Down Time

John has to go back to work on Monday, so today is his last official day "off." We have enjoyed having Daddy home for the first few weeks to help with Josiah and Brooklyn, help me clean, do dishes, etc. and will miss him next week!

Look Alike?

1st bath

Brooklyn had a 10-minute poo poo, some of which went directly into Daddy's hands. Hence, she received her 1st bathtime experience. She loved the water, sitting calm and quiet as I washed her little body. Then we wrapped her up in the adorable hand-sewn towel my sister made her. Thanks, Aunt Becky!

48 hour checkup

Brooklyn was 7 lbs. 7 oz. when she was born and was 7 lbs. 12 oz. at her 48 hour checkup. Yay, Brookey!

Bringing Home Brooklyn

We are so happy to introduce Brooklyn into our family. She was born at 4:33 a.m. on Tuesday, February 28th. She weighed 7 lbs 7 oz and was 20 inches long. I'll share her birth story soon, but here are a few homecoming pics of our growing family!

Due Date + 5...

My induction is scheduled for Monday, as in 3 days from now. I've tried everything so please, no more suggestions on what worked for you! It just adds to the frustration.

Our doctor was very funny yesterday when he found out we were having a girl. As if it all made sense he said, "Ah, yes, of course it's a girl. Attention seeking behavior already..." I'm trying to stay positive and keep praying for a safe and healthy delivery, even if it's brought on by a horrible chemical they call "pitocin." Any prayers would be greatly appreciated for a natural induction, i.e. my water breaking or I would begin to contract. As of right now, my parents, John, Josiah and I have been staying busy with projects all over the house. Here's a few of them in the works. I can't wait to share the finished products! Thanks so much, Mom & Dad. You are both such a blessing!

Josiah and me sanding his new footboard

Baking cookies

Decorating the nursery

Many recent trips to Home Depot

I made this upcycled John Deere tee shirt hat for Josiah last night...perfect for spring!

Just another project on the circular saw

Grandpa's little helper...he loves his "Bapa!"

Due Date +1

The BAD News: Baby girl is late!

The GOOD News: I'm getting a TON accomplished while we not-so-patiently wait for her arrival! AND, my parents are here, who love projects so they dove in feet first to help with a dozen (or so) projects around the house. I will post those as we complete them, but for now...

I've been making these for our little snookum:

"Molly" hat from our etsy site with a crochet/sewn flower

"Whoo dat baby" matching headband and rouched baby legs

Ruffle baby legs