Labor And Delivery! [VIDEO]

I couldn't have imagined a better experience in the delivery room. My ob is just amazing and I'm so glad to have worked with her.

Something I missed in the video: I got an epidural at 7cm. I don't handle pain very well but am surprised I got so far without feeling much more than some pressure (or the feeling I need to take a poop) :>

I remember talking to some moms about labor with #2, thinking it would be easier because things are stretched out etc. They scoffed, making me feel at the time like I was an idiot but now, from experience, I do think it was easier. But maybe that's just me and maybe I'm just lucky. Either way, again, I couldn't have imagined a better experience. xo

To follow, a bringing baby home video will come soon! xo

First Pics Of Estéanna! - From The Delivery Room [MOMLIFE]

There aren't many but here are some pics from the delivery room that mom took.

I'm importing video footage! Hopefully I can jump on the video bandwagon sooner rather than later! xo

What's In My Labor & Delivery Hospital Bag! [VIDEO]

Finally put my labor & delivery hospital bag in the car today! The countdown seriously begins! Less than three days left. And, as I write this, I was able to celebrate Nui Nui's 4th birthday as an only child :> (post on that up hopefully soon!)

Birthday month is coming slowly to an end, though not really. For her, maybe, but it continues when she becomes a big sister.

My memory is seriously fading this week. There are so many things I've been forgetting— including my camera in the car tonight for Nui Nui's birthday dinner.

Some things I forgot to mention in the video— phone charger, camera charger, camera!, and maybe iPad. Aside from the latter, they're the things I use on a daily basis so it's hard for me to pack them. I also packed a pair of newborn socks and a receiving blanket, which now reminds me, I should pack a couple of small towels in case I need them for the carseat. You see? So many little things.

Will I ever be 100% fully prepared? Probably not but that's what motherhood is all about. Love hard and the rest will fall into place :> More soon! xo

Pregnancy Update - 34-35 Weeks! [VIDEO]

It's been a busy couple of weeks. Nui Nui started her new school, had her first dentist appointment, and continues nighttime potty training.

As for me, I finished the last of my 'manual labor' baby-prep tasks, though still have more setting up to do.

In my 34-week OB checkup, I got a little educational session, as I asked my OB about a bunch of labor and delivery questions, so if you're expecting, hopefully it might be helpful information for you, too :>

In my 35-week OB checkup, I didn't gain any weight from the previous week and I talk a little bit about that.

I'm officially LESS THAN 4 weeks away from my due date! It's been quite a journey and I look forward to keeping you updated. Thanks to all of you who have supported me along the way! This is the #dream. :> xo