4 Months Old and Rolling Over

I can't believe my little baby is already 4 months old (as of yesterday). He celebrated his 4 month mark by rolling over for the first time. He was so proud. You should have seen that big smile on his face. Here are the pics you have all been asking for. :) I promise to do better.

Ready to go swimming.

With his friends...all together for the 1st time.

Meeting his best friend Samuel for the first time.

Blain and Sam

Blain and his proud Mommy

Lounging at the pool

Look at me hold my head up!

Cute, sweet baby

Almost 4 months old!!!

It is hard to believe that baby Blain is almost 4 months old. I have owned this blog for over a year now and love going back to read the postings where all of our faith was in God giving us a baby. Blain is so big now. I think he weighs over 16lbs, but we will know for sure on Monday. He is now holding up his head and chest when lying on his belly. He can stand on his feet (with assistance) and holds his head steady when pulled up from lying on his back. He smiles and laughs all of the time, and his favorite person is MOMMY! He is sleeping about 10 to 11 hours at night. He is the best baby in the world!
We have had a VERY eventful summer. We were hit by a drunk driver on June 6 and Blain took his 1st ride in an ambulance...and hopefully his last. We were all o.k. God took care of us, as always. My car was totaled (we were stopped at a red light and hit from behind at 55 mph). Most of my weekdays have been spent traveling back and forth to physical therapy. I got a pretty good whiplash.
Also, I decided I just couldn't work full time. I needed to be home with Blain if I could. God answered that prayer when he had another Williamson Co. Kindergaten teacher call me and ask
if I would be interested in doing a job-share. I will be working 2 days one week and 3 days the next week (alternating)! Great huh?

Motherhood is AMAZING!!!

Since my last post, Blain has grown so much! He now weighs 12lbs 12oz and is almost 24 inches long! He is doing great. I hate to brag, but he sleeps fabulously at night. He wakes once per night to eat. He is smiling and cooing all of the time. His favorite part of the day is bathtime. He is definitely going to love the water, like his mommy. I went back to school for 2 weeks and cried every morning when I left him. He was in good hands, though. Phillip watched him in the morning until my mom arrived. It was still torture to spend the day away from him. I am now home for the summer and praying for my next miracle (to somehow be able to stay home with him when school starts back). I am VERY attatched to this little boy. God really outdid himself with this little guy! Enjoy the pictures. They are from the past couple of months. Sorry I haven't updated lately. By the way, Blain is now 2 and a half months old!! My big boy.

Our Little Gift from God Has Arrived

Hi everyone!!! So sorry I haven't posted yet, but motherhood is a BUSY and amazing job. As you all know, Blain made his grand entrance at 11:58 am on March 24th. That was induction day, but thankfully I didn't have to be induced. At 8pm the night before, I went to bed. Phillip told me goodnight, and we were both very anxious . So, we had our sentimental moment, and I closed my eyes. Seconds later Blain did a great big STRETCH !!! Then, POP and gush! My water broke!!! Long story short...I received an epidural, labored for 16 hours, and gave birth to the most beautiful precious angel in the world. He is now 2 weeks old and an absolute charmer. He does not cry much and sleeps a lot. Nights are easy so far. We love him SO much.

About the pictures...one of my bestest friends, Rachel, is an amazing photographer. She came over and took pictures of Blain. Check them out by clicking on the link, click on ENTER, click on SESSIONS, in the bottom right corner type the password: Amber.

Link: http://lilachillphotography.com/#

More pictures!!

Hey it's Natalie again here are a few more pictures for your viewing pleasure....

Sweet baby boy!

The first picture of the future couple (my little one Brylie and Blain)

Super happy Grandma!! (Amber's Mom)
Phillip his mom and Blain

Phillip, his dad and Blain

HE'S HERE!!!!

Hi everyone this is Amber's friend Natalie and I just wanted to let you all know that baby Blain is here!!! He is perfect and beautiful!! Amber's water broke Monday night and he was born today at 11:58 a.m. He weighed 8lbs 6oz and measured 21 inches long! He has lots of brown hair and I believe he looks a bit like his Daddy!! Mom and baby are doing great! He is nursing like a champ! Amber is a little tired but she did GREAT and had no problems, everyone is so proud of her! I think they are planning on going home Thursday afternoon or Friday. So when they get home and settled Amber can let you in on all of the details! Tonight when I left the hospital she said "I have never felt love like this"! I'm so glad that god has blessed them with this beautiful miracle! Here are some pictures I know you are all waiting for.....








The beautiful baby boy!

The beautiful Mommy and Blain

A family of three!!!

Proud Daddy!!

Proud Mommy!!

Update on Baby Blain

Well, the weekend is here (4 days past my due date) and baby Blain still has not made his grand entrance! For weeks we thought: "he is coming any day," but he got pretty cozy and decided to stay a while. We are so thankful that he went full term and is the picture of health. So you ask "what now?" Well, Tuesday is induction day. Yes, I know, he could still come anytime. However, mommy has a feeling that we will be meeting him on Tuesday. We are spending the weekend at home...enjoying our last few days as "just a couple." Phillip and I have been "just a couple" for 10 years in July!! That is a long time, and we are so excited to become a team. :) Blain is going to add so much to our marriage and home. God is so good! Thank you all for your prayers and for continuing to send them our way. I am not sure how Blain will get here, as he measured...9 lbs. 3oz. during Thursday's ultrasound!!! We may be looking at a C-section, but I am at peace with whatever has to happen. I will have someone announce his birth and put pictures on the blog after he gets here. So, stay tuned for the grand finale'.
Love, Amber