Anna Grace

Anna was born April 26 at 5:07 am. She is perfect born at 9lbs. 9 oz. and 21 inches long. We had another amazing natural birth (intervention free) at the ABC Southfield Providence. My midwife, Sue, was wonderful. She is new to the practice that I go to (30+years of experience though) and the day I meet her I felt she would be the one to help bring Anna into the world. Very nurturing and supportive during the toughest times in my labor. 

My water broke at 9:30 pm, while watching the Tigers. It caught me by surprise, as my water never broke with my first two. We headed up to the ABC around 11 pm, contractions were becoming regular but easy. Once there I was able to relax. I spent a few hours bouncing on a birth ball and walking the halls. At 2 am active labor was hitting me.  I spent time in the shower and tried the whirlpool tub, but I couldn't get comfortable. Contractions were stacking at about two minutes apart and I had difficulty getting in my hypnobirthing zone. By 4:45 I was complete and the end was near! I finally relaxed and used my birth breathing to help ease baby down gently. Then after three big pushes she was born. Her cord was wrapped around her neck but she was perfect! She spent the first hour snuggled on me and immediately nursed like a pro. 

We've been home for 5 days now, and things are pretty perfect. She is content and sweet. Last night she only woke up once to eat! 

We are in love with our Anna! 

2012 HAPPENINGS

Sleepy Time

Happy Man

Kate and her bff Audrey

Julie and Jacob

Aidan's Birthday Presents

Happy St. Patricks Day!

Kate's Birthday

 

A sleeping bag!

A cake that I did not make! 

Aidan enjoys Kate's cake!

Playing in mommy's wedding dress.

My little photo shoot with Aidan.

FAll 2011

Pillow Case Dresses

I love to sew these dresses!  They are really simple and they look adorable.  I've gotten so quick at them.  I can finish one in just about an hour.  Here are a few I made this weekend.  A couple for Kate and couple as gifts.  If you have a special little girl in your life I can make one for you (in between all the cookie baking). 

I think this one is my favorite!

Busy Times

It sure has been busy here!  Last week I worked full time at school, at home, and part time baking.  :)  The more I move, the more I get done.  I have one more week of school!  I'm so excited to be finishing.  There are so many things that I'm ready to do.  And many cookies I'd like to bake. 

Aidan is growing so big.  He is a sweet, sweet baby.  He cries only when he needs something.  Kate is "crazy."  She has so much personality and definetly knows what she wants, which is usually the opposite of what I want. 

Here's a few pics. 

 Kate and Jacob have a love/hate relationship.  :)

Hot day playing in the pool with Audrey

Happy Aiden

3 months old!

Redwing Fans!

Working on those neck muscles.

Playdough time!

Riding the train and Greenfield Village

Train ride with cousin Quinton and a sucker too!  Best day. 

Aidan Flynn 2/24/2011

Aidan was born on February 24th at 2:10 am. Weighing 9lbs 4 oz and 21 inches long. He is a healthy baby boy! I was able to deliver at the birth center at Providence Hospital in Southfield. It was a successful, drug free/intervention free birth. I went to the hospital at 6 pm expecting to have my water broken to get labor going. However, my body decided to do things on its own. By 9 pm I was contracting pretty good. I spend most of the time in the whirlpool tub. At 1:30 I began pushing at at 2:10 I was holding Aidan in my arms.

Baby Bibs and Burp Cloths

I'm running out of things to clean so now I'm just crafting crazy.  I'm on a bib kick this week.  I finally learned how to applique!  Sew easy, I can't believe I didn't figure it out sooner.  The possibilities are endless, so if this baby isn't born soon I may have quite a stock pile.

Gift set for a coworker friend.

Kate reading and modeling her "Kate and Hearts bib"

My little owl friend.

Kate doing arts and crafts and telling daddy whats up.  :)