Motherhood...

Hi! It's been about three months since I came on here... I decided to take a break from this for multiple reasons, but I'm going to do a quick update now. Josephine was born on March 23rd @ 6:54pm she weighed in at 8lbs 7oz. Josephine is almost two months old now and she is a wonderful baby! She is sleeping 4 to 6 hours at a time right now... eating 5 oz. of formula and barely cries or fusses. She has started to coo and do baby talk which is so cute! She has also been rolling on her side attempting to roll over, she gets so proud of herself when she rolls on her side. She has the most beautiful and cutest smile that melts my heart every time And She is holding up her head for the most part now.

We go on family walks every single day since Josephine was born, it's great for her to get fresh air and good for us to get out of the house! We're not some of those crazy people who wont go out of the house for three months. There is no reason to do something dumb like that. Her doctor says it's better to get her out and into main stream where germs are so she can build an immune system, she said babies that go nowhere have a lot more trouble fighting germs and so... if it's bad weather we head to a mall, which we have been to all of them in the area lol but on the nice days we go to the park, the zoo, my moms neighborhood,battleship cove, etc. Josephine loves going on walks in her stroller! And it's a great work out :) I have now lost 30 lbs in 7 weeks! Which is awesome! I feel so much better. And I couldn't be happier!

I just celebrated my very first mothers day, I had the very best day that I will never forget. I have my beautiful daughter, my mom and my husband to thank for that, Bob and Josephine got me a mothers necklace with Josephine's birth stone in it and mom made me a mold of Josephine's feet to hang on the wall. I love being a mom and I couldn't ask for anything more. Bob and I are already talking about having another in a couple of years. We love being parents. I have fallen in love with Bob all over again watching him be a father to our daughter. He is so great with her, and can't get enough of her. There are many nights that I sit and watch her sleep...I just love her so much.

At the moment Bob and I are planning Josephine's baptism in June! Mom is making Josephine's baptism dress out of the left over satin from my wedding dress, which I think is really special. She is also being Baptized in the same church Bob and I were married in, which again is special to us.

I have learned the art of finding sales on children's clothes... and have been buying clothes from 6 to 9 months to 18 months right now... I have a tote full of clothes for her to grow into. She has plenty of clothes from newborn to 3 to 6 months from my baby shower... 3 to 6 months she actually has so many clothes that I can't fit any more on bottom bar in her closet lol. the top bar is newborn to zero to three months sized clothes.

We are also going on our first family vacation in July! Which we are all looking forward to! I'll be packing Josephine's two cute swimsuits for that vacation!! :D It's awesome that I have six months off from work to spend with Josephine and Bob, I'm so thankful for the time I have with both of them.

Life as a mom has been a very easy transition! I love every single moment of motherhood. I am happy that I have filled my life with people that love Josephine, Bob and I and gotten rid of "toxic people" who try to bring us down. Life has been so peaceful and happy now because of that.

It's funny... once you become a parent, you totally forget about what you life was before... I would never want to go back to my life before Josephine... because she has made it so much brighter. I love my family. :)

Well, peanut is waking up... so I've gotta run. Talk again later.

-Amy

Josephine is on her way.... ANY DAY NOW! :)

Went to the doctor today... Josephine is totally in position to be born. My doctor was able to feel her head during the internal. :) The stress test was great! And The ultrasound showed a healthy, happy baby girl ready to be born.

My doctor said she would be surprised if I made it to my March due date. That Josephine is extremely low and head down and in the right position!!! My doctor made sure I knew when to call, and whatnot. She asked if I packed my bag for the hospital... which YES I packed my bag... it's already in the car and YES the car seat in installed in the car as well... waiting for Josephine.

I'm so excited! So anxious! I can't wait to meet my baby girl... my little miracle that I have waited for, for so long. I have 5 work days left (If I make it) My doctor told me just to be prepared and to listen to my body... that I would know when it's happening.

I'm a bit nervious about labor, but like anything else you have never done before it's normal to be nervious... but totally anxious to meet my daughter. No matter what I go through, Josephine is well worth it.

I can't wait!

Josephine... We're all waiting to meet you. :)

Waiting for baby...and some advise, etc. that makes you just roll your eyes lol Everyone has an opinion... doesn't mean you have to take it lol

It's crazy how these past several months have been a whirlwind of events for us. And now, as we embark on new changes, new routines, and new beginnings, we are also set to begin the rest of our life together as a family of three.

I am not alone. In my tummy, curled up and waiting for a moment to unfurl and press the exit button, is a baby. If being pregnant is a group affair that invites comment and anecdote, being nine months pregnant is a catalyst for other people’s panic. People want to know, need to know, exactly when the baby will arrive, perhaps in case you have it on “their watch”.

People will think that because they, too, were pregnant, once, they can tell you what happened to them. This is charitable and generous, but no matter what your labour was like, never think it will be the same for someone else. It's not a good idea to use words such as "It was so painful I thought death would be a release" or "I felt like someone was going at me with a machete" to a pregnant woman. Neither is it helpful to share the fact that you have had dreams that the expectant mother dies in labour, as my Neapolitan relatives are wont to do with me, delivering the news in stage whispers, or stuffing fists into their mouths as I enter the room, in some sort of pretence at trying to keep this "vision" to themselves. If I die, I'm taking you with me.

But when you get to eight or nine months, all of this goes on to a whole new level. Everyone thinks they are the first person to tell you - nay, that you will be covered in gratitude that they have told you - that you are huge and they think you're having twins.

Few things can be as frustrating for a pregnant mom than waiting for a baby who is almost due or trying to stay occupied in those last few weeks and days before baby arrives. As the Big Day approaches, I find myself becoming anxious and even with a full work schedule, I still get antsy wondering when she will make her grand appearance.

But as we all know, the more time your baby has to "cook" before being born, the healthier he or she will typically be and nature has a way of doing it's thing when the time comes so anxious mommies have to be patient. Besides, your doctor won't let you stay pregnant forever, right? lol

So ya... I'm just so anxious... and waiting and waiting. 8 work days left till 6 months off with baby and hubby :)

Josephine... We're all waiting to meet you

5 1/2 weeks to go!!

Although I cannot see you,

I still know your are there.

You are warm and snug inside me,

and require gentle care.



Although I cannot hold you,

or give you a hug goodnight.

I feel you move inside me

and know that you are alright.



Although I cannot kiss you,

or show you how I feel.

I know you share my feelings

and that our bond is real.



you are with me all the time

and always on my mind.

Already I have fallen in love

with my precious gift from up above.



I can't believe I only have 5 1/2 weeks till my due date! Bob and I are so excited. Everything is sitting and waiting for Josephine to get here. Her bedroom is done, her car seat is installed in the car, my hospital bag is packed and waiting, mom bought Josephine's dress to come home in (it's adorable, with a pink sweater to go over it.) The excitement the fills the air is awesome, and family and friends are waiting for the much anticipated phone call of Josephine's birth :) I have 9 work days left... then I am on maternity leave for 6 months!

My weekly doctor & ultrasound appointments show that Josephine is doing great! Her heart beat is strong and everything has been awesome with this pregnancy...just as I thought it would. I think the waiting at this point is the worst part. So we'll see when Josephine decides to join us.

Well, today... I am buying my car 4 new tires today. Which will be good. I wanted to put new tires on my car before Josephine is born. So I gotta get going...talk again later.

7 1/2 weeks left!

It's been almost 2 months since I was on here last... I just have been so busy with my life that coming on here to write wasn't priority, I had so many other things to do. Well, I am now 7 1/2 weeks away from my due date. This pregnancy went by so quickly! Baby Josephine is doing so well. She's a strong little girl...and my doctor thinks she might come early to meet the world. :)

We are finishing Josephine's room this weekend! It's just hanging things up now, and situating furniture. I spent off of last Saturday washing all of Josephine's clothes up to six months. Now, they are put away and hung up in her closet. Bob and I are so anxious to meet her. We are also putting the car seat into the car this weekend and I'm going to finish packing my hospital bag this weekend too and leaving it in my car for when it's time to go to the hospital. It's just finishing up loose ends now.

Last weekend Bob built the stroller, the swing, the bouncer, the high chair, changing table, crib, and all the other baby stuff that was around to build. So now, everything is in it's place and waiting for Josephine! :)

My baby shower was a few weeks ago...and it was SO much fun! Everyone I loved and cared about was there with the exception of a couple friends who came down with the flu. But I got to see them after. I got SO many wonderful gifts... and got everything that I needed and/or wanted. With all the stuff I got the nursery is looking adorable I can't wait to finish it this weekend. My best friend is coming over this week to help me with odds and ends for baby and to hang out. My friends have been so supportive and have been there for me through all of this, they are the most amazing people I know and I love them all dearly for it.

I only have 4 1/2 weeks until I go on maternity leave...I finished my class's progress reports early and got them out to the parents so they were done and I didn't have to worry about them. I only have 22 work days left for this year... then 6 months off with baby Josephine & Bob. I can't wait to meet her and can't wait to get to know her. I love my little angel.

Bob & Me and Mom and Bob have already been planning the first family vacation for this summer! It'll be a good time. And it will be fun to get away together.

Well... I am home sick today with a virus, my doctor wanted me to stay home and rest and not go to work, so here I am. I'm going to go back and lay down. Talk again later my friend...

Till next time...