Owlet Smart Sock

Like every new mom, I'm constantly checking on Leighton. Since day one, I've checked her breathing as she sleeps -- making sure he is perfectly fine! I feel like I always sleep "with one eye open," ready to jump at the slightest sound! Literally being a mama is the best thing in the world. It brings the most joy that I have ever experienced, but also the most worry & anxiety.

The Owlet has eased all this anxiety. It's a Smart Sock that tracks your baby's heart rate and oxygen levels while they sleep. Using clinically proven technology, the Owlet uses pulse oximetry to measure levels and is designed to notify you through a base station, connected with an app on your smart phone, if the heart rate or oxygen level fall outside the preset zones.

I love that the Owlet uses a Smart Sock, that comes in different sizes to fit your little one, comes in a sweet pink color and easily slips onto his or her foot! If you're a new mama or mom to be, check out The Owlet -- it works so well!

This is a sponsored blog post, but all opinions are my own.

Birth Story: Leighton James Noonan

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our little Leighton James was born on May 29th at 10:40PM, weighing 7 pounds 4oz, 19 3/4 inches long.

My due date was June 2nd, but so happy she decided to make her entrance a little earlier. May 29th was Memorial Day and I woke up feeling super crampy, but didn't think much of it. Then around 8:30am, my water broke, but not like in the movies, it broke slowly and not all at once. So I called my doctor and she said since my water broke I would have to go to the hospital. It was baby time! But first, I knew I wanted to eat something filling and I wanted to shower. So I cooked breakfast, took a shower and my husband packed up the car. At this point, I had no contractions at all.

We got to the hospital and I was checked in. My doctor checked and I was only 2cm dilated. I headed up to my delivery room and I was soon started on Pitocin. Then those contractions started! I originally had a birth plan to bring, but then threw it away and decided that this was something I couldn't plan. I knew I wanted to go as long as I could without an epidural. At one point, I couldn't stop running to the bathroom to empty my bladder, little lady was directly on it. So every 5 minutes I would have to get up, take all of the wires with me and it was beginning to be too much. I just couldn't relax my body and I knew this wasn't going to help me dilate. I knew it was time for the epidural. Once I got the epidural, I was completely relaxed and the nurse checked for dilation and I was already 9cm!

Little girl was ready to come out, I pushed for 2 hours & was completely exhausted. Nothing prepares you for labor, especially when it is your first. It is so scary to not know what was happening was supposed to be happening or whatever I was feeling was normal. I had to get oxygen towards the end, which was scary, but I was so determined to get her out. I couldn't have done it without Greg. He was by my side, coached me & made me feel so comfortable the whole time. Finally, Leighton made her debut, and it was such an indescribable flood of emotions. All the exhaustion and pain disappeared and nothing else mattered at that moment, but her.

Thank you to everyone for the well wishes!

May 29, 2017 is a day I'll cherish forever & I am so thankful to be your momma Leighton James!

Surprise!

It has been awhile, but I have a good excuse! We're expecting Baby Noonan in June!

I am well within my 2nd trimester now & couldn't wait to share the exciting news. We're beyond thrilled! The first trimester was a little rough, I just wasn't up for blogging because I was just absolutely exhausted. I am super grateful though because it really wasn't that bad. My 2nd trimester has definitely been better, my energy is back up, I am back at exercising and eating better, so that is definitely helping.

I do plan on continuing to blog, it may not be as often as before, but I am up for it! I definitely plan to do some bump updates, since now I have officially popped, so look for them soon!

Thanks so much for stopping by! xox

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6 Months of Marriage

Today marks exactly six months since our wedding day. I can't believe it's already been half a year. I reminisce about this day frequently & always say to my husband, "I wish we could have a wedding day once a year." The day just goes by too fast & if only I could have bottled up the happiness we felt that day. May 30, 2015 was not just our wedding day, but also our 10 year "dating anniversary," if that's such a thing. Ten years went just as fast as the past 6 months of marriage. People always ask us, "Has anything changed?" And the truth is nothing really has changed between us, but I have learned a lot these past months. And with that being said, I thought I would share them with you, whether you're a newlywed or married for 10+ years.

Compromise.

If I am being honest, I love getting my way, but sometimes compromise just works better & in the end you're both satisfied.

Little Moments.

I thought that a relationship was defined by "Big" moments. The romantic proposal, the nights out on the town, the big fights. I was so wrong. A marriage is made of a million little moments, & comparatively few "Big" moments. The everyday things matter so much more. The good morning kiss, the hug when you get home, the what can I do to help, the I just "get you" moments.

Get over the small stuff.

It's not worth it. Of course I get mad over the stupidest things, but in the end, they are so not worth it. You won't get that time back.

People change & so will your marriage.

You learn to adjust & move forward. It has to be expected and accepted on both ends.

Planning.

Make the plans, dream the dreams–but you don’t know what’s coming next.

Most importantly, marry your best friend.

I hope you all had a great weekend! More wedding details and photos can be found on this post xo