Baby Levi is growing up...

Hi and welcome back to my blog ! 

It’s been a while since I posted here, but life with a newborn and a -almost- 2 years old is wild. We finally ajusted to our new life as a family of 4, but it has been a journey !

Baby Levi is now one month and 3 weeks old. He is doing very well, and nobody could tell is a preemie (well, he’s still in 1 month size for clothing). Though, he’s really like his sister : he’s a chilled and lazy baby, and he needs a lot of attention. I’m glad we have family around, so there’s always someone to take him. 

He is starting to hold his head, but not for long, and his muscles are still a bit weak. He hates his rocker (i’m glad we paid like 100$ for something we don’t use at all), and to be put down. His favorites activities are still nursing and sleeping on someone’s chest. He starts to care about what’s going around, and who’s taking him, but he loves to be in everyone’s arms. He’s really not talkative (what did I expect ? My 2 years old just begins to talk), and he rarely cries. He loves bath time, it’s cute to see him kicking the water. He’s not that much of a mommy boy for the moment, except when he’s hungry or feels poorly. I’m not more than boobies for him !

I’m healing slowly of that pregnacy, which has been really hard on my body. I still look like I’m pregnant, and I have a lot of weigh to lose, but for now my priorities are other. The breastfeeding process is going well, even if Jean nurses a lot more since Levi’s birth : she asks the boob everytime I feed her brother, and she doesn’t really undersand why he needs to nurse first.

Talking of Jean, she still isn’t a big fan of her little bro,  but she’s doing better everyday. She’s not jealous (well, sometimes she is), Levi has just no intesrest for her. 

We’re still cosleeping with the two kids : Jean in our bed, and Levi in a cosleeper bed. We’re hoping to put Levi in our bed in a few weeks, but for now we’re to scared. The first nights were kinda hard, we were scared Levi would wake her sister, so I was like running out of the room to breastfeed him (which ruins the concept of cosleeping), but she’s used to it now, and she sleeps tight during a all bunch of hours !

We’re having a ton of people around to help us and to meet baby Levi ! My father is here since a few months now, as well as my bestfriend and her man. My little sister has comme a few weeks ago, and honestly, they’re all very kind and supporting. 

I think it has been kind of a long update, but I had so many things so write ! I hope to update you more regularly !

Welcoming our little rainbow

We almost lost our baby.

Our lives have been kinda hectic this past month. You may have guess it by the title of this post, we almot lost our baby.

Some of you may know that my pregnancy haven’t been a pleasure. I have a lot of pain and contractions. As a midwife, I know that, even if it’s not a good sign, it’s not always dangerous, and a little rest can help to stop these contractions. They weren’t working on my cervix, so I wasn’t worried. I should have been.

I’m a really active person, and I didn’t as much as I would have. Consequences are here. This was around march 25th, the day Martin leave to Atlanta. In the night, I had really bad contractions, and they won’t stop. I checked my cervix, and I was 3cm dilated. We rushed to the hospital, and I passed two weeks there. Baby’s not here, but I may not be long.

It’s completely hectic as Martin is not here, Jean is feeling that something is wrong, and I can’t move from my bed. Thankfully, my dad is here and will be here until september. I’m now 28 weeks pregnant, and every new day is a big step for us. We’re impatient to meet our baby, but if (s)he could cook for a little while longer, it’ll be better for all of us. 

I hope to post a little more, but my blog will be pretty inactive until Martin comes home, or until the baby comes. Thank you for being understanding, love you, Mélanie.

24 w + 0 ; pregnancy update.

Hi and welcome back to my blog !

I’m gonna enter my sixth month of pregnany, and it’s crazy. In a month, I’ll be in my third trimester. I can’t believe that we’ll have another tiny baby in 4 months. It’s totally crazy, and I feel like we’ll not be able to take care of two kids.

How far along - 24 weeks + 0 (GA), 22w + 0 (CA) Due date -  July the 15th Bump ? - it grew so much these last two weeks ! Total weight gain - 4.6 kg. I’m turning into a whale :( Maternity clothes - totally ! Sleep? - Much better than last week ! Food craving  - Nothing really noticeable. Symptoms - Tender breasts and  tirednes. Doctor’s appointment - / Belly button in or out ? - In. Movement - Always so active ! And guess what ? Daddy now feels his little baby ! What I’m looking forward to - Nothing speciam. Ring on or off ? - On. Happy or moody most of the time - happy. Best moment of this week - Taking Jean’s pics for 18 months, and having good time with my dad ! Baby in veggie/fruit terms - Baby is a 🌽 Next appointment - march 20th.

jean is 18 months.

My little baby, where has the time gone by ? I barely had time to blink that you are already a big girl, walking around the house, soon to be a big sister. I feel like, only a few days ago, you were born, you were, for the first time ever, discovering the life. A second after, you were already making your first smile, crawling for the first time. And now you are discovering the world on your two chunky legs, toddling to follow mommy like a baby duck.

You turned 18 months a few days ago, and you’re not a baby anymore. You’re not asking for mama’s arms every second, you don’t need to smell mama’s scent to feel confortable, you don’t need to feel mama’s lips on your forehead to fell asleep. You’re discovering that you have a dad who loves you as much as mommy, and that you can trust him as much as mama. You’re letting him play with you, cuddle you and watch after you. You don’t feel bad when mama leave the room, as long as daddy is with you. You’re discovering that the world isn’t just mama, that you can do things by yourself and that mama is just here to love and help you to become a big girl.

But you’re still my baby, my tiny baby, the one that didn’t want to come out and who now loves to be outside. Even if you still can’t sleep without mama or daddy, even if you still needs mama’s boobs to fell asleep and to wake you up in a good mood, even if you always look around you to be sure that mama is behind you, encouraging you to go, try and make things by your own, you’re growing so fast, and I feel like I’m not the center of your world anymore.

And sometimes, I miss being a teen without having the life of a little being in the hands, I miss sleeping full nights without being awakened by a crying baby who needs to be fed, I miss you as a newborn. And I regret a lot of things. I regret that your dads wasn’t with me for your birth, I regret that I’ve been unable to give birth to you without being opened in half, I regret that your dad missed a lot of your milestones. 

But be sure of one thing, I would not change, for anything in the world, my life with you. I’m so proud to see you grow and just be happy. I’m just proud to be your mama, and I couldn’t ask for a better family.

Je t’aime, plus que jamais tu ne pourras l’imaginer.

Maman.

22w + 2 ; pregnancy update.

aboHi, and welcome back to my blog !

As usual, I don’t know if time is flying by or if this pregnancy is way too long. I’m tired of being pregnant since february 2015, and super happy to meet my baby, but I’m also super scared of having another baby, seeing how Jean needs attention and time. My day is exclusively Jean, and sometimes I feel like I will not be able to take care of two kids, especially with Martin so many times i Atlanta. But this baby will definitely be here soon !

As I entered my 5th month of pregnancy a few weeks ago, I now wear a bola necklace (or harmony ball). I love these necklaces, there so pretty and so useful for the baby. For those who don’t know what it is, it’s an Indonesian jewel, for pregnant women. It consist on a pendant with a tiny copper ball in it, so it makes a bell noise when it moves, and it calm the baby. It’s also useful when the baby is born, ‘cause he is used to the sound of the necklace, and you can use it to calm him down, or just can hang it above his crib, it will remind him mama’s belly. How far along - 22 weeks + 2 (GA), 20w + 2 (CA) Due date -  July the 15th Bump ? - It won’t stop growing ! Total weight gain - 4 kg. Still under the average, but we’re getting better ! Maternity clothes - oh yes. Sleep? - Jean has been pretty calm, but I had terrible insomnia this week. Food craving and aversions  - Cherry tomatoes again. Symptoms - Tender breasts, being breathless everytime I move, nosebleed and insomina. Doctor’s appointment - / Belly button in or out ? - In. Movement - More and more, I think daddy will feel the baby super soon, it’s exciting ! What I’m looking forward to - Receiving the pics from our photoshoot. Ring on or off ? - On. Happy or moody most of the time - happy. Best moment of this week - I don’t know if it’s the best or the worst, but Jean had turned 18 months yesterday. Baby in veggie/fruit terms - 🍌 Next appointment - march 20th.

This is not a gender reveal.

Hi guys and welcome back to my blog. 

A week or two ago, we passed the term I miscarried last time, and honestly,  it was a relief for both Martin and I. And as these past two weeks were super emotional for us, we decided it was the right time to start buying things for the baby. Okay, it mustt be super early, but I was needing it, almost like I felt the urge.

And as everybody is reacting his own way, I really think our way is to make this baby real. We didn’t wanna buy clothes, as I may sew them, so we went for furniture and we started the nursery. Not that much, just a few things. But it was so calming.

This time, we were those parents we’ve seen in the hospital when we miscarried. Those ones with a big belly, a healthy baby. We are going to be parents, again. Our baby is going to be here in less than 4 months. 

For the nursery, I was feeling like blue would be the perfect color. No freak out, we totally don’t know the gender, and I forbid myself to look at the scans’ pics we have. We will do the gender reveal  when the baby will be born.

The crib was Jean’s, and I don’t know if I’m gonna keep this one or buy a new one, but as the baby will sleep with us for at least his/her first 10 years (joking), I still don’t know if it’s useful to have a newborn size crib. Jean actually sleep like two time in this crib.

I’m in love with his tipi/cactus wallpaper, I found it super cute, and the colors are super babyish.

The armchair was actually in our bedroom, but it’s super big, and Jean doesn’t stop to remove the sheet.

The only piece of furniture we actually buy was the rocker thing. I didn’t have one for Jean, and I still don’t know if I’ll use it super often, but I was thinking having a rocker where to put the baby on when I’ll be chasing after Jean would be great !

And as you can see, miss Jean is in love with the rocker. She’s super comfy in it, and like to be treated as a baby. And now that we have been starting the nursery, she totally doesn’t care about her new room, which is brand new.

I also found this super cute playmate thingy on Internet, and it was totally in the theme !

Let me link all the pieces here :

crib - gro seimi bassinet  by mini-outfitters

armchair -  maryata covered chair by @millascreativecornerblog

wallpaper -  KID.ish tribal themed fabrics bundle by mini-outfitters

foxes - wooden foxes decoration by kelly and co

blanket - freya crib blanket by @sketchbookpixels

rocker - simsima rockaroo by mini-outfitters 

playmate - moutain activity gym by kelly and co

21w + 1 ; pregnancy update.

Oopsie ? I know, I totally jumped the 20 weeks update. But guess what ? There are still 20 updates to do ! Yay !

Before we jumped into the 21 weeks update, there is a pic of the 20 weeks belly.

I know it look super high, but I was wearing a belly band and sitting.

Time for 21 weeks update !

How far along - 19 weeks + 1 (GA), 17w + 1 (CA) Due date -  July the 15th Bump ? - So much bigger day after day. Total weight gain - 3.7 kg. Almost 1kg in two weeks. Let me die. Maternity clothes - Definitely essential for me. Sleep? - ergh. 😫 Food craving and aversions  - nothing this week. Symptoms - Tender breats (breastfeeding is horrible,  especially that Jean takes my breasts for teether), bad sleep, contractions. Doctor’s appointment - five days ago, baby is super healthy, mommy too. Belly button in or out ? - In. Movement - This baby is definitely hyper. What I’m looking forward to - having the baby. Ring on or off ? - On. Happy or moody most of the time - moody. Best moment of this week - beginning the baby nursery. Baby in veggie/fruit terms - Baby’s a pear. 🍐 Next appointment - march 20th.

Look at that belly. I’m super happy, from back nobody can tell that I’m pregnant.

19w + 1, pregnancy update.

Hi and welcome back to my blog. I wanted to apologize because I didn’t post anything this week, but it was very eventful. Well. I turned 19 weeks yesterday, so here is the pregnacy update.

How far along - 19 weeks + 1 (GA), 17w + 1 (CA) Due date -  July the 15th Bump ? - I have the feeling it has grown so much this week. Total weight gain - 2.8 kg. Being inactive is bad for me, really.  Maternity clothes - Still fit my normal clothes, but I only wear maternity ones, they’re so comfortable.

Sleep? - Pretty good at the beginning of the week, totally messed up at the end. I went at hospital for contractions, and being alone in a bed disturbed me. Food craving and aversions  - Cherry tomatoes. Yummy ! Symptoms - Nausea is definitely gone ! BYE BYE AND SEE YOU NEVER. I had severe pain in my bump, painful contractions and tender breasts.

Doctor’s appointment - / Belly button in or out ? - In. Movement - Still super active ! What I’m looking forward to - Beginning my 5th month in 3 days ! Ring on or off ? - On. Happy or moody most of the time - Happy. Best moment of this week - Being home again. Baby in veggie/fruit terms - Baby is a mango. Next appointment - february the 20th.

Here is the bump ! Still not visible from the front...

Celebrating Jean’s 17 months.

My sister in law told me about a super kid friendly café, and I wanted to test it so badly. And as our house is smelling paint in every room, I decided to organize our playdate with @clannad2 there. And honestly, I think I made the good choice.

We had super yummies pancake for our breakfast. Is there a better breakfast for celebrate Jean’s 17 months ?

We met Nyomi’s family for the first time, and Jean was really intimidate to see so many kids around her. All of them were the perfect age to enjoy the playdate, and they had a lot of fun.

The “playroom” was really cute and just next to our table, so we didn’t have to run every 10 seconds to see if the children were ok. I really appreciate that. Nyomi and I could talk really easily, and I have discovered a really sweet person.

I think Jenny and Jean are friends now, it was so lovely to see them play together. Though, Jean isn’t interest by boys, she ignore Andy and Zachary most of the time. I was super impressed by how well Jean was. She shared the toys without any tantrum. She just cried a few times, mainly at the end of the playdate, when she get tired. 

But the kids weren’t the only ones to have fun. It was super pleasant to meet a friend.

And we managed to take a super pic of all of the kids. Even if only two are looking at the camera. This pic turned out so cute, my heart melted.

Thank you Nyomi to come meet us, we had a super great time with you ! I hope we’ll meet soon. 

18w + 0, pregnancy update.

First update on time. Deserve an award, isn’t it ?

Well. I hopped inot my 18th week of pregnancy today. There have been some great changes this week. And time is so long to me. GIVE ME MY BABY.

How far along - 18 weeks + 0 (GA), 16w + 1 (CA) Due date -  July the 15th Bump ? - More and more visible !  Total weight gain - 2kg. My weight just does what it wants during this pregnancy.  Maternity clothes - I still fit my normal clothes, but maternity clothes are more comfy, mainly for bottoms. I also received maternity clothes I ordered a few days ago, and I just want to wear them. All the time.  Sleep? - Not bad ! I’m so tired with the renovation that I sleep pretty well at night.  Food craving and aversions  - I sent Martin to get me tortillas chips two days ago. But who craves not tortillas chips ? Symptoms - My nausea is partially gone ! 🎉 I’m also super emotional. I cry about a thousand times a minute, and laugh the same.

Doctor’s appointment - / Belly button in or out ? - In. Movement - This baby renovate my uterus I think. (S)he is super active. What I’m looking forward to - Valentines ! Ring on or off ? - On. Happy or moody most of the time - Both lmao.  Best moment of this week - Putting together Jean’s room. Baby in veggie/fruit terms - Baby is the size of a sweet potatoe. Next appointment - february the 20th.

Look at that belly man !

daddy’s home, Jean’s jealous ?

Finally. Martin is home. Okay, he returned a few days ago, but we were occupied with the works in the home. I feel so grateful to have him next to me.

We tried to take nice pics, but you can easily tell that Jean didn’t agree. 

This one coud have been perfect. But Jeany’s face’s hilarious. I think she was hesitating between murder me or cry. 😂 Guess what she choose. (I’m still alive) She was so cute being jealous of me. She’s definitely daddy’s girl, but mama have to be in the area. She’s a daddy’s and mommy’s girl, I think.

I’m so blessed to have these two in my life.