The night before

Tomorrow is the big day we welcome our second princess into the world. And when I say tomorrow I really mean today as it is midnight and I am still wide awake. 

Thoughts on my mind ... 

I know every mom and dad who is welcoming the 2nd child wonders if they'll have enough love for both. 

I have no doubt loving each girl the same... I worry about spending enough time with both. 

-Still have some last minute packing to do for me. 

- nervous about leaving Amelia for a couple of nights... I haven't left her but once and she was pretty much in bed when I left. And I was back home by 8am

 

- praying I recovery quickly

-hope Amelia isn't scared tomorrow/today when she sees me :/

-anxious to know we have a heathy little girl and wonder what she looks like! 

  

-can't wait to see Amelia's face when she sees sister! I will have to remind Deric to take Amelia's photo when he comes out with Aliza! 

- pray Amelia understands and at peace with why I can't hold her. 

-going to be hard not having my side of the family here with us tomorrow/today.  But they will be here Sunday. 

As I tucked our big girl into bed tonight I snuggled a little closer and stayed much longer after she fell to sleep. I can't believe the has come to welcome another baby. Our life is filled with so much joy with our Diva and I can't imagine what we will feel like tomorrow. I am in awe of how much Amelia understands about the whole deal. I just pray she stays excited and happy about sister!  She says she is going to tell sister first that she loves her and that she is the big sister! My heart melted when she said she was going to tell her "I love you, sister" first!! 

Here is a photo I snapped while in her bed tonight! The flash was super bright for her eyes! ;) 

I will update with a photo as soon as I can tomorrow! :) 

  

Aliza's nursery

I must say I am pretty darn proud of this room! I have sewn and crafted everything in it! I love the color combo so much. They only thing I didn't do is paint the walls... That was daddy's job! I love the stripes :) Here is the big reveal. 

* I do have to thank our sweet neighbors/friends for letting us borrow their daughters crib and changing table. I wanted white furtuire so bad and they were moving H out of her crib and offered it to us! Her husband refurbished the crib and changing table. It is

Beautiful!!!  

This is the week we welcome Sweet Aliza! I can't wait! My inlaws got here today and now it feels official! So ready to meet our tiny princess!! 

Aliza's Sprinkle

My sweet friend, Rebecca, threw me a sprinkle this past Sunday. It was so sweet of her to offer. Even though we are having another little princess we have quite a bit of stuff to buy still. I totally forgot about all that small stuff!  I sold my swing, bouncy, bathtub, and boppy pillow... So I had already replaced those. I had yet to buy any diapers really and bath stuff!! 

This is sweet Rebecca. She even busted out a diaper cake!! So impressed because if you knew her you would know she doesn't have small children nor does she want any. She is a dedicated momma to 5-6 horses, 4 dogs, 2 cats, and 3 step-daughters. 

Anyhow, the sprinkle was a blast! It was held at a restaurant. We had the party room reserved.  My sweet friends who happen to be mostly my neighbor girls were all there! We ate, chatted, and drank (for those who could) haha. It was so relaxed and almost just felt like a great girl lunch! We did get some sweet gifts! I am feeling a bit more prepared. 

* I always fee l bad when I don't take enough photos or leave someone out, both the case here! I can't believe I didn't get the whole group in the photo! I must remember to take one at the start of

Parties that way I know everyone is there!! 

I have yet to pack a bag.. I have a few days left. Since I am pretty sure I am not going to go into labor on my own I am not too worried. I do have some stuff laid out in her crib, though :) 

This next week I am working on getting her nursery done, cleaning up the guest room,  cleaning every squareinch 

Of my house and playing/ spending time with Amelia . 

37 weeks :)

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along:   37 weeks 

Size of baby:  18.5 inches  and little over 4lbs 

Total Weight Gain/Loss:  25lbs

Maternity Clothes:  jeans.. But mostly

Normal shirts have noticed my maternity tanks are starting to sneak

Up durning the day!  Daddy's shirts become my goto shirt when I get home! 

Gender:  girl - Aliza Kay-Marie

Movement: all the time 

Sleep: not great.. Can't get

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along:   36 weeks 

Size of baby:  18.5 inches  and little over 4lbs 

Total Weight Gain/Loss:  23lbs 

Maternity Clothes:  jeans.. But mostly

Normal shirts have noticed my maternity tanks are starting to sneak

Up durning the day! 

Gender:  girl - Aliza Kay-Marie

Movement: all the time 

Sleep: not great.. Can't get comfy and I wake up many times a night. 

Symptoms:  aching back now and just overall uncomfortable 

What I miss:  being about to get on and off the floor without grunting! 

Cravings: cold drinks, subway,  sweets any carbs , ICE 

Best Moment this week:   Hearing Aliza's heartbeat and another great check-up.... 13 days to go!!  My fellow MOPs leadership girls threw a surprise shower at our meeting this past week. So nice of them! 

What I am looking forward to:  my friend, Becca, is throwing me a small "sprinkle" on Sunday! It will be nice to see and hang out for a bit with some sweet friends!! 

This is how I end my work day 90% of the time!! Long hours on my feet is getting old!  

Fun side by side of my belly with Amelia and Aliza both at 37 weeks :) 

36 weeks - full term!!!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along:   36 weeks 

Size of baby:  18.5 inches  and little over 4lbs 

Total Weight Gain/Loss:  23lbs 

Maternity Clothes:  jeans.. But mostly

Normal shirts have noticed my maternity tanks are starting to sneak

Up durning the day! 

Gender:  girl - Aliza Kay-Marie

Movement: all the time 

Sleep: not great.. Can't get comfy and I wake up many times a night. 

Symptoms:  aching back now and just overall uncomfortable 

What I miss:  being about to get on and off the floor without grunting! 

Cravings: cold drinks, subway,  sweets any carbs , ICE

Best Moment this week:   Having a great check up at the drs. 

What I am looking forward to:  spending time with big sister at the pumpkin patch and other fun stuff we have planned before Aliza's birthday! 

Maternity photos

We had my wonderful sweet friend, Candace do our photos. I can't even thank her enough for her time! She is truly so sweet and talented!! Amelia always does a great job when Candace takes her photo. It was so fun to have our cutie posing with me this pregnancy!! We did a few of just her too! Amelia is going to be the best big sister!! 

  Couldn't love my little family more!! 

34 weeks

I am getting caught up on baby Aliza posts! :) 

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along:   34 weeks 

Size of baby:  18inches and little over 4lbs 

Total Weight Gain/Loss:  22 lbs 

Maternity Clothes:  jeans.. But mostly

Normal shirts :) 

Gender:  girl - Aliza Kay-Marie

Movement: Baby girl moves a lot  :) 

Sleep: better lately but up at least once 

Symptoms:  sore legs and back. Having a hard time sleeping 

What I miss:  being able to walk without getting worn out 

Cravings: cold drinks, subway,  sweets any carbs , ICE

Best Moment this week:   Her room

Is painted and bedding is done! 

What I am looking forward to:  having maternity photos done in a few days. 

Here is a sneak peek of her nursery. I am so in love with this room already!!  It is mostly lavender, light aqua and grey with touches of pink!  :)