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We've been super busy getting ready for the baby, and sadly our blog has been sitting idle. John's been tearing the house apart and putting it back together and Becky has been decorating, organizing and growing the little sprout. Here's some pictures of the improvements we've made.

These photos were shot on May 8, the day that Becky reached 36 weeks of pregnancy. That means we're getting close! 40 weeks is the full course, making our due date June 5th, But at 37 weeks the baby is considered full term. The baby apparently spends the last three weeks putting on weight so that when he comes out he's got the strength to face the world. Bulk up little man, you're gonna need it! Becky's carrying the baby like a champ! Compared to most of the other women at similar points in their pregnancies that we've seen in our classes, Becky doesn't look nearly as completely taken over by belly. This must be one of the many pluses of being tall.

These photos were taken on April 15 at the first of two wonderful showers that people threw for us. This was in Rockford at future grandparents Rich and Leta Stewart's house.

These photos were taken on April 29 at the second of two showers that were thrown for us. Many thanks to Anita Goodnight, Danielle Tomlinson, and Lisa Falconer for all of the organization efforts, and to everyone else that attended for all of the presents!

Here's Becky at 37 weeks on May 15th. Today is a landmark because even though our actual due date is still three weeks away, this is considered full term. So if the baby comes now, he should be in good shape and healthy. Congratulations Sparkles, you're almost there. We can't wait to meet you!

Monday, May 28, 2007

We got a Memorial Day surprise when Jack arrived early this morning at 6:24. He's a little guy at 6 pounds, 2.4 ounces and 20 inches long. Welcome to the world, little Jack!

Jack's First Few Moments from The Fullers on Vimeo.
Here's a video clip of the first few moments of Jack's time on earth. As soon as he was born, he was cleaned up and whisked over to a warming station where a team of pediatricians went to work on him. He had swallowed some meconium in the womb and needed to get his lungs cleared out.

After Jack was born, The Stewart and Fuller grandparents came in to meet the little rascal.

On Jack's second day, he had more visitors. John and Becky took cat naps between the visitors and tried to take it all in.

On day three, Jack came home to live with us in B-town (Berwyn, IL). Welcome aboard little man, we're glad to have you here!

After a few days, Jack got his first bath. He was not pleased.