Lillian Grace

Lillian had her two week check up with our pediatrician, and everything is perfect! No sign of jaundice, the nurse said she was the pinkest baby she'd ever seen! And her weight was up to 8 pounds, 4 ounces. So far, she has been an excellent baby! She is already sleeping five hours straight at night! I only have to wake up twice in the night to feed her. She is so sweet and only cries if she's hungry. She has alot of really cute and funny faces already. She gets the hiccups all the time! She loves her swing, her floor gym, and her bouncer. She even loves her bath. Her daddy and I love to give her a bath at night and then sit by the fire to warm up. Dustin always washes and brushes her hair, and does a great job! She is definately going to be a Daddy's girl!

I LOVE being a stay at home mom already and am so attached to this little perfect little girl!

7 pounds 14 ounces of perfect sweetness!

Lillian Grace was born November 3rd, 2009, at 4:22 PM. She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 20 inches long. I was scheduled to be induced, so Dustin and I arrived at the hospital at 5 am that morning. Sometime that afternoon I finally dilated to ten cm and pushed for an hour and 15 minutes. Lillian's heartbeat kept dropping and taking too long to recover, so we had to be rushed into a C section. After she was born, I had some complications, and it was not until 10 that night before we got to our room! Needless to say, it was a very long day! But the best day of mine and Dustin's life! Lillian could not be any more perfect! We are so in love with this little girl!

Best In Show

Our Boxer, Boss, won Best In Show at Reunion's Pet Parade two weekends ago! Dustin wanted to dress him up as Michael Jackson from Thriller. And the result:

Lillian's Nursery & Update

Lillian weighed seven pounds six ounces this week! I still haven't dilated much at all, but my Dr. said she won't let me go late. So we're making a plan next Tuesday. Not much longer! Here are some pictures of her nursery. I wanted something elegant and simple. The picture over the dresser was in my room when I was little, and the Humpdy Dumpdy (sp?) lamp was in my uncle John's nursery, and mine and all my sister's nurseries.

37 weeks

Wow...Big Mama coming through! These pics were taken last weekend. My nephew Bryce is excited to meet his new cousin! Let me just say that I am SO TIRED of being pregnant! This really has been such an easy pregnancy...no complications at all. But now I feel like there is no way my stomach can stretch any larger and I am SICK of hearing strangers' comments! In the beginning everyone told me I wouldn't show because I am 5'10".....haha. Now everyone asks if I'm carrying two, that it must be a boy because Im so round, that I look like Im about to pop, that Im growing larger EVERY day...... I cant go anywhere! I am such a quiet and reserved person, and I am still not used to strangers wanting to know all about my pregnancy! Oh and as I type this at work another stranger...."you havent had that baby yet?!" And don't even get me started on the swollen feet comments. I just do not understand how people always feel the need to comment?

Anyways... Lillian has not dropped yet...she is enjoying poking her bottom up as hard as she can into my ribcage. I think she is getting higher, rather than lower! I have been having some extreme braxton hicks contractions for a week now. Those are not fun. Some have just about knocked the breath out of me! Tomorrow is my last day of work. I plan to walk the neighborhood everyday next week....hoping she will drop! I am so ready for her to get here! My last sonogram is Tuesday, I cant wait to find out how much she weighs! I think we just about have everything ready, we are going to finish packing bags and install the carseat this weekend!

I will update next week and post pictures of her nursery!

Lillian's Shower

Last night was one of the most special nights of my life! We were only having one shower for Lillian, given by our church, and they made sure that it was extra special! I didn't sleep at all last night, I was so overwhelmed with excitement. I think the floral arrangements at this shower were more spectacular than my wedding reception! My pictures really don't do it justice at all. Everything was so detailed, and really looked like me. Dustin and I are so blessed to be a part of such a life-giving church, with so many amazing women. They worked so hard to really bless us!
These are just a few pictures, I will post more later.


My bf Laura: This pic makes me laugh

My wonderful hostesses, minus Amanda E.,...with a few of the crowns.

The tables outside surrounded the beautiful pool with tiki torches, and all had beautiful flower arrangements, candles, and pink tablecloths!

The party favors- strawberry cake pops!

The table arrangements...complete with crown and jewels. This picture really doesn't do it justice at all.

Crown shaped cookies with her initials.

Happy Anniversary!

Today marks our two year anniversary! And we will be celebrating in childbirth class! ha..no fancy dinner for me....instead I get to watch a graphic video of a random woman in labor! Things sure have changed in two years... but I couldn't be happier!

We went to the Dr. today, and Lillian is weighing in at four pounds, two ounces! I only have about nine weeks left! This has been such an uneventful pregnancy-it really has been easy. I am so grateful! Her room is coming right along, and I can not wait for her to get here!