Halloween 2009

Zane, the Lion ready to go

Having fun already!

Daddy helping to get the candy (preferrably snickers!)

Zane enjoying his first lollipop, ever! Thanks to grandma and Aunt Jolene

I entered Zane in the BabyGap model contest. The winner is determined by # of votes. Please vote for him every day through Nov 17. Ask all your friends to vote too!
Click on the link below

http://family.go.com/gapcastingcall/entries/gczchavis/413739414/

4 month update

Can you believe that Zane is 4 months old already?
He had his 4 month wellness visit this week and here are the results:

18lbs 6.5ozs
27 inches tall
and a head that is in the 100th percentile!
(all his other measurements are from 95th to 98th percentile)

And...
He didn't cry when he got his shot. I was very impressed.

Pictures for Nanny

Father's Day - Zane and Daddy

At the Gahanna Jazz Festival
Daddy getting Zane started young :)
Later that night...Zane rolled over for the first time ever, from back to tummy.
It must have been the music!

The smile that keeps our home happy!

Mommy and Daddy on vacation in San Francisco

Mother's Day - Zane and Mommy

2 months old

Zane chillin' in his new hat from gramma

Thursday was Zane's 2 month checkup. He is doing really well. He is smiles and talks a lot! It is so exciting to watch him develop.

Current stats:

14.5 lbs and 24.25 inches

I went back to work this week. Thankfully I didn't have much anxiety. Gramma is watching him while I work so I don't have to worry about him. I know he is in good hands. Kyli loves having Zane there, it helps to get her out of bed in the morning. :) One of her New Year's resoutions was to see him everyday. So far she is on track!

Easter 2009

Ashley, Kyli, Josh and Zane

weeks 4 and 5

With McKenna, daddy's girlfiend

Cozy in the plush king size bed on our first road trip as a family.

on our road trip, sitting up like a big boy on the sofa in our suite

Zane's first experience with yogurt! He liked it but sure did end up with a messy mouth.

Growing fast

Yesterday was the one month doctor visit. You won't believe how Zane is growing!

Current stats:
12lbs 3oz
23.25inches long

I guess with as much as he is eating I shouldn't be suprised :) If he keeps this up he will outgrow both mom and dad by grade school.

The birth announcement

The photos were taken at 4 days old.

One month later

I can't believe it has been a month already. I have barely stopped and never thought I would get so little sleep! Glenn is suffering from sleep loss a bit more than me because he has difficulty sleeping suring the day. I, on the other hand, can sleep almost anywhere any time, a talent I had before Zane but have improved on since. :)

Here are a few photos for you to enjoy.


February 23, One week old


A couple days old, still at the hospital, Zane's favorite place to sleep! (mommy's too!)



Daddy getting some skin to skin time!

Almost 4 weeks old, sporting new shades from Aunt Jo!

ZANE ALEXANDER

Zane was born on Feb. 17 at 9:37pm, 8 lbs & 15.6 oz. Both Christine and Zane (and Glenn) are doing great! After going in Monday morning to be induced and only dialating to 3cm, they decided to do a c-section. I GUESS HE DID NOT WANT TO COME OUT!! He is doing good and seems to be a pretty content baby so far!! For the Chavis' this is Aunt Carrie!! More pictures and updates to come!! :)

It's almost time

I went to the doctor on Thursday and have made very little progress. I reach 42 weeks on Monday and the doctor tells me that the risks to the baby start to increase after this long. She has asked me to come in Monday morning to start the process of inducing. It will take quite a while so we should have our little Zane by Tuesday or Wednesday.
The first day should be fairly boring. They will start by prepping my cervix, 12 to 24 hours. When I am dilated to 3-4 cm, they will start pitocin if my body has not taken over the process. I am hoping that my body will take over at some point...please God!
If we experience complications or if my body does anything crazy, the doctor will want to go for a c-section. I am praying that we don't end up having to go under the knife.
Keep us in your prayers!
We will let you know when Zane arrives.

Still waiting

Sorry i haven't posted anything in the last couple days. I know everyone is waiting as impatiently as Glenn and I!
Things are progressing slowly but still no sight of Zane. We will keep you posted and promise to post pictures ASAP.

No baby yet

Monday was officially 40 weeks and Zane is still nice and snuggly in my belly. I went to the doctor yesterday. She said that everything looks good, my fluids have not started decreasing and the placenta looks good. All signs point to everything is great! So, Zane is safe and comfortable.
That means that we just have to exercise patience and trust that God created pregnancy in a way that works! Please keep Glenn and me in your prayers that we will be able to stay focused, patient and know that God is in control.
We will keep you updated on the progress.

The due day

Today is the official due day. No baby Zane yet.
He is definetely moving down but no real contractions.
Everything is ready. Now we just wait and try to be patient.
Hope to get back to you with good news real soon!

Almost there

Only 4 days until my due date. It seems like the last 9 months just flew by. But on the other hand, the last 4 weeks have not.
I got a review from the doc today and she says that I am showing mild signs of progress. My cervix is softening but no dialation yet. From my understanding, that is not abnormal for first time mothers, neither is it abnormal for mothers in my family. So...I am trying the little tricks that the doc suggested in an attempt to 'help' nature along. We'll see if it works.
I would be oh-so-happy if this lasted only through the weekend.
We'll see.....

3 weeks to go

Can you believe that there are only 3 weeks left until my due date?

I am really feeling it these days. My hips and pelvic bones have really started aching these days and I am moving around quite slowly. After all the work we did this weekend I am actually feeling quite good.

Here is a belly closeup to prove to Debborah Jane that I really am pregnant and that it is impairing my movement these days. She doesn't seem to think that I have much of a belly.

Nesting

January 10, 2009
The first anniversary of the kidney transplant and our day to start building the nest for Zane.

Glenn getting ready to build the crib and changing table.

Glenn with master helper, Carrie putting on the finishing touches.

Glenn, Mom, Josh and Ashely; Carrie and Mocha

Going Home after a long days work

The finished product!

'Rat' Zane's first stuffed animal from Daddy

New Years Eve

Bringing in the New Year for the last time with an empty nest.