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3 months with Tommy
Tommy is three months old and I have loved every minute with our little guy! I cannot believe three months ago I was just meeting him and didn't know that he would like to suck on his whole entire fist. I didn't know that at 3 months he would wake up in the mornings with a cheesy gummy smi…
First Fall Family Fun
This is Tommy's first Fall y'all! Isn't that amazing? His first one ever. First time seeing the leaves change and feeling the temperatures start to cool and his first sniffly nose...okay that last one isn't fun but truly it is such a privilege and a sweet time to get to experience …
Six Weeks With Tommy
Our little guy is six weeks old and I simply cannot believe it! I am every mommy/parenting cliche wondering where the time has gone, wanting it to slow down, but also loving each new day, watching him literally grow before my eyes. I'm not sure how I want to do these posts or who they'll b…
My New Mom Breastfeeding Essentials
Before I share the tools that have been essential to breastfeeding my son I wanted to share how our breastfeeding journey has been going so far. I was so excited to start breastfeeding my son (can you tell I like saying "my son?"). It was probably the thing I was most looking forward to a…
Our Son's Birth Story
Thomas Daley Melton was born Thursday morning at 9:06 AM on July 27, 2017! I can't believe I am his mom, that he is our son, that I get the privilege of raising him and knowing him for the rest of my life. I also cannot believe he has been in our life for over a week now. It has gone by in such…
Last Pregnancy Update: Weeks 33-39
How Far Along: 39 weeks and ready for this baby boy to make his arrival.Size of Baby: A pumpkin. Basically it looks like I'm smuggling a basketball under my shirt.
Weight Gain: 23 pounds.
Does Baby Have a Name?: Yes he does and I know our family is very eager to be able to call him something othe…
we're getting close...
We are just a few weeks away from meeting our baby boy. From seeing his little face, holding his squishy self in my arms, and staring into his eyes for the first time ever. In just a few weeks I won't have to wonder what he looks like. I will know what color eyes he has, what color hair. We wil…
Pregnancy Update: Weeks 29-32
How Far Along: 33 weeks (sorry I'm a bit behind on my bumpdate)Size of Baby: a head of celery and I can feel every jab and somersault and kick in the ribs.
Weight Gain: 19 pounds total.
Cravings: All the fruit. Summer fruit is my favorite- peaches, nectarines, plums, watermelon-and luckily baby s…
