Welcome!

Haven't officially announced to you all on here yet, been a little busy :)

Eleanor Rebekah Rigby was born September 11th, 2011 at 4:28 AM. At home, just like I wanted. She weighed 7 lbs .8 oz and measured 21 inches long.

We love our new little girl and have all been adapting well to the new change. Mommy and baby are doing well and recovering. Jonah loves his baby sister.

My wonderful friend and amazing photographer, Sharon Johnson, took photos of the incredible experience. Photos here.

Hey, this happened to me!

Derek and I have been researching vaccines and whether or not we want to vaccinate this next baby, or at least be able to pick and choose which ones we want. And when expressing this to my current pediatrician, I was basically told that I should find someone else. Which sucks. So I'm on the look out right now for someone new. I've had a few recommendations and not so long to find one. Anyway, the reason I bring this up is because in my most recent Dr. Mercola email, they addressed this directly. So I wanted to share this article with you guys, if you were interested.

Should Pediatricians 'Fire' Patients Whose Parents Don't Vaccinate?

Nesting

I'm not sure what to call the color. I've been describing it to people
as lime sherbet, but it doesn't seem quite right

My sneaky, clever husband planned an outing for me with my mother-in-law and sister-in-law to go to the splash pad today so he could get started on painting the baby room. And they went along with it and no one told me! But it was amazing. I love surprises. He was so tired by the time I got home, that I had to finish, but I don't mind painting. He did all the boring taping and moving things out of the room. The play date this morning was so good and I had such a good time with them and so did Jonah. He loves his cousins Rocky and Daisy. He talks about them all the time, about how they're his friends and how much fun he has playing with them.

There's obviously still a lot to do with the room, but it should only take another day to do it. I haven't quite figured out the ideal layout yet, but it'll just take some adjusting. I'm so excited! I'll keep you posted.

Discovered...

This is how I've found Jonah the last few nights when I go to check on him before going to bed.


Last night in fact he was wedged up against the door and I couldn't get in. It's a funny little surprise.

Anxious: The Sequel

I just thought I should mention, that I'm not just excited about the decorating and prep process of this baby, although to have that in order and done is a huge comfort. I'm just excited for the challenge of another baby. I'm so used to toddler Jonah now that I sometimes think I won't know what to do with an infant again. I'm excited for the challenge of a baby of a different gender. For trying cloth diapers this time. I'm excited for the challenge of having care over 2 babies, instead of just the one. Figuring out the kinks and figuring out the balance. I'm excited to start this baby on a more regular routine early on, which I didn't do with Jonah.

I know there's a lot more to a new baby than cute clothes, decorating a nursery, and baby showers. And I am ANXIOUS and excited for every aspect of it.

Anxious

I know I'm just shy of 6 months, but I cannot wait to meet this little girl inside of me. My nesting has been going crazy, so Derek and I have been cleaning and organizing, having a yard sale, dropping lots of things at the DI, and listing things on KSL and Craigslist. Too bad we have to wait to paint until grandma can take Jonah for the day. Found the best color. It's almost like lime sherbet. That was one of my favorite parts of being pregnant with Jonah was making the room his. It is the only time I have painted in my home since moving here 3 years ago. I want to paint EVERYTHING! but you can only do so much at a time. And since we've had to change rooms around to make space for 2 babies, I get to do it all over again. I've been getting books from the library, looking at blogs (especially this one) for inspiration.

I want to plan baby showers (which is allowed if your baby is a different gender), buy cloth diapers, get cute little girls clothes, all that. I've been looking for crochet patterns for bonnets and booties. I still have 17 weeks left to go and I just hope it goes by fast, because little girl, I can't wait to meet you.

But, on a good note, I'm happy to have the time to spend with Jonah before he is no longer an only child. He needs as much love as I can possibly give him.

We would like to introduce

Little Eleanor.
I kept getting a little girl vibe, but I didn't want to read too much into it, because I felt the same way with Jonah.











I'm excited. I know I said I really wanted another boy, but for the last week or so, I have really been thinking about how much fun it would be to have a girl. And just because it's not a brother, doesn't mean Jonah still can't have a buddy to play with. I can't wait to meet her. I hope she looks just like me, because Jonah looks just like Derek. And I want a mini-me.

Love you little girl. I hope the time passes quick so I can see you soon. We're all excited to meet you.

Baby boy!

Daddy took Jonah to breakfast this morning with grandpa and I'm supposed to be sleeping in, but I couldn't. So here's a birthday tribute post.

Happy Birthday, Jonah! You are 2 years old today! Here you are on the day you were born.

I can't believe how long ago that feels. You had the most beautiful dark hair. And your daddy documented everything they did in the hospital. And you can just hear the love in his voice whenever he speaks. And not too long after you turned into the toe-headed little boy you are today.

Here you are at just a year



And this is you today


We love you always and forever. I hope you have a good birthday! Love you sweet boy.

Strange dreams

I had the oddest dream last night. I had a dream that we had our baby, but it was like the size of my palm, but completely healthy. And our birthing center place was this room above a convenience store/sleazy diner in somewhere like Canada. And Derek and I were all on our own, no midwife, nothing. But the doctor (I'm not even using a doctor) came later, after we had showered, down the street, in some department store and had to walk back to our room in our towels. Which he was shocked at! And he treated the employees/waitresses like his nurses. Maybe they were. I don't know. But it was strange and interesting. But most of my dreams have been lately. I've had another dream a few times now, where I'm back in band and choir singing and playing my baritone. And I always wake up very happy.

I guess this is me announcing. Yes, we are pregnant. I am almost 12 weeks, so just about out of the 1st trimester. Can I use it as my excuse for totally slacking on my 30x30? I'm just not feeling it right now. I even tried to choose loose, comfy, concealing clothing. Oh well. I'll be doing it for awhile. Or I'll just quit. Depends on when I'll have to start wearing maternity. We'll see.