Baby Harlow Looking Good

I had an appointment with my mid-wife yesterday. I will be having Harlow here at home in a birthing tub. I am so excited about it. I had always pictured myself giving birth to all of my children at home but because of insurance complications I just succumbed to the traditional hospital route with both Paige and Aiden. I did do it as much as I could my way so I waited to 10 cm dilated, then headed to the hospital for a natural, drug-free birth and went home hours later with a baby in my arms. So this time around we are paying cash and getting to do it 100% my way here at home with a fabulous mid-wife Kathleen Mayorga.

I am now 24 weeks, 4 days pregnant with baby Harlow who is growing just as she should be. I had to take Aiden with me to the appointment, he wasn't very cooperative and insisted on running out of the room at every opportunity but he did manage to stand next to me long enough to push the Doppler button and listen to Harlow's heartbeat with me so that was exciting.

I love pictures, I take a lot of them, probably every few days at least.

Here is one of the kids today before we headed over to a playdate at a friend's house. It's been hot and rainy here in TX...reason for the rain boots.



I love this outfit from Etsy designer Loves Me Not and so does Princess Paige



A couple of days ago, Paige is wearing Boden and Aiden Matilda Jane

It's All in a Name...baby Harlow

I called her by Harlow since the beginning before I even had it confirmed she was indeed a girl. I just love that name and Jon does too. I think it fits her even though we haven't "officially" met her yet. Harlow sure is active these days and Jon now gets to enjoy some of her moves. We are still working on her middle name, any ideas?

Then we have to start on Harlow's nursery, well when I say we I really mean Jon since he is the labor behind my vision for how I want a room to look. Harlow will use the same Pottery Barn Kids furniture that both Paige and Aiden used, lucky us because it all still looks new.

I already picked out the bedding I want to use for her room, it has trees, owls and birds on it. I can't wait to get started on it...again I should say, I can't wait for Jon to get started on it. Harlow's room is what was our guest bedroom so we first have to clear it out before Jon can get started on her nursery.

Paige's Nursery - June 2004





Aiden's Nursery - February 2007

A Beautiful Baby Blanket

Today was a good day, I took Paige to her ballet class and Aiden played really well while she danced away for her 45 minute class. Then it was time to pick-up lunch from McD's and head back home to put Aiden down for a nap (so nice to get a couple hours of quiet). Paige played on my computer while Aiden napped and I got time to read more of my Twilight book. Yes I know I am late on this must read book, I am usually not much of a book reader but I couldn't resist any longer with all of the hype that surrounds it. I must say I am really enjoying it and it's nice just to turn off the tv and read a book, especially when it's this good. I can't wait to watch the movie when I am finished and then read the other books in the series.

I also got a surprise in the mail, my first gift for the baby. I was so excited I couldn't open the envelope fast enough. My friend Kristen got it for me from the talented Sew Fun by Monique, Kristen has superb taste and is totally the Guru of Etsy. Here's a picture of it, it's so pretty and soft. I love it, it's so me and is perfect for baby girl Harlow. Yup that's her name, still working on the middle name but she has always been Harlow to me even before I had it confirmed this baby was a girl.