24.5.10
Settling in
So we're settling in to a bit of a routine. Still not a great schedule yet, but we'll get there. I find myself saying that a lot lately. We'll get there. I think we're finally beginning to emerge from our 6 week growth spurt. This one was much better than the last one.
I'm struggling to find any of my summer clothes that fit. I'm clear to start exercising again. Yeah!! I just need Baby D to sleep a little longer so I can do some bootcamp.
I need to say again how blessed I am to get to stay home with her. She started crying in her sleep just now, and I am so glad that I get to be the one to comfort her. God is good.
I'm struggling to find any of my summer clothes that fit. I'm clear to start exercising again. Yeah!! I just need Baby D to sleep a little longer so I can do some bootcamp.
I need to say again how blessed I am to get to stay home with her. She started crying in her sleep just now, and I am so glad that I get to be the one to comfort her. God is good.
11.5.10
8.5.10
parenthood = on-the-job training
Well, parenthood is the most challenging job I've done. I've learned about breastfeeding and survived the first growth spurt. We're tackling making good sleep habits, and I'm working on being more relaxed about everything.
All in all, being a parent is better than I could ever have imagined. It's tough, and knowing how fast she's growing up already breaks my heart, but I love every second. I'm very blessed to be able to stay home with her.
Posts will probably be pretty short, but I'll try to write my thoughts and musings on this new chapter in our lives.
Darcy is already 9 pounds 14.5 ounces and 22 inches long.
All in all, being a parent is better than I could ever have imagined. It's tough, and knowing how fast she's growing up already breaks my heart, but I love every second. I'm very blessed to be able to stay home with her.
Posts will probably be pretty short, but I'll try to write my thoughts and musings on this new chapter in our lives.
Darcy is already 9 pounds 14.5 ounces and 22 inches long.
17.4.10
Baby is here!
Well, Darcy is finally here. We went in to induce on the 7th, and I was already having contractions. We started Pitocin early in the morning on the 8th, and 22 hours later, Darcy Elizabeth Conley was born. I'll spare everyone the specifics . . . She was born at 3:34 AM on April 9. 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and 21 1/4 inches long. And absolutely beautiful!
We're adjusting to baby time now that we're home. I've had to adjust my expectations and realize that time just really doesn't matter. We're just focused on getting full feedings so she can sleep.
I'll try to post some pictures soon.
We're adjusting to baby time now that we're home. I've had to adjust my expectations and realize that time just really doesn't matter. We're just focused on getting full feedings so she can sleep.
I'll try to post some pictures soon.
7.4.10
Here Goes Nothing
Well, April 7 has finally come. We've hit our due date.
Yesterday was my last day at work. Still hasn't really sunk in yet, but that's okay. I'm content to live in a state of denial for a little longer.
We're getting ready to head to the hospital to induce here in a few hours. It doesn't seem real at all. We've packed our bags, made the preparations, my belly's huge, and sometime tomorrow (probably), we'll be the parents of a little girl.
Yesterday was my last day at work. Still hasn't really sunk in yet, but that's okay. I'm content to live in a state of denial for a little longer.
We're getting ready to head to the hospital to induce here in a few hours. It doesn't seem real at all. We've packed our bags, made the preparations, my belly's huge, and sometime tomorrow (probably), we'll be the parents of a little girl.
4.4.10
The final days
Well, we are in the final days of this pregnancy with Baby Darcy. At our doctor's appointment on Thursday, I was dilated to a 1, and the doctor talked to us about scheduling an inducement. We are due on Wednesday, April 7 and are scheduled to induce on April 8. Just a few more days!!
At work, the word is out. They have made the announcement that I am not going back to work after the baby is born. It wasn't an easy decision by any means, but we strongly believe that this is what God is asking us to do and that it will be best for our family. So, I will be a stay-at-home-mom! My last day of work is Tuesday. We are very excited and feel very blessed to have the ability to make this decision. So many don't. We're still talking with work about the possibility of doing some contract work from home, but we'll probably cross that bridge in a few months. Definitely need to adjust to life with Darcy a bit first!
Brad and I have been trying to enjoy this last weekend before we are officially parents. We worked on painting Darcy's tables to look like lady bugs (I'll post pictures soon), and Brad worked on organizing the garage. Then, we went and had lunch down on the Plaza at PF Changs, where we had dinner for our anniversary the day we found out we were pregnant. The weather this weekend has been gorgeous! We walked around the Plaza, got some gelato, and just enjoyed being together. Today looks to be more of the same weather. Brad is mowing the yard, and I'm working on Easter dinner.
Baseball season starts tonight (officially tomorrow, but gotta love Sunday Night Baseball!). So, this afternoon, Brad and I will continue our beginning-of-baseball-season tradition to watch Bull Durham and grill out for the first pitch.
As I contemplate today, Easter Sunday, I think about the amazing sacrifice of Christ and the hope we now have because of the empty tomb. As we're about to bring a daughter into the world, a world full of bad, terrible things and one full of beauty, I know some people question the idea of bringing a child into the world with all of the potential for bad things. But, God quietly brought to mind today that this is why none of that really matters. His grace, the salvation through Christ's sacrifice and the empty tomb, the hope we have of eternal life - these are the reasons why none of that matters. Ultimately, God has provided everything that Darcy will need in the days to come. His sacrifice is enough.
At work, the word is out. They have made the announcement that I am not going back to work after the baby is born. It wasn't an easy decision by any means, but we strongly believe that this is what God is asking us to do and that it will be best for our family. So, I will be a stay-at-home-mom! My last day of work is Tuesday. We are very excited and feel very blessed to have the ability to make this decision. So many don't. We're still talking with work about the possibility of doing some contract work from home, but we'll probably cross that bridge in a few months. Definitely need to adjust to life with Darcy a bit first!
Brad and I have been trying to enjoy this last weekend before we are officially parents. We worked on painting Darcy's tables to look like lady bugs (I'll post pictures soon), and Brad worked on organizing the garage. Then, we went and had lunch down on the Plaza at PF Changs, where we had dinner for our anniversary the day we found out we were pregnant. The weather this weekend has been gorgeous! We walked around the Plaza, got some gelato, and just enjoyed being together. Today looks to be more of the same weather. Brad is mowing the yard, and I'm working on Easter dinner.
Baseball season starts tonight (officially tomorrow, but gotta love Sunday Night Baseball!). So, this afternoon, Brad and I will continue our beginning-of-baseball-season tradition to watch Bull Durham and grill out for the first pitch.
As I contemplate today, Easter Sunday, I think about the amazing sacrifice of Christ and the hope we now have because of the empty tomb. As we're about to bring a daughter into the world, a world full of bad, terrible things and one full of beauty, I know some people question the idea of bringing a child into the world with all of the potential for bad things. But, God quietly brought to mind today that this is why none of that really matters. His grace, the salvation through Christ's sacrifice and the empty tomb, the hope we have of eternal life - these are the reasons why none of that matters. Ultimately, God has provided everything that Darcy will need in the days to come. His sacrifice is enough.
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