Introducing Baby C!

My beautiful baby BOY (Baby C) was born on Friday of last week, July 20th.  It was a couple days past my due date, and he was scheduled for an induction that day.  My water ended up breaking at 2:00 that morning, so we went into the hospital a little early.  I was so happy that I went into labor naturally because I have a fear of being induced!  I scheduled the induction because I was afraid the baby would get too big for a vaginal delivery.  My mom actually had to have a C-section with her 3rd baby after 2 vaginal deliveries because my brother was so big.  Baby C was born at 10:00 that morning weighing in at a whopping 8lbs, 13oz...a full pound heavier than my last 2 babies!  


Kind of an interesting side note...the hospital was crazy when we got there.  We had to kick someone who wasn't as far along as me out of their delivery room, and after Baby C was born, it took 9 HOURS until we were able to get our postpartum room.  Apparently there was a big baby boom the days surrounding the day I delivered.  The nurses calculated that exactly 40 weeks before, the Cardinals won the World Series, which is what they attribute the "boom" too.  All those happy celebratory Cards fans :)


We're so happy to have him home.  Tired from lack of sleep....but happy :)  Little B and Baby A (I should probably stop calling her "Baby" now...I'll call them Big B and Little A) are dealing well with the transition.  Both of them love their new baby.  The biggest challenge is to keep Little A off of him while he eats and sleeps!

Here are some newborn pics Bella Baby Photography took while we were at the hospital.  I had cute accessories ready for this photo shoot, which we forgot to bring to the hospital in our crazy rush to get there. But the simple blue and white blankets turned out beautiful.  Now if it had been a girl and I forgot the headbands and tutu...someone would have had to make a trip home to get them!

Here are some candid shots of the kids when they came to meet their new baby brother for the first time:

New Yellow Tutu

I'm still pregnant, but having lots of strong contractions, so it really could be any time now!  For those of you who don't know, I'm expecting baby #3 any minute now.  We don't know if it's a girl or a boy, but just in case, I'm bringing some fun girl stuff to the hospital for newborn photos.  Last blog post, I promised a lavender/purple tutu to match this headband:

But, I changed my mind and decided on yellow instead.  I've been on a big yellow kick lately with home decorating and clothes.  Here's the yellow headband I made for baby:

And here's the matching yellow tutu.  Fun, bright and sunny - perfect for a mid-summer baby!  I'll go ahead and post it on Facebook as available to order, and it will be posted on my website for purchase soon.

Happy 1st Birthday Amylou Baby!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO AMYLOU BABY

Happy birthday to Amylou Baby!  1 Year ago today I officially opened up my website www.amyloubaby.com!  I wish I could do some sort of great promotion to celebrate, but unfortunately due to my very pregnant condition, I can't.  I will try to do a belated celebration sometime in the fall.  I have decided not to close up shop at all during the next few weeks, but there's an announcement on my Etsy Shop and www.amyloubaby.com now saying to please allow up to 3 weeks to get orders complete once they are placed.  Still need to post one on Facebook.

BABY NEWS

I'm 39 weeks today, and feeling very ready to pop!  The heat has been BRUTAL these last couple weeks and it's been difficult waddling after my very active toddlers.  Here's an updated picture of my belly progression:

12 weeks, 20 weeks, 38 weeks

And couldn't resist again...here's my husband's (I ask him to stand there for a practice shot while I get my settings on my camera right).  Hehe.

Here's what I'm bringing to the hospital for photos.  We don't know if it's a boy or girl, so I'm bringing a bunch of different things.  I got the newsboy hat on Etsy, and the chevron onesie is an Amylou creation (not yet posted for purchase yet).

I got this adorable diaper cover at a craft show I worked.  I thought this color could work for a boy or a girl if paired with the right hair (head) accessories.

 And here's another headband that I still need to make a matching tutu for.  I'm thinking dark purple underneath and lavender layer on top...I'll see what I can come up with tonight and hopefully post tomorrow or in the next couple days!

EMBROIDERY MACHINE UPDATE

Those of you who are Facebook fans saw that I recently invested in an embroidery machine.  I've been trying to use every free moment I have to learn how to use it.  I've come up with some very cute designs that I'm so excited to post soon.  Stay tuned!