My June. . .

Born 6/17/2014 @ 2:16am
7lbs 10.4oz 19.5in

She's here!!  June Mare Archie has finally arrived!  God couldn't have sent me anything more perfect.  After 20 hours of labor, she was born by C-Section.  Not what I imagined for my birth story, and I fought for as long as I could, but in the end June's life was most important.  She's here and my life as I knew it has changed forever.  

Happy July!!!!

Tuesday Baby Update. . .

I'm 25 weeks today! Still feeling good besides this round ligament pain, but I'm hanging in there.  Anything for my girl!  Besides taking care of myself, getting rest, trying to eat well, and prenatal yoga, I've been shopping a bit...well a lot!  Since I found out we were having a girl, I have been sitting on my hands trying hard not to buy a thing.  Well, that didn't last long.  I logged-in to Gilt.com and saw these Petit Pas gold leather shoes and that's all it took.  I was on a roll!! Aren't they just divine?  I can't wait to see them on her little feet.  I ordered a size 12-18m so I can see her walk in them.  Ohhhh, that's going to be the sweetest!   

Besides buying up all this cute stuff, remember last week when I said I was not craving anything...well, I got a taste of some Doritos on my mom's taco salad and that's all I needed. I sent the husband out that night to buy me a big bag.  Ha!  What a shame!  The hubby won't touch them!  I haven't had Doritos for almost 10 years or more.  Crazy!  After this bag is done...no more!  I feel so comatose after I eat them, but they taste so darn good!  It's that MSG!  Does it every time!  What will I be my craving this week?  

week 24 craving

That's all for this week!  Oh, I have my Glucose test today to determine if I have Gestational Diabetes.  It's routine and I have to do it, but hoping for good results.  Keep me in positive thought always! 

Check back next Tuesday for more updates. . .

Tuesday Baby Update...

Baby Archie-23weeks 3days

I'm 24 weeks today (6 mos)!!!! Yayyy!!!  I'm moving right a long!   I have less than 4 months to get ready for this little girl.  Here's her newest ultrasound photo.  The stenographer was trying to get a good look at her face, but she was not having it.  As soon as he was about to pause the screen on her beautiful face, she put her arm up and then put the other one up.  It was the most heartwarming thing to see.  I instantly fell more in love with her.  What a personality she has!  She also kicks a lot and having a good ol' time in my belly.  I think this child does not sleep.  She is always up, probably trying to listen to what I'm doing out here.  I hope she gets her rest before coming out!

So, I officially feel real pregnant.  The belly is growing, and unfortunately I cannot try to wear my old jeans and button down shirts anymore.  The belly is not having it!  I broke down and bought me 2 pairs of maternity jeans and a few tops.  Need some pants for work, but that has been a bit of a challenge (not cute).   My appetite is coming in pretty good now, and I'm hooked on these darn La Boulange croissants and hot cocoa from Starbucks.  They are soooo yummy and they're warm when you get them.  What!?!  I don't have any other cravings yet.  I think that craving thing is a myth, I don't seem to crave much.  Maybe that will change soon!

As for our preparation for our girl, we have finished our registry and now on to working on nursery, finding a pediatrician (recommendations?), and scheduling daycare tours (recommendations?).  Birthing classes start in a month and we are looking forward to our trip to Northern Cali for our babymoon, last hurrah before baby comes.  Can't wait!

This pregnancy stuff is no joke (lots of aches and pains), but it's all worth it.  I can't wait to meet her in June.  What an extraordinary day that will be!

Check back next Tuesday for more updates. . .