Time is flying by! Dominic is getting so big, a whopping 15lbs at 2.5 months. The car seat is getting heavy! He has been in his 3-6 month clothes since he was 2 months old. We have had our challenges none the less. Dominic has some pretty intense reflux problems and cried for about 2 months straight, no joke! He has been on Zantac and a special formula that seems to eliminate most of the symptoms. He is about 80% improved so I really can't complain there. We have about 2 good days and one bad one. The bad ones can be a bit harrowing, but I praise God for his healing just the same. I celebrated my 30th birthday on Friday. Chris and I had dinner at Morton's while Grandma babysat. We were all going to go but Dom got a cold on Halloween. Needless to say, we didn't get to put on his costume, bummer! He is all better now and was really a little trooper throughout the 2 days he was sick, still smiling! He is learning to hold a rattle and has been smiling, cooing and laughing (more like a loud giggle) for a few weeks now....I know, my kid is so advanced! Chris has been super busy with work and school. He is taking next month off of school to spend more time with us. I am so thrilled about that!

We're In Love!

Our little D is a month old! Time has just flown by....well maybe not the sleepless nights! He is growing bigger every day....could be the amount of food he constantly consumes! We had his newborn pics done 2 weeks ago and he was so photogenic. He really did a great job, so alert and ham-ing it up! Dad and Mom are doing really well. We are just trying to make him fit into our lives instead of the other way around. Some days are easier than others! We are religiously doing "Baby Wise", a must for new parents. I try to read him scripture every day, as my best friend Jana said, "Faith comes by hearing!". We had a day out on Saturday, a trip to Michael's, the mall and then PF Chang's for dinner. Dominic went along and he did so well, not a peep from him the whole time. We have had lots of company. Chris' parents came to visit the first weekend in Sept. and then my Dad, Ellen and sister Jill came last week. Uh oh...he's stirring..time to make the bottle!

Sunday's Child Full of Grace

We welcomed our precious little boy into the world on Sunday night Aug. 24th. I went into labor early that morning, about 3am. We headed for the hospital around 11am. Contractions were unpredictable so I waited to have the epidural knowing it would slow down the process. Around 4pm I was more than ready for the pain to stop! The doctor's began to induce labor around 9pm and shortly after it was time to push! Dominic made his appearance at 11:04pm. A long day for us all! Chris was there to cut the cord. He watched the whole process and held his ground! I was so proud! The hospital released us with a clean bill of health on tuesday and we have been home adjusting to one another and our new schedules. We think he is the cutest thing ever! I am sure you will all agree! What a precious gift from God!

Welcome Dominic

Baby Dominic Dale Ward was born on August 24th, 2008 at 11:04 p.m.

He was 8 lb. 6 oz. and 21 inches.

Mom and Baby are both doing good.

RMCC Shower

Aug. 9th was my final shower at church. Yes, having 4 showers was crazy and yes I do have that many friends (everyone keeps asking me that!). It's a blessing! Krystal and Stephanie, 2 of my closest friends in AZ hosted it. We had great girl time hanging out together. Baby Dominic is ready to go and in position. All signs are pointing to any day now....so where is he?! I've had 3 or 4 days/nights full of contractions and then...nothing. I guess he is just gonna take his sweet time! Everyone's bags are packed and ready to go. We scared the waiter at Cheesecake Factory on Friday because he thought I was going to go into full labor right at the table....no such luck! Chris and I drove home from there peacefully, but my mom on the other hand was having a nervous breakdown in her car! As usual, Friday night was full of contractions but no baby!
Other news on the horizon.....Chris starts A/C school on friday. He is looking forward to it although he will be away from home more. I took my HUGE and STRESSFUL test at the AZ Assembly of God district office on friday morning to become a certified minister. I have one more interview in front of the General Council in Sept. and then I will have my official title. You can officially call me Pastor Kara at that point = )
10 baby days and counting..........

Tea Dreams Baby Shower

This past weekend my old college roomates, Lauren and Michelle, hosted a baby shower for me at a tea room in Gilbert. It was very "girly" with lots of pastel pink and crystal chandeliers! Any posh girls dream = ). As you can see from the picture of my niece Chloe hugging my belly, there is no denying that there is a bun in the oven! Keep reading, I had to make this into 2 posts because of all the cute pictures.

Tea Dreams Continued.....

We had a great turnout and I loved being able to catch up with some of my best girlfriends that don't get to see very often. A big "thank you" to all my friends who made it out and enjoyed a fun-filled girly time! Week 35 and counting.....