Family celebrations

Today was my nephews birthday party and we went to Louisa to celebrate it. Aubrey even got a cute new outfit from my Mother. It's purple and zebra striped.

With her Great-Mema! One of my favorite pictures.

Party-pooped!

A visit from great-grandma

Alex's grandmother finally made it up from Christiansburg this weekend and met Aubrey. She thought she was so cute but we all new that of course. She was so impressed with how Aubrey can already roll over and sit up pretty well.

Over the weekend we went to Target and of all places I found a "Born in 2012" onesie, complete with cute pants, a bib and a jacket she will never use. Oh, well! I have been looking for one probably since before Aubrey was born and could only find, not so great handmade ones on Etsy.com.

Baby toes

 Happy Birthday Aunt Sabrina and Pappaw!!


Aubrey and I went to my sister Holly's house today. She had surgery on her foot and will be out of work for over a month so we have been keeping her company.

Aubrey even got a baby pedicure which she loved!

She looks a little cross-eyed. He he.

Baby toes. So cute!

Meet the Grandparents

Aubrey met her grandparents and uncle today for the first time! They saw her at the hospital when she was first born but that was for a brief second while Alex was holding her. The hospital I delivered at was very rude and didn't really let anyone see her that first day.

I made lasagna and we had chocolate pie for dessert. I wish I had pictures to post but for once in my life I did not really take any. I guess it's because my stitches were hurting and I did not feel very much like a photo shoot.

I did snap a picture of the dress she wore though.

In her "party" dress from her Aunt Holly.

Aubrey and Ireland meet

Aubrey is officially a week old and met her cousin Ireland for the first time today as well as her Aunt Sabrina and future Uncle Mark! It was a good day and even started to flurry. We were all pretty excited because we have not had much of a winter this year. It's basically been like a chilly fall the whole winter.

The snow started to fall really hard and then the wind picked up. It was like something out of a movies and then it suddenly just stopped. I wish I could have gotten a picture.

They meet!

With her Great-Mema.

Going home.

Relaxing at home after a long baby day.
















Tomorrow Aubrey meets her daddy's parents and her daddy's brother for the first time.

Chillin' at home for the first time

After a little more than three days in the hospital we are home! We had to stay a few extra days because of my blood pressure and I had a fever after delivery so they wanted to watch Aubrey for a few to make sure she did not get sick. They also found out that she is slightly anemic and has to take this really nasty iron drops.

Breastfeeding is obviously still a challenge and I feel like she is not getting enough so I have been doing bottle and breast. The hospital didn't like this but you know what? It's my baby and I will not let her be hungry because they push the whole Breast is Best thing on me.

Here's Aubrey adjusting to home and visitors. [:

Laying on her Nonna.

In her little bear hat.

Meet Ireland

Today my sister had her baby girl. They named her Ireland Michelle. [:

Visiting her in the hospital really made me realize how much I want Aubrey here already. I can't help but be jealous. It seems like this last month is going by so slow and I just want my baby girl here. I want to hold her and snuggle and kiss her. February can't get here fast enough!

Ireland Michelle.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!!

Christmas Eve was good. I spent it with my family and Alex at my grandparents house where I have spent it almost every Christmas since I was born. We ate, laughed, opened presents and just had fun. Christmas is definitely one of my favorite holidays!

Now for Christmas Day, we went back to my grandparents house and had the traditional Christmas dinner then headed to Stafford to his parents and had another dinner there. I didn't eat much but it was better than Thanksgiving because it was just his parents and brother. His other family members weren't there to give me nasty looks and make me feel uncomfortable and unwelcome.

His mother gave us some stuff for the baby and the fifth season of Dexter.

Until next year...

Christmas Eve

Merry Christmas (Eve)!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Well, not so happy for me. Although I did see my family and have a good time it wasn't a typical Thanksgiving for me. It was my first Thanksgiving I have been pregnant and I was really hoping and getting excited about pigging out. Boy was I wrong on two different counts.

One: I could not pig out because being 8 months pregnant my body does not like that. If I eat too much I get sick. Not to mention that oh so awesome morning sickness had come back.

And...

Two: I had my 3 hour glucose test a couple of days before and would receive the results until next week so I had to be cautious just in case I did have gestational diabetes. It was unlikely that I would have gestational diabetes because I only failed my one hour by a couple of points but just to be safe I didn't eat too much.

After we saw my family we went to see Alex's family and I did not eat anything there but of course Alex did. It was so awkward for me. They all stared at me like I had five heads and acted like they didn't want me there. I couldn't get out of there fast enough. At least it's done... until Christmas that is.

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!!

Today Alex and I got married. I know what you are probably thinking. You're thinking, "Did she say married? On Halloween? Who does that?" This girl! I have always loved Halloween and the fall so getting married today was perfect and even more perfect that I actually married someone who agreed to marry me on Halloween.

It was a short ceremony probably less than 20 minutes. Just a quick, "I do," ring exchange and a kiss. That's how I wanted it. I've never been the wedding type of girl. I didn't see the point in planning something so huge that would last not even a full night and ultimately leave you practically broke in the end. I just wanted to get married and it didn't really matter how small it was.

I originally just wanted it to be Alex and myself in a private little ceremony but Alex being Alex had to invite his parents and grandfather so that led to me having to invite my Mom and her husband, my sister and her husband and my niece. It was on a Monday so only a few select people could come to begin with.

After the ceremony we went out to eat. We had the typical tradition of cutting the cake and smashing it in each others faces. Alex even got it up my nose and the owner's looked at us horrified because of the mess we made.

Once we left the restaurant we began our honeymoon which was also our babymoon. Nothing fancy, just me and him staying overnight together. We had a little scare which led to a quick trip to the emergency room where I was told everything was fine, I was just a little irritated from doing too much... you know. :X

Not the traditional type of wedding.

We look happy. Well, I look high but happy nonetheless.

Cutting the cake.

CAKE SMASH!!

It's a girl!

Today was our BIG ultrasound. Before we headed to the doctor's we went by the courthouse and got our marriage license. It's crazy to think that in less than a month we will be married. I am so excited yet nervous.

Today we really got to see the baby and find out what we are having. I am thrilled to announce we are having a little girl! Alex seemed a little bummed when the tech said girl but I think he got over it quickly.

Everything looked good and the tech said she got a clear shot to see the gender. We even got some really cute shots like her sucking her little thumb. I really wanted a girl and something told me from the beginning that she was in fact a she. We are going to name her Aubrey Harper. Time to shop for pink and purple. [:

After the ultrasound Alex and I made it a day by going to the jewelry store and buying our wedding bands for our upcoming Halloween wedding. He even surprised me with an engagement ring. When he asked me he didn't have one and I told him I didn't need one but because he does love me so much he bought one. So sweet!

Sucking her thumb. So cute!

Just hanging out.

Saying Hey!

Little button nose. [:

Alex moves in

Today Alex moved in. His parent have been so ridiculous about him coming over every weekend to see me so they asked him to leave. He willingly left of course because he didn't really want to be there anyways. They were basically trying to make him choose me or them.

I went with him to get his stuff and his Mom had apparently taken a day off from work so she could confront him when he came. I guess she wasn't expecting me to be there because she came running out of the house, yelling at me and then threw his pills at me. She basically implied that he couldn't make it without them because he's bi-polar. They asked him to leave and then rip me a new one.

Now he's with me and it's so new. I was so used to seeing him every weekend and now I get to see him every day. I guess it works out since I'm pregnant and we wanted to get married in the fall.

On a happier note my doctor's office called and said my blood work looked fine from my First Trimester Screen so my risk for having a baby with Down Syndrome is low.