k|d loftis photography

I wanted to give a shout-out to Kelley Loftis for creating a beautiful photo montage for us! Kelley is a local photographer that attended Emma's birth a few weeks ago - and this is the result :)

Kelley, thank you for this beautiful gift!!!

Click the link above to view the montage, and enjoy!!

2 weeks 2 days...already!

I was just commenting to Allison that when I was pregnant, 2 weeks seemed like an eternity (think 37 week appt with the OB and he says, NO to inducing you, even tho you are suffering with major heartburn, sleeplessness, constant contractions, and incontinence when you sneeze or cough or have just walked out of the bathroom!). But now that she is here, time is flying! Wonder why that is?!?

Anyway, here are some new pics of the little princess :) I got to visit (and snuggle) today, so of course, I took a few pictures!

Yes, she is smiling! No, its not gas!!

This one is a little odd because its a self-portrait, taken with my iPhone. But it is decent enough to post.

She was awake more than asleep today, even tho the next 2 pics are of her sleeping :)

Allison, you have a beautiful little girl! Good thing she looks like you ;-)

More Emma....

This is Jenn, and words cannot express the love I have for this family! I am truly blessed beyond words to have been a part of this wonderful miracle, and am in awe of this beautiful little girl :)

Allison, I cannot tell you enough how much I appreciate you & Doug! Thank you for allowing me the honor & privilege of carrying this little girl on your behalf, and for allowing me the opportunity to be a part of your family. I am humbled beyond words. I will never forget the moment right before her birth, and the moments right afterward - seeing you & Doug become parents in a matter of seconds - wow!!! I love you all so very much!!

6 days old :)

Getting a good stretch

She's such a little snuggle bug!

I think she was a little irritated at me - I took several

pics before this one, with the flash :)

She's Here!!!

April 26, 2010 @ 5:15AM

(39 weeks 2 days)

Emma Madison Obert

Born 5:30PM

7 pounds 6 ounces

19 1/2 inches long

The 1st family photo!!

Meet the Obert Family

The Little Princess & Me :)

Baby Shower #3

Sorry guys, I'm so behind. I've been meaning to post for weeks, literally. Wow, all I can keep thinking and saying is that we are so truly blessed. When you think about how much this type of road to parenthood costs, we are already in the negative when our baby is born pretty much. Most go into the negative afterwards, lol. But in saying that, we are so blessed by so many people that have given to us and the amount of showers we've had. Which brings me to telling you about my 3rd baby shower. Two ladies at work put together such a wonderful shower for Doug and I. As some of you may not know, Doug and I work at the same company and in the same division, Accounting. So the shower was for both of us. One of my good friends Carole and my immediate supervisor, Gwen, put the shower together. It was so great. We received a group gift for those that just wanted to contribute a dollar amount and then we also received several gifts from individuals. The group gift ended up being a gift card and the starter bottle set I had registered for. I was able to purchase our lovely Chicco stroller/carseat combo with the gift card. It was a wonderful blessing. I am so thankful that so many people love us and love our little Emma before she is even here. She is going to know she is so loved!

Thank you Carole and Gwen. You're both the sweetest and I am so appreciative for your support and for throwing the shower for us. :)

Allison

We have a date!

Today was our 38wk appt and there was no change from last week as far as dilation. But the dr scheduled us for an induction next Monday morning. YAY! I have so many mixed emotions right now. Excited, nervous, anxious, overwhelmed, scared, etc. All rolled into one. But I can't wait to meet little Emma. She is such a miracle from God.

Thank you Jenn for making our dream come true!

Allison

She'll be here soon!!!

This is Jenn ~ today's 37 week appt (37w2d) had me effaced to 70% and dilated to a 1! Woohoo for progress!!!