He’s here!
Sweet sleeping baby (with stuffed animal present from big sister)
Not only did he arrive right on time (on his due date), but he got here quickly (labor from start to finish lasted an hour and a half; we gave birth five minutes after arriving at the birth center!). He even weighs a full pound less than his big sister weighed when she was born.
We’re smitten.
The upside to getting a new phone is that I can now Instagram again! HOORAY! I’m so in love with the app that we’ll be posting baby photos over there (and on our Facebook page) first.
Here’s a glimpse at the kind of photos I typically post:
Future big sister trying out our new baby carrier
Kisses to baby doll
I can’t imagine why she’s so tired today. She only stayed up until 10pm last night reading independently in bed. SIGH.
Early morning frost viewed from our bedroom
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Our dancing, happy, crazy five year old. She’s a fun one!
We’ve washed the organic baby clothes, unpacked the wooden toys and favorite board books, set up the diaper changing station, loaded up the diaper bag, and installed the infant car seat. We feel ready for the arrival of our little boy.
That being said, this mama is still hoping to get more done before he arrives. (There’s nothing like a fast approached, yet unknown deadline to kick me into action.) I’m really digging these nesting instincts. Why can’t I be this productive all the time?! No, REALLY?! I still have a homeschooling room to unpack and organize.
At least I blogged twice this weekend. (Oh, how I miss you guys!) Big check off that to-do list!
At 37 weeks pregnant, the baby is now considered full-term, Braxton-Hicks contractions are an ever present activity, I’m fully effaced and partially dilated, and this baby may be here any minute. (In fact, I’m sitting on a towel as I write this post, you know, just in case.)
I’ve also started losing weight instead of gaining, a sure sign that we’re in the homestretch (the exact same thing happened when I was pregnant with our five year old). I certainly prefer thinking, “I’ve gained twenty-five pounds this pregnancy” rather than “I’ve gained thirty.”
I’m getting excited. And completely terrified. (Just how many months of sleep-deprivation do we have ahead of us?!) He’s gonna be here soon!
Hey, how many more blog posts do you think I can fit in?!
Thanks to David and my cousin Julia for the fabulous photos!
