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 »
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 »
How far along| 27 weeks Baby’s Size| According to Babycenter.com you should be an average of 2 lbs and 14 1/2 inches long. This week they compare you to a head of cauliflower (last week it was an english cucumber). Weight Gain| I don’t go to the Dr. again until February 5th…so not sure. Sleep| Off and on…I wake … Continue reading »
Being pregnant and shopping for affordable cute clothing truly is a pain in the butt. Other than Target, Motherhood Maternity and Gap’ sale racks, it is hard to find fun clothes. I am hitting that point where I almost have to start wearing maternity tops, my others are being stretched just a bit too much. … 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 »
