The Holiday Season

Owen has truly made our holiday season wonderful. It's hard to imagine life without him. We are very blessed to have such a great baby. But a new baby brings so many things for new parents to learn. Owen actually ended up in the ER in the very early morning hours of Christmas Eve. Apparently, he a bit of a lazy eater and hadn't been getting as much as Mommy had thought, so he was somewhat dehydrated. Mom and Dad have decided - enough of this - time for some formula.

We have had so many visitors, it's tough to keep track of who has stopped by! I think Owen knows how many people are so happy he's here with us.

Owen has been taking the formula very well, and we're still nursing several times a day. He's sleeping pretty well, getting up 2-3 times each night, and feeding and going back to sleep. Hard to believe the new year is almost here. But what a way to start, with a fantastic addition to our family. Happy New Year...

First Ravens Game

Today, Owen experienced his first Ravens game. We even made the big trip down to the basement to watch it on the big screen. Although Mommy and Daddy have their favorite teams, Owen is sure to take after his Mommy, and be a huge Ravens fan... He even dressed the part. Next Game - the playoffs!!!

Proud Daddy

It's really amazing how a baby changes you. Everyone tell you this before you get pregnant and while your pregnant, but I don't think you understand it fully until you're actually a parent and the baby is in your ams. It's not only changed our relationship, and we're now parents, but we're 100% responsible for the health and well being of another human being. That's exciting and scary.

Troy is such a good Dad. Owen is one very lucky boy. It's nice to finally have Owen here with us and that he's healthy and doing well. We are very blessed. It seems that pregnancy goes on forever and all you want to do is meet the baby, and then once he's here time just flies, I can't believe he's already a week old!

Owen Christopher Schantz

Owen was born on December 18, 2006. After months and months of pregnancy, Owen still decided he wanted to stay put, so I had to be induced. We went into the hospital at 6am, and after a very long day with many ups and downs, Owen was finally born at 10:52pm. He weighed 7 lbs 15.6 ounces, and was 21 3/4 inches long. He's an adorable, wonderful addition to our family. We are very proud and very lucky parents.