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Eleanor Ann Balch

Making it Lovely — Fri, 01 May 2009 18:18:31 +0000

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.

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.

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Style: May ‘09

Making it Lovely — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:42:38 +0000

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!

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 UO 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…

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One Week Past Due

Making it Lovely — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:23:53 +0000

Yep, 41 weeks pregnant, one week past due.

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

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Due Date

Making it Lovely — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:32:06 +0000

And no baby yet…

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

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Maternity Leave: Pink Loves Brown

Making it Lovely — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:15:36 +0000

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

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”.

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Still Here…

Making it Lovely — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:24:13 +0000

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. ;)

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.

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My Baby Shower

Making it Lovely — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:25:08 +0000

Saturday, a very rainy day here in Chicagoland, was the day of my baby shower!

The decorations were beautiful…

The cake was beautiful too… and delicious. ;)

I know that many of my friends and family don’t read the blog (“What’s a blog? Why would you write one?”), but I’d like to thank them all again for coming. Everyone showed such love and support, and we really have everything we need now, except for the baby!

And of course, a huge thank you to my sister-in-law for hosting the shower in her lovely home. Thank you, Portia.

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Poufs?

Making it Lovely — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:53:38 +0000

At this point in my pregnancy, I would really like a soft cushy place to put my feet up. I’m thinking about either buying a Moroccan Pouf from John Derian or making one of Amy Butler’s Gum Drop Pillows. I’m sure I can find a permanent home for one or the other long after the baby is born, and actually she’ll probably love having a little pouf to lounge around on.

images from Domino and Amy Butler

I know I’m about three years too late to get in on the trend, but I’m not really concerned with that. I suppose I’m just trying to decide if I want to spend the cash on the pouf (it’s awfully cute) or just try to make my own.

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32 Weeks Pregnant

Making it Lovely — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:11:46 +0000

I look like this now:

I feel like I can’t get much bigger, but I know that I can (and will).

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30 Weeks Pregnant

Making it Lovely — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:39:38 +0000

Remember when I said about nine weeks ago that I was at that “comfortably pregnant” stage and I wondered when the uncomfortable part would start? It’s here.

At least I’m 3/4 of the way there…

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