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Time Flies

Claire is 2 weeks old today and as you can see it has been a CrAzY couple of weeks. We are still getting the hang out this, but thankfully we have had a lot family and friends helping us out. We could not have survived these past few weeks if it weren't for our amazing support system.

SHE'S HERE!!!!!!

Claire Bari Bishop was born today at 12:53 PM. She weighed in at 7 lbs 3 oz and measured 19.5 inches long. Both Becca and Claire are doing great. We'll provide more pictures and details as the day goes on.

Happy Birthday Claire!

Guest Blogger: Where did they go?

Today, the humans left for work earlier than they normally do. It was very strange. They seemed very rushed and the girl human sounded like she was in pain. Here's how it happened:

I had just finished my midnight snack and settled onto the bed inbetween the humans (I just use them for warmth) and right as I was counting cans of food to help me fall asleep like I normally do, the girl human sat up and started making noises while holding her belly. I ignored it at first and thought I could go back to sleep, but this kept happening for about a minute or so every 4 to 5 minutes. They got up, rushed around to put on clothes and grabbed a bag that I noticed they had packed a couple weeks ago. They fed me, but they better not think that's going to last me til they get back. Wait a minute....rushing around...painful noises....leaving early in the morning...that "baby" is on it's way isn't it? Oh very clever "baby". I'll have to see if I can get ahold of them and figure out what's happening.

To be continued...

They better not have lied to us about her being a girl!!!

We are still working on artwork for the walls, but here is Baby Bishop's room so far. Special thanks goes to Julie (James' sister) for painting the walls and Becca's mom for designing everything!

Thursday, October 15th...

can't come fast enough! Although, I doubt she will be born on her due date, she is welcome to come early too. We had a doctor's appointment on Friday and unfortunately I haven't dilated at all. If Baby Bishop isn't here by Sunday, we'll head to the hospital that night to prepare to be induced Monday morning.

We feel as prepared as we think we can be at this point. The room is finished, bags are packed, I've got plenty of music on my iPod to get me through labor. This baby will enter the world rocking out to The Boss (James isn't quite as enthusiastic about the music selection as I am).

Check back for updates as we countdown to the social event of the year!

We are 39 weeks!!!

A question that needs to be answered

I know what you're all thinking..."James, the playoffs begin tomorrow. What happens if Becca goes into labor while the Yankees are on?"
I thank you all for your concern. While we hope we can avoid this most unfortunate of circumstances, the reality of the situation is that we have no control over when our little one decides to join the world.

The ideal situation would be to avoid these dates: October 7th, 9th, 11th, 12th, or 14th (first round- Yankees vs Twins). But in the event she wants to catch the clinching game, I've already taken the necessary precautions to ensure the hospital has a TV not only in the postpartum room, but the delivery room as well. This way I'll be able to catch every pitch and the miracle of life all at once.

Of course I'm only kidding and I wouldn't be that insensitive to force my wife to watch the Yankees while she is delivering our child....


I'll be on the iPhone.