Second pregnancy: Third trimester
Well, as of today I am 33 weeks and 2 days pregnant. I am happy to report that on Saturday Aaron and I toured the hospital where I will be delivering and I did not start having contractions leading to...
View ArticleSecond Pregnancy: The Final Countdown!
I am happy to say that I am at 36 weeks 2 days pregnant! I had Porter at 35 weeks 2 days, so I have already made it a week past that! 35 weeks I’m officially done with painting work now, which is good...
View ArticlePreparing the Big Brother
From the moment he found out that there was a baby growing in his mommy’s belly, Porter has been very excited about being a big brother. He loves hugging and talking to my belly. He helps us when we...
View ArticleSecond Pregnancy: Full Term!
On Saturday, I reached the 37 week mark and that means that I have successfully carried baby to term! Maybe I should phrase that differently–maybe it should be that baby has successfully stayed put for...
View ArticleBaby Girl’s Nursery
I think we finally have enough done in the nursery to give you all a peek, so without further ado: Aaron is a handy guy and sewing is actually one of his many, many talents. He sewed those blackout...
View ArticleSecond Pregnancy: Third Trimester–the final weeks…
I’m still here and I am still pregnant! I made it to the 38 weeks mark on Saturday. Here is this photo for proof: Not so bad from the front, right!? But sideways? BA-BAM! BABY! I’m feeling ok. I am...
View ArticleShe’s Here!
Our precious baby girl, Quinn Acadia, arrived June 9, 2013 at 7:37 in the morning weighing approximately 8lbs 10oz, 21.5 inches in length and with a full head of brown hair. Of course, I will share all...
View ArticleQuinn’s birth story, part 1
39 weeks Here is a photo of me taken on June 8, 2013–the day I went into labor with Quinn. I knew earlier in the week that this baby was going to make an appearance before the weekend was over. I had a...
View ArticleQuinn’s Birth Story, Part 2
Aaron and I made our way to triage and before I knew it, I was sporting two hospital gowns (one open in the front and one open to the back) and peeing into a cup. Birthing a baby–though remarkable–is...
View ArticleOne Month Postpartum
So many friends, family members and readers of this blog have been checking in with me to see how I am feeling after Quinn’s arrival. I am absolutely grateful for all of the calls, messages, e-mails,...
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