Thursday, May 18, 2017
Magical maternity shots
A couple of weeks ago Willa and I got to have our pictures taken in heaven on earth, also known as a peony farm. Pink peonies have always been my favorite flower, and to be surrounded by them while dressed in a flowy white dress seemed just too good to be true for my maternity shots. That Willa cooperated and looked adorable was a fun bonus. Between the light, the wind, and the amazing kid next to me, they turned out really well. Behold and enjoy!
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Those three magic words
She's head down!
Hallelujah and huzzah, Cubbie is head down! Today I had my 32 week appointment to check all my and Cubbie's vitals. Everything went very well, my belly is measuring perfectly, I actually lost a couple of pounds (which is ok because of how much I have gained already), her heart beat was strong (155), and she's in the right position! I am so excited about this because I really want to go for a VBAC. Obviously, I am happy with whatever method gets this little girl into my arms, but I prefer not to have to recover from major surgery again. I'd love to be able to eat right away and avoid the catheter, leg cuffs, and general laying in one position for 24 hours after I deliver. I think it'll also be hard not to be able to pick up Willa for a couple of weeks either, especially in the sensitive transition time. So, fingers crossed!
Now, to dig up all the birthing class information I got three years ago...
Hallelujah and huzzah, Cubbie is head down! Today I had my 32 week appointment to check all my and Cubbie's vitals. Everything went very well, my belly is measuring perfectly, I actually lost a couple of pounds (which is ok because of how much I have gained already), her heart beat was strong (155), and she's in the right position! I am so excited about this because I really want to go for a VBAC. Obviously, I am happy with whatever method gets this little girl into my arms, but I prefer not to have to recover from major surgery again. I'd love to be able to eat right away and avoid the catheter, leg cuffs, and general laying in one position for 24 hours after I deliver. I think it'll also be hard not to be able to pick up Willa for a couple of weeks either, especially in the sensitive transition time. So, fingers crossed!
Now, to dig up all the birthing class information I got three years ago...
Friday, April 21, 2017
Disney!!
Yesterday we had a fun surprise for Willa:
So Willa's first Disney trip was a dry run of sorts for the holidays. She has a tendency to be nervous and shy to the point of verbal aggression with others (screaming "NOOOOO!!" if people offer her things or I ask her to respond to their questions), so I was apprehensive about taking her to a place where its common to be scared of the six foot animals trying to interact with you. I also wanted to be sure that she could handle the long days and that she would want to ride the rides. So, I figured an experimental day with the help of my parents would be a good plan, so that if she was miserable I could postpone her trip for another year.
Well, all of my worries were unfounded because she did spectacularly well! She rode every ride, met Mickey without a problem, and lasted the whole day without a nap, I was so proud! She said that her favorite thing was playing with Mickey and her favorite ride was Dumbo because she liked to go up high. Thanks to the Fast Passes, we got to ride it's a small world, Dumbo, Prince Charming's Carousel, Winnie the Pooh, the racecars (with my dad), Carousel of Progress, and Aladdin's Magic Carpet ride, with time to see the Festival of Fantasy Parade (with all the princesses and main Disney characters) and the Tiki Room, and to have a sit down lunch! Phew! I think I actually had more meltdowns than she did, she was a champ. We left by 6, got a full dinner at Cracker Barrel to refuel, and drove home. I definitely look forward to being able to go back to a hotel instead of facing a two hour drive, but all things considered, everything was successful. Can't wait to go again at Christmas!
So Willa's first Disney trip was a dry run of sorts for the holidays. She has a tendency to be nervous and shy to the point of verbal aggression with others (screaming "NOOOOO!!" if people offer her things or I ask her to respond to their questions), so I was apprehensive about taking her to a place where its common to be scared of the six foot animals trying to interact with you. I also wanted to be sure that she could handle the long days and that she would want to ride the rides. So, I figured an experimental day with the help of my parents would be a good plan, so that if she was miserable I could postpone her trip for another year.
Well, all of my worries were unfounded because she did spectacularly well! She rode every ride, met Mickey without a problem, and lasted the whole day without a nap, I was so proud! She said that her favorite thing was playing with Mickey and her favorite ride was Dumbo because she liked to go up high. Thanks to the Fast Passes, we got to ride it's a small world, Dumbo, Prince Charming's Carousel, Winnie the Pooh, the racecars (with my dad), Carousel of Progress, and Aladdin's Magic Carpet ride, with time to see the Festival of Fantasy Parade (with all the princesses and main Disney characters) and the Tiki Room, and to have a sit down lunch! Phew! I think I actually had more meltdowns than she did, she was a champ. We left by 6, got a full dinner at Cracker Barrel to refuel, and drove home. I definitely look forward to being able to go back to a hotel instead of facing a two hour drive, but all things considered, everything was successful. Can't wait to go again at Christmas!
Getting ready for her first ever ride
it's a small world!
She was amazed
and enthralled!
Next up, Dumbo!
Then the carousel
The harness was purple like her glasses
Festival of Fantasy Parade, there's Anna!
She waved!
So happy :)
Flynn Ryder
Merida
The fairies from Sleeping Beauty
The fire breathing dragon Maleficent!
Prince Phillip battled her
Goofy!
Waving to Goofy
Mickey and Minnie in a hot air balloon
Blowing them kisses!
Meeting Mickey was such a success!
Racecars with Dad since I'm not allowed with the bump
Playing with veggie toys in line for the Winnie the Pooh ride
Last ride of the day, Aladdin's Flying Carpets, a lot like Dumbo
Old McMicky's Farm
Wednesday of the Week of Fun was farm day! There is this cute farm not too far away from my parents in Odessa, Fl where I always went on field trips in elementary school. Somehow it's still there and cuter than ever! There were pony rides, cow milking, baby animal petting, and we enjoyed a lovely picnic lunch by a lake. We were supposed to have a tractor ride, but sadly it got stuck in the mud. Ah well, she just got two pony rides instead, haha!
Willa was a mix of excited and nervous during the experience. After a few minutes she generally pet everything, but for some reason she never warmed up to the chickens. The pony, however, was her favorite. She even asked for Magic by name on her second pony ride around! We'll definitely have to stop by again some day!
Willa was a mix of excited and nervous during the experience. After a few minutes she generally pet everything, but for some reason she never warmed up to the chickens. The pony, however, was her favorite. She even asked for Magic by name on her second pony ride around! We'll definitely have to stop by again some day!
Riding on Magic
The closest she got to a tractor ride
Petting a super soft bunny
Goat brushing
My favorite chicken
Willa wasn't so sure
Milking a cow
Two week old piglets
Petting a duckling
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