake up in labor. She has been great throughout the entire pregnancy so far, but these last couple weeks have been tough. Her back hurts, and it's getting harder for her to move around. I guess that's what happens when you go from this:


to this:



In 9 months.

But she's off work now and sitting at home all day, so now we continue to play the waiting game. Soon I will be setting the new Guinness record for "most pictures taken of a baby in the first hour of life" providing the camera batteries remain charged (which incidentally is my only pre-baby job). We are both really excited and nervous and we can't wait to meet our son.

Fun Facts:

• Kelly is dilated 2cm and effaced 70% right now.
  
• There is a salad dressing from a place in Studio City that supposedly helps induce labor. (Update: It doesn't work)
  
• Peter's overnight hospital bag is still not packed.
• Our baby does not have a name yet (although we have narrowed it down to 3 choices)
  

-pf