Welcome Thomas Edward!

Early March 19th, at 12:09am we welcome our newest Sinclair family member! Thomas Edward Sinclair weighed 6 lbs, 10 oz and measured 18.5 inches. Friday afternoon I started having labor pains and by early evening I knew he was coming! We arrived at the hospital just in time and they prepped me for surgery since I was going to have a repeat c/s. Here are some photos of little Thomas.

Dr. Perera had been overseeing my care the past few weeks at Tepeyac Family Center and is the one who delivered Thomas safely. We are very grateful for the wonderful care I received and that we were able to keep Thomas in mommy's belly as long as possible.

Sunday the boys came for a visit - it was so nice! They looked so BIG compared to little Thomas. AJ was very excited for his brothers arrival, while Ben was a little more tentative...

Our first photo as a family of 5 (wish I was dressed a little more appropriate!)

The proud parents bringing their baby home - never again will Thomas receive so much undivided attention!

When we got home AJ was eager to scope out who the competition was. Ben was completely content with his new present (Thomas related, none other), however has shown his great big brother helping skills in the most tender way possible.

Happy Birthday Aunt Lindsey!

Happy birthday Lindsey - you'll always be the diva in this family!!! Hope you celebrate in style!

Published.

I'm the photographer in the family, yet my husband has published his first photograph! This photo was taken of Ben in 2007, shortly after he was born. We shared it with my OB/GYN practice and it's appeared in a few publications - most recently this one about the good works at Tepeyac Family Center:

In any event, this photo has brought up another topic that has been on my mind - baby #3. For those of you who weren't aware I was put on bed rest last Tuesday. It's been chaos around here... Seth has been working over time caring for the family, maintaining the home, and running his business. My mother came to help for a few days and Seth's mom arrived today to stay with us for the duration of the pregnancy. Thank God, otherwise I would fear that Seth drop dead of a heart attack before he meets the newest addition to the Sinclair household.

Today I received some more interesting news at my 35 week appointment - they scheduled my c/s date for March 29th. Also, they will be removing my cerclage next week - the 17th. I was told to pack my bags as it could be the big day if baby seems to want to come out! To celebrate such news I treated myself to Chipotle for lunch... Don't worry, I know my limitations being on bed rest. I parked in a handicap spot to avoid walking too far during the lunch rush. I have also been inhaling chocolate by the pound. The chocolate indulgence is because I'm giving it up for Lent. Didn't think a bed ridden gal could handle forgoing TV or Facebook this year!

Now is where the prayer requests come in - please say a little prayer that I get my hair highlighted, brows waxed, and a nice pedicure before the baby comes. The timing of things doesn't look so hot. So if I had to settle for one, I'm asking for a nice coiffure on the operating table. Is that so much to ask?!

Happy Friday!!!

Here we go again...

For a while now Ben has been showing signs of reflux... We decided a follow up with the doctor was in order. Which required yet another endoscopy.

Ben was a trooper this time and proved his big boy status with lots of smiles (though who wouldn't with an iPad to play with).

Sadly, it was discovered that Ben does in fact still suffer from GERD and had to go back on the meds. We hope this is something he will grow out of, but in time we'll keep him in our prayers that he is feeling better soon!