Baby Girl Calton

Sorry folks...
It's been a while since I have been on here.... I went into labor Wednesday night (the 7th), and just got back from the hospital on Sunday (the 11th)... IT HAS BEEN CRAZY.
But here is the story in a nutshell (I will write a bit more on this later)... was in labor for a full 36 hours... for the last 2 and 1/2 I was pushing (my baby girl got stuck for a while). Finally at 8:33a.m. our "little peanut" popped into this world. She weighed 6 pounds 14 oz. and was 20.5 inches long (now being 20 inches long because she lost her bump on her head). She is beautiful... has blue/grey eyes, and tri-colored hair (red/brown/blonde). She looks an awful lot like her daddy and I cannot take my eyes off of her. :)
Love her sooo soo much. Missing my husband being here though... he is at work. 
Happy Mama,
Em

It's An Early Morning

Started my day off with a cup o' coffee, and blanket, and flannel pj's.... fall is almost here, and it is definitely the most wonderful time of the year! :) When fall is here, I get in the mood to bake and drink hot cocoa, and dress cute! :) I love me some summer, but unfortunately I missed out on a "normal" summer this time around... so I am going to skip onto fall and just be happy about it! :D

I'm looking forward to having this baby and getting back in shape, then I can wear my normal people, non-mommy, no-spandex jeans!!!! (maybe)... I think that maybe a shopping trip is in order when I get back to a "regular/no-belly figure".... ;0)

Today I am planning on being a bit on the lazy side... enjoying the weather with the doors and windows wide open. :) I can't wait to see my husband when he gets home. :)

Have a wonderful and Fall-ish day,
EM

Labor Day

What a gorgeous day! I missed a post yesterday because we were gone all day.
I thought for sure that I would at least go into labor yesterday... but I guess I'm still waiting on my little cupcake to finish baking... :)

My day (yesterday) "in a nutshell":
We went to church, came home and grilled out in the gorgeous weather (steak and a delicious new corn on the cob recipe), watched Planet Earth: Caves, went back to church, and then.... my husband took me out on a date to Carraba's, then we went for a walk in the park (in the dark), and watched Madea's Family to finish off our day. :)

Then there was today...

It was GORGEOUS outside (hence the long sleeves and pants.... :) I love this kind of weather! <3

We spent the day sleeping in, going shopping (for last minute items), cleaning the house, watching American Pickers, and then spending the early afternoon to late evening at our friend's house. :)

I am thoroughly content and ready to go to bed now. :) So, goodnight all! Happy Labor Day!

From Your Friendly Laborless Friend,

Em

Ohhhh, the Waiting!

Supposedly, the doctor's say that TOMORROW is "THE DAY!" I have this funny feeling that it will not happen though... it seems as if my little "Punkin" seems to have her own time schedule! :) We are definitely going to have to work on that once she gets here though. ;-)

40 weeks and ready to POP!

Looking forward to introducing the little munchkin to you once she gets here and telling you my story of how she came into the world! :)
A sincerely impatient mama,
Em



My Good Morning (Slap in the Face)

Woke up this morning, at 5am, pouring sweat and tears. There is something about a dream when you are pregnant that seems so drastically real...
I woke up thinking that I had given birth to my precious little girl and something was seriously wrong: she wasn't breathing and her little body was unrecognizable.

I will say this: I have never been in such a sullen mood... this dream must have been in the Lord's plan, because it definitely put me to thinking... The Lord has complete control over the things that happen in life and I must accept them and trust Him for the outcome.
I do not know if my little sweet girl will be born healthy, but even if she is, I do not know that she will reach her first birthday.

We do not have a "lock" on life and we do not know what will happen tomorrow, or even a week from now....

so why not live today as if it is our last.

I found this video on Facebook, and it shows a family that is completely reliant on the fact that the Lord is TRULY in control! If you have ten minutes of time, watch this little clip for Ephraim...

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150413082140968

Praying for Ephraim,
Em

Deliciousness: It's What's for Dinner!

YES... I MADE THIS FOR DINNER!!!!!

You can find the recipe at http://zoomyummy.com/2010/09/02/crepes-with-cream-cheese-filling/(of course mine weren't as pretty as this one right here, but this what I made Caleb for dinner).
Of course, I added Nutella (which is pretty much a life staple) instead of chocolate and a touch of powdered confectioner's sugar on top. :) It made for a HUGE mess but a lovely tasting dinner!

There was a ton left over, so if you would like to try them, come on over and enjoy one! I put the crepes in the fridge and we will thoroughly enjoy them for breakfast tomorrow! :)

Licking my fingers and wishing for more,

Em

*Morning*

Woke up this morning to the inviting sound of my husband's siren alarm clock... poor guy has to wake up to that every single morning. *bleh*

So, I got up and made him some breaky and sent him off to work in the car that does not have air conditioning. Man... I would hate the morning if I was him! Anyways, he is now off to work, and I have so far enjoyed a silent morning with Jesus, a cup of coffee, and my Bible. The days events are starting to unfold, and yet it is only 7:30 in the am...

My day holds many events that I am both looking forward to but also dreading. My doctor's appointment is scheduled for 10:40am... I am so nervous! I really want to go in and they tell me that I am having this baby today (which is totally a dream that won't happen), but at the same time, I am positive that they are going to say that there is NO sign of labor and send me home! :(
OH, am I ready to have this baby!

Well, I shall stop complaining and wait till later on today or tomorrow to tell you what happened!
Love you guys!
Emily