One month down….still breathin! Just to be clear….im referring to myself in the title. Although Gavin does enter the “purple zone” from time to time which is semi alarming to see your son change color and stop breathing in an attempt to cry so hard that his diaper is ready to melt right off. But … Continue reading »
Gavin 2013, Adam 1979 PS. Thanks Natasha for this amazing side by side Continue reading »
Gavin has been Earth side for 18 days, I honestly can’t imagine my days without him now. He is the most beautiful, well behaved and loved baby (of course I am bias). He sleeps pretty well, eats amazingly well, and has stolen our hearts better than anyone. His days are full of eating, sleeping, tummy … Continue reading »
Things definitely do not always go as planned and sometimes, they are not even close. End result, tonight is night #4 in Recovery after a C Section…Here’s what happened Monday morning after I wrote my update, my water broke. I had about 3 intense contractions, screamed, cried, was exhausted from everything else…and boom…water broke. So, … Continue reading »
I have a bunch of blogs in the works, Gavin’s Birth Story, recover, adjusting to life etc…but this one couldn’t wait! Tuesday, Nghi Le came over the house, all the way from Tampa. I went to high school with her and she is an amazing infant photographer…along with a pharmacist. I knew the moment I … Continue reading »
More to come…his birth story sure was a long road. But at the moment I am staring down at him as I type and…well I will write all about it tomorrow. Gavin James Damiano 7lbs 9 ounces 20 inches long Birthday.. 4/23/13 3:47 pm Continue reading »
Its Monday morning and I am still in labor. Yesterday, after I typed, we went to the Birth Center to get checked because of my constant contractions and no baby. They made a phone call and I went over to the hospital next door. The nurse at the hospital actually works with the birthing center, … Continue reading »
Just a little update. Thursday night I began having contractions. They lasted all day Friday, but I kept busy to ignore them as best as I could. Friday night I was up having them very sporadically. Every 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 2 minutes… I went from the tub, to the floor, to the couch, to … Continue reading »
I am totally slacking in every way. Here’s why. We still don’t have internet in our apartment (tomorrow hopefully). Ive been lazy. Its so darn hot in Florida! But, I have been productive…been doing everything in my power to fully finish this “nesting” period so Gavin will arrive. This was my belly…full on contraction a … Continue reading »
I am large! and similar to a beach ball Today I am 37 weeks, or full term. I can’t believe it. Thank goodness the time is near. I keep singing to Gavin to move on down. Due to everyone’s observations, they say he is still very high and has to drop before he makes his … Continue reading »
How far along| 36 weeks Baby’s Size| According to Babycenter.com you should be an average of 6 lbs and 18 1/2 inches long. This week they compare you to a crenshaw melon. Weight Gain| OMG, At the midwife this week, I weighed myself and wanted to cry. I know it is just you growing…I do eat healthy I … Continue reading »
How far along| 34 weeks Baby’s Size| According to Babycenter.com you should be an average of 4 3/4 lbs and 18 inches long. This week they compare you to a cantaloupe. Weight Gain| Total of 27 lbs Symptoms| I feel like I am back in my 1st trimester. I am SO tired and my belly feels like it is … Continue reading »
Monday night at our Birthing Class, our teacher, Rebecca brought up breastfeeding. Seeing as though we are birthing with a Midwife at a Birthing Center, everyone is very pro breastfeeding (we are taking a class on Saturday) But, I didn’t know much about it. A few of the soon-to-be Mom‘s and Rebecca began talking about … Continue reading »
I can not believe it, but we have only 8 weeks or so to go until Gavin’s arrival. I haven’t done an update since 27, man time flies. A lot has happened these last few weeks…as well as a lot of belly growth. How far along| 32 weeks Baby’s Size| According to Babycenter.com you should be an … Continue reading »
Forward: I just wanted to explain to everyone out there in reader’s world that I am writing this specific entry to explain this amazing discovery in my own mind. I know that many of you have experiences with childbirth and from your experiences have a ton of advice and opinions as to how it should … Continue reading »
As I said in my earlier blog, this weekend was full of fun photoshoots and little Miss Harper is such a delight and lens stealer! Here are some of her most beautiful shots of the day. Happy 2nd Birthday Harper Lou! Continue reading »
Jenifer is a visionary. I have written about her before here and here. She is my oldest friend I have known her since I was 6. This weekend she flew into town to visit her family about 2 hours away in Alachua, FL. Adam and I made the drive and spent the weekend making memories. … Continue reading »
