Today is Alana's first birthday! We have lots of pictures of this weekend's festivities (slightly dampened by the fact that she was pretty sick) but I'll post those later.
I just wanted to mention how motherhood has changed my life. I read a quote today at my midwife's office that said "Babies make days shorter, nights longer, homes happier and families stronger." I like that, and it pretty much sums up how I feel. I love having this tiny girl in my life. I can't imagine life without her. Yes, she is grumpy sometimes. Yes, being a mother is the most challenging job I've ever had. BUT...it's also the best!!
And we've loved having Alana so much that we've decided to make her a big sister. We are 11 weeks along with our 2nd and are THRILLED. Alana will be a great big sister (at least once she becomes ok with mom holding another baby.) We're due around 9/9/2009, which would be a really cool birthday, but we're definitely not picky. We just hope the baby isn't born while Stuart is out of town training for his new job! :) Anyway, things are great. I'm still nursing Alana, which is not a problem, and today I got to hear the amazing little heartbeat at 180 beats per minute! How awesome!! The kids will be 19 months apart and while we know that will be a challenge, we're excited for them to be great friends growing up!
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Congratulations! My kids are 22 and 20 months apart, and it works out so great. They learn everything together and they truly are best friends! Best wishes!
Love, Carin
I'm so happy for you! I'm glad you got to hear the heartbeat today. I hope Alana had a great birthday today!
YAY! I was waiting and waiting for this post!!! I'm so excited for you guys and can't wait to eventually find out what you're having!!! I hope you are feeling well! Happy 1st Birthday Alana! How fun! Again congrats, I'm so happy for you!
Congrats! That is SO wonderful!!!! I am really excited for you guys!! I think hearing the heartbeat is just about the BEST sound in the world.
Congratulations Crystal. That's so exciting!!! And happy birthday to Alana!!
Congrats!! Very exciting!!
YAY! I was wondering since I noticed your little ticker at the bottom of your blog when you were going to officially announce it. :)
Wow---I can't believe Alana is a year-old! That's so awesome!
Which midwife office do you go to? I really hope you enjoy this experience and have a wonderful pregnancy.
Yahooo! Congratulations you guys! THat is the most exciting news I've heard in a heck a long time! Oh man if any one can handle children 19 months apart it is you Crissy! And congrats on Alana turning 1! How fun! Oh I'm just so excited for the three of you!
I am so excited for you guys! My kids are 18 months, and they are the very very best of friends. I can't tell you how often I think to myself in the day, "I am so glad that Brody has Bryant." You will love it! I love you!
Crystal, so fun so exciting, congratulations, happy birthday and all the other well wishes in the world you want or need. so fun so fun so fun
Crystal, so fun so exciting, congratulations, happy birthday and all the other well wishes in the world you want or need. so fun so fun so fun
Congrats! Sorry this is late in coming- I haven't been online as much lately.
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