So In Love

We survived our 1st week! It's truly unbelievable how this tiny little thing can rock your entire world! It may be the sleep deprivation or the postpartum hormones rushing out but I cannot believe how much I love this little girl! I can watch her do nothing for hours on end. Here is my favorite face to stare at. Can you blame me?

Introducing

Sydney Rae! Born on March 6th at 10:56 PM after almost 37 hours of labor! She weighs 8lbs. 4oz and is 21.5 inches long. Sydney was born 1 hour and 4 minutes before my 31st birthday on March 7th. She came a day after my due date. I always said I wanted to have my 1st child at 30 and made it happen with little time to spare! I've spent the last week just looking her in amazement! I may write out the entire birth story but for now let's just say that labor was harder than I expected and motherhood so far is easier than anticipated. I just feel so blessed to have a healthy and happy little girl. Even if she's a night owl. Here are a few pics:

Oh, Sweet Nuthin'

Nothing is happening! I've been walking around dilated at 2cm for 3 weeks now! At my last two weekly appointments, the Dr. said "I'd be surprised if you make it to your next appointment." Well, I've made it. OK, I'm still not officially due until Friday but I really thought she'd be early. There was a full moon and everything this weekend and nada. If she doesn't come this week, I'll be induced next Thursday. I'm really hoping it doesn't come to that. Come on, bean!

Bump Watch - Extreme Close Up

39 Weeks!
I'm going to be pregnant forever. I thought the baby would be on her way by now but no, still pregnant. I'm feeling really good, baby's doing awesome, but I'm getting really impatient. Not that I'm all excited to go through L&D but I'm ready to not be pregnant anymore and to meet my little girl.

Sunday Morning

This could be my last Sunday morning without a baby! I have a feeling she's coming next Sunday, February 28, which is the next full moon. I'm not due until march 5th but I'm willing her out early. I love Sunday mornings and will probably miss our quiet, selfish rituals once bean does arrive. Since becoming pregnant and therefore no longer spending Saturday nights out drinking till the wee hours of the morning, the H and I wake up early Sunday and do some version of the following:
Go to Starbucks for coffee, drive down to the beach to check the waves, take the pups for a long walk around the neighborhood, make breakfast together, then settle in on the couch with the dogs and read the paper or watch DVR'ed Saturday Night Live from the night before. Ahhh.
I also play a chill mix CD when we are cooking breakfast. My favorite song on it is Sunday Morning by the Velvet Underground. I crave the Velvet Underground music like ice cream since I've been pregnant even though I was never really into them before. So weird.
If you've never heard this song before, go grab a cup of coffee and take a listen. Then let me know what your favorite Sunday rituals are, with or without kiddies.

Sunday Morning

Bump Watch

38 weeks
COTW: Ice! Seriously, I have such bad heartburn that i chew on ice all day. It sucks.
Well, I'm almost there! As of my appt last week, I'm 2 cm dilated and the baby is locked and loaded in the head down position. It can happen any time now or she can make me suffer another 2-3 weeks. I don't wanna rush her or anything but I have been eating pregnancy inducing food all week. I've made spicy Mexican burritos, fajitas and quesadillas and roasted veggie lasagna with lots of eggplant (I don't like eggplant parmesan.) I've also been eating fresh pineapple for dessert. Nothing yet.
I can't wait to meet her and to no longer waddle when I walk and have to pee every 5 minutes. I also miss shopping for normal size clothing. I have to break the habit of buying xxl tees and yoga pants. I have plenty of stuff to wear for the next few weeks of pregnancy and postpartum. I'm so tempted by all of the pretty spring stuff in stores now but who knows what size or shape I'll be when this kid pops out. I'll also be in a new role as sahm and milk machine so I'm trying to hold off for now.
Here I am in all my round glory and my xxl tunic:

The Nest

Bean's room is finally done and fully stocked! Check it out!



Details:

• The crib is the Olivia 3 in 1 by BabyMod from Walmart

• The crib sheets are Nurseryworks "Sea Holly Rose"

• The dresser and bookcase are from Ikea

• The hamper is by Badger Basket from CSNBaby.com

• The toy chest is an outdoor storage bench from Pier One.

• The lamp is from Target. I made the lampshade and toy chest cushion cover from a fabric shower curtail that I found in the clearance section at TJ Maxx.

• The paint is Benjamin Moore No VOC in Ocean Spray

• The Dutailier glider is a Craiglist find (Like new! $60!)

• The Sheep Mobile is home made

• More homemade nursery projects here

More photos here!