Taking it all in,
L
An adorable moment, with her yet-to-be-titled grandparent
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
A little update
I love everything she does. I want a photo of every goofy face she makes, video of each funny gesture, recordings of all her little coos and mews (she really does sound like a kitten). Looking at her brings me and Alan to tears. She's got the whole family wrapped around her little finger. I think the two most used phrases in our house right now are "I love you so much" and "she's perfect". Life is good. Recovery has been a bit rough, but I know it just takes time to heal and establish routines. A good friend reminded me to enjoy every moment, even the sleepless nights, as they are fleeting and will soon be missed.
Taking it all in,
L
An adorable moment, with her yet-to-be-titled grandparent
Taking it all in,
L
An adorable moment, with her yet-to-be-titled grandparent
Woah, Baby!
Emmylou Elyse Yates Lindsey was born on Friday, May 27, 2011. She weighed 8 lbs, 6 oz and was 21" long. Moments after arriving at Target, I noticed my leggings were uncomfortably wet. What just happened? Was that my water breaking? Rushed to the restroom to double check, and eventually decided it was best to contact Dr. Patolia to get her opinion.
Lets rewind a bit.. On Thursday evening, I had started to have cramps that felt similar to the cramps I got when the doctor checked to see how dilated/effaced I was, which is what she said early labor would feel like. These cramps continued into Friday, but I was feeling productive and decided to ignore the discomfort. As usual, there were a million things on the to-do list that must get done. Having a baby suddenly topped that list.
When I called the doctor, she instructed me to go ahead to the hospital. I wanted to pick Alan up first (and was still doubting that I was in labor) and also pick up my hospital bag, but mom insisted we get to the hospital after retrieving the bag. So we sent dad to pick up Alan. That turned out to be a good idea, as my amniotic fluid began leaking everywhere, and it ended up taking two hours for Alan and dad to get to the hospital because of Memorial Day traffic. By the time they came, I was getting the epidural and had been started on pitocin. Uncle Chris, Shannon and their boys arrived at the same time. It was about 5pm, and time to sit and wait, and try to rest (and update Facebook). At 9:30, I was 9.5cm dilated and 100% effaced. 30 minutes later I started pushing, and at 10:35 pm Emmylou was born! The nurse had just opened the door to call a doctor down the hall to deliver the baby, but in rushed Dr. Patolia.
Alan and me, before Emmylou was born
Emmylou's first picture!
She couldn't be more perfect. It is unbelievable to me that she is mine, that she grew in me for nine months. I don't want to miss anything, she's changing so fast! We seem to have come so far from her being in my belly, and I do miss those days. I've already forgotten how inconvenient and heavy that belly was. I want time to stand still so I can spend forever in today. I'm so happy I have a camera and video camera to capture the most wonderful moments of my life: my little girl doing anything or nothing, my husband becoming a father, my parents becoming grandparents, my brother becoming uncle rowdy, and a love that knows no bounds.
Spilling over with love,
L
Lets rewind a bit.. On Thursday evening, I had started to have cramps that felt similar to the cramps I got when the doctor checked to see how dilated/effaced I was, which is what she said early labor would feel like. These cramps continued into Friday, but I was feeling productive and decided to ignore the discomfort. As usual, there were a million things on the to-do list that must get done. Having a baby suddenly topped that list.
When I called the doctor, she instructed me to go ahead to the hospital. I wanted to pick Alan up first (and was still doubting that I was in labor) and also pick up my hospital bag, but mom insisted we get to the hospital after retrieving the bag. So we sent dad to pick up Alan. That turned out to be a good idea, as my amniotic fluid began leaking everywhere, and it ended up taking two hours for Alan and dad to get to the hospital because of Memorial Day traffic. By the time they came, I was getting the epidural and had been started on pitocin. Uncle Chris, Shannon and their boys arrived at the same time. It was about 5pm, and time to sit and wait, and try to rest (and update Facebook). At 9:30, I was 9.5cm dilated and 100% effaced. 30 minutes later I started pushing, and at 10:35 pm Emmylou was born! The nurse had just opened the door to call a doctor down the hall to deliver the baby, but in rushed Dr. Patolia.
Alan and me, before Emmylou was born
She couldn't be more perfect. It is unbelievable to me that she is mine, that she grew in me for nine months. I don't want to miss anything, she's changing so fast! We seem to have come so far from her being in my belly, and I do miss those days. I've already forgotten how inconvenient and heavy that belly was. I want time to stand still so I can spend forever in today. I'm so happy I have a camera and video camera to capture the most wonderful moments of my life: my little girl doing anything or nothing, my husband becoming a father, my parents becoming grandparents, my brother becoming uncle rowdy, and a love that knows no bounds.
Spilling over with love,
L
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
i'm almost too tired to think of anything to write. i'm exhausted, but restless. as much as i want to sleep, there are also a million projects i want to take on. i've got a love that's about to burst if it doesn't get out. and her name is emmylou. everyone is waiting rather impatiently for your arrival, little miss. i never considered that the rest of the family and our friends would be as anxious as alan and i are.
as of yesterday, i am 2 cm dilated and 80% effaced. it's all up to emmylou now!
we got this adorable "baby's first book" by rag and bone at anthropologie the other day
i love our little family so much.
as of yesterday, i am 2 cm dilated and 80% effaced. it's all up to emmylou now!
we got this adorable "baby's first book" by rag and bone at anthropologie the other day
i love our little family so much.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
May 17, 2011
alas, we had our final ultrasound today. emmylou is estimated to be 7 pounds, 11 ounces. she's measuring 38 weeks, 5 days. all day i was hoping that would mean that she'd come a few days early. it was a bit of a rough day. i couldn't get comfortable and wasn't feeling well at all. i think i took two baths.. and yes, my memory is that bad currently.
there are still a few things to get done before emmylou gets here
- make crib skirt
- get bumper in the mail
- another coat of paint on the crib
- make pillow
- make crib quilt
- make banner thingy for her room
- figure out changing table
- get changing pad
- hang art
- get trash can for diapers
- get bookshelves
- maybe make new ottoman
currently, i'm enjoying my little gal moving around in my tummy. watching her daddy play a video game. it's 1:15 am and we're awake "just because." while i don't know exactly how many days are left in my pregnancy, i know that they are limited. alan and i went on a walk together today and it's starting to feel so real that these are the last days for the rest of our lives that it will be just us. of course, we're both excited about this new chapter in our lives. and i need to remember to enjoy this time, too. despite my discomfort, i admit that i love the curve of my belly. it's so perfectly round. and while i don't like the swollen feet, i can't see them over my tummy anyway. i hate having to wait to see our little emmylou, but i love guessing whose features she's going to have. i'm starting to think that maybe i will miss being pregnant. at least a little bit. alan and i don't plan on having another babe for at least a few years, so i should enjoy it now while it's upon us. the best part is soon to come, but for now i will enjoy (and be in awe of) what my body has been doing these last 9 months.
there are still a few things to get done before emmylou gets here
- make crib skirt
- get bumper in the mail
- another coat of paint on the crib
- make pillow
- make crib quilt
- make banner thingy for her room
- figure out changing table
- get changing pad
- hang art
- get trash can for diapers
- get bookshelves
- maybe make new ottoman
currently, i'm enjoying my little gal moving around in my tummy. watching her daddy play a video game. it's 1:15 am and we're awake "just because." while i don't know exactly how many days are left in my pregnancy, i know that they are limited. alan and i went on a walk together today and it's starting to feel so real that these are the last days for the rest of our lives that it will be just us. of course, we're both excited about this new chapter in our lives. and i need to remember to enjoy this time, too. despite my discomfort, i admit that i love the curve of my belly. it's so perfectly round. and while i don't like the swollen feet, i can't see them over my tummy anyway. i hate having to wait to see our little emmylou, but i love guessing whose features she's going to have. i'm starting to think that maybe i will miss being pregnant. at least a little bit. alan and i don't plan on having another babe for at least a few years, so i should enjoy it now while it's upon us. the best part is soon to come, but for now i will enjoy (and be in awe of) what my body has been doing these last 9 months.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Friday, May 13th
oh, it's friday the 13th! hopefully today turns out to be a good one, i'm not too superstitious about friday the 13th though. classes are finally over, and my finals went well. i had my last class on wednesday and am finally feeling relieved. my nesting has kicked in pretty bad. mom and i have been furnishing the apartment, and are finally getting started on the baby room. we bought the fabric for your curtains yesterday, and i've started laying out the quilt that will hopefully be done by the time you get here. i've gotten some fabric to make you the cutest little dresses and rompers and hats.
i've been jumping between being impatient and ready for your arrival, and feeling unprepared and content being pregnant. i miss being comfortable, but i love knowing that you're safe in my belly. the hospital bag is almost full and your carseat is in the car but still needs to be installed. you finally have a mattress in your crib, but they need sheets. on tuesday the doctor said i was 1 cm dilated and 80% effaced. next tuesday we're having our last ultrasound, which we can hardly wait for. one more look before you're out here, in our arms.
love,
l
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Sunday, May 1, 2011
It's May!
this could be the month that my little lou arrives. i'm so nervous about going into labor.. when is it going to happen? where will i be? will alan be with me, or 30 miles away at work? will it be in the middle of the night, or in the afternoon? having no control over this is truly inconvenient!
i am absolutely ready for her to be here, and not at all ready. i can't wait to snuggle her for the first time. and for the swelling in my feet to go away, to be able to see the stairs in front of me, and mostly to be able to get out of bed or the bath without any help. at the same time, i know these are the final weeks of a particular chapter in me and alan's life. we will no longer be our main concern, and we never will be again. how quickly life can change. in june i was lauren (that girl on a motorcycle). on the 9th of august, i married alan and we became lauren (that girl on a motorcycle) and alan (that guy on the back). in september, we found out we were expecting, and became lauren (no, not humpty dumpty) and alan (poor guy). in the next few weeks, we will become lauren (mom) and alan (dad) and emmylou (apple of our eye).
i'm laying in bed typing this. alan is sound asleep next to me, and my fingers hitting the keys is the only noise in the house. i suppose i should enjoy these nights where i'm awake at almost 2 am "just because". i should also enjoy those odd little movements in my belly.. i think i'll miss them when they're gone.
love,
l
i am absolutely ready for her to be here, and not at all ready. i can't wait to snuggle her for the first time. and for the swelling in my feet to go away, to be able to see the stairs in front of me, and mostly to be able to get out of bed or the bath without any help. at the same time, i know these are the final weeks of a particular chapter in me and alan's life. we will no longer be our main concern, and we never will be again. how quickly life can change. in june i was lauren (that girl on a motorcycle). on the 9th of august, i married alan and we became lauren (that girl on a motorcycle) and alan (that guy on the back). in september, we found out we were expecting, and became lauren (no, not humpty dumpty) and alan (poor guy). in the next few weeks, we will become lauren (mom) and alan (dad) and emmylou (apple of our eye).
i'm laying in bed typing this. alan is sound asleep next to me, and my fingers hitting the keys is the only noise in the house. i suppose i should enjoy these nights where i'm awake at almost 2 am "just because". i should also enjoy those odd little movements in my belly.. i think i'll miss them when they're gone.
love,
l
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