One month ago today

at 09/06/10 11:50AM
I was in labor, getting ready to meet my little Ella. It's crazy to believe she's month old but in some ways I feel like she's been here for a year! Needless to say with having a new born, I haven't had much time for anything else, but I know that this time flies so I'm trying to enjoy it as much as I can. Right now she's asleep in her swing so I can actually type with both hands. It's amazing the things you find out you can do one handed when you have a baby. Well...I better get busy while she's still peaceful and not hungry!
  • dixiechick
    Really?!? It's been a month already?!? Wow.........it's amazing how time flies, especially with a little one. Love you guys! :)
    by dixiechick at 09/06/10 12:29PM
  • stupidugly
    Awwww! Congratulations, Lauren!!! :) :) Are there pics yet???? :)
    by stupidugly at 10/15/10 3:58AM

less than 48 hours...

at 08/04/10 11:35AM
if everything comes back positive from my amnio today I will be in the hospital having a baby in less than 48 hours! ah! such a whirlwind lately, but I actually feel very ready. The room's done. Freezer meals made and soon to be in my freezer (thanks mom!). Sister helping me clean my house tomorrow. Bag is packed. Snacks are bought. Paperwork filled out. Just a few more clients, one more dr. appointment and two nights of hopefully good sleep! Here we go motherhood!
  • sunshinelove05
    I CANT WAIT TO SEE ELLA!!!!!!!! I'll be praying for a smooth... delivery, transition into parenthood, etc. :)
    by sunshinelove05 at 08/04/10 1:43PM
  • silly_nickel
    I'm so excited to meet her!!! Jesse and I are probably going to try to come up and see her in a few days. I want to cuddle her for excessive amounts of time and I figure less people will be there then and I can hold her for longer. :)
    by silly_nickel at 08/04/10 10:12PM

Wow...time for a new post!

at 07/20/10 8:16PM
Don't have much time but...

Ella will be here in 4 weeks or even as little as two weeks...

Yeah, that's where my mind has been lately :)
  • silly_nickel
    I can't wait to meet her!! :D I know it's probably kinda wild for you that she's coming early, but I'm just excited that I don't have to wait as long to see her in person.
    by silly_nickel at 07/20/10 10:54PM
  • denisemccaskill
    Wow!! Can't believe how fast this went by! All of you are in my prayers and I hope things go well...Can't wait to see pictures!!
    by denisemccaskill at 07/21/10 10:13PM
  • aubrey_leigh
    Can't WAIT to meet her! If you get any spare time to call, I'd love to catch up. I'll answer the phone at any hour, since my hours are weird :D
    by aubrey_leigh at 07/22/10 3:26PM

Back from France

at 05/11/10 10:20PM
Too tired to write all about our trip now, but we are back at home, safe and sound although I will never be able to fly coach again! We flew on buddy passes and got upgraded to first class for the flight back...wow. Seriously. Let's just say at one point they came by with a plate full of warm, fresh, perfectly soft yet crisp, chocolate chocolate chip cookies and actually said "Would you like a cookie?" Jon and I were like, "There really is a place where they say "Would you like a cookie?" and mean it?!" Aside being able to fully recline in your chair, you have an individual TV monitor and a large selection of movies, TV shows, etc. to entertain yourself with, not to mention unlimited beverages, Three course meal, and pre-landing snack which was like better than what I have for dinner most days. So yeah, first class rocks- now if I could just afford it on my own :) OH, cool bonus on this amazing sight-seeing trip. Since we had to fly around the ash cloud, we actually got to look out our window and see the volcano spewing ash. (Jon took some video of it- it will be up on FB eventually I'm sure.) It looked just like it did on TV, lol. Anyway...it's like 4:30am Paris time and although I slept on the plane, the jet lag is catching up with me. More about the trip soon...au revoir!
  • firebolt
    What's your e-mail address? I'll e-mail you some links, pictures and tell you what I've liked/not liked/haven't tried, etc. Overall...I LOVE cloth diapers. They are wonderful!!!
    by firebolt at 06/25/10 8:01PM
  • sarai_31
    Hi! I'm putting the pump in the mail tomorrow, and let you know about shipping costs when I get back!
    by sarai_31 at 07/01/10 2:26PM

We're having a baby girl!

at 04/19/10 9:54PM
  • krazykrizn
    Yay! Seems like everyone I know was having boys--yay for a girl!!
    by krazykrizn at 04/19/10 10:42PM
  • denisemccaskill
    Yay! So excited for you guys!!
    by denisemccaskill at 04/20/10 1:17PM
  • sunshinelove05
    :) So excited for you!
    by sunshinelove05 at 04/21/10 1:23AM
  • missysnapp
    Thrilled for you! You will make great parents!
    by missysnapp at 04/22/10 11:55AM
  • jess
    Congrats!!
    by jess at 04/26/10 12:31AM