Diaper Cake for Lucas

Diaper Cake for Lucas, originally uploaded by casa azul.

Where: in the dining room making a diaper cake
Two Ups: Back into my creative mood & saw my sis and BIL in this weekend
Two Downs: Miss my sis & the little guy is teething :o(
Mood: Indecisive
Inspired by: my sisters diaper cake for my son and U.R. Beautiful

Well, I created my first diaper cake. What do you think? It's for a friend of mine. She gave birth to a beautiful baby boy named Lucas. He is so adorable! They just grow up so fast ;o(

So what went into this diaper cake you ask. Well I'll tell you:
**70 Diapers - Mixture of Pampers Swaddler & Pampers Baby Dry (sizes Newborn, 1 & 2)
**4 Huge rubber bands (many of which decided to snap...ouch!)
**70 Clear Elastic Bands
**Flowers & Ribbon from JoAnns
**Carter's Newborn Boy's 2 Piece Pantset, Little Wonders Newborn Boy's 2-Pack Rompers With Bib - Dinosaurs, Just One Year Newborn Boys' Romper - Dino Yellow/Gray (you can't see them because they are rolled up in the center)

Here are a few great videos and blogs I found helpful:
How to Make A Diaper Cake and Susie Stamp A Lot

love

Where: At home relaxing

Mood: Playful

My husband had just finished feeding little monster 6 ounces of breastmilk. The little guy had been tired for quite some time. As my husband walked around the house, the little guy began to doze off. It had been awhile since I took any father-son photos. So I took the opportunity to capture some of those pure simple moments. These are the moments that are real and where love can be found.

Baby's Turn to Blog

(pictured above: Ted E. Bear & baby)

Time: Nap Time 3:05pm-6:45pm
Where: Mommy & Daddies Bed
Mood: Relaxed & Dreaming of mommy and daddy
Wearing: A onesie that says "I Love Daddy"

After breastfeeding, it was time for Ted E. Bear and I to take a nap. Mommy made sure I was nice and comfortable in there bed. *giggle* I need all the room I can get. Sure beats being in the womb.

Fun Fact: Ted E. Bear's middle name is Edward

"I love you."

Where: Hospital
Procedure: C-Section
Final Pregnancy Weight: 185lbs.
Two Ups: I love the epidural & room service
Two Downs: the smell of my own burnt flesh & being awake during the whole procedure as the doctors discuss the political candidates (shouldn't they be focusing on me)
Mood: Scared & Sleepy

It became evident that after 20 hours of labor, I would need a C-section. The doctor informed me that even though with the help of pitocin, I still wasn't able to sustain the contractions on my own. The baby was either too big to deliver vaginally or I was too small to push him out. I had endured an additional 3 grueling of hours pushing and nothing, no progress.

At this point, I was exhausted, fatigued, tired and sleep deprived. I wanted him safely delivered and I didn't care by what means. What I wasn't prepared for was going into surgery. My heart was set on a vaginal birth, but the circumstances did not work in my favor. I began to feverishly shake. I was nervous and scared that I would have to be awake during this whole procedure. As I was strolled away in the gurney, my mind began to race: will the epidural wear off before they begin cutting into me, will there be complications with the delivery, is my baby safe?

It happened so fast. They began with the incision, then I felt pressure in my lower abdomen and a tug. Soon, I heard a gurgling noise like someone trying to breathe, gasp for air. The nurse began to clear my child's airway. Then I heard his cry. At that point, I was relieved and I began to cry. It was the most beautiful sound.

The nurse brought him towards me. She put his forehead to mine and I kissed him. The first thing I said to him was, "I love you." That was the last thing I remember.

It was 3am...

and I couldn't sleep. It's officially the third trimester. From here on out, it's all a waiting game. I was doing so good about sleeping through the night. No problems at all. But two weeks ago, I jinxed it! I stated that:

"This pregnancy hasn't really been that bad. I've had no trouble sleeping through the night, no more painful leg cramps/sciatica and I still got energy."

At the present moment, I'm exhausted, I have short spurts of energy and now my sciatic nerve is acting up. It sure was nice while it lasted.

Note: I started laundry around 5:25am. Needed something to do :o)