Happy Mother's Day to all the mommas! No matter what kind of momma you are, God momma, pet momma, step momma, expecting momma, birth momma, or those still hoping and waiting to become a momma, this day is meant to celebrate you! Motherhood brings emotions I never thought were possible. I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life. I care so much more about life and enjoying the time I have here. I worry/stress more than I thought (which I didn't know was possible), I love more than I ever have, I pray more than ever, and I appreciate everything so much more. I am so unbelievably thankful that I could celebrate this year with our baby boy in our arms. I can't help but to thank God every single day for making me a momma to the happiest little boy. Somehow, each day happens to get better than the last with him. He is growing like a weed and every day he will do something different and new. It is so exciting to watch Sawyer develop into his own sweet personality and learn new things. He loves to do new things just as much as we love watching him do them. He loves to meet new people and go new places. This past weekend was filled with lots of "firsts" for him and we all enjoyed watching him learn and become excited over the tiniest things. His first taste of green beans...not impressed. The weather was hot and sunny and we took full advantage of doing things outdoors. We ate on the patios wherever we went, we hung out on the front porch while we were at home, we took Sawyer to the park near our house, and then put Sawyer in the pool for the first time! On Saturday we took Sawyer to Steele Creek Park which is just about a one minute drive from our neighborhood. I grew up going to this park and loved riding the train around the park when I was younger. I was so excited to see the train still up and running. We bought tickets at the little station they have set up and rode around the park. Although he is too young to remember this now, he sure seemed to have fun and smiled the entire time we were there. The park overlooks the lake, has a beautiful creek that kids can play in, a big playground area, lots of trails, and a new splash pad for kiddos! I foresee many days spent playing in this park. Our little man had the worst night's sleep he's ever had on Friday night going into Saturday. He doesn't ever sleep as it is (he wakes up every two hours on the dot) but Friday it was almost every 45 minutes to one hour and he would fight us every time we tried to put him back down. I actually said a prayer Saturday evening and prayed to all of Heaven for better sleep for him since I knew Sunday would be a long day. Jesus answered my prayer, he slept 8 hours straight! I actually had to wake him up at one point to nurse and he immediately went back to sleep. I believe that was my Mother's Day surprise from Jesus. He woke up well rested Sunday morning and was ready to get dedicated in front of our church. We knew we wanted to dedicate Sawyer to the Lord and our church offered child dedication at each Mother's Day service. I was thrilled to be able to spend my first Mother's Day committing our child to God. This made my Mother's Day extra special. We were able to spend that morning with some of our close relatives at our church praying together over all the families who decided to raise their child under the love and guidance of our Lord. After church we had a big lunch at our home to celebrate and then headed to our best friend's house for a pool day. Sawyer absolutely loves the bath tub and will splash and kick all day in the tub so we figured he would enjoy being in a big pool. He didn't know what to think at first (since it was colder than a warm bath) but once he got used to it he loved floating around. At one point he was so worn out he fell asleep while in the pool. I look forward to many more pool days this summer and watching him play in the water. He is certainly my water baby. If you have any tips on how to keep an infant safe during the hot summer heat but outside at the same time send me a message! We slathered him up in baby sunscreen (although they say to wait until 6 months) but we didn't want to risk his fair skin getting sun burnt. We are also taking our first beach trip (and traveling by plane) next month and need advice on that as well! I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend. I could not have asked for a better way to spend this first holiday than being surrounded by some of our family and friends with our Sawyer John by our side.
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BE STILL MY HEART!!! These spring photos are my favorite pictures we've ever had taken. I am always on the prowl for a good outdoor location to have pictures made and when I saw that one of our favorite photographers was doing a spring mini session at a new local venue I texted her immediately to get on board. Ashley Baker first took pictures for me when I had my maternity pictures taken, then again for newborn shots, and now we have her lined up to take pictures during these next few months to catch Sawyers first year on camera. The location was to die for!! Yall check out The Side Porch in Gray, TN if you're looking for beautiful outdoor scenery, a stunning barn, magical swing, and even a creek that runs below the farm. I've included a few of my absolute favorites from this shoot below. It has been so long since I have posted anything on here and to be honest I haven't had the time or the want to really, simply because when I do have 'down time' I want to spend it with my family. I never knew how much time being a mom to a single child would take. I soon discovered once Sawyer made his arrival that time is truly of the essence. I had plans to blog every little detail of Sawyer while I was on maternity leave...thinking I would have plenty of spare time since I wouldn't be working, but oh was I wrong. Life with a newborn is very hectic and getting time to even shower in peace is rare. BUT... with that being said the point behind my blog was to be able to look back at things down the road and relive special moments through my posts. So here I am a month later posting about Sawyers first Easter. Easter is extremely special to us (besides for obvious reasons, THANK YOU Lord Jesus for dying for our sins and rising from the tomb!) but also because the Good Lord granted us such a blessing when we were told at this time last year we were going through a miscarriage, only to hear Sawyers heartbeat for the first time on Good Friday. Truly a blessing from God. Here we are a year later spending this Easter with our son in our arms and celebrating such a wonderful holiday. Since I am writing this post a month later, looking back and thinking of that weekend makes me smile because it was so special to our hearts and we all had the best time. On Friday we attended our church's Good Friday service. This was Sawyers first church service since coming into this world. We have been watching church on Sundays at home since he has been born because of the cold winter months. We didn't want to risk taking a newborn out in the cold temps with flu season being so prominent this year. We made an exception that weekend and the weather had warmed up for a bit so it was great timing. Sawyer sat through the entire service without making a peep until the very end when the band started to play music, the drums scared him and he let out a big cry. As we waited in the church cafe for the main service to finish, he gave everyone who spoke to him his normal big grin. He loves people and he sure does love when people look at him and talk to him. Bryan's momma had been in town watching Sawyer for us while I transitioned into my first week back at work so she spent the holiday weekend with us. We showed her around down town, ate at a new local restaurant on state street (Bloom Cafe), and had the best time roaming around that day. When we got home we colored eggs and decorated the dining room table with our masterpieces. I was determined to take Sawyer to see the Easter bunny and around here the Easter bunny is hard to find! There is only one location that we knew of near us that the Easter bunny would be doing pictures with kiddos. I called Bass Pro and asked how busy it was to meet the Easter bunny and was told it was an hour wait. Somehow I managed to con both Bryan and his momma into going with me and Sawyer to greet the Easter bunny for the very first time. As soon as we arrived the line was wrapped around to the back of the building. We were already there so that meant we were going to wait it out! Almost two hours to be exact, but the good news is Sawyer slept through the entire line and I actually had to wake him up right before his turn for pictures. As you can see, he was a little grumpy from being woken up but hey, we got our picture and I can't wait to collect these for years to come. Instead of going out to a big dinner for Easter I asked my mother in law to cook for us (awful I know considering I should be the one cooking for her since she came here to help out with Sawyer, butttt she's such a great cook and lets face it, I am not). Since Sawyer, I have also preferred staying in and eating rather than going out. With breastfeeding and a baby's demands as an infant, it so much easier to just be at home and not have to worry about the hassle of getting out and feeding/changing/etc. Plus, who doesn't love the comfort of eating from their home ;) So we invited the family over Saturday evening and had ham, turkey, gravy, stuffing, green beans, hash potato casserole, deviled eggs, and rolls. We had an absolute feast and it was all so delicious. We finished with a scratch made strawberry cake from the local Cootie Browns. On Sunday we watched our Church service from our TV and piled everyone up in our bedroom. I will say I am so ready to get back in church now that it's begun to warm up. It is awesome to have the ability to watch our church from home, however it is just not the same as attending in person. Now that Sawyer has adjusted to daycare, I may even send him to the church nursery during the main service. To finish up Easter weekend we attended Easter brunch at J Frank (if you have not attended Sunday brunch there I advise you to do so! Call and get reservations ahead of time to make sure you can get in!) We had Sawyer an Easter basket although the only thing he has got good use and excitement from was his pacifiers and a new high chair toy that he loves to play with. Hopefully next year he will be ready to hunt eggs! I always enjoyed searching for eggs filled with candy (and sometimes money if we were lucky) when I was younger and can't wait to be the one hiding the eggs for our little guy come next year. I have had so many people ask me what my favorite and most used baby items were that I decided to do a post on them. I have a few friends of mine that are currently pregnant who text me with questions all the time about what they need to have prepared for baby, delivery, and then some who plan on nursing. Sawyer is only 12 weeks old right now so this post applies only from newborn to three months. I also included some things that were 100 percent needed for breastfeeding and post delivery in my opinion. I had looked up those "pinterest must have registry lists" upon making my baby registry and thought I had everything I needed. I knew diapers and wipes were obviously going to be used every day but wanted to know just what to include on my baby registry. I hate to admit this, but there were so many high dollar baby items I found on those pinterest lists that I thought were must have items that have never been touched or those that Sawyer didn't like. I got on amazon as soon as I returned home from the hospital and ordered about $100 worth of items that I didn't have (or register for) and knew I would need. All babies are different and their needs will differ, but here are some things Sawyer and I both could not have survived without. I have linked all the items, hope this helps! For Baby: 1. Sleepers- Plan to have lots of sleepers, my favorite were the micro fleece material! Buy them in all sizes, but definitely buy a few in newborn size. I was told during pregnancy that Sawyer was going to be a big baby and that he would probably skip the newborn size really quickly and to just buy 0-3 month clothing for him at first. Well he was a big baby when he was born, weighing 8 pounds 9 ounces, but he still needed newborn clothing. I had a couple on hand but had to go to Carters a week later and buy more newborn sizes. Sawyer pretty much lived in micro fleece sleepers during the day and night for those first few weeks because they are sooo warm, comfy, and cozy (especially during the Winter months), but also because he hated anything that went over his head. These sleepers made it so much easier to change him as well and I knew he was always comfortable and warm in them. I would have a few of these on hand and get the zip up ones instead of the buttons, this will also save you time when changing! 2. SwaddleMe Original Swaddle- A lot of people prior to delivery told me I didn't need these and to just swaddle him in swaddle/muslin blankets. Well I was horrible at swaddling with blankets, it took way to much time/effort, and these swaddles made life so much easier! All I did was slide him in these, put his arms down, velcro it and boom! Perfectly swaddled baby! At first Sawyer HATED to be swaddled, but his startle reflex kept waking him up after only a few minutes of being asleep. I continued to put him in these every night before bed and he finally got used to them and started sleeping so much longer and better during the nights. He is also a little hoodini when it comes to breaking free of being swaddled but these you can velcro as snug as you want them and his arms weren't able to break free. We are still using these but he is almost grown out of the 0-3 month size so I actually ordered another type of swaddle for when he's bigger. Sleep is essential for both mom and baby and without these swaddles I don't know how we would have managed. Baby startle reflex is intense, but these swaddles help keep it under control and baby sleeping smoothly! 3. Leacho Podster- I can't say enough about this thing and the price!! It is only 40 bucks and worth every. single. penny. I have a bassinet, rock n play, and baby swing that I had prepared for Sawyer to sleep in at night/hang out in during the day but out of all those high ticketed items this was his favorite. I had originally tried to put him in his bassinet, then tried his rock n play at night to sleep in but he was not a fan of either. I had him hanging out in the leacho during the day some which he loved. I decided to put the leacho in our bed and let him sleep in this one night when he was around 8 days old. The first night I put him in this to sleep (in his swaddle as well) he slept 6 hours straight! I think he loved the fact he felt so snug and comforted in this. We used this every single night from newborn to 8 weeks for him to sleep in. At 8 weeks I transitioned him into the DocATot since it lasts longer in age and would be a better/safer way to transition him into his crib. Even though he's now sleeping in the DocATot at night, he still hangs out in the leacho during the day. I bring it in the bathroom and place it on the counter top with him in it while I get ready, in the kitchen while I cook, and on the couch during the day. It's been my go to when I need free hands throughout the day. 4. OogieBear- Holy Moly does this little gadget work wonders!!!! This was something I did not have on my registry that is needed on every single mommas registry! I can't say enough about this thing!! I was told the nose frida was what I needed to get out any boogies or snot from a little ones nose. Well when we brought Sawyer home within a couple days he had giant nose boogers (gross I know but this is reality) in his teeny tiny little infant nose. We immediately whipped out the nose frida to try and attempt to get them out since Sawyer was wheezing through his nose trying to get past his boogs. The frida was not working at all, his nostrils were just too tiny and we could not get anything out. I googled advice and for once google led me to a positive answer, the Oogiebear! I amazon primed it and received it in the mail two days later. This is disgusting but I probably pulled 10 boogs out of his nose the first time I used it. I continue to use this every single night on him before bed and always pull some out. I also use this to get his ear wax out since I refuse to use q-tips in his ear. I know this seems gross but you will do whatever it takes to help your little one out! Must, must, must have! 5. Sound Machine- I personally need to sleep with a sound machine as well at night so this is a necessity in our home and with baby Sawyer. He knows when I turn the sound machine on at night its time for bed. It truly helps block out any sounds from other things going on in the house or things going on outside. I only use this at night and there have been multiple times during the day when he's been down for a nap and woke up to the door bell ringing or Auggie barking. The sound machine helps prevent this from happening! We use the "white noise" setting on this one. 6. 2 in 1 Rocker and Bouncer- this was something I did not originally have. A friend of mine told me her daughter loved this as a baby and let me borrow it. Sawyer loves this little thing! It rocks, bounces, vibrates, and plays music. He really enjoys hanging out in this and is great to put him in for when I need to get things done around the house. It's lightweight and mobile so I can move it from room to room when I cook dinner, shower, etc. It's also nice that he can grow into this even up to a toddler! 7. Graco Snugride 35 Click Connect Car Seat and Stroller Combo- I cannot say enough about this car seat and stroller combo. It makes life on the go soooo much easier. I love the click connect system as it is so easy to pop in and out of the car as well as the stroller. Bryan has a graco forever car seat in his car which we love as well but while your little one is an infant, you will want an infant car seat that you can pop in and out of your car without having to unbuckle your child out of the car seat when you need to go in somewhere. Since Sawyer is not a big fan of getting buckled in and out right now, anytime we are running an errand we use my car with the snugride car seat. When we get to the store we pop his car seat into the stroller and don't have to worry about getting sawyer out and unbuckled. I also highly recommend a car seat cover. We use this one and love it. It's great for using during the Winter days/nights and also helps prevent cold air from getting in or people from looking in/trying to touch him while we are out in public. 8. Munchkin Contour Foam Changing Pad- as everyone knows diaper changes are inevitable and happen very frequently. We have a changing table and use this pad on it for every diaper change, clothing change, and also during bath time. We take this pad with us anytime we go somewhere. When we go to the in-laws I always bring it, its so much easier to lay Sawyer on it for changes and helps prevent a dirty mess from happening on the floor or bed. Before Sawyer's umbilical cord fell off we used our spare munchkin pad to give him his washcloth baths on and brought it into the bathroom with us. Now that Sawyer can take a bath in the tub we still use this to lay him on and dry him off afterwards and lotion him up. Even if you don't plan on having a changing table this will still come in handy since you can use it anywhere. Speaking of diaper changes, a lot of people said a diaper genie wasn't a necessity and to just throw the dirty diapers in the regular trash can. I would have to 100% disagree! We love our genie and how it prevents the dirty diapers from stinking up our house! 9. FridaBaby Bitty Bundle Kit- this kit is wonderful! I used everything in this bundle within the first 4 weeks. The only thing I haven't gotten much use out of YET is the frida snot sucker (which everyone raves about). I figured that would be put to use when Sawyer is a bit older and his nostrils aren't teeny tiny. But anyways, everything else is this kit has been put to use multiple times. The "mom washer" was great for me, the "snipper clipper set" is amazing! Sawyers nails grow at super sonic speed and these clippers have a safe guard so when I use them I'm not scared to death I'll snip his little fingers. I used the file in there until about 3 weeks old and have used the clippers weekly ever since. Also the "windi".. it seems awful.. when I first read about it was I said there was no way we would ever use it on Sawyer. Well for about 24 hours straight one day Sawyer was extremely fussy. We figured it might be gas but were not for sure since we had tried gas drops, etc. We finally decided to give the Wendi a shot. OMG!! As soon as we used it (with coconut oil) the thing started whistling and you could literally hear the gas coming out. When we pulled it out he made a mess everywhere but it was IMMEDIATE relief!! No more fussy, gassy baby. This thing worked crazy good! 10. Kick and Play Piano Mat- I started using this daily around 4 weeks old. This is great for both tummy and back time. Sawyer was super interested in this mat because of the things that went above his head when he was on his back and then while doing tummy time (which is hates btw) he would kick the piano and it would start playing music. Now that he's a bit older he is starting to bat and grasp at the things above his head. We both love this little mat and how it keeps him stimulated and entertained! For the Nursing Mom: 1. Honest Company Organic Nipple Balm- I've tried a few different brands and this one is by far my favorite. You can use it before/after a feed and there's no harsh ingredients you have to worry about. It's a bit pricey but it soothes and prevents cracking, this balm saved me! 2. Natures Bond Silicone Breast Pump- Oh my gosh this thing is a life saver when your milk comes in, especially if you have a strong let down. It easily suctions to one side while you nurse on the other. I catch around 2 ounces each side and have used this this to build a stash in the freezer instead of pumping too early to prevent mastitis. I've used this since Sawyer was 5 days old. Before my milk got established I used this almost every feed but now I only use it once or twice. The more known version of this is the "Haaka" but this brand works just as good and is cheaper! 3. Kiinde Breastfeeding Kit- If you plan to nurse/pump this kit is a must. It comes with everything you need, bags for milk, nipples, bottle holder/warmer and more. My son took right to this nipple the first time we gave him a bottle and it comes with slow/medium/and fast flow nipples. What I really love about this form of bottle is the clean up is so easy. You can pump into the freezer bags which is also the same bags used to feed your baby. I grab a bag out of the freezer, warm it up, pop the nipple on the bag and it's ready to go. Once you feed the baby, you pop off the nipple and throw the bag away, so all you're left with to clean is the nipple! Saves so much time! Purchase this from amazon instead of Target and save yourself 30 bucks! 4. Organic Bamboo Nursing Pads- these are my personal favorite! I honestly prefer these over the disposable ones because they hold up more, don't leak through, prevent thrush, and you can use them over and over. I go through the disposable ones way to often so they became too expensive. These I just throw in the wash and they are good as new. 5. Gilligan & O'Malley Wireless Nursing Bra- this nursing bra is so comfortable, cheap, wire free, and holds up fabulous! I have three different kinds and this one is by far my favorite. I actually plan to go to Target today and get another one like this in a different color before returning to work. It's super practical (esp when you're out in public) and when you unhook it to nurse it actually stays down instead of trying to come back up while the baby eats. If you plan on breastfeeding a good nursing bra is a MUST. 6. Probiotics- while I was in the hospital all the nurses and Lactation consultants told me about the benefits of probiotics and breastfeeding so before I even checked out I ordered Mothers Select Probiotics. After doing lots of research on probiotics for nursing mommas I found out just how beneficial they really are (great for gut/digestive health, added immunity, helps with milk production, prevents thrush, constipation, and eczema in infants and more!) When Sawyer was only two weeks old I thought he was developing a milk intolerance because I noticed after consuming a lot of dairy he would break out in a rash and be extremely gassy/fussy. After telling his pediatrician all of this he gave Sawyer some infant probiotics to try out. They were a life saver and everything cleared up right away! Now we both take probiotics every day! For Post (Vaginal) Delivery:
This stuff should be pretty self explanatory without me having to go into too much detail. I used all of these items every day up until 5/6 weeks. 1. Dermoplast Pain Relieving Spray-Plan to have a couple of these on hand, you will want to use this several times a day. 2. Witch Hazel Spray AND Wipes- you will probably need both. 3. Padcicles- read about these on Pinterest and never made them prior to delivery. As soon as I got home these were made and they were so soothing!! I will have these prepared in my freezer next time. 4. Stool Softener- you will 100% want to take these. I think I took 3 a day and they are perfectly safe while breastfeeding too. 5. Perineal Cleansing Bottle- since toilet paper is a no go, this is a must when going to the bathroom. I filled it up with warm water every time and it totally helps. I had one of these for each bathroom. Your hospital should provide you with these, ask for extra to take home! The mom washer from the frida bundle kit works for this too. 6. Mesh/ Breathable Cotton Undies- just buy these, they might be ugly but it doesn't matter, they are comfortable and breathable!! Also buy a couple sizes up! 7. Perineal Cold Pack or Gel Pack- helps with swelling and relieves pain/soreness. Ask for extra of these before leaving the hospital since they aren't cheap when ordering from home! 8. Warm Bath and Comfy Clothes!!! I don't think I would have survived the recovery process without a warm bath. I took two a day. Some doctors tell patients to hold off on baths for awhile but mine told me I could take a bath as much as I wanted. I also lived in massive tshirts (great for breastfeeding too), robes, and fleece pajamas for those first couple of weeks postpartum. If you missed Part 1 of Sawyer's birth story you can click here. Once I was approved in triage, I was then set up in my own room and stuck with an IV, belly monitors hooked up, and antibiotics started for GBS. They wanted me to have one round of antibiotics in my system before the baby came to help fight off any bad bacteria (the antibiotics take approximately 4 hours to get into your system). I was finally hooked up to everything by 12:00pm and wouldn't be finished with the antibiotics until 4:30. Around 3:00 my contractions were still inconsistent and about every 8 minutes apart. I had not felt one contraction but we would see them on the monitor. Since 4:30 was approaching they said they could give me pitocin to speed things along since my contractions were so inconsistent. I really didn't want pitocin because of horror stories I had heard and wanted labor to be as natural as possible without forcing it. They assured me they would monitor the baby and put me on the lowest drip of pitocin. I think the nurse said the drip could go up to 30 and they were only going to put me at 2. I agreed as I also didn't want a long labor. Once the pitocin was administered the contractions were becoming much more frequent and shooting up high on the monitor. I still didn't feel anything but a mild cramp every now and then. God was clearly with me. I decided I wanted to walk laps since I still felt great and was hoping that might cause my water to break on its own. So we did lots of laps around the birthing unit before the next dilation check. Around 6:00pm I had my first dilation check since being admitted. I was at 7cm. I was confused at how I had only gone up 2 cm since 9:00am after all the walking, steady contractions, etc. The nurse said the doctor would want to break my water at this point and asked if I wanted to go ahead and get the epidural before he did that. I had not felt any pain the entire time so I really did not want to get the epidural yet. I also knew that I did not want to feel anyone breaking my water and if I happened to get to 10cm rather quickly I might not have time for the epidural, so I decided to go ahead and get it. I was nervous about getting the epidural put in (I never researched an epidural and told a white lie when they asked if I had watched the video of how it was administered), but surprisingly it wasn't bad at all. It felt like a bee sting and that only lasted a few seconds. I look back and I am pretty impressed that I remained so calm and at ease during the process, it had to have been my nerves that day because now I squirm at the thought of anything going in my back. Disclaimer: a couple weeks later I saw a video on how an epidural was administered and about puked. I can't believe my hospital actually thought I would watch that right before getting it put in. Girls DON'T. Once the epidural was finally in they gave me a birthing ball to put my legs up on and use until it fully set in. Within 5 minutes of the birthing ball being used, my water broke on its own! The contractions were every 2 minutes apart and I started shaking uncontrollably. Not because I felt pain but apparently that can happen to some people after an epidural. I never felt anything but a little pressure after the epidural kicked in. It was a love/hate feeling. I loved that I couldn't feel pain, but I hated not being able to have control over the feeling in my body. The next check was around 9:00pm and I was still only at 7cm. At this point I began to get nervous. Everything had happened that needed to, why was I not progressing? I immediately started praying. God had been with me this entire pregnancy, this entire day, now I needed him to help speed things along. I prayed out loud and started to listen to my favorite Christian songs that always seem to calm me down. The next check was around 10:15 and I was 10 cm!! I had went 3 cm in an hour after multiple prayers..this was God helping yet again. The doctor told the nurses to prep the room for delivery and to get me started in the pushing process when I was ready. Around 10:45 it was go time. The nurse had told me what to do and I was ready to start pushing. It was just me, Bryan and my nurse. I asked her where the doctor and medical staff were? Didn't they need to be in the room if I was about to start pushing?! She assured me that it wouldn't just happen so quickly and she would call the doctor and nurses in when I was close. It happened rather quickly and I still felt no pain. Bryan and my nurse were the absolute best. Both of them were encouraging and comforting. The nurse finally called the doctor in when Bryan yelled "Sawyer has hair! And it's brown" (we both wondered if he would come out with blonde or brown hair). At this point, I knew it was close and had more motivation to keep going strong. I kept quoting Philippians 4:13 during the count period and a few minutes later Sawyer John was welcomed into the world at 11:53pm weighing 8lbs 9oz and 20 inches long. He was perfect. As soon as the doctor delivered him he was placed on my chest. I couldn't believe it, this little miracle of life was finally in my arms. I looked over at Bryan and we both couldn't believe it. I just kept telling Sawyer how much I loved him. They say you will never feel a love like the love you have for your child and it's true. I can't begin to explain how much love I have for this baby. He was the sweetest, most cuddly, warm, and greatest gift from God laying perfectly on my chest. I thanked God for allowing this baby to be ours and being with us my entire pregnancy and labor. Sawyer was finally here safely, happy, and healthy. I'll always remember the day Sawyer made me a momma but little details may fade as time passes so I am hoping this helps. I had only wanted Bryan to be in the room with me during L&D and I'm so happy it was just him and I that shared that time together. He was so encouraging, the biggest help, and the greatest support system I could have ever had. I wouldn't trade a single moment for how everything played out (including the doctor that delivered Sawyer, who wasn't even my doctor, and the nurses on staff that shift). December 1st was exactly what I could have hoped for and everything I had prayed for. Every promise of God's grace was answered that day. I will say although I had an incredibly great pregnancy, easy labor and delivery, once the epidural wore off it was a different story. Granted I had a couple minor complications following delivery, post delivery was tough on my body. The pain was intense the following few days but that goes away. Every little detail regardless of what happens is and will always be worth the miracle of life placed in your arms. I continue to thank God everyday for our little Sawyer and can't help but look at him in awe. Bryan and I love watching him grow and are amazed at how fast time goes. The new things Sawyer does each day are so exciting and we can't wait to see him grow and develop into his own personality . It is such a blessing to be a part of God's work and see pieces of Bryan and I in this little man. God's plan always prevails and we are truly thankful! It has been 7 weeks with our Sawyer John and time cannot slow down enough. I haven't had time to post anything, let alone do much besides care to him, but I wanted to write his birth story before even more time passes as I don't want to forget anything.
I never looked into labor and delivery and I am thankful I didn't. Everyone has their own experience with L&D and I'm sure not one person's is the same. I wanted to go into it with an open mind and be prepared for anything to happen without anyone's experience on my mind, as I tend to worry what has happened to others will happen to me. If I can give any advice, don't fret about labor, it is all worth it when that precious little baby is in your arms. Prior to my 39 week appointment which fell on a Friday we had great weather that week. It was in the 60s and perfect for walking outside. Sawyer was already extremely low and favorable for induction but I did not want to be induced so I decided I would take advantage of the nice weather and do some walking that week. I was hoping he would drop even further and come on his own. I think I walked 4 or 5 miles that week (which I had not done in a long time). After eating lunch that Wednesday I started feeling sick and I hadn't felt sick my entire pregnancy. I walked outside to get fresh air but came back into work and still felt bad, so for the first time my entire pregnancy, I left work. I felt better after a nap but then had some cramping which I thought were bathroom cramps. I had those same cramps for the next two days on and off but they weren't painful at all and figured it was nothing since EVERYONE had told me I would know a contraction when I felt one. On Friday December 1st I went into my 39 week OB checkup. I felt great. I was running a little bit behind and skipped breakfast because I was prepared to go eat and Christmas shop after my appointment. I knew they were going to want to do a dilation check (which I personally hated) since I had turned down my 38 week dilation check.I figured after the check they would give me a number and I would go about my day. I had always thought Sawyer would come early but after he decided to stay put when Thanksgiving passed, I was wondering if he would make it to his due date (my birthday) which I secretly really wanted to share with him. My appointment was at 9:00am and I was not prepared for what was going to come. I had my hospital bag at home, Sawyers things at home, Bryan had to work that morning, so my mom went with me to my appointment. I had on workout clothes and no make up and I don't believe I had even washed my hair that morning. I truly did not anticipate to go into labor anytime soon and was hoping Sawyer would hold off at this point since my doctor was on vacation and there was some Christmas shopping that needed to be done! As I sat in the waiting room I felt a light cramp here and there, but again nothing painful. I went into the patient room and prepped to be checked and the NP asked if I had any signs of labor. I told her about feeling sick and some bathroom cramps but nothing out of the norm. My appointment was with the nurse practitioner who I had met with a few times prior. She knew I hated the checks and told me she would make it simple and quick just like the last time she had done it. When I asked her if she was almost done (as it seemed to take much longer than the previous time) she told me to hold on. I asked what was going on and she looked at me and said "Kacey you need to get to the hospital, you are 5cm and fully effaced, this baby could come at any moment." She knew I was scared of pain and I believe wanted me to get there in time for an epidural and get a round of antibiotics in me since I had GBS (also totally normal for pregnancy and nothing to worry about). She told me those cramps were more than likely contractions. She said she was going to call the hospital and let them know I was coming. I asked her if I had time to go and get Chick Fil A (I was starving) and my hospital bags first and she told me no, to get straight to the hospital. I immediately called Bryan and told him it was time for the baby and to meet me at the hospital. I was nervous as he could hear it in my voice but excited at the same time. I knew I was about to meet my baby boy which I had patiently waited for the past 9 months. My mom and I walked into the Labor and Delivery unit at the hospital and straight to the nurses check in desk. I told them I had just left the OB office and the NP sent me here. They asked me if I was in pain or having any consistent contractions. I answered no to both. They just kind of starred at me in confusion since I was acting and looking like someone who definitely would not be in labor. They said before they would send me to triage to be checked they were going to call the OBs office to see what was going on. I was confused, I hadn't come there on my own, a doctor sent me there. Why were they not going to take the doctors orders and get me checked in and admitted? Finally after speaking to the OBs office they put me in the triage room. They said they wanted to check me themselves to see how far dilated I was since there had been some "discrepancy in dilation numbers." I freaked out on them since I hated the checks and had just had it done a few minutes prior. I fought with them for awhile on this (that's how bad I hated dilation checks). They said before they would admit me and put me in my own room they required a dilation check and wanted to put the monitor on my tummy to see if those minor cramps I was having were truly contractions. A little while had passed and then Bryan flew in the door of the triage room where mom and I were. He asked me what was going on and I explained they wanted to check me before being admitted. Bryan told me to do the check and see if it was the same number so we could figure out what was going on (we were all ready to know if baby boy was coming that day or not). The nurses told me if I wasn't really 5cm and having contractions they were sending me home. Right then I agreed and a contraction hit the screen as soon as they strapped the monitor against my belly. They asked me if that was the cramping I had been feeling and then realized they were indeed contractions. The nurse then did the check and said "yep you are 5 cm and 90 to 100% effaced with contractions lets get you in a room." Well OF COURSE that is what I had been trying to tell them and exactly what was said at my OB appointment!! Part two to come.. HOW FAR ALONG: 38 weeks 4 days! SIZE OF BABY: The size of a pumpkin. WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO: We have been trying to keep things clean and up to date around the house since Sawyer can come at any time now. Bryan finally packed his hospital bag, we've watched 3 online prenatal classes, and toured the birthing center at our hospital. If any mommas have any advice on things to pack for the hospital, breastfeeding tips, etc. send them my way, I could use all the tips I can get!! I had a prenatal massage and pedicure at one of my favorite spas but it was not worth it!! They refuse to use any pressure on you while your pregnant so it was a gentle rub down at best. Save your money and go after pregnancy! Bryan's massages are 10x better and FREE! I threw Bryan a surprise 30th birthday dinner with some of our closest friends, we celebrated Thanksgiving with our family, and have been watching Christmas movies like crazy this past holiday weekend. EXERCISE: I am going to try and start walking more so I can (hopefully) go into labor on my own soon. BODY CHANGES: Sawyer has dropped even more than last week and I am feeling like I have so much room towards the top part of my torso again. My tailbone is beginning to really ache and my entire body has been itching me like crazy. I am still having cramps, especially at night but they always go away after a bit of time. I feel like I have a UTI 24/7 but doc says its just from all the pressure the baby is putting on me down there and it's a pretty normal feeling towards the end of pregnancy. I can go to the bathroom and within 2 minutes have the urge to go again (and actually go). SLEEP: I cannot get to sleep at night anymore. I have so much energy at night but feeling super tired and wanting to nap throughout the day. It's like a job trying to roll from one side to the other throughout the night. I would say I'm getting up an average of 8 times throughout the night to use the bathroom or just get up because my hips begin to ache after sleeping on them for more than an hour. BEST MOMENT OF THE WEEK: Just enjoying these last couple weeks of pregnancy in general. Feeling him kick, watching him squirm in my belly, seeing/feeling him respond to me saying his name and rubbing my belly. I love how responsive he is when he hears me talk to him or Bryan read a book to him. I am going to miss that feeling. Of course hearing his heart rate on the doppler as well. His heart rate is now down to around 133. Still lowering in preparation for birth. WORST MOMENT: My anxiety has been out the roof these last couple days. My nerves are getting the best of me as we are getting closer to labor and just the unknown and the unexpected freak me out. I have no idea what to expect with this being my first and also just worried of things that could happen or something that could go wrong. God has given me absolutely no reason to worry and yet I still do. I feel like I do not deserve all the grace God has given me since I do still tend to worry so much. We all have our weak moments and that is when the devil preys on us most. I try to just pray and stay strong during those moments. I've heard too many horror stories lately or read something scary online and of course begin to compare myself to these stories and wonder if it could happen to us. Obviously anything is possible, but I have to stay focused on my faith and trust Gods plan for our little family. I must remember that God was the one who blessed us with this baby and has brought us to this point. Not worrying seems impossible but praying for peace helps me! Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see- Hebrews 11:1 Just a tip- stay away from the internet while pregnant, don't listen to anyone's horror stories, and definitely don't share any negative stories to any pregnant women out there. I need to take my own advice on this one... FOOD CRAVINGS: After eating everything I was craving at Thanksgiving dinner, I am pretty satisfied on food. SYMPTOMS: Trouble sleeping, itchy belly, losing my mucus plug slowly but surely, pelvic pressure, lightening pain in the pelvic region from him pushing on nerves down there, swollen hands and feet, anxiety...they are all settling in. But overall I still feel well and can't complain. WHAT'S GOING ON WITH BABY: His organs will be done developing in just a couple more days when he will be considered full term at 39 weeks. He is now just gaining weight and seeming to be pretty content in my belly. I certainly thought he would make his appearance sometime after Thanksgiving dinner, but he enjoyed the food and slept most of the day. I am thinking he may make it to his due date after all. NEXT APPOINTMENT: 39 weeks. I was checked for dilation at 37 weeks (which was still painful but not as bad considering I knew what to expect that time around and I saw a girl doctor vs a man). She walked me through the process which definitely helped me. I was 1-2cm dilated and she said my cervix had almost completely thinned out. I had my 38 week apt yesterday where I turned down the dilation check. I didn't see the point in going through with it since its painful (for me) and always causes me to cramp afterwards for a few hours. Plus I knew regardless I would have be checked again at the end of this week for my 39 week appointment. TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN: I've gained 38 pounds since pre pregnancy! MATERNITY CLOTHES? Maternity leggings are still my best friend. I only have a couple tops that fit me since I didn't buy any maternity tops. I stick with flowy dresses and leggings almost daily. DIET: After the three plates I downed for Thanksgiving, I should really be watching what I eat.... MISS ANYTHING? Being able to do things on my own without asking Bryan or someone else for their help. Buttttt I am just going to continue to take advantage of the extra help while I can. ANYTHING MAKE YOU QUEASY OR SICK? Nope. GENDER: Boy. HAPPY OR MOODY? Happy and extremely nervous!!! We could really use some prayers right now. We all know the power of prayer works and could certainly use some (or many) our way. I mainly just want to pray for the safety and health of my son and a happy and healthy delivery. As long as Sawyer is okay the rest of us will be just fine. Bryan and I on Thanksgiving
Update: I have a feeling I might only have one more update to go after this one and I sure am going to miss writing my pregnancy updates. I can't wait to be able to go back and look at these later on though, I am so forgetful that I barely remember what I did yesterday so I know it'll be interesting for me to go back and read these postpartum. I am going to miss being pregnant so much. I tell everyone I would have 4 or 5 kids with how amazing this pregnancy has been (we will see what I think after labor and delivery). You really do get the royal treatment when you're pregnant, from family and strangers and who wouldn't miss that (take advantage of it)! I'll miss being able to skip line while waiting for the bathroom at a UT game, having people get up and get you your food or drinks, my husband being the most sweet and caring caretaker there ever was. It's really nice having him put on my socks and shoes in the mornings haha. But truly, this has been the best experience of my life. I have loved every moment of being pregnant but I have also worried more than I should too. I think it's natural. I keep telling myself once he is in my arms I won't worry as much but I believe I'll only worry more. I pray every night that anyone who wants to become pregnant that God will bless them and allow their bodies to conceive. We owe this entire pregnancy to God and it is truly such a miracle to see him work his ways during this process. We are so undeserving of his grace and favor he has shown us but with prayer and faith this journey has showed us that nothing is too big for our God. But more than anything I will miss this feeling of my first child growing and developing inside of my belly. It is so amazing having others feel him but it is nothing compared to what I feel, and it is the most amazing feeling in the world. I already have such a deep bond with this little person I haven't even met yet. There is no way to describe this love I have for our Sawyer John. HOW FAR ALONG: 36 weeks 4 days! SIZE OF BABY: The size of a large papaya. WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO: All his laundry is complete! Our hospital bags are packed! We have stocked up on a lot of things around the house so we won't have to get out to grab some shampoo or detergent. My mom came over on Sunday and helped us deep clean our house (swear it's never been so clean, we just need to try to keep it that way). The house is fully decorated for Christmas and feels so cozy! We celebrated Bryans 30th birthday with dad early this year but he will do some more celebrating this weekend. Bryan and I had our last major outing/date weekend this past weekend. We went to Asheville and Christmas shopped for one another since we won't have the time or will to want to do so after Sawyer makes his arrival into the world. We had such a great time just him and I. We couldn't leave without stopping at the dog bakery and one of our favorite restaurants for dinner. Almost everyone in the fam has had their shots for baby, or at least the two most important ones (our doctors recommend that anyone who is going to be around an infant a lot, esp during the winter months has their flu and Tdap shots). I am finally starting to feel like all things are a go, just need to clean out our cars now that his car seat has been installed by the police department. EXERCISE: Cleaning and showering is my exercise. BODY CHANGES: The belly is sooooo low! I really do "waddle" when I walk. My eye rash is back. My fingers, ankles, feet, and nose are all swelling on a daily basis. Here within the last few days I have been getting menstrual like cramps that come and go. I am back to getting braxton hicks when I'm on my feet for more than a few minutes. Sometimes I feel like I am getting the stomach bug, I'll get nausea, sweaty, then chills, but it goes away after some time..then will come back again. With him being so low the pressure is on down there! Everyone is freaking me out just a little when they tell me how low I look and that he is coming any day now. SLEEP: For the past few months I have been in bed by 8:00 and asleep basically as soon as I hit the pillow. Lately, I've been having more energy and staying awake until 10 or 11 which it totally rare for me. Although I'm still tired throughout the day, this random energy burst is confusing me, but also allowing me to get a lot of extra things done. BEST MOMENT OF THE WEEK: I had my 36 week appointment on Friday and everything is looking like he is ready to meet us. Sawyer is still doing A-okay in the belly (which is all that matters to me) and still being his active little self. His heart rate was 135, I sure do love hearing that little heart racing on the doppler. WORST MOMENT: I got checked for dilation which was nothing like I had anticipated.... I don't want to be negative but I am going to be real, it was painful. The doctor said his head is so low and pressed up against the cervix like he is ready to go. Doc said Sawyer isn't turning anywhere with how low his head is. We actually couldn't get a number as far as dilation goes because I would not sit still (although he said I was definitely dilated). I was rather embarrassed at my outburst of reaction to the check but after talking to other mommas they let me know just how painful their experience with dilation check was as well (I'm sure everyone's experience with that is different). FOOD CRAVINGS: I am cravinggggg Thanksgiving food. You know, all the ham, turkey, mac and cheese, hashbrown casserole, all that good and super unhealthy but oh so delicious food.... and apple pies and banana breads and the list goes on. I cannot wait for next Thursday!!! SYMPTOMS: I am getting all those "labor is near" symptoms. Baby has dropped, his head is basically in the birth canal, my cervix has started to change, and swell, and lots of other details yall don't wanna read about (but are all normal) haha. WHAT'S GOING ON WITH BABY: His job from here on out is just to basically gain weight, which I don't think will be much of a problem. I feel like I can breath and eat so much food again now that he is so low. I'm back to eating more than Bryan. I absolutely love that he is still so active and that he responds to me as soon as I talk to him or start to rub my belly. He hiccups almost 2 or 3 times a day. Almost all his organs are done developing and it would be pretty safe for him to arrive today if he wanted to. NEXT APPOINTMENT: 37 weeks. I am going to the ob weekly now. The doctor said we will have to try again to check for dilation this Friday. I am thinking about turning it down until at least my 38 week appointment. Although I definitely want to know how much I am dilated, I don't think it truly matters either way since some women can be dilated 4cm for weeks. I know we will get induced if he is not here by his due date (Decemeber 8). I am really hoping he comes on his own though, preferably after 38 weeks. We will see, I still think he will surprise all of us and go much further than everyone anticipates. I think he's pretty comfy inside my tummy. TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN: I've gained 35 pounds since pre pregnancy! MATERNITY CLOTHES? Maternity leggings are my best friend. DIET: All I can say is....Thanksgiving! MISS ANYTHING? Laying flat on my back, I don't like being a side sleeper. ANYTHING MAKE YOU QUEASY OR SICK? Nope GENDER: Boy. HAPPY OR MOODY? Happy, feeling more relaxed lately now that I have all my to do list pretty much complete. Celebrating Sawyer with Bryan's work family, we also celebrated with my work family as well but I never had time to do a post on it or our Crossville shower. Maybe after he's born?? Celebrating Bryans 30th Birthday at Dads a little early this year! Getting all the cuddles with my first born, Auggie. Everyone says the animals get the shaft once a newborn is in the picture but Bryan and I will still spoil this little fella rotten, I'm sure of it. Mommy and Daddy's last date weekend before the baby comes. Christmas decor is up and out at the Houston household. We are ready for you, Sawyer!!
Originally I had my mind made up that I didn't want to spend the money on maternity pictures, I would rather put the money towards newborn pictures and other things... but I talked with my cousin who made it very clear that this was such a special time during my life and I had to capture these moments. I knew she was right. After trying for a baby and being so extremely blessed by this pregnancy, I knew I had to just do it and I am so so happy I did. I knew I would never get these exact moments back, with this being my first pregnancy and my body going through a complete change for it's very first time. I am so thankful that I will be able to look back at these pictures and remember just truly what a blessing it was to be pregnant. After looking for a newborn photographer, I was recommended Ashley Baker Photography. I had seen some of her newborn pictures (and loved them) and I saw a package that included a free maternity session with the booking so I jumped on it. She is based out of the Tri Cities and is the sweetest to work with! I wasn't really sure when I wanted to do the maternity session because I wanted to wait until my belly was huge (ps- this might sound odd but I LOVE having a big belly) and I felt like I needed to wait until around 36 weeks to do the shoot. I had read by other bloggers the best time was around the 32 week mark, even though your belly isn't as big as it'll get, its a great time for maternity sessions. They were right!!! I felt great at 32 weeks, my rings still fit, I had plenty of energy, and my belly was still nice and round. Tomorrow I will be 36 weeks and I am exhausted! My rings don't fit on my fingers, I can barely get up and down, my face, hands, and feet are all completely swollen andddd everyone claims he will make his appearance sooner rather than later because he is hanging out so low! So tip to mommas, definitely do your maternity shoot around 32 weeks! We chose to do the shoot in The Virginian because there are so many different spots to take the pictures. Originally I wanted to take the majority of the pics down by the pond with the vineyards in the background. Weather wasn't really cooperating with us at that point, the sun was intense, the wind was intense, and after a few minutes we knew we needed to change locations. Luckily, there are multiple places throughout the neighborhood that has good backgrounds. We took some out in the hay fields, some by a bridge/pond, and then out on a swing overlooking the Virginian. There are so many great pictures but here a few (okay a lot) of my favorites. Sawyer John, Mommy and Daddy cannot wait to meet you. You have been such an incredible blessing from the start and we praise God for you everyday. We look forward to meeting you but I sure will miss this personal connection with you in my belly. Thank you for being the most active little guy and allowing me to become a mother, with the love I have for you now I cannot imagine what I will feel like once you are here. Every good and perfect gift is from above ~ James 1: 17
HOW FAR ALONG: 34 weeks 4 days!
SIZE OF BABY: The size of a cantaloupe. WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO: I've been working on his laundry and getting all of the essential baby items ready. I never dreamed that it would take me this long to do his laundry and sort through it all but Sawyer has more clothes than I do. All of his tiny things somehow seem to get lost in the washer or dryer so I've ordered wash bags that I plan to start putting his little things (like socks) in. This is also the first time I've ever used baby Dreft and I loooove the smell. I would wash all my clothes in it if it weren't for the price. We have also been organizing and cleaning our house like crazy. The nesting thing is a serious issue for me...I hate to admit this but I even cleaned and germ x'd our mailbox the other day.... EXERCISE: I count cleaning and running errands as exercise these days. BODY CHANGES: The belly is measuring right on target at 34 inches. My belly button is still microscopic but refuses to turn into an "outie". My hands and feet are finally starting to swell regardless of what I do (that used to only occur if I were on my feet) now I roll out of bed and can't even put my rings on my fingers anymore. My eye rash has finally seemed to have gone away but I'm thinking it'll reappear before delivery. SLEEP: Not much of sleep happening, besides my hip pain my back feels like it's going to break as soon as I wake up in the morning. I partially blame my bed for this one. Our bed is too soft and I need something more firm to help with that. Bryan surprised me with a prenatal massage spa package the other day and I am hoping this might help relieve some of the pain. I booked it for 38 weeks but Bryan is convinced I might not make it to 38 weeks so I am thinking of rescheduling. BEST MOMENT OF THE WEEK: Everything is looking good on these last few weeks. I am going to see the doctor every two weeks now and once I hit 36 weeks I will go to the doctor weekly. On Friday at my 34 week apt everything still looked good. He is still head down and his heart rate is starting to lower (139 heart rate) which according to the docs the baby's heart rate will get closer to normal 120 rates the closer they get to birth. WORST MOMENT: No bad moments but I think my hormones/being super tired are becoming quite noticeable. The smallest things seem to irritate me or make me emotional. I'm also starting to worry more about anything and everything. I have always been prone to being a worry wart but it's getting out of hand. I try to just pray about it. I am so undeserving of everything I've been blessed with. I just try to count on God to help me with this! FOOD CRAVINGS: I haven't had an absolute food craving per say lately but I do get in the mood for things and want them asap....like Bryans homemade rice krispy treats :) SYMPTOMS: Back and hip pain, baby boy is constantly pushing up against that vein or nerve down there and it sends a shooting pain for just a second. It's happening all the time now. I very rarely experience braxton hicks but have a ton of pressure on my pelvis after being on my feet for just a short period of time. WHAT'S GOING ON WITH BABY: He is putting on the pounds and fattening up. His little jabs and flutters have turned into full roll and body movements. I filmed my belly the other night and sent it to my fam and friends. They were all in shock at how crazy he was going in just a matter of 30 seconds. It looked as if he was playing football in there. I can't wait to show him some of these videos one day. His central nervous system is still maturing along with his lungs. He is taking deep breaths, his eyes blink and pupils will dilate/constrict according to light. He still gets the hiccups at least twice a day which are good for lung development according to the docs. NEXT APPOINTMENT: 36 weeks. At that appointment they will test for Group B strep and check for any signs of dilation. A lot of people think Sawyer will make his appearance before his due date, mainly because he is head down, so low already, and there have been a couple of things that appear to show some signs of labor in the near future. I'm convinced he will make an appearance after I eat my Thanksgiving dinner, but watch him surprise us all and come after his due date. TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN: So I've gained almost 7 pounds in the last two weeks. I swear he has dropped even more than just a couple weeks ago because I feel like I can breathe again and I am back to eating like a mad woman. I am now up 32 pounds from pre pregnancy. Either he is taking all this extra weight or I am putting it somewhere,I just don't realize it yet. I think with him measuring big and already having those sweet chubby cheeks he is liking all this extra food I've been eating lately. I hope he is a little chunk when he decides to grace us with his presence. Chunky babies are so cute! MATERNITY CLOTHES? I have them but I stick to wearing work out pants or maternity leggings most days. Maternity clothes are comfortable but nothing beats leggings. DIET: I am trying to eat a little bit better...but the holidays are approaching and Halloween candy..... MISS ANYTHING? A full nights sleep. I think it'll be a very long time before I see that again. ANYTHING MAKE YOU QUEASY OR SICK? No. GENDER: Boy. HAPPY OR MOODY? Happy, nervous, moody, worried, excited, pretty much have all the emotions right now! I recently had my maternity shoot and I am still waiting to get my pictures back. I can't wait to see how they turned out and do a post on them. I had Bryan and Auggie join along too and be in most pictures as well. We plan to use these as our Christmas cards this year and send them out the first week of December unless we have little man by then and will send his newborn pictures out for our Christmas cards. Until I get the pictures back, here is one of my favorites from the sneak peak the photographer showed me! |
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