Our due date with our sweet surprise baby of Monday, January 11th came and went! I didn’t feel too stressed about it, as I figured I would go into labor a few days late. I could tell that the baby had dropped the night before because I felt somewhat lighter and could breathe easier. I … Continue reading Anna Stephens’ Birth Story
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Third Trimester Recap
Weeks 28 -- I can't believe the third trimester is here and as I'm writing this, my app says we have 81 days to go until our due date!! With the holidays approaching, I feel like time is going to FLY! That excites and scares me all at once. Week 28 brought my glucose … Continue reading Third Trimester Recap
FBC Christmas Baby Shower
On December 20th, our sweet family friends, Nancy and Ellen Platt hosted a beautiful baby shower for Luke and I at First Baptist with many of the ladies who have loved and supported Luke and I our whole lives in attendance. It was such a blessing! The food was delicious and there were so many … Continue reading FBC Christmas Baby Shower
“Little Pumpkin” Baby Shower
On November 14, 2020, my sweet lifelong friends Kendall, Natalie and Lauren and their precious mamas (who are like second mamas to me) hosted the loveliest baby shower for baby Hamilton and I! It was such a fun day and a wonderful mix of my friends from college, old friends, family and some of my … Continue reading “Little Pumpkin” Baby Shower
November 2020 – Fall Family Photos
Our dear friend, Meghan, took these pictures of us on November 7, 2020. I was 30 weeks 5 days pregnant. I am so thankful my parents could join for some of them too! We will cherish these images and the memories they evoke always! Meghan Cavin Photography
“Oh Baby” Brunch Baby Shower
On November 7th, five of my sweet friends (Lindsey, Caitlyn, Amanda, Meagan, and Jaimie) hosted a baby shower for me at my parent's house and it was truly perfect. I felt so honored and every detail was thoughtful and beautiful. The decorations were gorgeous, the food so delicious, and the time spent with sweet friends … Continue reading “Oh Baby” Brunch Baby Shower
Surprise Work Baby Shower
On Wednesday, October 21, I thought I was just going to the office to have an outside lunch with my coworkers, but instead I showed up to a surprise baby shower for me and baby Ham!! All 6 of us have not been together in person since March, so I was already looking forward to … Continue reading Surprise Work Baby Shower
Second Trimester Recap
13 - 18 week entry --> I feel like my bump started to make a tiny appearance around 13 weeks 5 days. We announced that we were pregnant on social media at 15 weeks, which was really fun! I was hoping and praying for my sickness to let up in the 2nd trimester, but as … Continue reading Second Trimester Recap
First Trimester Recap
Now that we are at the end of our 1st trimester and all our people know the news, I thought it would be fun to post a first trimester recap, so I can remember and share with baby someday! We found out we were pregnant on Mother's dayand I was exactly 5 weeks - so … Continue reading First Trimester Recap
A Very Special Mother’s Day/We’re Pregnant!
**I wrote this post back in May, but posting now since our fun news is finally out 🙂 We had the best time celebrating my sweet mama with brunch from Local Dish in Fort Mill, SC on her mama's china. We had shrimp and grits, ham biscuits, fruit, iced tea, and mimosas. I got a … Continue reading A Very Special Mother’s Day/We’re Pregnant!