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Landon is finally here!
Landon Neil was born on 08/08/08 at 6:41 p.m. He weighed 6 lbs, 14 oz and is 19 inches long. We love him more than any words could ever explain. He is the most precious gift we could have ever been...
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One Year Ago Today . . .
The day after my birthday is special too. Last year, I had taken the day off work because I wasn’t feeling that great. I’d been feeling dizzy and tired so I sat on the sofa lounging all morning. At...
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I’ve been reading so many birth stories lately in preparation for the birth of our next baby boy. I always appreciate the honesty and vivid descriptions. It helped me before I gave birth to Landon and...
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Your Three Words
This week was a BIG week for two very special people in my life. So I thought I would dedicate my three words to both (or all) of them I haven’t mentioned it on here yet but my youngest sister Cindi is...
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dream a little dream
I never have good dreams about my kids. I was thinking of some horrible dream I had the other night and was trying to chase it down before it left my memory forever, as dreams usually do. And then I...
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My Breastfeeding Journey | Part I
I have decided to write out my breastfeeding journey in three parts. That may seem like overkill but really I’m just separating my experiences by my three children. If I wrote about all three...
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I’m going to be a Mommy
Let me go back a little in order to tell this story. My 29th birthday was December 6th. It was a nice day. My parents came over to our house around 8:00 p.m. when Naaman got off work to have cake. For...
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Houston . . . we have a heartbeat!
I had my first ultrasound yesterday morning. I was very nervous but our little bean popped up very quickly to say hello : ) We could instantly see the little heartbeat flickering and then the...
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Baby Shalz’ First Picture
Introducing Baby Shalz. Grow little bean GROW! The post Baby Shalz’ First Picture appeared first on A Day in Mollywood.
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A few updates
Not much to post about but thought I should update. I am almost 12 weeks now and even though I still don’t feel good I am getting super excited with each day that passes. I go into the room that will...
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The belly diary begins
I decided early on that I would take pictures of my belly every couple of weeks to show the growth. But since I had horrible morning sickness the first 3 months, I didn’t gain any weight. I actually...
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Something good I read
This was posted on a website that I frequent and I definitely wish I hadn’t read it at work because I was bawling like a baby. But it makes me feel so excited for what is to come. I can’t wait! Being A...
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15 Weeks!
I can’t believe I’m almost 4 months into my pregnancy. It’s crazy how fast time flies. I keep forgetting to take belly pics every week. I think I have grown again. We had a fundraising event for work...
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Bump in the Road
Something scary happened on Wednesday. I went to the bathroom, which I do every 10 minutes it seems, only this time there was blood. I was at work so I tried to stay calm but everything in my brain was...
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It’s a BOY!
Naaman and I are so excited to be able to announce the gender of our first child. We’re having a little boy and we couldn’t be happier about it. I looked over and Naaman was crying. He doesn’t cry very...
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Needles & Threads
I love to read people’s blogs. I usually end up reading some random and wildly crafty blog that makes me jealous. I find these blogs through other people’s blogs links and so on and so forth. Too bad I...
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The ever-growing belly
I’ve been really sick for the past three weeks. I contracted Flu A three weeks ago, which landed me in the emergency room. I missed four days of work and was in bed for an entire week, unable to eat,...
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Daddy’s Turn
My Mom has been going crazy buying lots of stuff for me and the baby. I think she thought Naaman was left out so she bought a special book for him to read to our little boy. It’s called “Me and my...
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More Milestones
Naaman felt the baby move for the first time last Wednesday. He was kicking up a storm so I put Naaman’s hand on my lower belly just like every night before and watched his face. I felt a swift thud...
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Bye Bye Office! Hello Nursery!
Our home office has officially been turned into a nursery. We sold our desk and Klik Klak sofa on Craigslist (love it) in preparation for our son. Naaman put up the crib in about 45 minutes this past...
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25 week belly bump
I’ll be 25 weeks tomorrow and here is my latest belly bump update (since everyone I know is dying to see me gain weight). Look, no stretchmarks yet! And with the help of some magic oils I don’t plan on...
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Meeting the Bean!
Naaman and I drove to St. Louis on Friday so we could be in town for Dave’s surprise 30th birthday party. Apparently, he wasn’t too happy about this birthday. He poignantly termed it “the death of his...
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3rd Trimester!!!
I can’t believe I’m already in the third trimester. It has just flown by. In the beginning of a pregnancy it is a blur of excitement and happiness. You’re thinking about the nursery and cute baby...
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Random News
I took the Glucose test last week to check to see if I had gestational diabetes. The doctor called to tell me that I passed the test and don’t have it but that my iron count is low and am anemic. I...
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My First Baby Shower
I had my first baby shower on June 8th. My best friend, Molly B., was the hostess and I must say she did a fabulous job! Everything was so cute. She decided to do a safari theme since that is the theme...
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Um . . . progress already?
Since Tuesday I have been having severe pain in my left side under my big belly. It was so bad that I couldn’t walk and had to drag my left leg behind me in order to get anywhere. Fun times. I called...
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More Progress
Got checked again at my 35-week appointment on Friday. Baby has definitely dropped as she could feel his head immediately. My reaction: “YOU CAN FEEL HIS HEAD??? DEAR LORD!” I am 1 1/2 to 2 cm dilated...
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36-Week Belly Picture
I’ll be 36 weeks tomorrow. I’m beginning to think my skin won’t stretch anymore. The human body really is a miracle the way it works. The post 36-Week Belly Picture appeared first on A Day in Mollywood.
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36-Week Appointment
I am 2 cm dilated and 90% effaced!!! Baby is at station -1, which means he is very low and his head is already engaged. After -1 comes 0 station and then you are into +1, +2, and +3 when baby is ready...
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We Made It!
We’re officially full-term today! I am now 3 cm dilated and cervix is almost non-existent. No one will promise me anything though. I could still be walking around like this at 40 weeks so who knows. I...
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Landon’s Nursery
The nursery is finished minus only a few details so without further ado . . . My favorite part of the nursery. I can’t wait to rock Landon to sleep in this comfy rocker. The crib with Landon’s very...
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Another visit to L&D
For everyone who checks in through the blog . . . YES, I am still pregnant. I did have another visit to Labor & Delivery on Tuesday due to very painful contractions and decreased fetal movement....
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He’ll be here on Friday!
I had to go to the doctor yesterday. For the past few days it seemed like it was getting more and more difficult to urinate (sorry, TMI). Finally, it has become agonizing to sit on the toilet and try...
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Fortune Cookie Pregnancy Announcement
Today is the anniversary of when I found out I was unexpectedly pregnant again. It is beyond me that a year has gone by since that surreal day. A day filled with more emotions than I have ever felt at...
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