39 weeks

No longer pregnant, but couldn't resist a photo on what would have been the 39 week mark. This was taken on Friday, March 11 just 4 days after Ruby entered into the world and our first full day at home. I am exhausted in this picture, after enduring the first night at home without any nurses checking in on us or a nursery to send Ruby to while we get some rest.


I really enjoyed being pregnant with Ruby. Sure, I had heartburn and mood swings but overall I really lucked out with the pregnancy symptoms. Now that I am not pregnant, I realize how much I also like being able to lift things that are in my way, press up against the counter to reach something high, SLEEP!, and eat whatever I want. Where I do miss feeling her little kicks and movements throughout the day, I get to see the real thing whenever I want AND I still have the close connection to her.

Ruby is here!

On Monday March 7, 2011 at 10:51 pm, Joe and I welcomed our sweet Ruby into the world. We have been enamored with her ever since. How could we not be 100% obsessed with this:






She weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces, and is 19.5 inches long. She has a head full of hair (all that heartburn paid off!) and long fingers and toes. She is a great sleeper and eater, and constantly makes us laugh with her newborn expressions. We are both completely in love with her!