Homecoming

We were finally released from the hospital yesterday around noon. Aunt Cristi, Merritt, Bram, and Grandma were all here to help us get settled in. It was a rainy, mostly peaceful afternoon. So far so good!! Things feel a little TOO easy actually. I am propped up in bed with a cup of coffee, feel totally rested, Gus is with Grandma in the living room, hospital bags are unpacked, laundry is done, breastfeeding is going great! It's like I'm living in a dream!

I know things could change at any given moment, so I am really soaking this up right now.

I'm going to get to work on uploading some more photos.

Gus!!! Love him!!!

Meet "Gus"

Angus Lee Lornitzo

It's a BOY!!!!!

Baby boy Lornitzo arrived safe and sound at 2:45 pm on Monday, Nov 10, 2008.
Weighed in at 8 lbs 1 oz and is 20 inches long. He has his momma's nose and his
daddy's mouth and eyes. He is just perfect in every way and has a great disposition.
Very easily contented. Momma, Daddy and baby are doing great! Name to follow shortly.
Dianna

Baby Voter Poll

Here's a new voter poll. Post your predictions as to boy, girl, time & weight.
The winner gets a prize!

Laboring

Good morning, this is Laura's mom posting for her and Adam. Laura has started labor on her own late last night and things are picking up this morning. We are still at the house, but will be heading to the hospital soon. Will hopefully post good news later today. Pray for a safe and easy delivery.

No news is not good news

I'm still pregnant. That is all. Could write a novel about the waiting but I am trying to stay positive. My mom is here with us, spoiling us rotten. I received a box full of chocolate from my friend Liz yesterday, and that was awesome. The weather is gorgeous! I can still do stuff; I'm not helpless. It's really fun to go out in public and freak people out by telling them I am a week overdue when they ask. So, good things surround me. Just not THE good thing we've been waiting for.

If I don't go into labor tomorrow, I will be induced Tuesday morning. Most of you know how disappointed I will be if it comes to that, so please pray that I have this baby tomorrow on my own!!

CNN Hologram

Did anyone else roll their eyes at this? Adam and I found it so incredibly gimmicky and kind of stupid. Normally I think this kind of thing is pretty cool, but last night it just seemed utterly pointless.

Everybody Breathe

What an amazing night! An emotional night! Witnessing an event like this is truly something. The scenes at Grant Park and Obama's late night speech - wow - I am just proud, happy, and relieved. Even if you were a McCain supporter, you cannot deny that something incredible has happened in America tonight.

And how happy will I be to watch Sarah Palin fade into oblivion! You betcha!

The Big Day

It's like Christmas if you are a political junkie! I will be watching the news all day and all night, taking a brief break to go see my doctor at 11:30. I'm kind of bummed that I voted absentee. I really love going to the polls.

So, if you perform your civic duty today, you can apparently get free Starbucks, free Ben & Jerry's, and free Krispie Kreme. Just wear your "I Voted" sticker. What a great nation we are!

Hello, November 2nd

Only a few more hours until I know what it feels like to be overdue.

Due date: Tomorrow!!

I am STILL pregnant y'all.

Our house is clean, we have voted, I'm officially on maternity leave at work, the nursery is ready, laundry is done, and the fridge is full. What else could this baby be waiting for?

Things not accomplished include: packing hospital bags, finishing my labor mix and uploading it to the ipod, naming the baby, and getting enough sleep.

I am 3 cm dilated already, so this show really needs to get on the road!! Maybe I need to create a semi-hostile environment in my uterus to encourage the little one to exit the premises. I will try to keep this thing properly updated in the days to come!

Dang! Sadness!

Studs Terkel died yesterday after 96 years. Other than having, by far, the coolest name, he was just rad! Go read something of his if you never have.

"Studs Terkel, Chicago Author and Noted Historian, Dies at 96"

NY Times article on Terkel's death