Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Labor has begun

Contractions started this morning around 3:30 a.m.  They're about 6-11 minutes apart, lasting about a minute each.  Water has not yet broken. Bags are packed and we're ready to go at a moment's notice. 
Hopefully this means we meet our cupid cutie today or tomorrow.



 

Friday, February 1, 2013

Showered with Love

The beautiful shower my sweet friend Adria put on for me was so amazing.  We held it at this great restaurant in Hyde Park with around 35-40 friends and family in attendance.  I was relaxed, happy, and so thankful to celebrate our precious little girl with those that have supported me through this long journey. 
We received most everything we needed from our registry and spent the next day setting up the nursery and washing little onesies and blankets.  Thank you!!








Monday, January 28, 2013

Bumpin' Right Along

18 weeks

19 weeks


My 31 weeks to Daddy's 5 minutes of empathy belly


He understood right away what it felt like on the bladder.  And bending down was no easy feat, either.


35 weeks

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Sonogram History


5/31/2012
Thaw & Transfer the remaining two embryos from our Jan'12 cycle.

Two weeks later - we're pregnant!!!

7 weeks, 2 days

9 weeks, 1 day

12 weeks

20 weeks
It's a girl!!  Anita Grace DiMaria
Look!  She has Mamma's nose

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Coming soon...

Thank you for sharing in the joy of welcoming our new baby girl.  Phillip and I are so excited for what's soon to come.  Join us, won't you?  I'll be blogging Anita's adventures as we move into the new world of parenthood. 

Phil & Amber
12 years together, 7 years married
We've built a happy home.  Designed careers.  College Grads.  Bought our toys.  Travelled the world. 
And now, after a hard fought 4 year struggle with infertility, a dream has finally become reality. 
WE'RE HAVING A BABY!

Mommy, 31 yr old Idaho girl.  I strive to find the positive light in all that I see and do.  A hard working Sales Administrator in the Semiconductor industry and thankful to say I really like what I do.  I cherish our family and friends and enjoy all the adventures we discover together.  I can't wait to +1 baby to the invites.  Becoming a mother is the ultimate gift in life, so thankful to God this is finally happening.  My pregnancy has been the most precious gift.  Although I will be the happiest to welcome her into the world one day soon, I also find myself wishing I didn't have to let her go to the outside world.  Can't I keep her tucked in right here under my heart, safe and warm forever?  Something tells me Daddy might have something to say about that!

Daddy, 42 yr old Michigan boy.  Loves all things greasy and anything that has a motor to work on.  Fishing is his true passion.  Life of the party.  Hard working and meticulous to a fault.  Family boy who knows how to cook Grandma's homemade sauce straight from the garden.  Calls his Mother every week.  Our timing of parenthood has coincidentally found him at a stage in his career where he can take a break and try out the world of being the stay-at-home-papa.  More than excited, definitely nervous, and the happiest man on the planet.  You can find him these days pushing around our new stroller through the house with a big grin on his face.. "Just practicing" he says.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Deadwood Lookout

October 14-15th, 2012

We've been so busy this year, there's been little time to get out and about.  So after wrapping up a 2-month long expansion project at work, I decided to plan us a little getaway.  And THIS is where we ran off to.

By far one of the neatest places I've been to in our wonderful world of Idaho.  We went for a 12 mile ride on our 4-wheeler and came back to the Lookout to snuggle in for the evening.  We danced, laughed, cozied up to the wood stove.  Marveled at my growing belly, loved up on Cody, had chili dogs for dinner, played Gin Rummy, and fell asleep watching Braveheart on my iPhone.  It was a wonderful way to get away from all the craziness that life brings. 






Tuesday, October 16, 2012

LIttle D on the way!



We're Expecting!!
A Baby Girl ~ Anita Grace
Expected on or around February 16th, 2013

This is our long awaited miracle in progress.  We are over the moon and can't wait for the special day when we finally hold her in our arms. 

I'm currently in the 2nd trimester and happy to report the pregnancy has been smooth moving with no issues.