Amelia's First Few Weeks

I put Amelia in the title because I keep reminding myself to call her that. When you spend 25  weeks referring to someone as baby girl, sometimes it's easy to forget the now have a name. Miss Amelia is now 9 days old and has her big brother wrapped around her chubby little fingers.

April will be over in a few minutes so happy May everyone :)

Introducing Little Miss Hinson...

We are officially a family of four and my sweet baby Reed is a big brother. I think that part is more shocking than saying I have two kids (nope, still real hard to believe). 

Amelia Bryce Elspeth Hinson was born on Saturday, April 21st at 5:45am. She's perfect and all three of us are in love with her. 

thanks everyone on facebook, instagram and every other social media site that I've recently utilized for all the well wishes and love. we really appreciate it :)

the Adventures of Reed & Raquel

Reed's time as an only child is rapidly coming to a close and while these last few weeks are hardly the last time he and I will spend alone, it will be a long time before we can leave his baby sister behind. And so I thought it best to chronicle said time together so I can show him that he once had his mommy all to himself in case he gets jealous of baby girl.

Wearing Blue for Austim Awareness {4/2/12}

Pajama Date at Starbucks {4/10/12}

Memphis Redbirds Game {4/15/12}

 

I can't speak for Adam or Reed but I'm definitely going to miss Reed being an only child. I'm very ready and excited for our new little girl but Reed is my buddy, my little man and I will miss our time alone while it's gone. 

Late Night Take Out and Other Things I'll Miss About Being Pregnant

If we happen to be friends on facebook, you'll know how impatient I am for this nameless little girl to be born. However, I really do love being pregnant and have been blessed with two easy pregnancies so there are a few things I'll miss.

The Food

While I don't think a pregnancy is license to eat anything and everything (Jessica Simpson, take note) it's definitely a pretty good excuse to give into cravings you normally wouldn't (like ordering take-out curry noodles late on a Tuesday night).

Baby Kicks

Yes, your baby will kick and turn over and smile and do way more stuff once it's out in the world but then it will be for everyone to see. The baby kicks during pregnancy are just for the mama (especially in my case since it freaks out my husband) and i love them.  

Time Alone

I have a three year old and a husband so my time alone is fairly limited but I do have some. Adam goes to work, Reed goes to school and every now and again I sneak off for a pedicure and a chick flick all alone. With little girl arriving fairly soon, I won't have any time alone for a good long while. Of course, once she's actually old enough for me to leave and partake of said pedicure and matinee, I'll probably be so emotional that I won't enjoy it (the first time anyways. Emotions fade and my toes need some love).

My Big Ole Belly
In a few weeks or so I'll only be down a few pounds but it won't be nearly as adorable. As hard as it is to dress a pregnant belly, it's even harder to dress a postpartum body, particularly if you're breastfeeding. 

I'm sure in the weeks and months after this little girl makes her arrival, I'll be nostalgic for other things about my pregnancy but for now, I can't wait to meet her. 

March in Photos

I had regular feature-type posts back on the old blog and I like the consistency of the concept but new blog = new features.
For the first one {which I thought of when I saw today's date} is an end-of-the-month wrap up in photos.

So here's March 2012:

Adam putting together baby girl's nursery furniture

I was working late in the studio so Adam brought me treats

 My in-laws placed an excessive amount of orange into his wardrobe

Reading a book on Adam's new nook {you're welcome, Adam}

Reed's attempt at flirting by reading with the older girls. I already like his style.

Beginning of my 9th month: 36 weeks, 2 days

Happy April, everybody!