Joia turned 2 months on July 13. I can’t believe she is 2 months old already! Her little personality is certainly starting to shine bright. She also looks totally different than she did at birth and when she was 1 month old. At first she looked totally like her daddy to me, but now I’m […]
Baby Update: 1 Month
Joia turned 1 month old on June 13th, but I am just now getting around to posting her one month update because we have been busy, busy, busy! Having a newborn is definitely a brand new experience. We are definitely learning to adjust as a family, but everything is going pretty well. 1 Month Appointment […]
Labor and Delivery Vlog – Meet Joia
Joia Essence was born on May 13, 2015 at 1:12 PM. She weighed 6lbs and 12 oz and was 19 1/2 inches long. I will share my labor and delivery story with you guys soon, but here is my labor and delivery vlog which is the actual birth of Joia. This was the best day […]
Video: Pregnancy Update – Weeks 33-36
I wanted to do these updates so that I would be able to look back at them one day and even share them with my baby later. The updates will include any pregnancy and appointment updates I may have as well as a view of my growing baby bump at times. So check out the […]
Weekly Pregnancy Update: Week 36
Week April 25 – May 1 Week 36 Pregnancy Photo Got my hair done! I am officially labor ready. I love this hairstyle because there isn’t much maintenance to it. It’s quick and easy which is what I need during labor and what I need for a few weeks while getting used to our new addition […]
Letters to Baby: Week 36
May 1, 2015 Dear baby, Yay it’s May! The month of Joia! Oh me, oh my…you can seriously be here any day now! I’m actually gonna miss my baby bump and you always being with me. It’s ok though because I’d rather have you here and see your beautiful little face and actually hold you […]
Letters to Baby: Week 35
April 24, 2015 Dear baby, You are all set and ready to go! It seems like you may make an appearance sooner than expected. Nobody really knows when you’re going to get here, but there is a chance that you could come before May 23rd. The midwife doesn’t think I’ll make it to my due […]
Weekly Pregnancy Update: Week 35
Week April 18 – April 24 Week 35 Pregnancy Photo How far along am I? 35 weeks How big is the baby? The size of a coconut. How much weight have I gained? Pre-pregnancy weight: 130lbs Current weight: 150lbs (down 2lbs) I’ve gained a total of 20lbs so far. *I will update after every doctor’s appointment […]
Fashion Friday: Maternity Photos
This Fashion Friday we are going to do something a little different! This Fashion Friday is all about me instead of Simba or one of our doggie pals. I am going to share some of my maternity photos with you all. The dress I’m wearing I bought last year from Rue 21 and never wore […]
Video: Pregnancy Update – Weeks 27-32
I wanted to do these updates so that I would be able to look back at them one day and even share them with my baby later. The updates will include any pregnancy and appointment updates I may have as well as a view of my growing baby bump at times. So check out the […]