Wooooooooooooo...

So, Derek is now beyond his 3 week birthday.  He has also experienced some great things in this past week: FINALLY meeting his first cousin Laila and Auntie Rachel, too!  He also was able to watch a Florida Gator Victory!!!  He was able to meet some of Lori's friends (both from her current job, when she worked in Maryland, and some friends from middle and high school)!  Here are some photos of this past week's events:

Awaiting a gator victory!

Silly faces

 

Daddy's BBQ Buddy

Cousin Laila and Aunt Rachel playing with Derek

Dean has a bonding moment

Dean has a way with the babies...both Derek and Matt

Grandma, trying to keep Derek awake for a minute

Cousin Laila is obsessed with Ducks...soooooo, we naturally had Derek dress in his Duck onesie

She couldn't keep her eyes off of him (even while eating)!

And, of course, Derek couldn't keep his eyes off of his beautiful Aunt Rachel

One last good-bye...until December!

Beautiful little Laila - 11 months of cuteness!

Grandma Candy shared a hedgehog with Laila

Adam shared his reading with Derek...which, naturally, put him to sleep (any Dental text would)

Derek was still unsure of seeing a gator victory in his lifetime...but, now he has no worries....

....and can rest peacefully with Daddy.

Alison was in town from MD, very excited for the unexpected surprise!

Alexis with her 3 month old, Rachel

Corrie cuddling Derek

Even outside of the womb, Derek remembers the answer to his Calculus question

Resting up for some trick-or-treaters later on

3 months and 3 weeks....maybe we should be feeding them a bit more (although Derek looks like he's dancing off the lbs).

Aunt Shana and Uncle Brian got us these shirts...which all of our trick-or-treaters seemed to love!

Of course, we had to end Derek's first Halloween with a bath....good night!

Bris, 2 weeks old, time flies, yadda yadda yadda...

Hi All,

As you can tell, we've been busy!  We've had a TON of family come visit (Derek's Great Grandma from DC, and his Great Granparents from Chicago and Phoenix) as well as some Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. 

Since we've last posted, Derek had his Bris, was able to spend time with his 2 Godfathers, and do lots of new and exciting things (doctor's appts, walks, naps, poopies, naps, poopies....you get the picture).

Let the Bris Begin!

Oy, give me more wine.

Chillin with my Boppy.

Snuggling with Daddy

Cutie

Well hello there.

Family Shot

My First Walk...

...and Mom didn't even have to push!

Unfortunately, I have yet to see a Gator Victory...but, I'm still a fan!







The Godfathers





Me and my Grandpa!






Me and my Grandma!





Proud Zaide



Matching stripes with Bubby

The Great Bauby and Zaide in from Chicago.

Great Grandma Mildred visits from DC

Making faces

The Great Bauby and Zaide in from Phoenix.





             

Great Aunt Susie...before or after I peed on her?  You decide!



Yippeeeeeee!

Cuddling with Uncle Alex

Look at my skinny, long legs.

One Million Dollars ;)

This may be why Mom woke up in a panic and thought Dad rolled
over on top of me....only to find out, I was safely in my crib.

Mama with her little pup.

Playing with Bubby





As you can see....I sleep.  ALOT.  And, basically anywhere, anytime!



1 week old (and Derek's original due date).

So, Derek's due date was supposed to be October 14th, but, since Lori's blood pressure began to rise at the end of the pregnancy, the Doctor suggested we go in last Thursday night to soften the cervix and induce labor the following day.  However, when we got there and they hooked up all of the IVs and other fancy equipment, we were able to see that while Lori had some minor contractions, the baby's heartbeat went from the normal range (130-150) to more than half that (60).  The doctor suggested waiting a bit longer before doing anything.  During that time, the same result occurred on multiple occasions; at which point, the doctor said we must perform a c-section.  He said the umbilical chord was either wrapped around a body part or knotted.  Within 15 minutes, we were prepped and ready for surgery!  Turns out, the umbilical chord was short.  Adam blames this on Lori (since her whole family is short).  Rachel, Lori's Sister-in-law, said it was just because the Baby wanted to be closer to Mom (we're gonna go with that reasoning)!  So, it's not the way we had anticipated, but we're glad the Derek has arrived and the Mom, Dad, and Baby are all doing well (save some lack of sleep).  Tomorrow we will be celebrating the Bris of our first born son with tons of family and friends.  We apologize now for the delayed posting, but.....well, we've been busy!  Hope you enjoy these shots!



                                        

                                            First Ride - Finally Going Home!



Chillin

  

What can I say?  I'm cute.

 

Swaddled up like a Burrito



Enjoying all of my gifts from Aunt Audrey!

INTRODUCING......

A very happy birthday to Derek Ryan Barbag.
He was born October 7, 2010 @11:22pm. 6 pounds 14 ounces.  20 inches.  Exactly one week before the due date.  Mommy, daddy (very hard birth on me), and baby are doing fine.  There will be lots and lots of photos to follow, but for now these should suffice.