captured at just two days old...

The First Smile. (or one of them. and no, it isn't gas!)

my boys

I can't believe one week has already passed since little Collin was born. In fact, I've been quite emotional about it...I'll never be able to get this week back, and all too soon I am going to forget just how tiny & soft & precious Collin is at this moment. I love how he still prefers to have his knees tucked up by his chest- froggy style- just like how he was in the womb. I love watching him sleep and how he pulls a thousand different faces in a minute. I love it when he's awake and looking at everything in his new home so intently.

I'm feeling the same way about Asher too! When I came home from the hospital, I could swear that he had grown & was doing so many new big boy things...like folding his arms whenever food is blessed, taking my hand and leading me places around the house, or purposefully doing silly things to make us all laugh- putting on adult-sized shoes and parading around the house, roaring at mom to make her squeal, shaking his head "no" & rolling his eyes...

Collin's first official outing was to the park, although he slept in his carseat the entire time. :) Big brother Asher enjoyed chasing the ducks and couldn't hold still long enough for me to get a picture of my 3 boys. (I still have yet to get a decent one of him & Collin.)

Hello World, I'm New Here...

Introducing Collin Thomas Clegg

Born July 18, 2009 @ 9:28am

6 lbs 8 oz, 19.75''

We are busy lovin' on our new little bundle...details soon to come! :)

bottoms up!

I'm quite desperate. By nature I tend to be very impatient. Yesterday, Dr. Erickson told me I was 2.5cm dilated & 80% effaced. He seems to think I'll deliver this weekend...so why not help things along?? :) Once I've showered, done my hair all cute and put on makeup, I am going to drink a castor oil cocktail (mixed with OJ). Then I will crap my brains out for a while. And then HOPEFULLY my labor will be underway! And if it doesn't get started, well, at least I've had a good colon cleanse. Wish me luck!!

37 weeks, 2 days...

Ok! Here are some belly shots...maybe I should have taken these BEFORE church/naps/wrestling a very cute toodler/making dinner/cleaning/bathing said toddler/etc...

and just for fun, here is what I looked like when I was pregnant with Asher at 37 weeks:

where did the time go??

I have neglected giving you all pregnancy-related updates, and for that I feel sad...I don't want our little baby boy to be reading back through this blog someday and be like, "um...so, did you not care that you were pregnant with me??" I have been keeping a weekly pregnancy journal though, so that oughta be worth something, right? :)

This week's entry read:
Week 36
Energy: Moments of energy surges & moments of complete exhaustion...I am SO nesting.
Mood: Anxious, excited, nervous about the delivery, but Nate & I have been giving me pep talks.
Appetite: HUNGRY- I think the baby has dropped because I can eat a lot more in one sitting. Midnight snacks are becoming regular- thanks to Nate for getting those for me. :)
Sickness: Upset stomach, but only a couple of heartburn episodes.I've been crampy off & on- contractions I suppose.
Appt 7/7: No change, I'm still dilated 1.5cm & 50% effaced. (same as last Thursday). I tried not to feel bummed by the news, reminding myself that we have lots still to do to get ready for our baby boy! Everything we've been doing this week (pre-registration, installing the infant carseat, washing baby clothes, etc.) has made it feel very REAL that he will be here soon! YAY!

Nate gave me a beautiful blessing the other night- I was told that this would be a smooth delivery like Asher's was and that I would feel empowered as a woman with my body. (lots of other lovely things were said, but too many to list!)

*hopefully I'll get some belly shots & pics of the hospital gown & nursing cover I made posted tomorrow...