Author Archives: Erin

At less than two weeks old, Natalie was lucky to meet her Pop, Nana (the grandmother formerly known as Gigi, when Natalie was in the womb), Uncle Alex and Aunt Jira on New Year’s Eve, although we didn’t make it … Continue reading →

Natalie is on the edge of her Lil’ Lion Activity Gym playset, cheering for a win against the Bears! (Okay, to be honest, she has slept for almost all of it, and I’m encouraging her Dad to cheer loudly so that … Continue reading →

Amazingly, it was in the high 40’s yesterday, so we were able to take our first family stroll (a whole two blocks to the ATM machine).  It was a super smooth ride… thanks Grandma Julie for the stroller, Aunt Becky … Continue reading →

Rookie Mistake This picture was taken last week – Jordan has since wised up and started using burp rags. 🙂  He has been the supreme diaper changer – burp machine…. he went from having never changed a diaper before Natalie was born … Continue reading →

My family came to visit over Christmas.  My mom had bought Natalie a cute Christmas outfit, which said “Santa’s Favorite”.  Turns out that Natalie was Everyone’s Favorite this Christmas!  Aunt Leah and Aunt Becky even made t-shirts.  Look at Natalie’s … Continue reading →

First, THANK YOU everyone for the wonderfully thoughtful emails and text messages.  Our little Natalie is surely a very loved little girl! 🙂  Second, we’ve successfully made it through our first 24-hour period at home!  Its early afternoon, and both … Continue reading →

Today marks 39 weeks! Apparently (to anyone’s disbelief who is around me), my belly is measuring small – it has been stuck at 35 weeks for awhile. So, my doc recommended that we get an ultrasound just to make sure … Continue reading →

Although we’re still 10 days away from her due date, Jordan and I are ready for our little one’s arrival.  Top 5 reasons why Lentil could come any day 1. Last Wed, I had some contractions, so I thought this … Continue reading →

Thanks to my Mom and Aunt Lisa for coming to my Chicago shower too!  One of the gifts was a cute GB Packers outfit… which they insisted on buying in the 0-3 mo size b/c they are optimistic that the … Continue reading →

I had my 36 week appt on Tuesday, and thankfully, everything is looking good!  Lentil is head down, which is exactly where we want her to be!  She is also getting stronger… besides feeling those kicks, jabs and head butts only … Continue reading →