The Baby Life- The First Two Months

Hello all!  It has been a minute!  Almost exactly 2 months since I last blogged, and a few things have happened since then.

On Feb 27, after two failed inductions and a C-section, Finn Wilder McMann entered the world at 8:18am 7lbs15oz and 20 inches long.  I didn't have the birth that I thought I would, but I wouldn't change anything because I got a perfect, healthy little boy.  I hemorrhaged at the start of my C-section and lost a lot of blood and ended up having a transfusion.  I don't remember much from the operating room besides being really nauseous, Josh seeing all the blood I had lost and being really nauseous and hearing Finn's cry for the first time. Oh and my midwife commenting "that was a bloodbath". Yup she did say that.

Once I had recovered, things were no less of a blur... Breastfeeding and trying to recover from the C-section and lots of meds.  But Finn was perfect and so beautiful, it was the most amazing feeling.  We were in the hospital for 4 days, and it seemed like forever. It was nice to be there and know we were safe and looked after but I really wanted a real shower and my bed and to get that baby home. Once we got home, we just had a couple days until my parents arrived.  Having them come was the best thing ever.  Not only did I get to see them fall in love with their first grand baby but I had some much needed help while Josh was at work.  Unfortunately, thanks to this little pain in the butt pandemic, they had to leave a week early. Not only that, but all Josh's parent's trips were cancelled as well as Miranda and Sean's visit.  So it has been just Josh and I and Finn for about a month now. Luckily, Josh has been able to work from home for 2 weeks then go to work for 2 weeks, so I have had lots of help and Josh and Finn have been able to bond.  I had been so excited to have Finn grow up with Smudge, sadly last week we said goodbye to Smudge, she had an aggressive cancer and was very sick.  We couldn't stand to see her suffer.  We are so happy that she got to meet her brother and we know she will always watch out for him, but we are so heartbroken and miss her every moment.

We have had lots of firsts, and he is such a sweet happy baby, I just can't get enough.  Sleeping has been an adventure.  Sometimes he does pretty well, sometimes not so much, but we are working on that.  I am just including some pictures, probably some you haven't seen, some you have but I'll just let the baby sweetness sink in.

Fab Friday Faves 2.14.20

Well, this is probably it y'all.  I'm 38 weeks today and being induced starting Wednesday evening, hoping to meet our little man on Thursday.  Am I terrified? Maybe a bit but it's a little late to back out now! Anyway, this will probably be my last post for a couple (or few)weeks, depending if this parenting thing is as tough as I am led to believe haha. This is an update from our last few very packed weeks.  I've been having lots of appointments (Finn was weighing 6lbs7oz, two weeks ago at our appt and everything was looking great), trying to get meals cooked, the house stocked, cleaned and organized, and just enjoy a little bit of our time as just the two of us and Smudge. Everyone have a great week, and as soon as I'm able I'll update everyone about how things went and some pictures of Mr. Finn. 

My pretty nails from a few weeks ago.  I get them done again on Monday as well as a pedicure which I am extra excited about. 

My haircut a couple weeks ago as well.  Trying to get all beautified before baby comes since it might be a while until my next appointment!

Josh and I went out to the Kumquat Festival in Dade City.  It was one of the biggest craft festivals i have ever been to as well as tons of food, a car show and small carnival. Oh and a lot of Kumquats.

We went to one of our favorite Chili cookoffs, at the Stadium in New Port Richey.  Last year it was on the coldest, rainiest day of the year and was really hard to enjoy it, but it was on a gorgeous day this year and the breweries really stepped up the Chili quality too.

I got together with Nicole and Jackson this week, one last time before baby comes and we enjoyed a delicious smoothie and a Sprinkles cupcake in Hyde Park Village. We had a great visit and did a little playing at the park and some shopping. 

Later that day I got to get to together with my dear friend/cousin Alana and her BF Matt, all the way from Canada.  I haven't seen Alana in far too long and it was so great to catch up and have lunch.

Josh and I went to the Rays Fanfest at Tropicana field again this year and picked up some cheap merchandise and saw some of the Rays players. After we went to Red Mesa Mercado, for one  of the best Burritos we have ever had.  There are three Red Mesa Restaurants in St. Pete and now I can't wait to try the other two.

I got together with my Shellinator friend Jess the other day as well.  We went to Dipped and Sprinkled in Dunedin for a latte and some truffles and then walked around the Downtown Dunedin Market.

Today I'm linking up with:

/ Simply Sweet Home / Bright On A Budget  / 

 / A Little Bit of Everything / 

Maternity Photos

Well it is almost time!  I'm 37 weeks today and my induction is set for the 19th.  Last weekend Josh and I had some maternity photos done and they turned out so amazing! Thanks to David at Envy Photographics. Here are some of our favorites, if anybody wants to see them all, msg me for the link.