Cell Phone Pics

We have been urged to take as many pictures as we can while Caleb is small. Our camera is small and very much capable of being within arms reach at all times. However, I don't think that far ahead and my Mom has asked to have these pictures sent to her cell phone as well. So here is our little man in all his controlling glory! Seriously though, we have been having such a good time with him even though his main hobbies are eating, pooping, and sleeping. He provides us with a joy we haven't known before. He loves to be held when he isn't doing those other hobbies and we are more than happy to oblige.

Taking a nap in the big boy bed

He's got the look

He had nowhere to go for this shot, he is all bundled up

Finally!!

The wait is over! We finally welcomed Caleb James Lott into our family this afternoon at 4:30. Initially we were worried that he wouldn't come until next Monday because our doctor said the hospital wouldn't schedule a medical induction until one week past the due date. However, we could put ourselves on a list of elective inductions that might or might not get called to come in. Our doctor's office put us on the list and said we were third in line. We were informed that if a room was available the hospital would contact us sometime after midnight. We got the call at 12:10. Around 1 a.m. we rolled into the hospital and by 2:30 Jessie was on a pitocin drip. Our night began in a triage room and at 5:30 we were moved into a delivery room. Jessie made the call for the epidural at 9. Around 3:30 p.m. she was fully dialated and effaced. She started pushing at 4 and by 4:30 he was here. His APGAR score was very good he got 9/10 for both his initial and five minutes after birth. He got his first bath after switching to a different room and as soon as he was dry he zonked!

Waiting sweetheart....just waiting

Caleb James Lott

7 pounds 11 ounces

21.5 inches

His first bath

Post-bath slumber

Ready...Set...Sort

After many months of accumulating stuff we come to the final showdown, what do we actually have? Apparently a lot. One of Jessie's good friends from our last ward has been kind enough to give us some clothing that her tank/son has grown out of. We just purchased a stroller and car seat. About the only thing missing now is a baby.

Our doctor ordered another ultrasound last week just to make sure the baby is growing well (due to the cord insertion). According to their measurements he is one healthy boy, just over 6 pounds! We were also fortuante enough to get a very brief look at him through 3D. According to some of Jessie's siblings, he looks just like me. I don't know who he looks like, I'm just happy to see his face.

Picture Time

After many requests from Jeri for new pictures of my growing belly, we obliged. We are happy to report Little Chris is growing just fine in spite of the marginal cord insertion. The doctor reported we are both doing very well and have had a healthy "textbook" pregnancy. Chris and I are almost done with our birthing classes, which have been entertaining and insightful. These classes have been great for me because I am the type of person who likes to know exactly what is going to happen and why. I feel that I can cope better knowing what to expect beforehand. With only five weeks before the due date we are getting everything in order. We meet our pediatrician next week, finish our classes, and take a tour of the birthing center. We are getting very excited for our new arrival!

Movin' Baby

I thought I'd share a little bit of my experience with our little boy, since Chris has already shared his experiences. It's such a wonderful thing to feel the little life inside of me! There have been times in the last 4 years I wondered if I would ever get to have this experience, but thankfully we were blessed with this wonderful little boy. I tease Chris that he is already like his dad because he seems bent on not doing what he's told. He is such a little mover, which I am grateful for. He spins and tumbles inside, I feel like his personal playground. It seems that he already likes to snuggle because he'll get high up into my ribs and stay there. He also likes to play. When we tap on my stomach, or even when I just have my hands resting on my tummy, he'll kick or push out a little body part and we go back and forth for a little while. He is very smart! I love our little guy alreay. It my sound strange, but I feel our Little Chris's spirit and personality. Only 8 weeks left. I can't wait to meet him!

Quick Thrills

I had the opportunity to go rappelling with the young men in our ward last Friday and Saturday. This is the first time I have been on a scouting camp out since I was in scouts. Since Jessie had to work on Saturday it made for a great excuse to get out and enjoy the weather before it becomes unbearable. As an advisor for the Teachers Quorum I get to go out and play like they do, but I still get the benefits of being an adult (without any responsibility). This particular area is almost directly east of Scottsdale and since I fly around these parts quite often it was good to see the area from the ground. The wall that was next to our camp is a popular place because it has a very easy climb and a path that leads up the backside. It takes about five minutes to get up and 15 seconds to get down. The hardest part is walking to the edge knowing there is 80 feet of nothing below. After sitting into the harness its all about friction and holding the rope. I have to say I really enjoyed myself. I recommend this kind of thing to anybody who wants a big thrill, even if you are afraid of heights (like I am).

This is the wall as it looks from our campsite
One of our young men getting ready to take the plunge
About halfway down the face

29 Weeks And Counting

As of today Jessie is a mere 11 weeks from making me a Daddy. Of course this is under the assumption that she goes full term. When we were home for Christmas she was just barely showing, but now we can definitely see there is an L.C. in the oven (she calls him Little Chris much to my chagrin). He is a pretty active baby. Jessie will start laughing when I'm not even in the room and she lets me know he is going nuts in there. Sometimes she laughs because he starts tickling her with the movement. Today we were sitting down to dinner and we watched her belly and we could see him kicking and doing his thing. I think its safe to say we are having a lot of fun and he isn't even done baking. Since my Mom has made several requests for pictures of her grandson I guess it is time to submit. This is for you Mom!

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