Stomach Virus

Hello Evie,

My sweet baby girl! You are are laying in my arms right now, and your tiny body is fighting off one nasty stomach bug. It's been eating its way through Helena and it took a bite out of you! 

Daddy is at church, it's the night before your first Halloween and we have been so looking forward to the big youth group party! I was going to dress you up as your daddy, it was a top-secret costume. I couldn't wait to show you off and make everyone laugh! 

But instead, we're here:

You threw up your entire bottle this afternoon while at Yaya's house. Lots of gagging and dry-heaving since, and I can't keep anything in you. If you don't have a wet diaper by 11:00 tonight, we'll have to take you up to the ER and get you re-hydrated. 

This is one of the hardest things I've had to go through as your mommy. I can tell you feel so awful, and you're so pitiful in my arms. Selfishly, I love the snuggles, but I'll gladly trade them in for your usual happy self! And I don't totally love being covered in your stomach bile puke...or smelling it in your hair ;) 

I'll stay awake all night with you and do whatever I have to do till you are better. Your grandparents are so worried about you! Papa John went to get you Pedialyte  while Yaya held you while you slept...

And Nan and Grandaddy have already offered to come over and sit with us while we wait for daddy to come home. 

And your Aunt Ruth is so sweet, she said you can trick or treat at her house after you feel better! 

You're snoozing away, I'm waiting for Daddy to get home so I can maybe go change my shirt:) 

Love you my sweet, perfect little girl. 

xox-mommy 

365 Days of Having a Little Girl

Hello Evie!

Well, technically it's been 366 days, but just wanted to do a quick post before heading into the kitchen to make a few batches of fruit and veggies purees. A year ago yesterday, we found out that a LITTLE GIRL was on her way! I just knew you were going to be a boy, so it was a bit of a surprise to bite into that cupcake and see pink frosting!

It was such a fun day yesterday (and a year ago yesterday!), here are some "then and nows" for you!

We had the BEST ultrasound on October 15 of last year. It was amazing to see how much you had grown. I was 18 weeks along, and we hadn't seen you since 9 weeks! Imagine what it was like for us to be in that little room and see this flash up on the screen!!

The best--and pinkest!--year of our lives, little GIRL!!

xox-mommy 

(PS: Nan and even Dreamcakes Bakery shared a couple of the photos yesterday on their own Facebook walls!)

    

One year ago...

One year ago right now I was too excited to sleep. October 15 was the day we had our gender ultrasound to find out if you would be a girl or boy! I was convinced you were a boy, but between you, me, and God, I was praying for a little girl. ;) 

This was the last night of the rest of my life, because the next day, I'd find out that a precious little baby girl was on her way, and her name would be Evalyn June. 

Every night since this has been a little pinker, cuter, and happier. 

xox-mommy 

Snuggle Bunny

These are moments when I literally beg God to stop time. 

xox-mommy 

It's Saturday, October 12.

Just wanted to tell you how much I love you. 

Lots. 

xox-mommy