We're back...

And as all you experienced folk can imagine...without a baby. Yeah, it was good we went to the hospital. Funny though. By the time we got to the birthing room there were no more contractions. They started coming again later but then iregularly.

We had a good visit with the doctor on duty though. She said it really could start any time now.

We'll keep you posted. For right now, we're going to get some shut eye.

Okay I think we're leaving now

Contractions are under 5 Minutes apart. Although it's not very dramatic (no screaming and stuff) I think I'm going to make the rational decision to drive to the hospital. At least be on the safe side.

More to come...

7 Minutes Apart

It's 2:20 in the AM. Got to get back to Kristine. Just getting a bite to eat. Around 5 Minutes apart we're going to the hospital. An exciting time.

Maybe it'll stop and they'll send us home. But the contractions have been getting more frequent for the last 6-8 hours.

I'll let you know.

Still no sign...

Well, as you may have guessed...we're still waiting. Thanks for the comments and the eMails. We are perhaps more informed than it may seem by reading the blog. I tend to not mention the most personal information here as it would be a little too much info.

It could very well go on like this till at least the 6th of June. That's the baby's second due date. Of course we are hoping that it wont be another week. Everyday there's a little bit of something that's new that happens. We're happy to go through these new experiences together and are excited to receive this gift of God to us.

We here from a lot of people that we should enjoy the time together. And the nights. But to be honest, we can't wait to hold him in our hands. Of course we'll be dead tired and wish we could put him back in just as soon as he's out. But that's normal. We can't get around that. So we're enjoying being excited, expecting him.

It's nice to get tips from people. I know that way that people are thinking about us. Just don't feel offended, if we act like we've already heard your tip. Chances are...we have. But don't let that hold you back from saying it too. It's just hard to always put on the smile ;-) and make it look like it's the first time we've heard it. That doesn't mean we're ungrateful for it.

Other than that. I'm here at the University and am having a horrible time at concentrating. I keep waiting for a phone call even though I know it might take another week. I think I'm the most excited, anticipating father to be that ever was. Okay, with that I am expecting to hear some "father to be" stories. How was it for you as you were awaiting your first child? Fathers...

The comment boards are open.

Hours feel like days

So everything is still the way it was before. We hope tonight will be the big night. Kristine has been having the "Senkwehen" (contractions moving the baby down) for the last three days or so. But no "real" contractions yet. It's especially bothersome or difficult for her. She's always wondering, "when is it going to start?" Nevertheless, we're enjoying these precious moments together.

Still contracting...;-)

As of yet we are still waiting for the little sucker to move his fanny. On the other hand, we're happy that he feels so comfortable that he doesn't want to come out.

Yesterday the dialation had already began, but as everyone knows...that doesn't mean much. Kristine is enjoying being home and has begun cleaning like something else. I think about what it's going to be like to hold that little guy soon and I already get light headed. (Well at least I'll be in the hospital already. Just in case I hit the floor.)

Contractions

Well the first contractions have set in. They're still irregular but the doctor says the baby should be here between now and this weekend.

I'll keep you posted. Sorry no pics.