Introducing Oli G.

Sorry I've been incommunicado...been a little busy over the last week.  Olivia Grace (aka Oli G) came into the world on Monday August 23rd at 9:07 am.  7lbs 4oz.  20 inches long.  She's amazing, but her hunger is insatiable.  She was back up to her birth weight by her two day appointment!  

Sophie is loving the new addition but wants to be a little too helpful at times (Thus far she's tried to pick her up by her sleep blanket, put a hat on over her hat, feed her a bottle of whole milk, and share her heavy Thomas the train with her.)  

More to come once I get a routine going.  I can tell you right now though -- it's a totally different experience having #2 -- in a good way.  I'll explain later.

C

P.S. Sorry for any confusion with the Cleverly Candid Mini Session post.  I forgot to say contact Stephanie directly.  I've edited it!

Check out this deal with Cleverly Candid Photography

One day only... September 25th CCP is going to do mini sessions! AMAZING location, beautiful hints of fall and some special "extras" to make these sittings incredible! Email Stephanie for details and to sign up for one of only 8 slots!  Contact Stephanie at stephanie@cleverlycandid.com


http://www.cleverlycandid.com


Check out what people had to say about Cleverly Candid Photography in my post on Maternity Photography in the DC area!
http://expectinginsidethebeltway.blogspot.com/2010/05/maternity-newborn-photography.html

529 Kids Consign Fall Sale -- Wednesday August 25

Ok ladies I just picked up the cutest Gap jacket and Tea Collection dress for Sophie from 529 Kids Consign.  Going back soon for a winter coat and another dress I saw! At present they have a great selection of clothes and outerwear (so much they can't fit all the items on their website!) from Carters, Gap, Tea Collection, Hanna Anderson, Jacadi, Columbia, Mini Boden and many more!


Check out their gently used and new designer children’s and maternity clothing and 

accessories in person on: 

Wednesday, August 25th
 at Food Matters

Located in Cameron Station at: 

4906 Brenman Park Drive 

Alexandria, VA 22304 

5:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. 

www.529kidsconsign.com

And The Winner Of The My Three Cuties Gift Basket Is...

...Lisa Scanlon of Alexandria, VA!


Congrats Lisa! And thanks for the entertaining entries! 


Remember that all EITB fans and subscribers get 20% off My Three Cuties products through September 1.  Just enter EITB when you check out! 


http://www.mythreecuties.com


Oh and if you want to take a guess at when I will finally pop, go to the August 18th post and enter your guess.  I've got a handmade baby blanket for the closest guess!

Still here.

Yup.  Still here. Annoyed and done thinking the event is imminent.  Evidently she likes it in there and isn't ready to come out.  I don't blame her.  


I'll be back later with the winner of the My Three Cuties Giveaway.  

UPDATE

12 hours later and I'm still home.  Nothing.  Nada.  Bubkis. 

I Don't Think It's Going To Be Long Now

So, I'm 3 centimeters dilated and 80% effaced.  I'm pretty sure that if I sneeze too hard I'm going to have the baby.  That was at like 3 today.  I am desperately trying to hold out till after midnight so my favorite Ob can deliver my little one.  I know, ridiculous.  But who knows -- I might hold out for a few more days.  Doubtful, but possible.  My Ob told me to call the office when the contractions were about 8-10 minutes apart regardless of whether my water's broken.  She told me to tell them that I "give birth really fast"  when I talk to them.  I found that pretty funny.  But I guess they try to keep people at home as long as possible.  


So since I received this news three hours ago, I've dropped off/picked up dry cleaning, packed the rest of my bag, packed Sophie's bag, cleaned the wire hangers out of my closet (I had a mommy dearest moment-they were driving me crazy), played with Sophie, bathed and fed her and made arrangements with a friend and a sitter to watch her if I go before my mother can get here on Friday.  And now, I'm writing this while timing contractions (12-15 min part now).  Yesterday, I finished my marathon nesting by picking up diapers, wipes and juice boxes at BJs before my coupons expired and...weeded.  Man, this is very different from when I went into labor with Sophie.  All I had to do then was take a shower and get dressed! 


Doing this random stuff got me thinking about where I get my weird habits.  I can conclude without any doubt that I get them from my mom.  How do I know this?  I was just thinking about what my mother was doing before she gave birth to me.  She was gardening...even after her water broke and...wait for it...even stopped at the supermarket on her way to the hospital to pick up the ham for my baptism because it wasn't going to be on sale when she got out of the hospital.   Yup, the apple don't fall far from the tree.  


So if any of you are the gamblin sort, feel free to guess when I'm gonna pop.  I've got a handmade blanket for anyone that guesses the day and approximate time.  I'm 38 weeks now.


Ok, talk to you soon (fyi contractions have subsided)


C