WERE HAVING A BABY!!!

So, after my last blog post I kind of left you hanging.  I shared the exciting news on my instagram and fb, and by that time in the day I was so exhausted I couldn't even think about getting on here to blog.  Then I kind of forgot I didn't share on here over the last week.  Geez.  Anyway, James and I are expecting a little baby!  I can still hardly believe it.

I'm starting to get my energy back, so fingers crossed I'll check in here more with updates.  Just this past week I have felt alot of shifts happen, with my energy levels, and with food.  Although I'm still very tired, I feel like I can actually function now.  And finally many foods are sounding much better than they did a week or so ago.  I really struggled for a bit with anything food related.  I was very lucky though to only have really bad nausea for a week and 1/2 and that's it!  It's mostly been extreme fatigue that has got me, and food aversions. 

It was exciting to spend my first holiday yesterday surrounded by family who is so excited about this little baby.  Although I was pretty tired and felt like I just ate and laid on the couch, ha ha.  It was definitely a different Thanksgiving experience this year.  My Nanna is so excited she can hardly stand it.  I'm just as excited for her!

I'M GONNA BE A MAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MEET NAVARRO

This handsome little thing is Navarro, my besties third child.  I was able to be in the delivery room and witness him coming into this world, a big first for me.  Something Ive always been a bit (okay, very) scared of... but I don't think I could of witnessed a better birth for my first.  This was Shelley's first natural birth, so we were experiencing some big firsts together.  She has no idea how amazing she did.  We were all amazed by her composure and strength through the whole thing.   

The actual delivery happened so fast, and I was behind the lens of my camera, I can barely even see that exact moment in my mind.  It was pretty dark too, so the photos didn't quite come out.  But the whole experience was awesome.  Didn't totally take away my fear of giving birth, but it showed me that I can do it, no matter how I think I can't.   

It was amazing to see the difference in the baby's alertness right after delivery without drugs, to my friend who (unhappily) had to have a c-section.  He was opening his eyes and making contact with you right away.  It was incredible.  Man my friends make some cute babies!  He is just perfect, in every way.  Just like little Laurel is.   

I stayed at the hospital with them after the birth, so I got to see Shelley's other two kids come meet him first thing in the morning.  The looks on their faces were priceless.  They were so delighted.  This little man is going to be one very loved tot.   

MEET LAUREL LEA

Little Laurel Lea graced us with her heart melting presence yesterday at 6:39 pm.  She was a bit at risk, so after about 12 hours of my friend Bird's labor failing to progress, they performed a c-section.  Even though that was not what anyone wanted, we were all happy to have a healthy beautiful baby in our arms.  I hate that my friend has to be in so much pain now though.  But she is a trooper, so I know she can do it.  ​

I am absolutely in awe over this little one.  She has already planted a new seed of baby fever in me.  I just love her so much.  Just look at that little face!  I took alot of sweet photos of family holding her, but I didn't want to post those here on my blog, but they are on my facebook for the family to see.  It was so sweet watching Bird's dad's face light up while staring at his new grandbaby.  My heart is so full of baby love right now.​