Maternity pics finally!!

My sister-in-law Emileigh took some maternity pictures for us 3 days before I delivered Amelia. We were all hanging out in Caseville and we were able to go down to the beach and get some pictures around sunset. This was her first "photography session" and it was a great time! Here are a few...









We had narrowed down the names to 3 and took a picture with all 3 names in the sand. Here is your name Amelia!

Thanks Em!!

October 15

Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day.

We are remembering our baby boy Liam Charles today. 7-23-09 You are now a big brother to a precious baby sister. We miss you so much everyday and we look forward to being with you in heaven one day!

We also reflect on our miscarriage of twins back in October of 2007.





Thanks for the shirt Auntie Anne!!

Amelia pictures and quick version of birth story

I plan on writing the complete birth story in the next few days. I'll write out that short version now. I had went in last Tuesday for my 38 week check-up. The midwife checked my cervix and said she could feel a butt. We went over to the ultrasound room to find out that baby girl was breech! I was 2-3 cm. diallated. She sent me to the hospital to talk with Dr. Fettinger and Dr. Wechter (our specialist that we have seen before). Anyways, they said I was in labor (contracting every 2-3 minutes) and thought it best to deliver her that day! We had prayed that God would give the doctors wisdom on what was best for us, so we were OK with getting a c-section (not what we really wanted though). We are just so thankful to be home and healthy...all 3 of us!!


Amelia Rose

Introducing Amelia Rose

She's here!! She arrived Tuesday Sept. 21 at 4:21pm. She weighed 6 lbs. 15 oz. 20 1/2 inches long. Details coming soon!!

Friend Shower

Another post that is overdue. My friend's from high school: Tiffany, Abby, Kim, Arin, and Jolene hosted a shower for me at Tiffany's house on Aug. 22. I feel undeserved to have such caring friends, and so grateful to them for their love for us! Everything was beautiful!!!

The hostesses and their daughters, Abby, with daughter Chloe, Arin with daughters Selah and Luella. Love all of these girls!!





Lovely diaper cakes made by Abby and Kim.



Some of the decorations.

37 week stats and pics

How far along?: 37 weeks
How big is baby?: Probably over 6 pounds
Weight Gain?: Down a pound this past week. Total weight gain: 25 pounds...I'm happy with that! Weight as of thursday morning: 150 lbs.
Maternity Clothes?: yes...busted out some warmer clothes this past week.
Sleep?: Still tossing and turning, still get up lots to pee.
Best moment this week?: Getting to take a nap after work on thursday. I really haven't napped this pregnancy...and I'm exhausted.
Food Cravings?: Cinnamon toast!
Gender?: She's a girl! AHHH---we still need a name people!!
Stretch Marks: Nada that I can see thankfully!
Movement?: some days more than others...I think she's running out of room.
What I miss?: Feeling energized
Belly Button?: In just a tad...almost flat. I don't think it will pop though.
Labor Signs?: Just tons of Braxton Hicks...and having menstrual type cramps more and more.
What I'm looking forward to?: Seeing some family this weekend, possibly.
Nursery progress: Just waiting on our wall decal for the crib wall. We still need to hang the memory boxes. Everything else is all set! I have our bags mostly packed too. Car seat is installed.
Main symptoms this week: I am really thankful...I have not had any swelling so far this pregnancy, I can still wear my rings. I haven't had acid reflux in a few weeks. I've been able to eat full meals. I think she is sitting really low now. I just started having achy groin/upper legs. Super tired. Braxton Hicks all the time...some that kinda take my breath away. But, really I think I feel pretty good overall at this point! Can't complain :)

I'm just so so so thankful to the Lord for allowing us to get this far in this pregnancy. He has brought us through so much! I'm trying to not have any expectations for the labor/delivery part. I'm trying to just trust in His plan for us, and praying for good wisdom from the doctors and nurses. We'll be in good hands!


WARNING: bare belly pics!!! Decided we have to do at least one for this pregnancy!

Mom's side shower

I've been a slacker about my blog posts. Here are a few pictures from the shower that was thrown on Aug. 28 at my Aunt Nancy's house. My Aunt Nancy, her girls and my other aunts, and grandma all did such nice job! I was overwhelmed with all of the love shown for us. My Uncle's girlfriend Melissa made the cake and my Grandma made all of the chocolates shown below. There were probably 40ish people there...it was a great day!!