And here’s the birth story…finally…oh, and it’s kinda long, so get comfy…
Saturday morning when Lydia woke up at 4:30, I had already been up since 2:30. I felt sure that Asa was sitting on my bladder. Then I couldn’t go back to sleep because I was listening to Lydia flail about in the bed (calling [...]
32: dishes I washed by hand because our dishwasher is broken
6: times I took Lydia to the bathroom this morning
100.5: Lydia’s temperature after her nap
1: hour we waited at the doctor
0: help they gave us on Lydia’s fever & constant need to potty
6,234: prayers I’ve prayed for her little body
4: the amount of toys Papa [...]
I know it’s pre-Asa, but here’s Lydia’s first attempt at vlogging. This is her recap of my final OB visit. Yes, after the organ incident.
Things to notice:
Her shoes. I’m literally jealous of them.
Asa’s cameo (aka my huge belly)
My hair. Yes, I got it cut before he came. Hallelujer.
Just click here and then VIEW VIDEOS then [...]
Asa’s first name was post-worthy. I think it’s one of the first names I loved for our son. But it took us 9 months to pick out his middle name. We literally had a list going in the hospital. So, for all of you who were wondering if I was just trying to keep any [...]
1. Newborn diapers. Is there anything sweeter? Well, when they’re unused.
2. Blue, blue and more blue.
3. Fall TV. (Sleep and breastfeeding have taken priority over Heroes and Survivor. Oh, please don’t tell me what happens.)
4. Papa. My dad missed the delivery because he was in Jamaica. But within minutes from landing in Atlanta, he was [...]
The most exciting part about a new baby is the love. I mean the LOVE. I haven’t had the break-down crying because I love him so much. (I’m sure my hormones just need to catch up.) But I feel like I can literally see the love flowing in our house.
Lydia is so smitten with her [...]
Asa
Saturday, September 20, 2008
9:13pm
7lbs. 10oz.
20 inches
Delivered au natural!
More info and pictures coming soon…
I’ve been up since 2:30. Lydia’s been awake since 4:30.
Why?
I have an enormous bruise on my ribs and an enormous child in my stomach.
Lydia on the other hand had a guest. Her cousin, Nora (4) spent the night. In the other room. But Lydia couldn’t handle the excitement. And was up at 4 to play. [...]
You *did* know it’s National Talk Like A Pirate Day didn’t you? Good. I can’t imagine going through the whole day without an Aaarrr or an Avast Ye!
So, The Beauty? Well. How about this? A giant scrape down the side of my abdomen. Yes. My abdomen. The one that is stretched to infinity and beyond. [...]
Woman: Andy! I haven’t seen you in *forever*!
Andy: (hiding a grin) Well, you know, I was in…Peru.
Woman: (never heard anything more exciting in her life) Peru?! Do tell!
Andy: (nonchalant) You know, I was just climbing the Andes. Just climbing the Andes.
Woman: (very impressed) Do you feel liberated?
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If only I could get their inflection in! Could [...]
