Landan Cole Poling

Our little one is here!! Landan Cole arrived one week early exactly at 39 weeks on May 19th, 2010 @ 5:50p.m. 7lbs 7oz and 21 1/2 inches long!! That day will be one that I never forget as well as one that has changed my life forever. As we are adjusting to life with our babe we just can't help but smile and thank God for our blessing. He is such a sweet baby and we are loving every moment.

38 Weeks

Today I am officially 38 weeks! Where has all the time gone? Most people told me the end would drag on and I feel like it is still passing very fast. We are so excited for the arrival of our little babe in the next few weeks and I am enjoying the time to be home and prepare for baby. I was taken over with emotion this evening as the thought of having our little baby boy in my arm real soon hit me. It is finally time to meet our little one. God is so good!

Here is my ever so big belly in all its glory. I am being brave in showing it, but since I have not gotten any stretch marks as of yet I figured I would.

Maternity Pictures

I know it has been forever since I have posted much on the blog....SO here come the updates!

As many of you know my dear friend Christina is an awesome photographer and we had the privilege of having her shoot our maternity pics the end of March. We had so much fun trekking out to the city and looking around for fun places to shoot the pictures. The weather was gorgeous, considering all the rain we had been having. We couldn't have timed it any better. She does an amazing job at capturing the moment and truly has mad skills!! I tell her so all the time. Thanks again Chris!








Breathless background of the beautiful Golden Gate






This is Nate's favorite

Me and my 30 week Belly



Being silly of course





















I love this Man!!

March Shower

I had my very 1st baby shower in March and was so overwhelmed with the thought that it was actually a shower for ME!!! It was so much fun and every detail was thought of. The shower was given by close family friends Meg and Krisite Humphrey's. They had a lovely tea planned out, cleaver games and best of all they used the cutest table decorations from my registry that I planned to use in the baby's room. I enjoyed the shower so much and it really was a blessing to have each person there. Thanks again Meg and Kristie! :)















The lovely table decorations!!



Listening to a little devotion from Chris Espedal



Our little Kyle all full of smiles. He was so good!



The Madre's



Meg, Judy and I

Thinking

So as the reality of my due date is quickly approaching, I was struck with all kinds of thoughts, fears and anxiousness of what the process would be like. Should I go natural, can I go natural, should I use a Doula, what is a Doula, how much would a Doula cost, should I have an epidural or not, what if I have to have a cesarean I know people do it all the time but what if it is all bad for me, all these things that just sent my thoughts into a downward spinal. I was trying to figure it all out on my own, MY birth plan.... hmm I know better than that. So as God so loving does he reminded me that he is in control and I should not worry or fear. He has this delivery of our son already orchestrated. So I am trusting him to help guide Nate and I through the process that will be child birth. So instead of being overwhelmed with what My idea and My plan is I am letting God help guide US through this and I can continue to enjoy this pregnancy. 2 more months to go before we get to meet this gift God has entrusted to us.

Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

⁶Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

28 Weeks a little late

OK so these pics are a little late as I am now approaching 31 weeks but I wanted to put them on the blog anyway. I will post a 31 week Belly week pic this week to see if there is any difference.

Baby's room part 2

So Nate was busy working away on the baby's room this last month and we are starting to see the transformation. We love the way the wall paneling Nate did turned out! I am so lucky to have such an awesomely handy husband who loves working on projects. He took this on with so much pride and it shows. We look forward to continue setting up this baby's room with all the special touches and needs a baby has. I look forward to the day when all the diapers are lined up in a row ready for use (yes, I am sure that feeling may fade but come on, can you blame me for being excited about baby poopie diapers ;)) and the precious smell of baby fills this room!


Before looking into the room


Before looking out of the room and After


Before And After


Other wall view


The brains behind the project!