These are some of my favorite photos.
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| These are my kids...how lucky am I |
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| Stella is so adorable |
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| Her brothers love her |
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| Then there is this kid... |
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| my middle...he rounds us out well |
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| and my big boy the life of our little party |
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Go Pack
November Photo Dump
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| iphone iphone ipad |
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| he did it... |
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| breakfast with mommy...who knew this was the day I would go into labor |
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| 36 week and 6 days, technical preemie, my biggest baby |
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| smitten |
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| Love her |
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| it only looks like he is looking at Stella...really he was so happy to see Grandpa he didn't realize Stella or I exhisted |
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| really enjoyed being strapped into the car seat |
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| Brother gave her blankets and toys...then wanted to sit by her while he played |
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| he cant get enough |
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| 3 kids in the mini van |
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| first girls outing...to the doctor |
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| I feel like she is plotting something |
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| OMG...I can't even... |
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| super cuddly |
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| BOW |
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| just look at her |
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| first dentist trip...he LOVED it |
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| jeggings...perfection |
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| "fixing" the door |
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| While daddy cooked Thanksgiving |
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| hotness... |
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| first black Friday shop |
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| Daddy's girl |
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Thanksgiving 2014
Two days after my due date...this meant I could have a very new born, be in the hospital OR still be pregnant and therefore so miserable no one would want to be around me.
Turns out Stella made her debut super early so in the hospital Adam (because he had a ton a free time while I was having contractions monitored so the doctors could decided if I would have a baby or stay in the hospital on bed rest) planned a psudo-thanksgiving dinner for 2 (because lets be real Z and H wouldn't eat it). Adam cooked the entire meal while the kids and I snuggled, played and watched the parade.
We had turkey breasts stuffed with stuffing and wrapped in bacon...yes...we did...and it was delicious. We had sweet potato caserole, green beans and rolls. This was my favorite Thanksgiving meal to date.
Turns out Stella made her debut super early so in the hospital Adam (because he had a ton a free time while I was having contractions monitored so the doctors could decided if I would have a baby or stay in the hospital on bed rest) planned a psudo-thanksgiving dinner for 2 (because lets be real Z and H wouldn't eat it). Adam cooked the entire meal while the kids and I snuggled, played and watched the parade.
We had turkey breasts stuffed with stuffing and wrapped in bacon...yes...we did...and it was delicious. We had sweet potato caserole, green beans and rolls. This was my favorite Thanksgiving meal to date.
Monday, November 3, 2014
Meet Stella Grace
Baby girl came today and she is perfect...
technically she was 12 hours premature, so they had the preemie team in the delivery room as soon as they saw a healthy sized baby and heard her sweet cry they left. We had a few nursing issues and as soon as the LC listed off several things that we would need to work on I asked for formula...
thankfully the nurses I had were really supportive of my decision and even though I thought I would be ok with it they sat with me and explained all the things I needed to hear (I'm working hard to not feel like this was a 3rd failure) whoever said the bond isn't as strong if you don't nurse didn't have difficulties. As soon as I put that bottle in her mouth all the barriers went away and I could focus on my girl she is so perfect I think her biggest brother agrees...
technically she was 12 hours premature, so they had the preemie team in the delivery room as soon as they saw a healthy sized baby and heard her sweet cry they left. We had a few nursing issues and as soon as the LC listed off several things that we would need to work on I asked for formula...
thankfully the nurses I had were really supportive of my decision and even though I thought I would be ok with it they sat with me and explained all the things I needed to hear (I'm working hard to not feel like this was a 3rd failure) whoever said the bond isn't as strong if you don't nurse didn't have difficulties. As soon as I put that bottle in her mouth all the barriers went away and I could focus on my girl she is so perfect I think her biggest brother agrees...
Friday, October 31, 2014
False Alarm(s)
I am so done with this pregnancy. I thought I might literally be done several times...in fact at 34 weeks we went to the hospital in the middle of the night.
I've been having contractions 3 minutes apart that last over a minute each...this lasts for about 5 hours and then stops. We went to the hospital the first time but I didn't like sitting there trying not to have a baby and leaving with unnecessary comments from security...because a super pregnant lady who was hooked up to machines and her husband who sat in an uncomfortable chair all night and are leaving without a cute little baby have a sense of humor.
This has happened several times and at my doctors appointment this morning the doctor told me I need to go into the hospital each time. I'm having a lighter version tonight but I really don't want to go to the hospital on Halloween. Hopefully it will stop soon and I can at least get some sleep tonight.
I've been having contractions 3 minutes apart that last over a minute each...this lasts for about 5 hours and then stops. We went to the hospital the first time but I didn't like sitting there trying not to have a baby and leaving with unnecessary comments from security...because a super pregnant lady who was hooked up to machines and her husband who sat in an uncomfortable chair all night and are leaving without a cute little baby have a sense of humor.
This has happened several times and at my doctors appointment this morning the doctor told me I need to go into the hospital each time. I'm having a lighter version tonight but I really don't want to go to the hospital on Halloween. Hopefully it will stop soon and I can at least get some sleep tonight.
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| super excited Adam was snapping pictures while I was imagining giving birth at 34 weeks to a preemie and thinking about all the things I didn't get to do before she came...and I didn't have a Halloween costume for her...oh goodness...the thoughts that run through your head. |
Halloween
My kids are totally lame...which I didn't expect at all.
Hunter hated his costume so he went as a kid in a batman t-shirt...
Zack wanted to go home after 20 minutes and didn't like any of his candy...
WHAT???
Hunter hated his costume so he went as a kid in a batman t-shirt...
Zack wanted to go home after 20 minutes and didn't like any of his candy...
WHAT???
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| Zack eating a dum dum and Hunter totally excited about the grapes I put in his pumpkin |
October Photo Dump
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| two boys at the counter |
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| Tow Mater |
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| after spending 10 minutes looking all over the house...we found Hunter...in the bath |
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| getting bigger |
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| and bigger |
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| Zack loves me |
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| NOT ripping the book :) |
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| Nursery wall...so hopeful |
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| he loves the counter...what a big boy |
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| eeeek...it worked |
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| the plan and the lists written out for whoever takes the boys while we are in the hospital |
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| the best I got of both with the pumpkins |
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| getting so big |
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| maybe next year he will stand there |
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| family of 4 |
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| rocking chair re-do |
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| preggo buys doughnuts and shares with kids...kids don't understand doughnut... |
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| this is how Zack plays in the mud |
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| they love each other |
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| helping daddy build his bed |
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| pink crib |
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| getting haircuts before sister comes |
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| we want to look our best |
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| POP goes the mommy |
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| staged photo...little boys don't like to touch messy things |
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| so mommy carved the pumpkin |
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| pink bottles and halloween jamberries |
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| THREE car seats |
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| mommy's doctor appointment on Halloween |
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