Allison Shae 6 Months

I had some time two weeks ago to snap Allison's 6 month baby pictures.  She is very active so wasn't sitting still very long.  But with the help and distraction of her older brothers we ended up capturing some good shots.

Month One- Allison

Here are a few snaps from Allison's first month.  Things have been going well.  Finally adjusting to the lack of sleep.  The boys have been pretty patient which is a good thing as Allie likes to eat and be held a lot.  Everyone is just smittened by her.  

(First well baby at 2weeks-  10lbs 6oz)

Celebrating ONE Month

I can't believe my baby girls is one month already.  

 Do we look anything alike?

Hopefully I can upload some pictures of the last month this week!

Introducing Allison Shae Carman

Our little lady has arrived and she is just as cute as can be.  Her birth day went something like this:

On Saturday August 31, 2013 I was scheduled to arrive at the hospital at 6:30am for an induction.  Brian and I arrived at 6:30 and they hooked me up to the monitors.  The Doctor came in about 8am to check me and I was 2cm dilated but still pretty high.  They started the pitocen drip in my IV and it was only a short time until the contraction started.  At about 10:00 the contractions were 3-5 mins apart. I continued to manage through the pain by breathing and at 12:30pm I was checked again but was only 3cm. I knew it was going to be a long day if I was moving so slow.  I continued getting contractions eery 3-5 mins but they were starting to be more intense and more frequent.  At about 4:00pm as I was breathing through a contraction I felt a pop and a gush- my water just broke.  I was hoping that would be the key to getting things moving faster- and I was right.  At 5:00pm the Doctor checked me and I was 6cm dilated.  My contractions started to get more intense and were only 1-2 mins apart.  It was happening really fast.   I was asked to do a few practice pushes to get her head down a little lower.  After the next two contractions I went from 8cm to fully dilated and 100% effaced.  The Doctor noticed my bladder was really full and they needed to make room for baby to come out so they had to catheterize me so I could void.  At 5:30pm I started to push. It was a good 4-5 contractions and I was given a small episotomy with a local so I wouldn't tear. 2 pushes later. her head came out, one big push after that her shoulders came out and then the next contraction at 6:04pm she slid out.  They laid her on top of me and I just couldn't believe she was here. (and I couldn't believe I did it again with no pain meds!!)  She was fair skinned with strawberry blonde hair.  They put her in the warmer and ran their tests.  She weighed in at 9lbs 2oz and 22inches long.  They boys were in love.  They were in the waiting room shortly after I delivered waiting to come in.  Brian and I wanted them to meet their baby sister before the rest of the world.  They came in as soon as my recovery period was over.  She has us all smitten!  

More pictures to come once I download them from my Camera. This was just the cell phone footage.

Awaiting Our Little Girl's Arrival......

Anxiously awaiting for our little one

Baby News- Playing catch up (33-38 weeks)

So I was in the groove of updating and then I lost the groove....  I just realized I haven't posted baby update since 32 weeks so here are some updates.

Belly continues to grow.....

36 weeks

37 weeks

38 weeks

We got to take one more look at our little lady during my 36week ultrasound.  And I totally asked to make sure that it was indeed still a girl...it is :)

We can't wait to meet her!!

I have been in full nesting mode getting ready for her arrival.  Her corner in our room is ready to go

The car seat is in the car, and after today my bag will be packed.  I have a dr's appt tomorrow. Hoping for some progress.  I am feeling okay.  It's getting tougher to move around and I am done and would like my body back. I enjoy the baby movement, but it is very limited these days since she is just about out of room.  Can't wait to snuggle her on the outside...and to decide on a name... we still haven't decided!!