Happy Friday

Happy Friday to all!  I haven't been very good at blogging this week, but I have been on my own and little G has been keeping me VERY busy.  We have had a few rough days this week and I am extremely tired.  But I know in time we will establish a routine (or at least I hope). 

I still have lots to catch up when it relates to blog posts and I hope I can get this accomplished soon, but I know you all understand that I am busy with Grayson and learning to be a mommy.  Again I say this over and over, but being a mommy is the best job!

Here is a few photos of Grayson from the week:

(most of these photos were taken with my iPhone)

Just thinking what should we do today mommy?

When Grayson's arms are by his head he is sound sleep!

Sleeping in his Nap Nanny

1st Time in his Swing

Worn out after a full day of photos taken by Mika Beth Photography

this picture was taken before we left her studio 

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0 Month

It is a little late as today Grayson is 14 days old. But I wanted to share with all of you our 0 month pictures. Mommy is so in love with Little G. Being a Mommy is the Best Job!

Special Bonds Created

Special Bonds have been created with Grayson!

It amazes that Grayson already knows who his mommy is and I love that I can calm him by wispering in his tiny ears. 

My sister was here for the birth of Grayson and stayed with us for several days and took amazing pictures for us!  We are so blessed to have spent several days with Amie and her boys.  It was a great visit and we look forward to seeing them again in July.  Thanks Amie for taking the time to be with us and for all your help around the house especially for taking all the photos for us and helping us create special bonds. 

I wish you were still here or lived next door to us! 
We miss you!

Thank you all for your comments on my last post!  It was amazing to read all of them and I feel blessed by all of you.  I know that I have inspired all of you, but please know that you have inspired me as well.  I am slowly getting back into blogging so please give me time.  I still have family visiting and I am soaking in all the moments with Grayson.  Thanks again and until next time Grayson and I send our love to all!

All Is Well...

All is well in the Stafford Family.  Grayson is happy and healthy... mommy is loving life... daddy is wonderful and doing amazing with Grayson.  We couldn't ask for more!

Sorry I had to go private unannounced, but it was necessary.  A lot of unnecessary events took place last week which caused me to go private.  I don't know when or if I will return, but I wanted to let everyone know that we are doing WONDERFUL!  Thank you to all the blogging friends that have sent me emails over the past week and weekend to check on us.  We are so in love with our little G.  If you leave me a comment I will try to respond to each comment over the next few weeks.

Until next time!

Our Pregnancy Journey in Pictures

I posted this before having Grayson so make sure you look at the below post and see the sweet pictures of Grayson that Amie took and created for us.  They are beautiful pictures!  
Happy Birthday Grayson Post! 


Pregnancy Photo Journey!
My sister helped me create these story boards.  I love how they turned out.  It is my weekly pregnancy photos.  It is funny to look back at all the photos.  I remember every picture taken like it was yesterday.  I didn't start taking pictures until Week 9 and I missed a few weeks but for the most part we took a photo each week.  I remember some weeks when I posted the picture I thought I was huge, but looking back I really wasn't...  

Great memories!

Happy Birthday Grayson!

Welcome to the world Grayson Konnor

May 17th, 2010

9:50 p.m.

6 pounds 10 oz.

Week 39

Week 39 WOW we are getting so close! 

It is close it may happen this week or even day.  Let me explain why, yesterday I had contractions all day.  They were painful and were every 4 to 5 minutes the entire day.  So we did end up going to the hospital to get checked out.  I am having real contractions, but I have not dilated anymore.  I am still 1 CM dilated.  So I decided to go home and see what takes place throughout the evening.  I didn't want to sit in the hospital room and play the waiting game.  I have a doctor's appointment today so we will see what takes place during that appointment.  All I know is the day is near and I am excited, but nervous at the same time.  I will keep you all posted! 

Grayson is the size of a mini watermelon, WOW that amazes me that I have a little watermelon in me.  According to babycenter.com our baby could be 20 inches in length and 7 pounds. 

We will see!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along:  39 Weeks

Total Weight Gain/Loss:  20 pounds

Maternity Clothes:  I am wearing my maternity jeans and loving them. They are so comfy!

Best Moment this week:  Finalizing details and getting everything ready for Grayson to arrive or at least as much as we can...

Gender:  It's A Boy - Grayson Konnor!

Movement:  Yes it is AMAZING! The punches, jabs, and kicks are a bit stronger and at times hurt. But it is worth it. I love feeling them and knowing that Grayson is inside of me doing well. I feel as if my belly cannot grow anymore with all the moments he is making it feels stretched to the MAX!

Food Craving:  I have been craving A LOT of dark chocolate! 

What I miss: Sleeping on my belly and sleeping through the night!

Sleep:  Some days I sleep great other days I am up REALLY early like 4AM :)

What I am looking forward to:  Meeting Grayson!

Belly Button:  In and I don't think it is going to pop!

Stretch Marks: None which makes me VERY HAPPY!
Symptoms:  Lots of Contractions and my feet are starting to swell!