Category: Pregnancy

  • Eleanor Ann Balch

    Eleanor Ann Balch

    Eleanor Ann Balch was born Wednesday, April 29 at 2:42 in the morning. She weighed in at 8 pounds, 15 ounces (the exact same weight that I was as a baby), and she is twenty-one and a half inches long.

    Eleanor Ann Balch

    Thank you all for your sweet comments and support throughout the pregnancy! Today is Brandon’s birthday and we’ve just arrived home from the hospital after a slightly extended stay. There were a few complications throughout the inducing process and delivery, but I’m doing well and Eleanor is happy and healthy.

    She has blue eyes, brown hair, and she’s just beautiful. We’re so in love with her.

  • Style: May ’09

    Style: May ’09

    I put together my May style post a bit early, frankly because I could use the distraction. No, the baby has not arrived yet. Looks like I’ll be going from overdue to truly post-term. I’m scheduled to be induced tomorrow morning.

    So for now… fashion! Glorious frivolity!

    Style: May '09

    I’m eager to wear normal clothes again, though I’m sure it will take me a while to get back to my pre-pregnancy size. Plus I know babies do lovely things like spit-up, so I’m trying to be practical and choose easy wash and wear clothing. A comfy stretchy skirt and a ruffled henley should fit the bill. And how awesome would Moop’s Fraulein Tote be as a diaper bag? I think it would work exceedingly well.

    I saw the red t-strap shoes in the Urban Outfitters catalog about a month ago and I’ve been pining for them ever since. They’re pretty much perfect— the low heel looks like a good height to add some style but still be a very walking-friendly shoe. A kicky striped bangle would pick up the red nicely, and gold hoop earrings would be a nice touch too.

    OK, that was fun. Didn’t really take my mind off things since I’m basing my wardrobe choices around my upcoming new lifestyle as a mom (!), but it was fun nonetheless. Now I’m off to worry about tomorrow…

  • One Week Past Due

    One Week Past Due

    Yep, 41 weeks pregnant, one week past due.

    One Week Past Due

    She’ll get here when she gets here, so we’re just waiting patiently…

  • Due Date

    Due Date

    And no baby yet…

    Nicole and Brandon Balch

    But Brandon made breakfast for me this morning! Eggs, sausage, and French toast = YUM.

  • Maternity Leave: Pink Loves Brown

    Maternity Leave: Pink Loves Brown

    I’ll be starting my maternity leave from my shop (Pink Loves Brown) on Monday, April 6.

    Maternity Leave: Pink Loves Brown

    Hopefully the shop won’t be closed for too long, but if there’s anything you’ve had your eye on I’d recommend purchasing now! To celebrate my upcoming arrival, I’m offering 10% off on all orders with the promotional code “stork”.

  • Still Here…

    Still Here…

    And still pregnant! Sorry for the unexpected break — seems it led to a little speculation that I may have had a more exciting announcement to make. ;)

    37 Weeks

    I’ve just been uncomfortable and exhausted. My doctor thinks I’m on track to go to my due date (April 14) or longer since first babies tend to come later. Anytime after 37 weeks is considered full-term though, so the baby is officially welcome to come out anytime now! At least I know it can’t be any longer than 5 weeks at this point… and hopefully sooner.