Hi everyone! Have you ever wondered about the adorable stickers that Macyn wears in all her month to month photos? Well they are called sticky bellies and they are the greatest stickers! I look forward to using them each month because I love capturing all these precious memories of how Macyn is growing each month!
Check out www.stickybellies.com and check out all the fun stickers for your baby!
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Blessed
Well I'm really not sure if I have made this post before, and really wanted to make it before its too late. I have been doing a lot of complaining :) but I just need to make it known how TRULY truly blessed I feel during this time.
Seeing as there is not a ton of time left in my pregnancy, the complaints are becoming even more common these days! I'm becoming more uncomfortable these days, since its coming into the home stretch here!
I feel very blessed to be pregnant, especially because, as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a mom. I have wanted to feel and be present in the whole journey, from the surprise of finding out, to learning the sex, to seeing the ultrasounds, to feeling my little one move inside me, to the experience of birth.
However, as excited and as much as I looked forward to this time in my life...I had a lot of anxiety about it too. I was honestly scared as could be that, for some reason, I may never be able to become pregnant, or have a child of my own.
I'll be honest, when I saw that little "PREGNANT" on the screen of my test, I was scared. I was shocked and scared. No one would have said this would be the most ideal time in life to start a family. However, in the back of my mind (and later in the forefront) I realized how amazingly blessed I was to have a child of my own growing inside me.
I have learned to be thankful for everyday that my little girl grows stronger inside of me. I have seen the stories of the poor couples who cannot conceive, the women who cannot hold a healthy pregnancy, the women who have dealt with babies born too early, the families whose babies have to spend weeks or months in the NICU, and the women who deal with the terrible loses. I am thankful every time my little girl kicks or punches me. I know she is still strong and growing away inside me.
I love being a vessel for Macyn's growth. I love knowing that, while everyone has to wait to meet my little girl, I already know more about her than anyone ever will. I love knowing that we already have a special bond that no one can ever have with her. I love that I am holding her and helping her grow big and strong, so that she can face the world when she is good and ready.
I thank God for giving me the chance to know this little girl. Thank you God for giving me the chance to be a mom. There are no words for how blessed I truly feel.
There are times that I forget this; I'll be feeling tired, stressed, or sad. Its becoming increasingly difficult to make it through the days. I'll be the first to admit that I complain easily. But I hope that I can look back and remember this post and the positive feelings that I feel.
I know that pregnancy is not what I ever expected it to be. However, in some ways it is MORE! In a lot of ways really, it is more than I could ever imagine. I could have never imagined the happiness I would feel seeing that heartbeat on the ultrasound screen for the first time! I could never dream the way my heart would skip a beat and my breath would catch the first time I felt my little girl kick. I could never imagine the true surprise I would feel the first time the tech. told me "Its a girl!"
I love this experience, and through all the tough times I just remind myself (or my little girl kicks and reminds me! :) ) that it will all be worth it when I hold my beautiful little girl! All the struggles will be SO minimal when I get an amazingly beautiful child, that is a little bit of Scott and a little bit of me. We will truly be so connected in a way that I could never imagine. We will TRULY be a family!
Our own family. The word is so much sweeter now!
Seeing as there is not a ton of time left in my pregnancy, the complaints are becoming even more common these days! I'm becoming more uncomfortable these days, since its coming into the home stretch here!
I feel very blessed to be pregnant, especially because, as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a mom. I have wanted to feel and be present in the whole journey, from the surprise of finding out, to learning the sex, to seeing the ultrasounds, to feeling my little one move inside me, to the experience of birth.
However, as excited and as much as I looked forward to this time in my life...I had a lot of anxiety about it too. I was honestly scared as could be that, for some reason, I may never be able to become pregnant, or have a child of my own.
I'll be honest, when I saw that little "PREGNANT" on the screen of my test, I was scared. I was shocked and scared. No one would have said this would be the most ideal time in life to start a family. However, in the back of my mind (and later in the forefront) I realized how amazingly blessed I was to have a child of my own growing inside me.
I have learned to be thankful for everyday that my little girl grows stronger inside of me. I have seen the stories of the poor couples who cannot conceive, the women who cannot hold a healthy pregnancy, the women who have dealt with babies born too early, the families whose babies have to spend weeks or months in the NICU, and the women who deal with the terrible loses. I am thankful every time my little girl kicks or punches me. I know she is still strong and growing away inside me.
I love being a vessel for Macyn's growth. I love knowing that, while everyone has to wait to meet my little girl, I already know more about her than anyone ever will. I love knowing that we already have a special bond that no one can ever have with her. I love that I am holding her and helping her grow big and strong, so that she can face the world when she is good and ready.
I thank God for giving me the chance to know this little girl. Thank you God for giving me the chance to be a mom. There are no words for how blessed I truly feel.
There are times that I forget this; I'll be feeling tired, stressed, or sad. Its becoming increasingly difficult to make it through the days. I'll be the first to admit that I complain easily. But I hope that I can look back and remember this post and the positive feelings that I feel.
I know that pregnancy is not what I ever expected it to be. However, in some ways it is MORE! In a lot of ways really, it is more than I could ever imagine. I could have never imagined the happiness I would feel seeing that heartbeat on the ultrasound screen for the first time! I could never dream the way my heart would skip a beat and my breath would catch the first time I felt my little girl kick. I could never imagine the true surprise I would feel the first time the tech. told me "Its a girl!"
I love this experience, and through all the tough times I just remind myself (or my little girl kicks and reminds me! :) ) that it will all be worth it when I hold my beautiful little girl! All the struggles will be SO minimal when I get an amazingly beautiful child, that is a little bit of Scott and a little bit of me. We will truly be so connected in a way that I could never imagine. We will TRULY be a family!
Our own family. The word is so much sweeter now!
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Dear Macyn 7
Dear Macyn,
Today...I've wanted to hold you more than anything. Today it is almost breaking my heart to not have you here. Today I am ready.
I want you to wait...3-5 more weeks....but I'm ready for you now.
It almost pains me to see other babies. Its not the same. I don't want to hold other babies, or coo over them or talk to them. I want to coo over my baby. I want to hold my baby. I want to see and kiss and hug and love MY BABY!
I can feel your body inside me. Its the craziest feeling to feel a whole body inside you. To know that you are big and healthy and strong. I love to know that you are squirming around happily in there.
I can't wait to see you squirm outside my belly. I can't wait to see you stretch your legs all the way out and hold your arms out wide! I'll say "Look how big you are my little Macyn!" I will marvel over your growth and your strength! I will kiss your chubby cheeks and smell your fuzzy hair!
Today I laid out your coming home outfit. I picked out a kimono style white wrap shirt that has an "M" sewed on the front. The "M" is a brown fabric with colorful polkadots on the front. Then I picked out brown soft cotton pants with a little ruffle on the butt and cute pink shoes! And to top it off, a pink crocheted hat with a brown ribbon clipped on it! I'm so excited. I love it and can't wait to see it on you! We also got a special blankie to bring you home with. Its pink and brown with little houses all over it! Its a great coming home blanket!
Now we have your pack and play, swing, stroller and car seat, crib, dresser, etc. Its all set up and ready for your imminent arrival! I have stuff for my hospital bag ready and now your first outfit! We are so excited!
We can't wait to meet you Macyn! (But we are praying that you choose to wait a few more weeks!) We know you will come when you are ready...and I don't know if we can ever be ready ... but we are excited!
I love you baby girl! With all of my heart and soul! Forever and always <3
Love,
Mommy
Today...I've wanted to hold you more than anything. Today it is almost breaking my heart to not have you here. Today I am ready.
I want you to wait...3-5 more weeks....but I'm ready for you now.
It almost pains me to see other babies. Its not the same. I don't want to hold other babies, or coo over them or talk to them. I want to coo over my baby. I want to hold my baby. I want to see and kiss and hug and love MY BABY!
I can feel your body inside me. Its the craziest feeling to feel a whole body inside you. To know that you are big and healthy and strong. I love to know that you are squirming around happily in there.
I can't wait to see you squirm outside my belly. I can't wait to see you stretch your legs all the way out and hold your arms out wide! I'll say "Look how big you are my little Macyn!" I will marvel over your growth and your strength! I will kiss your chubby cheeks and smell your fuzzy hair!
Today I laid out your coming home outfit. I picked out a kimono style white wrap shirt that has an "M" sewed on the front. The "M" is a brown fabric with colorful polkadots on the front. Then I picked out brown soft cotton pants with a little ruffle on the butt and cute pink shoes! And to top it off, a pink crocheted hat with a brown ribbon clipped on it! I'm so excited. I love it and can't wait to see it on you! We also got a special blankie to bring you home with. Its pink and brown with little houses all over it! Its a great coming home blanket!
Now we have your pack and play, swing, stroller and car seat, crib, dresser, etc. Its all set up and ready for your imminent arrival! I have stuff for my hospital bag ready and now your first outfit! We are so excited!
We can't wait to meet you Macyn! (But we are praying that you choose to wait a few more weeks!) We know you will come when you are ready...and I don't know if we can ever be ready ... but we are excited!
I love you baby girl! With all of my heart and soul! Forever and always <3
Love,
Mommy
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Dear Macyn 6
Dear Macyn,
Let me tell you about your daddy :)
He's my best friend in the entire world.( I think he will be your best friend too)
He is funny and silly and just plain goofy sometimes!
Your daddy is sweet and very caring. Your daddy takes such good care of me!
(Our first picture together) Your daddy is helpful around the house. Your daddy is smart and a hard worker!
Your daddy loves to sleep late!!!!! (I imagine you will one day too!) Your daddy is a night owl (like you are in mommy's belly!) Your daddy's nickname is Monkey and you are definitely turning into our little monkey!
Your daddy loves music. (he also plays a little bass guitar)
Your daddy knows a little German, but I think he would like to learn more and go there someday! (Mommy dreams of taking him someday! (and hopefully you too!)) Your daddy is very good at drawing (especially cartoonish drawings!)
(That's a picture daddy drew of mommy when we were dating)
Your daddy can always make me laugh!
Your daddy loves to talk in funny voices (especially when is nervous :) ) Your daddy does not like sports (he only likes football because on Super Bowl Sunday you get good food!) Your daddy likes to make models and he is amazing at painting them!
Your daddy is patient and cool headed.(not like mommy! :) ) Your daddy relaxes easy and doesn't stress too much (about most things) Your daddy likes to cook and watch food network. (we've done a lot of that during the second half of my pregnancy, maybe you'll be a chef! :) )
Your daddy thinks its funny when you make mommy's belly jump around! (you kicked him in the eyeball one time when he was laying on my tummy :)! )
Your daddy can't wait to meet you Macyn! We cannot wait for you to get here to complete our beautiful little family!
We love you Macyn! Forever and always!
Love,
Mommy
Let me tell you about your daddy :)
He's my best friend in the entire world.( I think he will be your best friend too)
He is funny and silly and just plain goofy sometimes!
Your daddy is sweet and very caring. Your daddy takes such good care of me!
(Our first picture together) Your daddy is helpful around the house. Your daddy is smart and a hard worker!
Your daddy loves to sleep late!!!!! (I imagine you will one day too!) Your daddy is a night owl (like you are in mommy's belly!) Your daddy's nickname is Monkey and you are definitely turning into our little monkey!
Your daddy loves music. (he also plays a little bass guitar)
Your daddy knows a little German, but I think he would like to learn more and go there someday! (Mommy dreams of taking him someday! (and hopefully you too!)) Your daddy is very good at drawing (especially cartoonish drawings!)
(That's a picture daddy drew of mommy when we were dating)Your daddy can always make me laugh!
Your daddy loves to talk in funny voices (especially when is nervous :) ) Your daddy does not like sports (he only likes football because on Super Bowl Sunday you get good food!) Your daddy likes to make models and he is amazing at painting them!
Your daddy is patient and cool headed.(not like mommy! :) ) Your daddy relaxes easy and doesn't stress too much (about most things) Your daddy likes to cook and watch food network. (we've done a lot of that during the second half of my pregnancy, maybe you'll be a chef! :) )
Your daddy thinks its funny when you make mommy's belly jump around! (you kicked him in the eyeball one time when he was laying on my tummy :)! )
Your daddy can't wait to meet you Macyn! We cannot wait for you to get here to complete our beautiful little family!
We love you Macyn! Forever and always!
Love,
Mommy
Baby Shower Picture Update
Decorations in the trees even! Everyone went all out :) I loved it
Yummy cookies that your Great-Aunt Pat decorated!
mmm yummy cupcakes!
A fruit bowl that I made :)
A tootsie roll pop topiary! It had over two hundred tootsie roll pops! (and had CEMENT in the base to keep it upright!) Now its in your nursery.
A banner I made :)
The entrance table with some of our maternity pictures on it and the pregnancy scrapbook I made.
Diaper "cake" that your grandma made!
Some of the guests
Mommy's friend Ami giving you a hug!
Daddy and his mom (your grandma :) )
Your Great-Aunt Pat, Grandma, Mommy, and Great-Grandma
Mommy and your great-grandma
Your grandma playing a game where she had to drink juice out of a sippy cup haha
Reading a card
You got lots of wonderful presents! This was a sleeper from your Great-Aunt Cyd
It was a great time! Now we just need you here! :)
PS: You're kicking me as I write this...does that mean you liked your baby shower? Or that you like being outside? Or you like the music? I can't wait to meet you so I can find out what you like :) haha
Yummy cookies that your Great-Aunt Pat decorated!
mmm yummy cupcakes!
A fruit bowl that I made :)
A tootsie roll pop topiary! It had over two hundred tootsie roll pops! (and had CEMENT in the base to keep it upright!) Now its in your nursery.
A banner I made :)
The entrance table with some of our maternity pictures on it and the pregnancy scrapbook I made.
Diaper "cake" that your grandma made!
Some of the guests
Mommy's friend Ami giving you a hug!
Daddy and his mom (your grandma :) )
Your Great-Aunt Pat, Grandma, Mommy, and Great-Grandma
Mommy and your great-grandma
Your grandma playing a game where she had to drink juice out of a sippy cup haha
Reading a card
You got lots of wonderful presents! This was a sleeper from your Great-Aunt Cyd
It was a great time! Now we just need you here! :)
PS: You're kicking me as I write this...does that mean you liked your baby shower? Or that you like being outside? Or you like the music? I can't wait to meet you so I can find out what you like :) haha
Dear Macyn 5
Here's a beautiful song that I want to share with you that I think totally describes how I feel and how much I love you already!
"In my Daughter's Eyes" By Martina McBride
In my daughter's eyes I am a hero
I am strong and wise and I know no fear
But the truth is plain to see
She was sent to rescue me
I see who I wanna be
In my daughter's eyes
In my daughter's eyes everyone is equal
Darkness turns to light and the
world is at peace
This miracle God gave to me gives me
strength when I am weak
I find reason to believe
In my daughter's eyes
And when she wraps her hand
around my finger
Oh it puts a smile in my heart
Everything becomes a little clearer
I realize what life is all about
It's hangin' on when your heart
has had enough
It's giving more when you feel like giving up
I've seen the light
It's in my daugter's eyes
In my daughter's eyes I can see the future
A reflection of who I am and what will be
Though she'll grow and someday leave
Maybe raise a family
When I'm gone I hope you see how happy
she made me
For I'll be there
In my daughter's eyes
I love you my baby girl! With all my heart. Forever and Always.
Love,
Mommy
"In my Daughter's Eyes" By Martina McBride
In my daughter's eyes I am a hero
I am strong and wise and I know no fear
But the truth is plain to see
She was sent to rescue me
I see who I wanna be
In my daughter's eyes
In my daughter's eyes everyone is equal
Darkness turns to light and the
world is at peace
This miracle God gave to me gives me
strength when I am weak
I find reason to believe
In my daughter's eyes
And when she wraps her hand
around my finger
Oh it puts a smile in my heart
Everything becomes a little clearer
I realize what life is all about
It's hangin' on when your heart
has had enough
It's giving more when you feel like giving up
I've seen the light
It's in my daugter's eyes
In my daughter's eyes I can see the future
A reflection of who I am and what will be
Though she'll grow and someday leave
Maybe raise a family
When I'm gone I hope you see how happy
she made me
For I'll be there
In my daughter's eyes
I love you my baby girl! With all my heart. Forever and Always.
Love,
Mommy
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