…and then there were three
Dylan Coleman Jones
Born September 6, 2011
The greatest joy…
Now that I’ve made it to motherhood…look out for mommy posts!
So my Dylan is giving mommy the blues! I’m so ready to meet her, but she is as comfortable as can be :-). All is well, and I’m trying to stay calm although admittedly I’m uncomfortable and anxious! Dylan is a big girl…8 lbs. 3 oz. already to be exact (eek!). So the sooner she graces us with her presence the better.
I’m so appreciative for all the love, support, and checking-in from my loved ones. I can’t wait to write my next post…Welcome Dylan Coleman Jones!
makememommyfeelings of the day: uncomfortable, exhausted, did I say exhausted?
THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS….
My due date is in 1 month! So nuts!
She could come, early, late, or right on time.
Regardless of which…the countdown begins :-)
I don’t believe there is a better sight.
The glow of pregnant woman is unrivaled.
So true bink! … and because Liya looks so amazing, I must pass this on
Showered with Love…
“An attitude of gratitude creates blessings.” - Sir John Templeton
I have been so blessed with so much genuine love and support throughout my pregnancy. I was also given the gift of two AMAZING baby showers (one in the place that raised me and another in NYC). The moments created were so beautiful, and truly added to my journey to motherhood. I am so thankful and even more grateful that Dylan will have SO MUCH love around her. Family and friends traveled near and far to celebrate the birth of my dear daughter! I can’t thank you enough…THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
July 16, 2011 Oakland Hills Country Club - Bloomfield Hills, MI
With some of the most amazing ladies I know…LOVE
July 30, 2011 DUMBO Brooklyn NYC (post baby shower)
Makememommy feelings of the day: loved, blessed, thankful, jubilant
More pics to come!
let me know when you’re ready…
I LOVE this photo! I pulled it from www.binkloves.tumblr.com…an amazing tumblr blog.
Doesn’t it look like she is saying…”let me know when you’re ready…” :-)
This is one of Dylan’s poses…I can already see it!
BEACH BELLY!…
I had such an amazing time this Independence Day! I spent time with loved ones, ran into people I hadn’t seen in a while, and officially showed off my beach belly!
Now I will say, initially I was a little self-conscious about showing “Dylan’s den” off to the vineyard beach-goers. However, with a little time in the heat and some encouragement I let that beach belly hang out :-)
My beach time was a time of reflection, more than anything. As I showed that belly off on the beach, looking out at the water, I reflected on all that’s to come.
My fourth of July holiday was peaceful and gave me a renewed sense of what is truly important.
Next year, I will take plenty of beach pictures of my beautiful little girl and me!
Makememommy feelings of the day: anxious, anxious, anxious (only two months left!)
Photo Credit: Dylan’s Daddy :-)
I feel like an alien…
LOL! I started cracking up with family at dinner last night when I declared this, but I swear sometimes I truly feel like an alien! Something living inside of you is the most amazing and weird thing ever! Now that I have passed the six month mark (can’t believe it!), little Dylan definitely makes her presence felt! Her kicking and turning is apparent and continuously makes me smile :-). However I maintain…. I FEEL LIKE AN ALIEN!
I know I’m nuts…LOL
“You May Delay…
…but time will not.” - Benjamin Franklin
I’ve taken this quote more seriously than ever. So I’ve been away from Make Me Mommy for a few weeks due to my FULL preparation mode.
Let’s see…
Stroller/Car Seat research and purchase…check!
Parent Prep Class (and damn this was info overload LOL)…check!
Baby Shower (2 by the way LOL) guest lists…check! (thank GOD my amazing hosts are taking care of the rest)
Baby Dylan’s room prep…check!
Oh yeah did I mention I have a job (and my boss is no joke LOL), we’re moving (Dylan needs her space ;-) ), I need to schedule a hospital tour, I’m getting bigger by the day (ass included…yes so sad), I can’t have a drink in the midst of all of this, and I couldn’t be more jealous of the chix’ cute summer fashion that I’m NOT rocking (still working those heels though ;-) )! Oh yeah, and I need to not drive Dylan’s daddy crazy in the process.
So I promised myself that I would document the good, bad, ugly, and indifferent…and yes I’m venting slightly and yes, while serious adjustments come along with pregnancy… it is BEYOND worth it (I frequently envision my beautiful baby girl)!
Despite anything, there is no way that I’m not going to be as prepared as possible (although most moms tell me, it doesn’t matter and I’ll still be ‘winging’ quite a bit). I consider this the biggest and most important research project of my life. Soon, all of my “findings” will need to be put to good use. I definitely started a rookie, but I’m going to end a pro…I’m going to surprise some folks!
“By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail.” - Benjamin Franklin
Makememommy feelings of the day (and past few weeks): focused, motivated, self-aware
