"head in the clouds"

i went to put milo into his cute little onesie that we brought him home from the hospital in and it was a perfect fit. it made me emotional because i remember dressing him in the hospital and it was all baggy on him. i also remember before he was born this was the little onesie that i laid in his crib and imagined him in...... and the same onesie that i laid on lorin's shoulder weeks before milo was here. well..... he's here and now he really fits in this little special onesie as perfectly as he fits into our lives. the onesie says "head in the clouds" in french...... and that's exactly where my head has been.

i'm not going to lie...... this has been one of the most challenging times of my life. as natural as it feels to be a mommy at the same time it is so completely foreign and at times overwhelming. there is so much to learn and so little sleep..... it's enough to make you feel a little less than competent. of course i wouldn't change it for the world. i'm looking forward to all the exciting changes that milo and his parents :) are going to go through this first year. one of the most important things is to cherish every moment of his tiny babydom and to stay mindful of what an incredible blessing it is to be responsible for this life. this is what i will remind myself when i'm needing sleep and milo's needing me. :)

milo at 7weeks

milo's 1st day home @ 5 days

milo's smile

it is so rewarding to see his little gummy grin. i think it's so amazing what this tiny smile can do to me. when i'm away from him for even an hour i can't wait to get back to this face. milo's smile makes me forget that he kept me up just a little too much last night.

milo's 1st concert........

we had a fun little family outing to see a musician that lorin and i really like. matt costa played at american rag at fashion island. it was acoustic so we thought it would be a perfect 1st concert for milo. milo did pretty good....... he slept the whole time but i know he could hear the music in his little dreams.

milo's 1 month portrait.....

i was going to tell you all what a little fussy face milo was in between each of these pictures........ but look at that face....... you would never believe me!!! :)

they grow up so fast.


milo is 1 month!

a week with milo!

we're all learning and growing!

happy anniversary to us!...... 2 years!

lorin and i had our 2 year anniversary on tuesday night. we went out on our first date since having milo. our date destination was javiers in laguna beach..... yummy. we actually went there on one of first dates almost 7 years ago and that's also where lorin took me the night he popped the question. awwww...... that's sweet!

3 weeks of milo!

more pictures from milo's 1st days

week 40........ the slide show is complete!

5 nights home with milo

so far we've had 2 really easy nights 2 really hard nights and 1 in between night. the last 2 nights 1 was hard 1 was in between........ both had several costume changes...... every time this little guys pees he pees out of his diaper so he messes his clothing his blanket and cradle sheet......... that's alot of laundry and we're talking at least 5-7 times a night! seeeesh i'm tired! but i have to admit i love to get up and see his little face even if i am "run into a wall tired"......... i'm in love!

don't let his sweet sleepy face fool you...... he's resting to wake mommy up all night!

this shirt says "i pulled an all-nighter"...... it ain't lyin!

meeting his cousin riley for the 1st time...... mi & ri!

here is the video that lorin made of milo's birth...... it's pretty amazing but it's not for those with a weak stomach.

warning:this video is of my c-section and is a little graphic....... but it's beautiful!

Enjoy!!!!

we're settling in........

today is milo's 1 week birthday! we are settling in to our life as a little family and loving every minute of it. we just can't get enough of this little guy. i get up with milo during the night and lorin wants hear all the details the next morning. lorin has gone back to work and can't wait to get back home to be with his baby (and me too.... i think). this is such a fun and magical time. i've been super lucky that my mom came and stayed with us for the last 3 days...... it really helped us ease into the big job as mommy and daddy....... especially with my c-section recovery. i'm recovering pretty well. i can't wait to be 100% and stop taking the pain meds....... they suck.... and make me kinda drowsy....... but believe me i need them. we went to milo's 1st doctors appointment yesterday it was our first trip out with milo. the doctor says he's doing great and he's gaining weight...... so that's good. we really like his pediatrician she's very nice and answered my whole list of questions patiently.

here are some photos from the last few days............

cutting off our hospital bracelets

milo snugging in his basket

1st doctors visit..... 6lbs 14ozs

back from the doctors and sleeping in his carrier

milo's mini me finger in the mouth

his 3rd outfit change this morning..... major laundry maker!!!

daddy and milo napping right now while i blog :)


thank God for my little blessing!

Godspeed Little Man

sweet song for baby Milo.........
just listen to the words...... heart melting
:)

the moment this blog was made for...........

Baby Milo's Birthday!!!
July, 28 2007 7:15pm
7lbs 4ozs

after a long long day on saturday trying to induce labor milo was delivered via c-section. we are all wonderful and our family feels so complete! these last 9 months i kept a clear vision of my labor and delivery and that vision was just me going with the flow and no matter how milo decided to join us as long as he was happy and healthy i would be content and in love. he is 100% perfect and his little sweet personality already shows through. he looks a lot like his daddy and a lot like a baby elf so i'm very pleased! all the nurses and the doctors at the hospital even said how beautiful he is and strong. these last few days have been like a dream for lorin and i ....... we can't believe he's actually here and how natural it feels to be his mommy and daddy. we feel so blessed to have such amazing family and friends..... milo is already off to a good start in that department! milo's arrival is such a miracle and a blessing and lorin and i are convinced that heaven opened up and dropped this little angel out. (i'm one of those moms......lol)

this blog is going to be a very very busy place because i can't stop taking pictures of milo and i love to share!!!!! so save our address to your favorites and check back often! :)

it's baby time!

lorin and i went to the hospital today to have my fluids checked..... the fluid is low and so the doctors have decided to induce me tonight at midnight. we were able to spend the day at home together resting and relaxing. please keep us in your prayers as we bring this little guy into the world.

milo's last day in my belly....... watching daddy surf! :)

milo's nursery.......

ok milo!

now you really need to come out...... your daddy just told me that he had a dream last night that HE was pregnant! :)

bling bling's first year. lorin and i spent a good hour going through our computer photo library looking at all the cute picture of bling. we took sooooo many! i had to put this little slide show together of her first year and i'll be adding more. yes we're obsessed with her! i can't wait to start taking pictures of milo.

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