Owen Daniel McCarthy

Owen Daniel McCarthy has arrived! He is happy and healthy!

He was a big boy - 7 pounds and 15 ounces! He surprised my doctor because she kept telling me that I am not hiding an 8 pound baby in there...so was obviously wrong.

He was 20 inches long and has Darren's nice big lips and maybe my eyes...he looks like a McCarthy...which isn't a bad thing to look like.

Both mom, baby and dad made it thru the 5 night hospital stay and are now trying to create our routine at home! We are loving every minute of it!

The 41st Week!

The final countdown has officialy begun! Owen is 7 days late and my doctor will be inducing us this evening starting at 10:30pm..she said it can take up to 18 hours - so Owen should arrive sometme on Wednesday, February 20th...

We are very excited and it was a difficult night sleep last night. We can't beleive it is almost here!

The 40th Week!

I just had my 40 week appointment and there is really no change! Owen would like to stay in a bit longer! So if he doesn't decide to come out and join us willingly then I will be induced Tuesday night, 2/19 and it usually takes 18 hours so most likely he would be born on Wednesday, 2/20...

So at least we know the game plan. But of course he can still come anytime this week...and we hope he does! Darren and I have had several talks with him on how we are anxiously awaiting his arrival - so we will see if he will listen to his parents or continue to stay the independent little baby he is proving himself to be!

I also included a picture of all the snow we have been having throughout the month of February. There is another snow storm expected this weekend...so Owen this is another reason to hurry it up!

The 39th Week!

Only 8 more days until our due date! Owen is about ready to greet the world! He continues to build a layer of fat to help control his body temperature after birth, but it's likely he already measures about 20 inches and weighs a bit over 7 pounds, kind of like a mini watermelon! Darren and I cannot wait to meet our new little man...we wonder what day it will happen!