wise wednesday

one month ago

on the morning of november 4th, i woke up having what i thought were contractions.  i quietly and quickly downloaded an app that would help me time them and track their consistency.  after an hour of 1 minute contractions about 8 minutes apart, i woke husband up and we decided to call the doctor.  if henry had not been breech, i would have labored at home for a while, but seeing how i could see the top of his head sticking out from under my ribs and i had not eaten or drank anything yet we went in around 8 am to prepare for a c-section.  

we were absolutely giddy with excitement.

in only a few short hours we were in the operating room and they brought in husband to sit with me.  i remember it all happening very fast but not in a frighting way at all.  

before we knew it, henry allen was here.  

i cannot believe that a month has already gone by.  

2 weeks old

3 weeks old

happy one month henry!

coming soon:

• one month stats (after our dr. appointment on friday)
• thoughts on my c-section
• how breast feeding is going for henry and i
• nursery reveal
• my favorite and most used things from the first few weeks

random thoughts

last night, I slept on my stomach for the first time since april ... it was glorious!!!

things are going well and I am finally starting to feel a little more like me every day. im looking forward to having the energy to download some pics for you guys and start posting again.

until then, I leave you with these sweet images ...

wise wednesday

week one photo bomb

sorry for the week long silence. mister decided to come a few days early so we have been a bit busy the past few days.  i will have more to share this week.  but until then, here he is, in all his glory ...

henry allen

born november 4th

6 lbs 14 oz

20 inches long

high five for insta-friday

today im linking up with lauren, jeanette, and rachel to share my favorite little things from this week that make my heart smile.

ONE:
saturday morning cuddle session with these two.

TWO:
pulling off a surprise birthday dinner for my mom.

THREE:
receiving orders from etsy.  they always feel like a present even if you bought something for someone else.

FOUR: 
final touches to prepare for mister.

FIVE:
today is my last day of work until january 2013.  i know im not about to go on a luxurious vacation or anything but im excited about the thought of being home for the next 8 weeks with my little guy.  i plan on making it as vacation like as possible :)

38 week pregnancy update

happy november!!!!!

husband and i spent last saturday night at home giggling and being silly. 
i thought it was only appropriate that mister join in on the giggles.

update:

• 38 weeks = 9.5 months
• expected birthday: november 7, 2012 ... aka 6 more days :)
• movement:  i still feel his head under my left ribs.  we go for our doctors appointment this afternoon, so they will be able to confirm his position.  
• my movement/comfort:  my stomach is really hard these days.  it doesnt really give which makes getting up and down rather difficult.  for the most part im sleeping well thanks to my tylenol pm.  i still wake up at least once, maybe twice, a night to use the bathroom and flip over.  
• energy level:  about the same as it was last week.  im tired a lot so i rest a lot but i also have short burst of energy that helps me to get things done.  
• belly button:  in but completely flattened out (see above picture)
• stretch marks:  none
• nursery:  i refuse to buy anything else for the walls.  this weekend i will get the changing table pad and baby tub.  these are the last two items on my list before mister gets here.  
• other:  tomorrow i reach the 39 weeks mark.  it is very likely that i will not post a 39 week update, seeing how next thursday i will be a mom.  i plan on taking my laptop to the hospital in case i have time to kill but of course, i make no guarantees.  i will make sure to post a photo or ten to instagram (@mebenfield) and twitter (follow me here).

wanna see something funny?

here is a reminder of how the outfit above fit about 20 weeks ago.