Stender Statement: 04.08

4.18.2008

More pics!

Breiden wasn't too sure at first...but he warmed up to little bro Kian

4.17.2008

Introducing...

KIAN JULIUS STENDER
9lbs 5oz
23 in
born at 5:03pm

Kian has made his arrival. He weighed in at 9 lbs and 5 oz. He is 23 in. short and has recently started shaving his goatee so you might not recognize him. He has also picked up making small wooden horses.

Nancy is doing well. She was a little saddened that she didn't give birth to a baby, but instead to a giant toddler. Her spirits are high.

I am weak. That's what the doctor said.

-w-

Chasing the Stroms

The water is broken. In man terms, that means that this baby is coming...fast. We're putting stick-em on the doctors hands...no illegal in hospital use...like high school football. Nancy is tipping back the epidural meds like they're candy. I am playing the role of Steve Kerr right now, the ball is in her court. We're hoping the baby pops out by 7:00 tonight so we can spend some precious moments time before the office comes on. Nancy's temp is solid and her bracelets are colorful (I know that a number of you reading this are women...trying to think of things you'd be interested in). Nancy is ticked that our room is cold. I told her to move over, but she's not really in the mood to cuddle right now. The coffee is terrible. If you're coming to visit please bring coffee...and Tim Tams... Remember that we're encouraged to visit those in prison...Just reminding you.

-w-

Here we go again...

Well, it's 9:15 am and I've been on the drip for about an hour and I don't feel much different. My doc checked me before the drip and I'm 2 cm dilated....yay! That was encouraging to hear. Hopefully we'll meet little Stender sooner than later. Wayne is snacking on some monster trailmix while I got a wonderful breakfast of chicken noodle soup...mmmm yummy!
Susanne will be here at noon.
More updates to come...