I’m happy to say that things are starting to sorta kinda return to somewhat normal! Even though I’m still VERY tired and VERY worn out, I think the hormones are starting to stabilize a bit. YAY! I’m also happy to say that Carson is a wonderful sleeper!!! He’s definitely my best newborn sleeper yet. He had his days and nights figured out from day one, which is a miracle. He’s been sleeping for about 5 hours in one stretch the past couple nights and it’s been wonderful. Although, I still seem to wake up a million times every night just Continue Reading…
Body After Baby
I’ve been meaning to hop on here the past couple days, but as you can imagine I’ve been pretty busy! Taking care of a newborn is a really tough, albeit rewarding job! I’ve LOVED, LOVED, LOVED, LOVED snuggling with my sweet baby and taking care of his every need, however I’m not a big fan of all of the other “stuff” that goes along with the newborn stage. I’m not lovin’ the sleep deprivation, hormonal roller coasters, recovery from childbirth, and lack of productivity. I’m also not a huge fan of the first few weeks of nursing. BUT, I’m really Continue Reading…
Welcome Sweet Baby Carson!
As I’m sure you all already know, our SWEET baby has arrived! Carson Spencer Banner was born Sunday August 17, 2014 at 4:27 PM and he is just as sweet as he can be! He weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. We are all absolutely IN LOVE with him!! He has been such a joy and blessing to our family already. The kids LOVE holding him and would hold him all day long if I let them… Kev’s enjoyed some snuggle time with him too… And I’ve been busy taking pictures of him every 2 Continue Reading…
Getting Ready to Have Baby!
Well, I’m blogging to you from my phone in my hospital bed this morning! Yay! We got to the hospital around 7:00 this morning and followed the little pink and blue footprints to Labor and Delivery. Yes, I’m carrying my Caboodle that I’ve had since I was 14. It’s the best! I had Kev take my “official” 40 weeks pregnant picture when I got here. No more pregnant progress pictures for me! Yay! Look at that cute empty baby crib behind me. I can’t wait to meet our sweet babe! For now, I’m just hanging out in bed getting some Continue Reading…
The BEST Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies EVER!
Happy Friday everyone!!! I figured since it IS Friday and I AM VERY pregnant and tired, it’s the perfect time to post one of my favorite mental health recipes! (i.e. not healthy at all, but so dang yummy and very good at lifting the spirits!) Ha. This recipe is for the best Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies EVER! Oh, and they’re topped with Cream Cheese Frosting too. I’m SO SERIOUS when I say they are the best ever guys! I got this recipe from my friend Judy and she is FAMOUS for it. Sooooo, here ya go! Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Continue Reading…
Pregnancy is FREAKING Hard + Fun Celebrations at our House
So, baby STILL isn’t here, but I did go to the doctor today. Woo hoo. I’m dilated to a 3 (I was a 2 last week) and my doctor said if baby doesn’t come by Sunday, she will INDUCE me! YAY, yay, yay, yay, YAY! There is a light at the end of the tunnel, folks. So, I’m scheduled to be induced Sunday morning. I’m Group B Strep positive though, so they will give me antibiotics for 4 hours before they “officially” start me. Dang it. *********************** Sooooo, can I just complain for a little bit!? Okay, here goes…..MAN, these Continue Reading…