If you are one of (probably) 3 people who check my blog anymore than you have noticed I haven't been posting for a while! :)
I have always enjoyed blogging and it's been a great way to update friends and family.
But, I am a busy mama who rarely gets to the computer for personal use anymore.
So, I'm taking a break and hoping to blog again someday - whenever that may be!
In the meantime-blessings to you and your family and I am on facebook and Instagram (IG Name: sarahsarahm).
I'd love to stay connected that way!
Love,
Sarah
Monday, February 1, 2016
Friday, May 22, 2015
Elora Turns Four!
Can you believe it? It seems like yesterday I was writing posts on this blog about her as a baby. She turned four this month and she is full of life as ever! She has changed so much over the last year and of course become a big sister.
Some of her favorites right now inclyde: stickers, My Little Pony (anything!), Disney princesses, make believe, anything outdoors (including hikes in the "forest to find dragons"), ice cream, singing loudly, getting her brother to smile, and more.
She invited four friends over for a party with a "pajamas and pancakes" theme. It was so fun to see the girls together. They ate a pancake breakfast (in their PJ's of course), danced to the Frozen soundtrack, made a door hanger craft, ate cake, dressed up in princess dresses, and danced around. They were so cute and it brings me great joy to see Elora develop relationships.
The second birthday celebration was with family. Her actual birthday fell on Mother's Day and the day Grayson was dedicated at our church, so it was a big of a combo party. We had the grandparents over for lunch, celebrated her wonderful life, and enjoyed a roast dinner with left over chocolate cake from her friends party.
We love you Elora Nicole! Happy fourth birthday!!
Some of her favorites right now inclyde: stickers, My Little Pony (anything!), Disney princesses, make believe, anything outdoors (including hikes in the "forest to find dragons"), ice cream, singing loudly, getting her brother to smile, and more.
She invited four friends over for a party with a "pajamas and pancakes" theme. It was so fun to see the girls together. They ate a pancake breakfast (in their PJ's of course), danced to the Frozen soundtrack, made a door hanger craft, ate cake, dressed up in princess dresses, and danced around. They were so cute and it brings me great joy to see Elora develop relationships.
The second birthday celebration was with family. Her actual birthday fell on Mother's Day and the day Grayson was dedicated at our church, so it was a big of a combo party. We had the grandparents over for lunch, celebrated her wonderful life, and enjoyed a roast dinner with left over chocolate cake from her friends party.
We love you Elora Nicole! Happy fourth birthday!!
Friday, May 15, 2015
Surgery, Maternity Leave, and Updated Grayson Photos!
Oh gosh. Where to start!? I haven't blogged since Grayson was born and that is due to the fact that I was whole-heartedly loving and trying to take advantage of being on maternity leave. He is now 3 moths old, I am back to work, and our family is working through that transition.
So let me back up.
I had a scheduled C-Section with Grayson. He was delivered early (at 36 weeks) due to some complications from my C-Section with Elora. Considering he was born a month early, he has done amazing! He didn't need any extended time in the hospital and has been a wonderful, healthy little boy.
However, I ended up having an unexpected second surgery after he was born. After he was delivered, the OBGYN informed me that scar tissue from my first C-Section had caused a loop of my intestine to fuse to my uterus. I had no idea and have never had any pain/complications. What this meant was another 1.5 hour surgery after he was born. I was awake for it all and able to hold him through the majority of the surgery. He just laid there as still and cute as can be. I, however, didn't handle the c-section or second surgery very well. I was anxious and clastrophobic, plus my spinal block started to wear off at one point and I was starting to feel the surgery. Yikes! Get me meds ASAP! They pumped me full of pain killers that made me very loopy/sleepy. But, I didn't feel any pain after that.
Both surgeries were successful and I am so thankful for such wonderful care. It did, however, make the recovery process longer and harder than ever. I don't recommend back-to-back abdominal surgeries EVER. I can say now after three months that I am feeling quite good, getting my energy back, and do not have soreness anymore. I am so grateful that Peter was home from work the first 2 weeks after Grayson was born and also thankful for a flexible job - I started back at 18 hours/week my first month back and then will resume my 24 hr/week schedule after that. It's been great to ease back into work after all that!!
Ok-so back to focusing on Grayson :)
He is truly about the easiest baby there is. He is so content and easily soothed. We hope and pray his laid back temperment sticks! At three months old he is about 13 lbs, starting to show signs of wanting to roll over, and is so full of smiles all day! We still can't quite figure out who he looks like, but we sure do think he is as cute as can be. Still can't believe we have a SON!!
Here are a few pics from the last three months!
So let me back up.
I had a scheduled C-Section with Grayson. He was delivered early (at 36 weeks) due to some complications from my C-Section with Elora. Considering he was born a month early, he has done amazing! He didn't need any extended time in the hospital and has been a wonderful, healthy little boy.
However, I ended up having an unexpected second surgery after he was born. After he was delivered, the OBGYN informed me that scar tissue from my first C-Section had caused a loop of my intestine to fuse to my uterus. I had no idea and have never had any pain/complications. What this meant was another 1.5 hour surgery after he was born. I was awake for it all and able to hold him through the majority of the surgery. He just laid there as still and cute as can be. I, however, didn't handle the c-section or second surgery very well. I was anxious and clastrophobic, plus my spinal block started to wear off at one point and I was starting to feel the surgery. Yikes! Get me meds ASAP! They pumped me full of pain killers that made me very loopy/sleepy. But, I didn't feel any pain after that.
Both surgeries were successful and I am so thankful for such wonderful care. It did, however, make the recovery process longer and harder than ever. I don't recommend back-to-back abdominal surgeries EVER. I can say now after three months that I am feeling quite good, getting my energy back, and do not have soreness anymore. I am so grateful that Peter was home from work the first 2 weeks after Grayson was born and also thankful for a flexible job - I started back at 18 hours/week my first month back and then will resume my 24 hr/week schedule after that. It's been great to ease back into work after all that!!
Ok-so back to focusing on Grayson :)
He is truly about the easiest baby there is. He is so content and easily soothed. We hope and pray his laid back temperment sticks! At three months old he is about 13 lbs, starting to show signs of wanting to roll over, and is so full of smiles all day! We still can't quite figure out who he looks like, but we sure do think he is as cute as can be. Still can't believe we have a SON!!
Here are a few pics from the last three months!
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Grayson Photos at Hospital
We were at the hospital a total of four days when Grayson was born. I was very pleased with our time there. It was a different hospital than where we delivered Elora - and a much different experience. Other than our discharge being a little disjointed (we were preparing to leave in the middle of a nurse shift change - so some things were unorganized and I missed a dose of pain meds in the midst of it...ouch!), we had such a good experience there. The staff was amazing, the rooms were newly remodeled, and the food wasn't too bad either! My c-section had some unexpected complications which I will blog a about soon. All that said - the care and concern during and after the birth was top notch. We were so thankful!
My friend Angie took some photos at the hospital that I wanted to share. She did such a nice job capturing Grayson at two days old!
My friend Angie took some photos at the hospital that I wanted to share. She did such a nice job capturing Grayson at two days old!
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| Born Feb 12, weighing 6 lbs, 14 oz, 19 in long |
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| siblings! |
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| check out the dimple! |
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| going home! |
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Welcome Grayson David Morrow!
We'd love to introduce you to the newest member of our family - Grayson!
Stats
Full Name: Grayson David Morrow
Born: Thursday, February 12, 2015
Time: 8:23 AM
Weight: 6 pound, 14 ounces
Length: 19 inches
Where: Methodist Hospital, Minneapolis
Thursday, February 5, 2015
One Week Countdown
I am having a baby in a week...oh me oh my!
These weeks are zooming by and we find it so hard to believe we'll have a newborn in our house in such a short time. The bottles are sterilized, the bouncer is out, the sheets on the crib mattress are washed. Although we are "ready", I still find it hard to imagine our little nugget actually being here. We'll just have to experience it for it to be real!
Last week I had my last final ultrasound of the pregnancy. Baby boy was wiggly and his face was pressed up against my uterine wall - so we unfortunately didn't get any good views of his face. But, it was so fun to see such a big body-he measured in the 81st % at an estimated weight of 5 lb, 14oz. He was doing some "practice breathing", which was a good sign. Breathing is the main area of concern with him being born via scheduled C-Section at a little over 36 weeks gestation. Considering he'll be early, he is estimated to weigh around 8 pounds when he is born (how big would he have BEEN at 40 weeks..yikes!). But, keep in mind that weight does not equal development. He may be just fine and his lungs may be ready for the outside world. Or they may not. And that may mean extra time in the special care nursery at the hospital.
Last weekend I went away with a bunch of girlfriends to Peter's aunt and uncle's cabin. It was the perfect pre-baby getaway. We talked, cozied up by the fire, cooked, got pedicures, shopped, played games, laughed hysterically, and enjoyed a break from our kiddos (The group of 14 girls who went are moms to 29 children + 4 on the way). We were so thankful to our husbands for watching them all this weekend.
Pictures from the weekend here: http://www.lundeenscene.com/2015/02/girls-weekend-in-brainerd.html
These weeks are zooming by and we find it so hard to believe we'll have a newborn in our house in such a short time. The bottles are sterilized, the bouncer is out, the sheets on the crib mattress are washed. Although we are "ready", I still find it hard to imagine our little nugget actually being here. We'll just have to experience it for it to be real!
Last week I had my last final ultrasound of the pregnancy. Baby boy was wiggly and his face was pressed up against my uterine wall - so we unfortunately didn't get any good views of his face. But, it was so fun to see such a big body-he measured in the 81st % at an estimated weight of 5 lb, 14oz. He was doing some "practice breathing", which was a good sign. Breathing is the main area of concern with him being born via scheduled C-Section at a little over 36 weeks gestation. Considering he'll be early, he is estimated to weigh around 8 pounds when he is born (how big would he have BEEN at 40 weeks..yikes!). But, keep in mind that weight does not equal development. He may be just fine and his lungs may be ready for the outside world. Or they may not. And that may mean extra time in the special care nursery at the hospital.
Last weekend I went away with a bunch of girlfriends to Peter's aunt and uncle's cabin. It was the perfect pre-baby getaway. We talked, cozied up by the fire, cooked, got pedicures, shopped, played games, laughed hysterically, and enjoyed a break from our kiddos (The group of 14 girls who went are moms to 29 children + 4 on the way). We were so thankful to our husbands for watching them all this weekend.
Pictures from the weekend here: http://www.lundeenscene.com/2015/02/girls-weekend-in-brainerd.html
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Pregnancy - 33 Weeks ... On the Home Stretch!
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Can it be 33 weeks already?! Since I will be having an early C-Section, this means we have only 3.5 more weeks until baby boy Morrow is here!
Now that the holidays are over, I have been in full preparation mode. Nursery is 95% done, newborn clothes are washed, hospital bag is somewhat packed, camera and video camera batteries are charged, and I am mentally preparing myself for the C-section, hospital stay, and of course BABY!
In many ways I am sad for this pregnancy to be over. I have felt an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for a full, preelampsia-free pregnancy. This pregnancy has been pretty 'text-book' and baby's growth has been on track (even measuring BIG - a new concept to us!). I am loving his full body movements inside of me and feeling those little hiccups.
Yet, in many ways my body is telling me it's the end.
I am struggling feeling comfortable sitting all day at work. My calves and ankles swell if I haven't had enough movement during the day. My back and ligaments below my uterus get sore and many times of the day I just have a general "discomfort" feeling. And forget bending over. That's a thing of the past. I am experiencing the end of pregnancy in its full glory and again, I am thankful, even though parts of it are hard.
Last weekend my college girlfriends hosted a mini shower (a "sprinkle" as we call it) to celebrate baby coming and give some boy things to get us ready. It was sooo much fun to get some little boy clothes, toys, and shoes. I even got some diapers, wipes, and books, which of course are always such welcomed gifts!
Thanks for praying for this pregnancy and little baby boy. Can't wait for you to meet him!
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