We did a little photo shoot with Meghan today to celebrate one week since her birth. We seriously pared down the number of pictures, and these are only the very cutest of them:
Thursday, February 27, 2014
So TINY!
Meghan wore her first pair of jeans today - these are size newborn!
She might swim in them just a little bit.
In My Carseat
Meghan looks so very tiny when bundled up and placed in her carseat. She is not a huge fan of it yet!
Taking a Bottle
For a variety of reasons, nursing did not work for little miss. However, she loves Mama's milk in a bottle! She looks like a little bird as it comes closer to her mouth and makes a small milk bubble mess at the end of most feedings!
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
First Milk Coma
At her four day appointment, Meghan had lost more weight than is desirable. The doctor recommended a combination of nursing and supplementing to help her gain weight. She seemed to take to the bottle quite well!
Monday, February 24, 2014
She's Here!
Meghan made her appearance on Thursday February 20th at 6:07 pm. She weighed 7 lbs and 6 oz and was 19.75 inches long. We are in love. We are blessed!
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Meghan's Nursery, Clothes, & Diapers
Partially because I needed to learn how to use our video camera and partially so that I could share with family and friends who do not live close by, I made four short videos today. If you're interested, check it out....
Meghan's Finished Nursery:
My mom sewed Meghan several crib sheets, a bed skirt, changing pad cover, as well as several of the blankets that are in the closet. She has also made 2 quilts and 2 pillows that will be coming when Meghan is born - we are so blessed by her crafting skills! Many of the blankets and all of the burp cloths that we have were made by me in preparation for our little girl.
What's In Meghan's Closet:
What's In Meghan's Dresser (& Cloth Diapers):
Meghan's Section of Our "Family Closet":
At 38.5 weeks, we are feeling like the house is ready for a baby to come (with three snow days, it's certainly clean!). We are packed to head to the hospital and are getting very anxious to meet this little girl!
Hopefully soon we will be sharing videos of Meghan's antics in the "outside world."
Meghan's Finished Nursery:
My mom sewed Meghan several crib sheets, a bed skirt, changing pad cover, as well as several of the blankets that are in the closet. She has also made 2 quilts and 2 pillows that will be coming when Meghan is born - we are so blessed by her crafting skills! Many of the blankets and all of the burp cloths that we have were made by me in preparation for our little girl.
What's In Meghan's Closet:
What's In Meghan's Dresser (& Cloth Diapers):
Meghan's Section of Our "Family Closet":
At 38.5 weeks, we are feeling like the house is ready for a baby to come (with three snow days, it's certainly clean!). We are packed to head to the hospital and are getting very anxious to meet this little girl!
Hopefully soon we will be sharing videos of Meghan's antics in the "outside world."
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Baby Hoosier :: Week 38
This week, Baby is the size of a: pumpkin
Total weight gain/loss: 41 lbs - eek! My doctor says not to worry about it at all as my weight gain is all in my belly and I have some swelling where I am holding water due to the stress my body is under at this point in pregnancy.
Sleep: What is sleep? I am currently living on sleep acquired in 1-2 hour stretches once or twice a night. I think that this is my body getting me ready for our sweet girl!
Best moment this week: Blood pressure was a concern (it had gone up from my usual super low count) at the 36.5 week check up but not at the 37.5 - yay for no pre-eclampsia concerns!
Movement: She wiggles a bit, but is very much out of room. I might think it's fun to drink a cold smoothie for breakfast, wait five minutes, and feel her freak out!
Food cravings: apples, fruit smoothies, I'm not a huge fan of "heavy" foods right now.
Symptoms: I can breath quite well now that she has dropped fully into my pelvis and is out of my ribs. I have been doing a lot of house cleaning. I am desperately excited to meet this little person and often find myself feeling impatient for her to get here. I have been feeling more regular braxton hicks contractions - a few have even hurt.
Belly Button in or out: still out
Milestones: She continues to be gaining weight and length.
Total weight gain/loss: 41 lbs - eek! My doctor says not to worry about it at all as my weight gain is all in my belly and I have some swelling where I am holding water due to the stress my body is under at this point in pregnancy.
Sleep: What is sleep? I am currently living on sleep acquired in 1-2 hour stretches once or twice a night. I think that this is my body getting me ready for our sweet girl!
Best moment this week: Blood pressure was a concern (it had gone up from my usual super low count) at the 36.5 week check up but not at the 37.5 - yay for no pre-eclampsia concerns!
Movement: She wiggles a bit, but is very much out of room. I might think it's fun to drink a cold smoothie for breakfast, wait five minutes, and feel her freak out!
Food cravings: apples, fruit smoothies, I'm not a huge fan of "heavy" foods right now.
Symptoms: I can breath quite well now that she has dropped fully into my pelvis and is out of my ribs. I have been doing a lot of house cleaning. I am desperately excited to meet this little person and often find myself feeling impatient for her to get here. I have been feeling more regular braxton hicks contractions - a few have even hurt.
Belly Button in or out: still out
Milestones: She continues to be gaining weight and length.
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Waiting On You ... Update #2
On Friday January 31st (37.5 weeks) Meghan has dropped about 3 centimeters - I have definitely felt her move out of my ribs. She places lots of pressure on my pelvic bones but no longer is kicking me in the ribs or lungs! I am more effaced and still 0 cm dilated.
I have been having braxton hicks contractions on a more regular basis during the past two days.
I have been having braxton hicks contractions on a more regular basis during the past two days.
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