Well I hesitate to share these photo’s because I wanted to wait until the nursery was totally, totally finished (still waiting to get the curtains, and some more art work hung up), but now that the little miss is here and we’ve got stuff strewn about I’m not sure it will look as nice when...
Hopefully I’ll be back to posting soon. In the meantime I’ve got a little munchkin to feed, hug and hold…. –Migs
I’ve been experiencing the strangest phenomenon. Randomly through out the day, and frequently when I wake up to feed Lampy in the wee hours of the night, for some reason I keep finding myself humming/singing the song Bulletproof in my head. But here’s the thing…I have NO idea how I know this song. And today...
Fact: Did you know that when you have a new baby it takes 2 to 3 times longer to craft a single blog post? It’s true. Look it up. Since so many of you sent in book suggestions I felt that I should get back to you about the books I read. And...
Molly and Emily–
You're gonna hate me….so I started A Girl Named Zippy and couldn't get into it. Of course it was for book club earlier during this pregnancy, so maybe I was just too distracted with what was going on to be super engrossed in any book. I don't know….maybe I'll have to give it another go.ReplyCancel
I read all the books on your list. Loved most of them especially, These is My Words (took me two tears because I would either give it away to a sister or was always in the middle of another book. I read Expecting Adam about 10 years ago because everyone told me to read it, It's disguised as a good loving book but in the end I know the ultate demise of this family and wonder if any of these life lessons through their sweet little boy taught them anything. So good luck. Just finished Sarah's Key. It was a good, fast read. Something I gravitate to since I have a child with disabilities and don't have oodles of me time. Love your postings!ReplyCancel
oh my! i loooove the pictures! the bottom one is especially precious, you three girls all so beautiful together. i'm so glad you seem to recovering well. you look so beautiful and so happy! i've been meaning to comment too – on the uncertainty of a newborn. i hear you! beck was such an angel from the get go that i was so worried any second things were going to change and get tough. we had a rough few nights off and on for a couple weeks but then those past and for the most part, he's stayed an angel baby. so i'll hope for the same for you 🙂 all i can say, is enjoy the peaceful moments and don't fear the rough moments until they show up. and this time around even the rough moments passed more quickly for me because i had a better perspective on how quickly the newborn time in general passes. anyway, also wanted to comment on the c-section post – i'm glad it was a good experience for you. i've always secretly thought a planned c-section sort of sounded nice. can plan, no labor, etc. i'm so glad it's been good for you!! woo hoo!ReplyCancel
You heard me right…I liked it. Wanna fight? I kept hearing how terrible c-sections are. Oh, you do not want to have a c-section. People always talked about the recovery and how tough it is. It’s surgery after all! When my grandma told me her first born was breach I asked if she had a...
Agreed.
Although, I will always wonder what natural birthing would be like.
I honestly cherish those few days in the hospital, recovering with my new baby. It's great to be forced to relax and heal and be taken care of.
I always love the immediate post-surgery period where you're high on tons of drugs, so extremely relaxed, and you feel the relief that your baby is here and everything is over.
Britty–
I agree–and I meant to talk about that…the 4 day hospital stay. Heaven. I loved it. I was in the hospital overnight with Beanie and did NOT feel ready to come home the next day. I still couldn't walk on my own…but I didn't have any choice. The birthing center only lets you stay overnight. Yes I really, cherished that time in the hospital with just Lamp and I. My Dr. was like "you could probably go home on Sunday…most people get a little cagey by then." And I was like, I think I'll stay the full 4 days. Thanks. Of course it helps when you have a single room….I don't think I could have done that if I were sharing a room.ReplyCancel
I concur. Delivery was the best part of my pregnancy and I was in no rush to get out of the hospital. Have a doctor there to check on you and your baby every day, nurses on hand to care for your little one when ever you need a nap, drugs on demand, 100% quiet time with just you and your baby and nothing to worry about.ReplyCancel
I agree. Dr. Cool Pants ROCKS!! He is one of the things about the 'Nati that I will grately miss now that we're gone.
As for 4 day hospital stays…I think that would only be great if you knew in advance that it would be that long! We were there for 4 nights after I had Brian, but the whole time we kept thinking "Today will be the day we go home!" only to be disappointed over and over.
I'm glad your c/sec experience was a positive one!ReplyCancel
Yeah. C-sections aren't the end of the world. Those first few days after my VBAC, I thought to myself that the c-section recovery was EASIER, but in the end (no pun intended) the VBAC recovery went faster. It was just more painful as ironic as that may be. One of the biggest reasons that I wanted to do my last delivery VBAC (and this shows how out of line my priorities are) is that it is soooooo much CHEAPER.
C-sections can be nasty too though, so I'm glad that yours has gone so smoothly.ReplyCancel
I've been waiting to read your thoughts on C-section vs Natural Birth – I opted for a C-section with the birth of my daughter last year, simply because I was TERRIFIED of giving Natural Birth. I often have feelings of guilt – that maybe I should have at least tried the Natural route. Thanks for your insight, makes me feel a lot better about my decision! Congrats on the birth of your little one – she is too gorgeous 🙂
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i am really loving hearing your perspective on this whole thing. you're rocking my world with your awesomeness yet again. but that doesn't surprise me a bit. i think i have felt quite similarly about the whole birthing thing, and i find that the longer it takes for kids to arrive, the less concerned i feel about how they get here.ReplyCancel
Ooooh, I LOVE c-sections. Yep, you heard me…LU-RVE THEM! I don't know what all the hype is either, because I've had 2 and I'm ready for another…easiest thing ever, not so fond of "the shelf"…but after all my babes get here, can you say "plastic surgery"…to make my saggy boobs and shelf tummy go away…but easiest recovery ever. Everyone was so amazed I was up walking around, out strolling all 3 of my babes around the end of that week…seriously, why is there such a stigma with them? Well, anywho…so glad to see someone agree with me…AMEN!ReplyCancel
One of my favorite big sister pics from the hospital…love this duo. I’ve tried to formulate this next post over and over in my head, but I’m having a hard time finding the right words. As down-trodden and as I’m-throwing-in-the-towel as I felt earlier last week, the joy and happiness have been equally measured out,...
Another de-lurker here. When Chelsea posted about you (you and your super cute maternity style!!) I was curious, so of course I came and checked out your blog.
Immediately, I fell in love with your style of writing, your humor, (oh, your humor!) and of course baby Lamp's story. (I too have a child that was born with some special needs. Spina Bifida. He's 6 now, and rocks our world!)
I am so happy for you and your cute little family! Lamp is beautiful, and will bring so much joy to your heart and lives.
GREAT picture. So glad things are looking up.
Also – random question but do you know about Blog2Print? We've been printing our blog annually for three years now & they're such great books! You've got so much here that I know will one day be a real treasure to the girls! http://www.blog2print.comReplyCancel
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And I'm impressed with you too, Miggy! I really like the paint color, and the baby dresses. I don't know why you don't love that dresser – I think it's so cute.
I'm very impressed! I love the room and you did awesome on the budget.
sigh. want to come and re-do my whole apt?? please????? you have a gift and im trying really hard not to envy you for it right now. the nursery is gorgeous!!!
Love it! Love the break down. Love the nursery. Love the bragging. love it all.
I love a good before and after! Beautiful color palate {what's the wall color?} and I still think your rug is stunning.
Amazing. It looks really cute, and you made grey look good! (I'm not a huge fan of grey, but our bathroom is grey and now I have ideas for how to spruce it up! Purple looks nice with it!)
P.S. Did you get a pkg from Missouri by chance? 😉
Dear Miggy,
A+ on that Interior Design! Great design concept and follow through to the finished project…(And this from a former Professor of Interior Design at the College level!) Love the soft gray (not too cool, just the right amount of warm) balanced with levels of white and popped with purple in two different hues. The water color and the print "I AM A CHILD of GOD" in block letters and bold colors add so much. The white dresses are a delicate and feminine touch with a nice nod to the past. The smashing quilt you made anchored by that great, hand painted rug and the sheepskin simply make the space. (And yes she made the quilt by hand and without the use of a sewing machine, I believe!) And the Eames rocking chair…pure, classic design! What a great space achieved by the skillful use of color, careful editing and a superb use of pattern and texture. The space is fresh yet timeless, current and sophisticated, while exuding a simple elegance that is serene, casual and comforting. What command of the Principals & Elements of Design!
So glad you published the whole nursery… want to see another shot of the wall with the Print and the crib with all the aforementioned details. And then I think you should submit this to some shelter magazines… seriously! Surely Baby Lamp must feel like a lucky girl to have such a fabulous room!
WELL DONE!
Love,
G.G.