Imogen Rain Ewing

 Was born December 21, 2012 at 2:29 am after the quickest most intense four hour labor.  She weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. 

 She is already a week and a day old and I cant remember life without her.  This week we have been resting, cuddling and getting to know each other. 

 Her big sister Ruby loves her so much and just wants to kiss and hug her all the time.

one week

40 weeks and 1 day

As of today I am four days more pregnant than I have ever been.  But the good news is I know I will most definitely have a newborn baby in my arms with in the next 13 days! 
This past week I was in a dark space surrounding still being pregnant, I was emotional and playing the pitty party with myself.  This week I am choosing to be positive and enjoy the last few moments I have with just Ruby! 

Maternity/Family photos

 On Thanksgiving we had my husbands sister, who is a very talented professional photographer, take some maternity/family photo's of us.  It was important to me to document our family before we officially went from being a family of three to being a family of four.  Thanks to Hannah's talent, perfect weather and a perfect shoot location we are left with these awesome photo's to enjoy!  Thanks for making us all look so good Hannah!

Here are a few of my very favorite!

currently

38 weeks

 Today I am currently 38 weeks and 2 days and my body feels exhausted from being pregnant.  On Tuesday at my appointment my midwife checked me and said I was 2 cm dilated and nearly fully effaced and the baby was at station 0.  But that doesn't mean anything in regards to going into labor soon.  Hopefully it just means that by the time I actually go into labor there wont be much that has to be done before the pushing can start.  I pray for the pushing stage to be easier and quicker this time around.  With Ruby I pushed for 2 and 1/2 hours, I am thinking its cause she was born with her arm and hand up by her head.  

Anyway my body feels ready, my mind feels ready, I am just READY!

22 months

 Ruby is now 22 months old going on 16 years old, this little girl has so much sass in her.

 I don't think she quite conceives what it means when I tell her mama has a baby in her belly and that she's going to be a big sister soon.  Though she has taken on the cutest roll of being a mama to her many babies, I am hoping the arrival of her brother or sister will be a good thing in her mind! 

 She is communicating her needs and wants so much better these days.  I am trying really hard to give her the right words to use so we can avoid as much whining a possible.  She is super opinionated and knows what she wants and isn't afraid to throw a tantrum about. 

 She also has an incredibly sweet side that likes to slow down and cuddle mama on the couch and read books.  She also loves giving kisses and hugs, at least to her papa and I. 

Last week on Thanksgiving Dan's sister took some very special maternity family of three pictures for us.  Its such a treat having someone with such talent in the family!!