Reading Dirt: Lavender and Tea Tree Oil: Estrogen Mimics

This is link to an article that describes part of the article I heard about in the TWIS review.

The July 1 2006 issue of Science News carried an article about the newly-discovered feminizing effects of lavender and tea tree oil in young boys, and appear to be responsible for a rise in breast development in pre-pubescent boys.

Reading Dirt: Lavender and Tea Tree Oil: Estrogen Mimics

A bit more of a medical read on the topic is here.

Baby Shower pics

I don't think I included this link previously, but here's a link to a photo album of the baby shower.

So far a very good boy

"The happiest baby on the block" parenting tips have worked wonders so far. The 5 s have worked like a charm and Ryan's been very responsive to them. He slept through a good 4 hours last night (or I was completely out of it to notice any differently, but Renee didn't seem to notice either.) I got my fingers crossed that he continues to be this good.

Some Pictures of Baby Ryan

Here are a few pictures of Ryan to share.

1. Ryan in the bassinet at the hospital, just a few hours old.





2.Ryan close up without hat






3. Ryan's going home outfit

Ryan's Here!

After a lot of hard work for Renee, Ryan has finally made it!!!!


All is well, baby and Mommy are fine. Ryan gets to share his birthday with Emily.

We will have at least one photo here soon...probably sunday night or monday.

Water Broke

About a half hour ago, Renee got a surprise....Although its happening at 3 am, it is otherwise not as surprising as I thought. No torrents of water everywhere. Renee was just caught a little off guard. Renee has already been on the phone with her Mom 3 times. the doctor's office, the doctor (not her regular obgyn....), and she is now on the phone with her friend discussing their pregnancy. I guess a need a to be a little awake so Iam making this post.

Will post again as the news comes....Maybe I'll try to close my eyes for a few minutes...

Thank you HRI IS department.

My friends and co-workers at work gave me a nice baby shower to help welcome Ryan. We received some nice gifts and had a very good lunch out.

Thanks again for the well wishes.

Bags are packed...

Hello...All is well with Renee and we are patiently waiting for Ryan's arrival.

Our bags are all packed and we are as ready as can be to head to the birthing center when the time comes (although we are are not scheduled for another 12 days yet). Renee would like to go early, while I don't think we will be heading any time soon it doesn't hurt to be prepared.