Arlo's Newborn Photo Shoot

Here are some shots from our newborn photo shoot.  Arlo was about 1 week old here.  The photos were of course, taken by the lovely and talented Courtney Z.

He has already grown so much since these were taken.  I am planning on posts about our birth story, and new mom-hood soon.  Hopefully... :)

Arlo's Announcement

Hospital Outtakes

Here are some funny photos from our stay at the hospital. Most involve Luke as patient. It wasn't ALL blood sweat and tears...

Meet Arlo

I'd like to introduce you to our son Arlo Bennett Erickson. Born March 11, 2013 at 5:43 am. Weighing 8lbs 12oz and 20 1/4" long. Mamma, Poppa, Olive and baby are all doing well and couldn't be happier :)

Week 38

As I write this, I am 38 weeks and 6 days pregnant.  But who's counting?  I'm hoping this will be my last chalkboard belly shot.  I'm starting to feel him much lower and getting some more cramping and contracting.  Sleeping is sort of a  joke, but I guess I should get used to it.  I had a massage yesterday and it felt very cathartic, like I was moving on to a new phase.  I also have an acupuncture appointment soon and hoping that the combo of the two helps to get things primed and moving.  I'm ready when he is!  Luke and I were both large babies, and my mom was overdue with both me and my middle brother, so I'm trying to give my body some help and let baby E know, he's got the green light whenever he's ready.  I just don't want to give birth to a toddler :-/  

Here is a sneak peak of one of the maternity photos that my friend Courtney took of us last weekend.  Luke was just joking around "having a conversation" with the baby, and it turned out to be a really cute candid.  That's one of many reasons that Courtney is such a great photographer!

All of our bags are packed, the carseat is installed, the birth plan is written, now all we need is a baby!

Here's a look back of the previous belly shots:
17 Weeks
20 Weeks
23 Weeks
26 Weeks
31 Weeks
34 Weeks