-There’s a lot I forgot about how hard postpartum recovery period is physically. Although my recovery has def. been easier this time around, I’m thankful that it’s mostly behind me [hopefully]. -It’s crazy to me how different Avery already is from Emerson. For some reason, I was expecting them to be the exact same as newborns. -It’s been such a treat to have meals brought over by friends these past two weeks. Not only because we don’t have to cook,…
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…
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…
I got a few questions in response to my call for post topics & ideas, so I thought I’d answer them here. I’ll also plan to do a few more day-in-the-life posts since a few people requested them. — How are you prepping for baby #2? I wrote this post about what I’m doing to prep for baby #2. I’ve made a ton of progress on both of those lists, but still have a few things to do (pack hospital…
As I head towards the third trimester in a few weeks, I’m starting to think to my to-do and to-buy lists. Luckily, this time around, these lists aren’t quite as long. One of the best things about this pregnancy has been being able to relax a bit more (well, mentally, not physically) because I generally know what’s to come. I’m giddy with excitement because I can’t wait for the baby stage. I’m less worried about labor (although still anxious that…
Hello, I got a bunch of requests on Instagram to write a post about how we weaned Emerson from the pacifier. I’m no expert here (just Googled some ideas and decided to go with the paci fairy!) but figured I’d share our experience in case it’s helpful for others. First of all, there are so many different opinions about when to do it. -People told me 6 months or she’d get more addicted (she did) -My dentist told me at…
I’ve been dreaming of the day when I could sit down and write this post. But I’ve also been thinking a lot about pregnancy announcements this time around because I’m more aware of how many people hurt when they see them. The list of people I know who are struggling with infertility or who have had a miscarriage is getting longer every year. If that’s one of you, just know that I’m thinking about you as I write this. Emerson’s…