Grampa Greg is here!

Well, sorry for the delay in updates, but we've been so busy, enjoying a visit from Gramma Anne and Grampa Greg, that we have not had a chance to sit down an update the blog! So without further delay, here are the latest and greatest photos (on the Picassa web album link)!

As I mentioned we've been busy! Gramma Anne has been speedily knitting sweaters and hats, Grampa Greg has been teaching Greyson the fine art of napping on the couch, and we even made it out to dinner--a first for Greyson (and he was very well behaved). Also, some old army friends (Earl and Robin Stout) stop by for a bar-b-q, and although Greyson couldn't enjoy the stuffed jalepenos, we all certainly did!

Other big news on the street--Greyson now has a new little friend across the street--Ruby Shayne Evans, born on March 26! Exactly 3 weeks younger and compared to Greyson, is just teeny! Holly and Ryan and Reed (Ruby's big sister) are very excited to have her home and we look forward to lots of play dates this summer!

Other than that, we've been enjoying each other's company and look forward to the times we can visit with the NY grandparents again very soon.

Happy St Patricks Day--and as luck would have it, a visit from NY Gramma!

Hard to believe, but St Patrick's Day is here already--Greyson's first official holiday! And, Gramma from NY (Kate's Mom) came to visit too! How lucky are we?

Gramma arrived and jumped right in, helping with diaper changes, burping, and keeping the new mom (and dad) happy and comfortable--and getting the opportunity to meet her first grandchild. We are all enjoying having family in town and look forward to other visitors coming down to meet our newest addition.

Gramma is also an avid knitter, and aside from making amazing maternity and nursing sweaters for Kate, Gramma has finished a hat for Greyson (see updated picture albums) and is working on a cardigan for the little man, so he's warm, toasty, and stylin' when the cooler temperatures return this fall...

Hopefully get to write more later, but until then--enjoy the new pictures!

A whole new way of life...

Kate, here, and I'm starting to feel a bit like my old self again...I still have a bit of pain from the incision, but with Jeff's help, and a bit of meds, I'm getting around a whole lot better than I was before...I no longer need a step stool to get into bed! Progress, indeed!

I think we are starting to get a handle on the new way of the world, here at the house--diaper changes, feedings every 2-3 hours, and just enjoying the little guy when he's awake and alert.

His facial expressions are priceless--I know that he really does not have much control over them right now, but it's a riot to watch him burp, hiccup, or even dirty a diaper. Every once in awhile we catch a glimpse of a smile, and it's amazing--I can't wait till he smiles because he's happy (and not just passing gas). The hiccups are especially funny--doc says "hiccups in (utero), hiccups out," and Greyson certainly falls into that category.

The little guy sleeps quite a bit, which is nice because I get to nap too, and catch up on some much needed sleep. Jeff's a great help around the house and for the late night/early morning diaper changes--we've gotten into the habit where Jeff gets up and changes his diaper, hands him off to me to feed, and then I put him back to bed. It's working well, and together, we are getting some sleep at night.

Other than that, things are going well here...check the Picassa web albums for some updated pics!

Kate

31st B-day and the best gift of all??? A helper to blow out the candels.

We had some friends over last night for cake and ice cream to celebrate my bday....but lets be clear that folks only showed up to see Greyson. I think this is the first of a long string of B-days for me where I am going to take second place to the little guy...and that is totally fine with me!

See the updated pics....he really gave a blow to help with my candels....and his "0" candle!

Home again, home again, jiggity jig

We are home.

Had a pretty good first night - what am I talking about - it was crazy, but crazy in a good way vs. a bad one.

We are just trying to find out groove here at the house. We had diaper changes, feedings and our methods down pat in the hospital....but now we are trying to find out where things go and what methods work the best here.

See the updated Picassa Gallery for more pics of the homecoming.

Hopefully Heading Home Soon

Well, we had another long night and have been diligently keeping track of the number of wet and dirty diapers. He is doing well and Kate is starting to feel much better.

The Doc will be in a bit later today to hopefully discharge us. Kate mentioned that it has not been a "bad" hospital stay, and she is correct. I have been able to sleep here in the room with them and the hospital obviously has a wireless network....but I was able to go home briefly yesterday to check on Quincy and let me tell you, after you get back home, you really do not want to come back to the hospital!! Nevertheless, we are looking forward to getting home, seeing the cat, and probably mostly sleeping in our own bed.

Ya'll take care!

day 2...or is it day 1???

wEll i am sitting in the hospital room holding greyson, thats how we r going to spell it, typing with one hand...kate is finally getting some much deserved sleep.

the night went well, i got more sleep than kate, with the feedings....glad to see her out cold now.

this little guy rocks!!!! i have changed my first diaper and i am becoming not only an expert in one-handed typing, but also swaddling,,,,wow does that work well!!!!

please feel free to give a call...it is actually easier to get calls and take a break than to stop holding him to make calls!

did i mention he ROCKS???

Greyson Robert Wozniak

Today at 2:58pm we welcomed Greyson Robert Wozniak into our family.

He tipped the scales a 7lbs 11ozs and was an impressive 21.5 inches in length!


Check this link for pics below at my Picasa Gallery or go to this link.... http://picasaweb.google.com/jeffrey.wozniak23

If you have read the other posts below Kate did a tremendous job laboring for what seemed like forever (almost 24hrs) but the little guy must of wanted a more glamorous entrance to the world... under the shiny lights of the operating room.

Not to be cliche, but Mom and Son are resting comfortable (with the help of some big time pain killers for Mom) and Dad is getting ready to head home for a shower....and possible some Taco Bell to celebrate!

Just as soon as I can I am going to upload a whole bunch of pics of Grayson (dont know how we are going to spell it yet) so please check back---soon and often

A truly excited and giddy Dad.....wow I am a DAD!!!!
jeff

heading towards the end of a long day...almost 2

WOW what a 20+ hours. I am totally exhausted and I can only imagine how tired kate is. I was able to grab litterally 10 mins of sleep last night in 2 min increments in between contractions. She is now for the first time getting to do the head bob in between contractions as they have slowed down.

We still do not know what time we are scheduled for the C section, but it will be soon, and i cannot wait for kate to start feeling better. i am totally amzed at what she has done...not only over the 9 months of carrying this kiddo, but especially over the last 24hrs....simply amazing, she is simply amazing

jeff0ut
still have no idea if it is a boy or girl...or what we are going to name it if it is a girl...we will see

Here we go....

Well, Kate's water broke at 4:30 this afternoon and the first contraction followed shortly there after at about 5:30.

It is now about 1:15am and we are both hanging in there.....scratch that, it is now 6am and hte night has flown by

kate is really doing great....entering 13th hour of contractions

no time to type more....doc heading in soon....able to sleep for 2mins between some of the contractions throughout the night

jeffr

A note from Kate

OK folks...I'm new to this blogging thing too, but in today's day and age, it seems like a great way to connect with family and friends...so here goes!

On the baby front...well, there's not much going on. Well, I'm sure that there is a lot going on...it's just not happening outside the womb yet! Nope, the kiddo is apparently enjoying the free room-and-board in there, and has declined to comply with the doctor's estimated due date (March 1). We will wait and see how things progress, but we are getting anxious to meet the little one!

I'm actually OK with being pregnant--honestly it's been a very enjoyable experience. I get to eat what I want, I don't have to worry about a period, I can wear pants with elastic waist bands (and not feel self conscious about it), and I get to park in the "Expectant Mother" parking spaces at the grocery store. Plus, it's pretty cool to have this little thing moving inside. At first it was sort of alien-esque, but now, I really enjoy it. In fact, I'll probably miss it when the kiddo is born. All in all, a healthy and fairly stress free pregnancy--and you can't ask for much more.

Well, thanks for checking in...I suppose we'll be posting again after the kiddo makes it's debut!
kate