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Being the crafty person I am (ha ha), I decided to make Matix's name for his room...

Matix has started smiling- It is the cutest thing ever. I have been trying to get a picture of it but every time I get out my camera he stops. This is the best I could get...

Matix is also balding. I knew he was but realized it even more when I looked at some of the pictures from the hospital. I have been a little bit devastated by it but now know what he will look like when he is elderly!...

He is totally an old man!

Matix and I are finally on some what of a schedule. It is a beautiful thing! It has made things so much more manageable. I love my little monkey!...

My favorite picture of them all. My brother Mike and his 5 kids came to visit this past week. We had a really good time and all of his kids were pretty excited to hold Matix. Especially Gabrielle- Check out that smile!...

More on the blacksters later...

Mr Matix

Our latest pic-

Motherhood

So I thought I would be a better mom and share with you all more pictures than just one of my little monkey. Today has been a rough one dealing with excess fluids! Matix peed on me this morning (not the first time) and poohed on me a couple days ago. After he peed on me he had an explosion that called for a bath. He actually likes the bath so it was really only torture for me. Here is a picture of him out of the bath-

It has been a major adjustment for Scott and I to have Matix in our lives- a good adjustment. Scott absolutely loves him and is such a proud father. All of Matix's cousins love him and LOVE to hold him- sometimes maul him. It gets easier every day and I think I'm pretty luck to be the mom of such a beautiful baby. Here are more pictures...

Matix Jay Black

Our little guy finally arrived! Matix was born on June 18th. He weighed 7lbs 12 oz and was 20 inches long. We have had an eventful 6 days but things look like they are calming down. He was sent to Primary Childrens 2 days after his birth for suregery. He had whats called Laryngomalacia. This is when there is extra skin that blocks your airway. The surgery went well and our little guy can finally cry without turning purple. We came home yesterday and he spent his first night in his own bed!!

Labor was pretty intense but I am so happy that he is finally here. I never realized how much you could love someone at first sight. Scott is such a proud dad and I am happy to say that he has changed more diapers than I have at this point.

Matix is beautiful and such a good baby! We are proud parents to say the least...

NOT HERE YET!

The babe is still not here. He just doesn't want to come to this world yet. I had an appointment on Wednesday and my doctor said that I will have testing on Monday to make sure everything is okay. If it is, than I am scheduled to be induced on Wednesday. HOPEFULLY, I have him on my own before all of that! So the latest our little guy will be here is Thursday the 18th. Any suggestions to get this thing going would be helpful. I've been trying all the tricks. I thought I would post these two pictures of the belly at the begining and today. Enjoy! It's just slightly bigger!!!! More on the blacksters later...

9 Years

Love you Clark-

A lot to Blog about

So since my last post, I have had three showers with family and friends. I am so lucky to have such great people around me who are so willing. THANK YOU SO MUCH ALL OF YOU!!! Thanks to all of those who came to the showers as well. It was a lot of fun. My little monkey has a closet full of clothes already! This may be a bad sign of whats to come.

BLACK FAMILY SHOWER

CLARK/FORD FAMILY SHOWER

FRIEND SHOWER

I have more picture but could not fit them. So I hope no one feels left out! I love you all.

Scott and I just returned from The Blue Boar Inn in Midway. We celebrated our 6th year anniversary early, knowing that we would likely have a baby come June 12th. (At least we better!) It was a lot of fun. We swam in the Crater at the Homestead and ate yummy food on Main Street in Park City. It was relaxing and enjoyed every minute of time with my hubby. I still cannot believe it has been 6 years. We were talking about all the things we have done in that time. It made me realize how much can happen in 6 years and how lucky we are to have each other! I love you babe and can't wait to spend 6 more with you!

Baby Update: At my last Doctors appointment I was tested for Group B Strep and will get the results next time. The guess is that our baby is 7 lbs. He is active and I continue to have Braxton Hicks and false labor contractions. We have about 19 more days. I am hoping for sooner but we'll take him whenever as long as he's healthy! Scott is getting more and more excited about the little guy. I feel as BIG as ever and don't think my stomach will strech much more. More on the blacksters later...