I’m excited to get back into more rigorous exercise, especially because I haven’t been as active during this pregnancy. That being said, I’ve thought some about how I resumed exercise after having Emerson, and I plan to take things even slower this time around. I know a lot more about postpartum recovery and there’s no reason to risk injury. Plus, I have low expectations about fitting in exercise with two kids and don’t plan to return to a gym setting for a…
Just popping in to introduce Miss Avery Elizabeth Allen! She arrived at 11:16pm on October 3rd weighing 8lbs 1oz! 09 We are thrilled that she’s here and healthy, and can’t stop staring at her tiny face. Grammie brought Emerson to the hospital the next morning to meet Avery, and she was super excited and a bit in awe, I think. Em wanted to hold her immediately and just kept saying, “Mom, she’s so tiny.” We brought her home on Saturday,…
Here’s a little peek at baby Allen’s nursery! It’s a little bit plain/simple for two reasons. One: I was too tired this time around to plan every little detail and decided it was too expensive to do wallpaper or deal with paint, which is really what this bright white room needs. And, two: because after using Emerson’s room (well the stuff in it) for 3 years, I realized that the decor and room will evolve as baby acquires stuff and…
Well, another October First, with another baby, has come and [almost] gone. I’d expected that this one would be late too, but got my hopes up around 38 weeks when baby dropped and I started having some cramps and sporadic contractions. I don’t mind that much, as I’ve had such a relaxing week, but I am just ready to meet her so I can stop being nervous about labor and a healthy baby! I’m not scared of labor like I…
-I’m really craving hot apple crisp, but ice cream will have to do in this weather. -Fingers crossed Emerson is finally sleeping better. Her terrible sleep lasted about 2 weeks, so I do think it was some sort of regression. -I know I said I might take a break from the news, but I’m kind of obsessed with the whole whistleblower/impeachment inquiry coverage. The whole thing is fasinating. -Matt and I squeezed in another date night at Good Food –…
I can finally relax a bit, both because Grammie is here to take care of Emerson when I go to the hospital, and because I have an entertainer + another set of hands to help with everything. After a hard week of toddler challenges (flu shot + a cold + constipation + sleep issues made for the perfect storm), I put my feet up on Friday night! My mom put Em to bed, and Matt made us two tasty pizzas…
-We are having beautiful weather this week. I cannot remember the last time I was cold, but I actually had to go inside when I was having lunch! -Anyone else have a toddler who went through a 3-year-old sleep regression? I was thinking the earlier wake-ups and crying more at bedtime was related to going back to school and her sensing the coming change. But, then I read that it’s common for this developmental stage. -Every night Matt and I…
Hello and happy Tuesday! We had a relatively uneventful weekend that looked a lot like the past few weekends – lots of nesting projects and some fun in-between. Matt & I went out on one last date night before my mom gets here on Friday (hoping we can squeeze another one in once she’s here.) We went to see some improv comedy, which was a fun change of pace, and had a bit of a disappointing dinner at Bonterra. But…
This beautiful star mobile from Friday Street Project on Etsy. I saw something similar by Pehr, and this one was half the price and custom! This recipe for salmon burgers. I’ve made it three times now with fresh salmon from the skillet + gf panko and it’s a good one. Reusable food storage bags – How did I not know these exist? I actually bought them to store my pump parts in and will be getting more (maybe the silicone ones)…