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 »
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 »
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 »
Now that I have your attention… I love Adam to bits, he truly is the best and is my ultimate and absolute match. We make a great team. But, he has it wrong…(for a first) He has a theory. If you were bad it your last life, you come back a woman. If you were … Continue reading »
If you are a regular reader of our blog you may have noticed our lack in writing. When we were living in Asia, there was so much going on in our daily life where it was fun to share the ins and outs and encounters of being an expat. When we were traveling and everyday … Continue reading »
How far along: 24 weeks Total weight gain: gained 17 lbs total (this month was huge!!! I blame the holidays and too much yummy food) Cravings: nothing much, still loving watermelon and can’t seem to quench my thirst. Growth: Most all of my weight gain has been in my belly. Gavin is sitting very low and I feel … Continue reading »
With the new year here, the idea of resolutions and bucket lists are as common as having a cup of coffee in the morning. So, Adam and I sat down this morning to come up with things we want to do this year. Of course we both want to be healthy, positive and in great … Continue reading »
2012 started on a high note…well, 5,280 feet to be exact. But after a short 10 month stay in Denver, our bags were once again packed. Our life abroad as expats wasn’t quite done… So, with passport pages ready, we headed east, towards the “Rising Sun.” We lived in a box and worked for a fox … Continue reading »
Well hello there…..its been a while! Yes, we both know we could have tried harder but I think the full brunt of the blame rests squarely on my shoulders on this one. Blogging is kinda like cooking for me. If i’m in a rush….or not really inspired to eat a particular thing, I make a … Continue reading »
One of our many relocations since 2009. This was all of our belongings heading to Japan in February 2012. This weeks Photo Challenge by postaday is Renewal. Immediately I thought of recycle and rebirth and really had to think about renewal and beginnings. These three photos all represent different times of renewal in our life together. … Continue reading »
I was looking through the blog and realized that our very cool wedding invites never made it on the site. Adam and I created these and then my friend Nicole put them together. From Korea, I shipped her about 150 photographs, enough stamps to mail the whole darn thing. She hole punched (with the help … Continue reading »
Over the past few years we have really done a good job of living in the moment and not looking too far ahead into the future. I am not sure if Lil E on it’s way has anything to do with it, but lately I am thinking 2 or 3 steps ahead and spending a … Continue reading »
When we found out we were expecting, we really were determined to keep all the “baby stuff” to a minimum. We still feel that way. But, the more time I spend adding to our online registries, the more caught up I get. I haven’t added really anything but the essentials, because a lot of it … Continue reading »
