A Day of Firsts

Hello Aivey,

What a great day! Daddy is back from his business trip and we got to spend the whole day together as a family. It was sooo nice!!

After a hectic morning and a delicious breakfast topped with my first decaf latte in years thanks to Daddy and Starbucks, we were on time for your first pediatrician appointment this afternoon (since our stay in the hospital). What a relief it was that it went well, very well in fact. You are back to your starting weight... born 7 lb 12.4 oz... and in this corner... Aivleen Fitzgerald weighing in at 7 lb 12.4 oz! Whooo-hooo! Makes Mommy so happy knowing that you have been eating well, no matter how painful it sometimes is. Hopefully no more Dr appts until your 2 month visit at the beginning of June - which Daddy has to come to because you are getting shots and I just know I'm going to be a basket case... ARGH!

Then later in the afternoon, we took you for your first walk... with big sister Stella. She was so excited to be out with all of us, I think she's really starting to like you ;)

We went for a late lunch at Eric's Deli and got the opportunity to sit outside since it was such a beautiful Spring day. Then we ran some errands at the drug store and supermarket in our local shopping center. Unfortunately, Stella got most of the attention from passersby... I know that once you're out of your shielded stroller, you will be showered with compliments but no one can see you all tucked away, not to mention people seem to have a love for bulldogs... but you are much too pretty for people not to notice!

So, speaking of all things first, here is the first modeling picture of our family taken on the 6th day of your lil life...


This picture makes Mommy SO SO happy!!! I love you all SO much. I just look at you, my darling, and my heart melts. All I can think of is that Daddy and I made you with SO much love. It's like we took a piece of our hearts out, joined them together, added 2 arms and 2 legs and there you are! Sugar and spice and everything nice!

I'm so glad I did something, in this life... or a past one, to deserve you. Without a doubt, you have completed me and I will love you forever unconditionally.

To end the day, we received another beautiful present. Your very first personalized baby blanket. I can't even describe how beautiful it is. You can thank your cousins, Barbara and Gerry, when you meet them in June, just by being you... a happy, good lil baby.... my baby!

XOXO
Mommy

One Week Old Today

Hello Aivleen,

My sweet, sweet girl...

A week ago, we finally got the chance to meet you and it's been nothing but love and joy since. You have made me and Daddy SO happy with your sunny disposition, looks of curiosity and pure beauty. We are smitten. We couldn't have asked, wished or hoped for a greater gift. From the time Daddy's voice cracked announcing you as a girl, to the outpouring of love and good wishes from your family and friends, to all the kind words and support from the nurses, to your easy going, laid back personality, to bringing you home and transitioning you to our world, to your sweet demeanor, we have considered ourselves so lucky.

Things don't always go as planned - from thinking for months on end that you were a baby boy and your arrival not going smoothly - but in the end, planning isn't what's important. The journey, the adventure, the connection, the future... taking care of you, nurturing you, teaching you, loving you... that's what's important. We cherish you and every moment we've shared, share and will share with you as we raise you to be our daughter, a good person, a strong woman... a star that shines bright in this world.

We've wished for you, longed for you and now our wishes have come true and we long no more, for we have our lil'Aibhlinn.

Thank you for the greatest week of our lives. We can't wait for the weeks to multiply.

XOXO
Mommy

Is 41 our lucky number?

Hello Baby,

You are a week late now...

Daddy bought a new video camera today for your imminent arrival...

Hurry. Up. Please. Thank. You.

XOXO
Mommy

Diamonds are a girl's best friend

Hello Baby,

In just a few minutes March will be out like a lamb. That makes you 4 days late... so far. So... looks like you are going to be our diamond baby... Mommy loves diamonds! April's birthstone is diamond and you are going to be born in April. When in April who knows?!! You seem to be very comfy so no telling when we'll get to meet you.

We're so excited tho. Today we bought a room darkening blind for Mommy and Daddy's bedroom so we can start teaching you the difference between night and day right away. And Daddy put your Moses basket together. This is where you will sleep for the first bit of your life. The height is perfect... when I'm laying down in bed, I'll be able to look right at you my cutie. All swaddled, sleeping so peacefully and being such a good baby, aaaahhh, a Mother's dream!

So everythings ready... Just need my lil hunny bunny to make our lives complete and fill our home with even more love!

XOXO
Mommy

Still Bakin'

Hello Baby,

You are now 3 days late for the party! I think your timer should have popped by now... can you please stop bakin' and come join the party... everyone is patiently waiting for you. Thank you baby tot.

XOXO
Mommy

Tardy For The Party

Hello Baby,

Well, you are officially late, today is negative one. So you are tardy for the party! Great, taking after your Mama already with the tardiness, tsk tsk.

As if getting here wasn't hard enough after years of trying to connect with you, now it's just as hard for us to meet you. After we saw Dana today and decided we would just wait it out a while longer, Daddy and I walked up to the park, climbed some stairs and had little talks with you pleading with you to come out. Those talks will continue until you decide to listen and grace us with your presence.

I finished all your laundry and besides for a mattress and bedding for it, your room is all ready for you, lil baby. Now we need to focus on our bedroom where you'll be shacking up with us for a few months. Probably should have completed that first but your nursery is so cute that we couldn't resist. And for the first little bit, all you really need is your moses basket set up and a room darkening blind put up so Daddy can knock that out quick.

I can't decide if I should pack or not. On one hand, packing could be just that lil boost to tell you I'm all ready so please come and make us a happy family but on the other hand, you could take it as 'ha ha, your bags are packed and ready to go, but I'm not!'

Well, I'll let you bake a lil longer but not as long as Daddy and Ryan baked because they cooked so long that their skin starting peeling. I don't want that to happen to you. You're scheduled for pictures 6-7 days after your birth and you need to be picture perfect ready.

Same drill tomorrow and the day after that and the day after that if you don't come... walk... stairs... walk... and talk, beg and plead with you to come out.

Come out my love, Momma and Dadda want to meet you soooo badly!!

XOXO

Mommy

Happy Due Date To Nobody

Hello Baby,

If I start to labor very very very soon and you are one of the fastest born babies ever, then there's still a chance you will be born on your due date. But you only have 3 hours and 15 minutes so I'm going to say "no way, Jose!". The wait shall continue...

If you come tomorrow, you will share the same birthday as Lady Gaga, who is one of the most famous, fascinating, iconic pop stars happening these days. I believe that you will know who she is when you are a teenager... she will still be around singing, dancing, songwriting and fashioning... oh no, a teenager... you! If age doesn't make me older, then your teenage years sure will... especially if you are anything like I was. Let's just say, hopefully you will take after Daddy! Someday when you're old enough, I will tell you all about my crazy teenage adventures. Well, at least the parts I want you to know! =)

While I wait to meet you, I'm just keeping as busy as possible. Today, we went to yoga, walked around Target trying to stock up as much as possible on stuff before you come so I don't have to send Daddy out too much when you and I are home, took a long walk round the hood with Daddy and Stella, did more laundry, cleaned, ate yummy homemade roast and now... finally... relax'n! Aaaaah!

Plan on doing most of the same tomorrow and everyday until you finally arrive. Tomorrow, we see Dana and check up on your progress. I hope you will make your grand entrance at a time that's good for her... we would really like her to be the one who brings you into the world. And a sunny world it's going to be this week... my baby is going to be born on a beautiful spring day... yay! Just don't come on Friday... I don't want anyone to ever call my baby an April Fool's baby... no way, Jose!

XOXO
Mommy