Getting Used to the Sleepless Nights

Sleeping in Daddy's arms

Meara has been here a little over 3 weeks now and the lack of sleep is starting to feel normal. There is even a hint of routine to it.
She is growing so quickly already. We haven't had her weighed since her one week check-up but she was just ounces shy of 11 pounds then and she hasn't slowed the growth either. I have already started retiring her clothes and half the diaper covers that I have made.
I haven't started the Thank-you cards yet for all the gifts we have received for Meara, we decided to wait until the birth announcements arrive so we can send them all together.
Here are a few photos of our new bundle of joy.

Cloth diapering has been going well so far with a few ups and downs. Little Meara is a heavy wetter, so we are changing an awful lot of diapers. Since we received so many disposable diapers as gifts at the baby shower we have decided to use them to get us through the nights as we are still trying to find an ideal cloth diaper for nights.

I have been sewing randomly when I do get the chance, although it takes me a lot longer to get through making a single diaper than it used to. Someone adorable keeps interrupting me.

That adorable someone is now waking up so I better cut this short.

More photos to come, even a few from Sundays Pirate Party.

Megan

Happy 8th Birthday Joseph

Happy birthday to my little man. He had a great day. Got everything he asked for, EVERYTHING!

She's here

Born at 4:17, Meara Elaine Jeannette Hall. It has been quite a night. My little princess weighed in at an astounding 10lb and 6oz.

The Nesting Continues

I didn't even use a pattern for these.

Well, my due date is just nine days away and I spent my morning and most of the afternoon at the sewing machine. I had made a few burp cloths out of some flannel scraps a few nights ago and decided to head over to Walmart and grab a little more flannel to make some more of them today but next thing you know I am slip covering all the cushions in adorable pinks. I suppose I may have to admit that I am starting to become almost competent with the sewing machine. I managed to successfully slip cover a neck roll with out the use of curse words or tears! And yes, I am feeling very proud of myself.

I ordered a whole bunch of materials for some fitted diapers and a little more PUL fabric from Wazoodle yesterday so that I can make a few more larger diaper covers. I am getting really into this sewing thing. I think I may even braven up enough to make one of those lacy ruffle bottomed diaper covers.
I guess nesting is probably more of a way of coping with the impatience of waiting and trying to ignore all the braxton hicks. Well, whatever it is, I got it.

My pretties! The above picture shows the other side of them. Fabric cost was just $12.00 and I have so much left.

My burp cloth collection. Those are almost to pretty to be puked on. The pink with little brown polka-dots was fabric I already had on hand. It cost me $12/00 for the fabric for the other 5.

A few quick photos, if I don't post now, when will I?

Christmas morning in his new PJ's

He was singning a Muppets song and dancing around the house in his silly reindeer hat.

The only photo of Dan from Christmas morning.

The boys had a few friends over and they made adorable candy monstrosities, I mean Gingerbread Houses.

Halloween costumes.

This summers koolaid stand. The boys made quite a bit of change that day.

Gregory on Christmas morning.

Sorry most of the photos are sideways, I am still trying to figure out how to fix that once uploaded :p

Waiting for Meara

Getting all the little baby things in order

So, we are about 2 weeks away from Meara's due date and I have been getting very uncomfortable. Really hoping that means she is ready to come out now.
The nesting has definitely begun. The nursery is all put together, hospital bag is packed, even an overnight bag ready for the boys. We are ready, so come on Meara, come meet your family.

Look at all that pink!

With all the nesting, you might think I would be finished that crochet blanky I started before she was even conceived or making a few more of those oh so cute cloth diapers. I have always been one to start a project, time to make myself finish a few.

But I still say I can't sew, I just love the fold-over elastic, it's so easy.

And I am good at faking knowing how to crochet.

But the nesting is definitely full force over here. Even Dan, and his hysterical pregnancy are getting in the groove. Too much food in the fridge (he wont stop cooking).

Well, I am going to get back to nesting, soon I will have baby photos to share (Christmas ones too, oops)

Megan

The Mystery of the Cat that Came Back...

Well it seems that on Friday our little family got adopted by a fluffy little kitty that showed up on our porch.
We have done what we can to find his home for him but as new information comes to light we are now wondering if he was one of a group of feral cats that the Northern Animal Rescue had recently been in the neighborhood cleaning up.
He is a skittish, vocal, long haired orange make tabby. He is not fixed but very adorable.
So, welcome to the family Sir Fergus Cool Orange Poopsalot.