Crazy Thoughts

I think there is something sick and wrong with me because for the past few weeks I've actually missed, and are you ready for this... kind of want to be pregnant again! This is just madness because I did not enjoy being pregnant with Alex. My first trimester I was sick almost every night. My second trimester was Ok, not great just Ok. And my third was a mixture of sleepless nights, back pain and swollen feet and ankles. Why in the world would I want to go through that again so soon?? This is why there must be something wrong with me. Instead of postpartum depression, I must have postpartum I want another baby syndrome.

It's not just the pregnancy either, Colt's cousin and his wife just had a baby yesterday and ALL day all could think about was how exciting that first day was. Getting to watch your little one look back at you really is amazing. I would probably start crying if I got pregnant anytime soon but I just keep thinking about how I can't wait to do it all over again. Maybe it's because there is nothing to fear now? I know what being pregnant is like, I know what labor and delivery is like, and I know how AWFUL the recovery is... but I also know how totally worth it is is too.

I just need to keep reminding myself to enjoy the time I have with Alex now and not rush into making my family bigger just yet.

Picture Updates

I have been getting flack from a lot of people about not updating my blog so here are a few pics!


Saying hi!



After bath time :)



With cousin Joey



With Auntie Mallory

Alex Christopher

Alex was born on April 26th at 7:42pm. He's almost 2 weeks old already! Of the hundreds of pictures we've taken so far, here are a few from our time in the hospital right after he was born.

Our little man...




Mama and Alex...






Daddy and Alex...



First family photo...

38 Weeks!

I've finally made it! 38 weeks and counting. My hopes are that I go into labor this week sometime, but that's probably wishful thinking. Here are a few pictures of how large I am, proof that this baby is ready to come out!

Beach Fun

A few weeks back I planned a weekend trip to the beach, so we went this past weekend and wow did we pick the BEST weekend to go! It was sunny, blue skies, about 60 degrees and almost no wind. It was amazing. We still needed our jackets but come on, it's February, so we totally lucked out. Knowing that in 9 short weeks it will never again be just Colt and I, I really wanted to get away for a mini vacation. I also have been wanting to take Gus back to the beach for months now and this was the perfect opportunity. Gus had such a good time! The beach was fairly empty so he got to be off-leash a good portion of our time down there. He loved being able to just run around in the sand but he wasn't at all impressed with the ocean, acting as if it was no big deal. Here are just a few of the pictures we took down by the water.

Colt and Gus heading to the sand...


Colt HAD to bring his metal detector.. I know, I rolled my eyes too...


Me and Gussie...


Such a happy puppy!





Us :)

Names...

I think every girl from the time they are 5 have had certain names that they especially like and envision using for their future child. I was the same way, only now that I'm pregnant those names have gone out the window! Colt and I are having such a hard time coming up with a name. Every time I settle on one I start second guessing myself days/weeks later. Here is what we have so far...

1. Alex Christopher - I love love this name and this is probably our number one right now, but for some odd reason I can't fully commit to it. I can't tell what it is either. I try picturing myself calling out the name Alex to a 3 yr old, 10 yr old, etc and I just can't visualize it.

2. Carter - Colt likes this name the best. I think it's pretty cute too but can't come up with a middle name to go with it that "flows" or sounds right. Plus... I'm afraid of becoming the "C" family... Colt, Candice and Carter! It's a little cheesy to me.. but that shouldn't stop me from choosing the name, right?

3. Everett - Again, no middle name. This is Colt's least favorite name. Mallory suggested it and I kind of fell in love with it for a few days.. now I'm having second thoughts.. weird!!

Shouldn't I just know when I hear it? Why am I so indecisive?? Is this a pregnant thing? I feel like your name says a lot about you and now I'm feeling the pressure. My first responsibility as a mom - pick a good name!