10.24.2012
10.17.2012
10.09.2012
2 months
happy 2 months, my little dear.
you are truly the peanut in the family. still so small, you just recently grew into your newborn clothes.
you've given us smiles and a few coos, and your short, quiet-alert moments usually turn into a time when your brothers and sister shower you with attention. even baby cash (who i guess is not really a baby anymore), loves to cover you with kisses (and drool).
right now, your most favorite place is close to mama. and i'm not complaining, because soon enough that will be a distant memory for you.
thinking about the fact that you are in our lives is still a bit surreal at times, since you were a sweet surprise to us all. now, it's hard to imagine life without you.
i love you so much i could smother you with hugs and kisses and eat you all up.
you are truly the peanut in the family. still so small, you just recently grew into your newborn clothes.
you've given us smiles and a few coos, and your short, quiet-alert moments usually turn into a time when your brothers and sister shower you with attention. even baby cash (who i guess is not really a baby anymore), loves to cover you with kisses (and drool).
right now, your most favorite place is close to mama. and i'm not complaining, because soon enough that will be a distant memory for you.
thinking about the fact that you are in our lives is still a bit surreal at times, since you were a sweet surprise to us all. now, it's hard to imagine life without you.
i love you so much i could smother you with hugs and kisses and eat you all up.
9.20.2012
this being a girl thing just became official
i knew my emma was no longer a baby a long time ago, but i can't help but still see her as my baby every once in a while.
she has gone through many first moments this past year that remind me without a doubt that she's growing up...taking showers by herself, tying her own shoe laces, reading chapter books, riding a two wheel bike, fixing herself and her brothers breakfast (when she wants to), ballet class. she really is a full fledged independent girl (no more baby-ness on that face of hers).
and now she's lost her first tooth (and a second one is already loose). she's ECSTATIC. so much so that she readily headed upstairs for bedtime.
while i share in her excitement, a part of me is feeling a little like this: waaaaaaahhhh!!!
maybe you're thinking i'm a little worked up over something like a lost tooth...and yes, you're probably right. but she's my first baby and she's doing all these "firsts" which are firsts for me too (though i'm not saying that "firsts" with the other kids won't be as special or meaningful). as i type this, my little girl is sleeping soundly, knowing that tomorrow will bring her a special surprise. sweet dreams, my baby!
she has gone through many first moments this past year that remind me without a doubt that she's growing up...taking showers by herself, tying her own shoe laces, reading chapter books, riding a two wheel bike, fixing herself and her brothers breakfast (when she wants to), ballet class. she really is a full fledged independent girl (no more baby-ness on that face of hers).
and now she's lost her first tooth (and a second one is already loose). she's ECSTATIC. so much so that she readily headed upstairs for bedtime.
while i share in her excitement, a part of me is feeling a little like this: waaaaaaahhhh!!!
maybe you're thinking i'm a little worked up over something like a lost tooth...and yes, you're probably right. but she's my first baby and she's doing all these "firsts" which are firsts for me too (though i'm not saying that "firsts" with the other kids won't be as special or meaningful). as i type this, my little girl is sleeping soundly, knowing that tomorrow will bring her a special surprise. sweet dreams, my baby!
9.10.2012
little dancer
my girl started her very first ballet class this past weekend. she was very excited, and so was i. actually, it's probably safe to assume that i was WAY more excited than she was.
as i was doing her hair and helping her get dressed for class i had flashbacks of my own childhood memories of ballet. all those years and years and years and years of ballet, costumes, hairspray, blistery feet, rehearsals...the ballet studio was like my second home and i loved it.
we packed her mommy-made ballet bag with the essentials: spare tights, ballet slippers, extra bobby pins and extra hair clips.
her class was full of other little girls in black leotards and pink tights ready to dance. we said our good-byes, and as i sat outside the classroom catching short glimpses of little girls fluttering and jumping around i couldn't help but feel excited for her again.
dance has been such a big part of my life that i can't help but hope that it will be the same for emma (and lani too). i mean, i definitely don't want to be like a crazy dance mom or anything like that, but if she truly doeswant to be a ballerina when she grows up have a passion for it then i want to be there to support her.
we packed her mommy-made ballet bag with the essentials: spare tights, ballet slippers, extra bobby pins and extra hair clips.
her class was full of other little girls in black leotards and pink tights ready to dance. we said our good-byes, and as i sat outside the classroom catching short glimpses of little girls fluttering and jumping around i couldn't help but feel excited for her again.
dance has been such a big part of my life that i can't help but hope that it will be the same for emma (and lani too). i mean, i definitely don't want to be like a crazy dance mom or anything like that, but if she truly does
9.05.2012
wordless wednesday::impromptu
8.21.2012
eight is great
11 years ago (wow...i think i just made myself look old) this dude with spiky blond hair and a sense of humor that i somehow found funny caught my eye.
8 years of marriage and 5 kids later, he is still that dude that caught my eye 11 years ago.
the journey to the here and now together has been amazing. i have seen both of us grow and change for the better. i have seen our love and friendship grow and strengthen with each year. we are each others best friend, as cheesy as that may sound. we understand each others quirks, and have no qualms about being open and honest with each other (whether it's regarding a serious or lighthearted matter). i take his feedback seriously (even when it comes to clothes...though sometimes i may not agree), and always appreciate his way of not sugar-coating things. we are in-step with each other and we know each other like the back of our own hands.
being with my man has been so, so good, and i'm quite certain that it will only get better with time. kind of like good wine, right?
to my partner in crime and my number 2 guy: i love you dearly, my sweet baboo. i'm thankful that we can share in the adventure that God has planned for us.
8 years of marriage and 5 kids later, he is still that dude that caught my eye 11 years ago.
the journey to the here and now together has been amazing. i have seen both of us grow and change for the better. i have seen our love and friendship grow and strengthen with each year. we are each others best friend, as cheesy as that may sound. we understand each others quirks, and have no qualms about being open and honest with each other (whether it's regarding a serious or lighthearted matter). i take his feedback seriously (even when it comes to clothes...though sometimes i may not agree), and always appreciate his way of not sugar-coating things. we are in-step with each other and we know each other like the back of our own hands.
being with my man has been so, so good, and i'm quite certain that it will only get better with time. kind of like good wine, right?
to my partner in crime and my number 2 guy: i love you dearly, my sweet baboo. i'm thankful that we can share in the adventure that God has planned for us.
8.14.2012
ta-da!!!
i admit, it's been rather quiet around here since my last post. especially after mentioning the possibility of welcoming our new baby within the next 24 hours or so after the posting.
there is good reason for that, i promise!
about 7 hours after i wrote that last post we met our sweet baby girl for the first time.
leilani juliati was born august 6 at 11:18 p.m. in the water. weighing in at 6 lbs 6 oz. and 19 inches long, she was the smallest out of the 4.
the birth experience was, well...fast. but birthing in the water was pretty cool. i will have to save her birth story for another post.
we went home wednesday but baby girl and i were back in the hospital thursday night to treat her jaundice. i'm fairly certain that the cause is that anti-E i developed, since she is baby #3 that has had to undergo the tanning bed.
we didn't get discharged until saturday morning so needless to say i haven't had much of chance to post pictures of her sweet face.
but now we're home, transitioning to a life with a new baby yet again. we are enjoying her adorable face and oooh that newborn smell! i love it.
there is good reason for that, i promise!
about 7 hours after i wrote that last post we met our sweet baby girl for the first time.
leilani juliati was born august 6 at 11:18 p.m. in the water. weighing in at 6 lbs 6 oz. and 19 inches long, she was the smallest out of the 4.
the birth experience was, well...fast. but birthing in the water was pretty cool. i will have to save her birth story for another post.
we went home wednesday but baby girl and i were back in the hospital thursday night to treat her jaundice. i'm fairly certain that the cause is that anti-E i developed, since she is baby #3 that has had to undergo the tanning bed.
we didn't get discharged until saturday morning so needless to say i haven't had much of chance to post pictures of her sweet face.
but now we're home, transitioning to a life with a new baby yet again. we are enjoying her adorable face and oooh that newborn smell! i love it.
8.06.2012
maybe, baby...
38 weeks today...which means i'm officially full-term! i am so ready for this baby to come out. come on, baby!
i had my weekly check-up and NST today (read this for the reason why i have to have weekly NSTs). after the 7 lbs. i gained in one week last week, i managed to stay the same weight this week. phew!
my NST indicated that i was having contractions (much like last weeks results). however, these ones seemed to get the baby's heart rate going much faster than normal, which is a good thing. each time i had a contraction, the baby's heart rate would jump from 130ish to 160ish. it wasn't doing that last week, so that was a good sign that baby is making progress down, down, down.
i also chose to get an exam, just to see how far dilated i was (2 weeks ago i was at 1 cm) and possibly to stir things up a bit...if you're picking up what i'm laying down.
the result: 2 cm dilated. not too exciting.
BUT shortly after the exam, the baby was getting all excited and i had a few more happy contractions. AND **this next part might be a bit TMI for some of you** my water started leaking. it's been like this since around noon so it is quite possible that we'll have a baby by tomorrow or wednesday.
the house is as clean as it will ever get given the fact that i have 3 other kids. freezer meals are prepped and ready in the freezer. baby clothes are washed, folded and put away. car seat is clean and waiting to be used. the other kids have clean clothes and underwear which should last them about a week. hospital bag is packed this time and ready this time around. i just went grocery shopping so the house is stocked with food for the week. home education notification has been mailed and general lessons have been planned through december. we have agreed on baby names. AND most importantly, my nails have been freshly painted.
i feel ready. i think i'm ready. emma is VERY excited (the boys don't quite have a grasp on the whole baby is coming soon idea), especially after being in the exam room with me this morning.
we are ready to meet you sweet babe, and we love you so very much already.
now if you will all excuse me, i have to go run up and down the steps a few times, do a few squats, jumping jacks and all that fun stuff so i can get this party started.
i had my weekly check-up and NST today (read this for the reason why i have to have weekly NSTs). after the 7 lbs. i gained in one week last week, i managed to stay the same weight this week. phew!
my NST indicated that i was having contractions (much like last weeks results). however, these ones seemed to get the baby's heart rate going much faster than normal, which is a good thing. each time i had a contraction, the baby's heart rate would jump from 130ish to 160ish. it wasn't doing that last week, so that was a good sign that baby is making progress down, down, down.
i also chose to get an exam, just to see how far dilated i was (2 weeks ago i was at 1 cm) and possibly to stir things up a bit...if you're picking up what i'm laying down.
the result: 2 cm dilated. not too exciting.
BUT shortly after the exam, the baby was getting all excited and i had a few more happy contractions. AND **this next part might be a bit TMI for some of you** my water started leaking. it's been like this since around noon so it is quite possible that we'll have a baby by tomorrow or wednesday.
the house is as clean as it will ever get given the fact that i have 3 other kids. freezer meals are prepped and ready in the freezer. baby clothes are washed, folded and put away. car seat is clean and waiting to be used. the other kids have clean clothes and underwear which should last them about a week. hospital bag is packed this time and ready this time around. i just went grocery shopping so the house is stocked with food for the week. home education notification has been mailed and general lessons have been planned through december. we have agreed on baby names. AND most importantly, my nails have been freshly painted.
i feel ready. i think i'm ready. emma is VERY excited (the boys don't quite have a grasp on the whole baby is coming soon idea), especially after being in the exam room with me this morning.
we are ready to meet you sweet babe, and we love you so very much already.
now if you will all excuse me, i have to go run up and down the steps a few times, do a few squats, jumping jacks and all that fun stuff so i can get this party started.
8.01.2012
wordless wednesday::daddy date
