BOBBI ELLE – THE FIRST YEAR

This past year has gone by way too fast…
It seems like yesterday that I was plugged up to machines and IV’s (sneaking M+M’s in my mouth)…counting down the moments that I would welcome our little girl into the world.  When they told me I was 9 centimeters – I burst into tears because I knew it was just a matter of time.  And I was scared.  Life would never be the same – and there was no going back.  That Monday, Feb 11, 2013 at 5:28PM – my life changed forever.  For so long, I struggled with what my purpose was on earth – and over the course of this year – it was revealed to me…and that was to become a MOM.  I was so scared and nervous of what it meant to become a MOM…the responsibilities, the decisions, no days off…and now I can’t imagine my life any different.  Even tho I always knew I wanted children, it was never something I daydreamed of – or put on my vision board.  But God had his own vision for me and I am so grateful that he chose ME to shepard the life of a little angel named Bobbi Elle Margaret Metelus. Life has new meaning for me and for that, I am eternally grateful.

MATERNITY SHOOT FOR A SEXY MAMA!

This past week, we shot our first maternity shoot.  It was the perfect timing, being 7 months pregnant….I was still feeling good and wasn’t at the point where I was looking puffy and swollen!  Being that my husband is an awesome photographer…he is surronded by fellow awesome photographers – and we picked the right one to capture the mood and moments that will last long after the baby comes.  April Keogh, a NYC based photographer, was who we chose to do the shoot.  Knowing April personally, I knew she would make me feel and look beautiful.  April and I discussed what type of shots we wanted and we knew that we wanted to not only capture the maternal vibe…but also some sexy maternal shots! I pushed back on this when April suggested it – but with some coaxing – I agreed…and I loved it!!

In order to pull off the shots – I needed my glam squad…Karen Baez has done my hair for all my special moments and this was no different.  I also had to call in my guy Tray, to come hook up my face..I wanted to be flawless, so I needed all hands on deck!

MY FAVE BABY PRODUCTS – LIFE MADE EASY

What mom doesn’t scour the internet, searching and researching for best products for your new baby…I did!  And over the last few months – there are quite a few products that have made life easy and have become some of my faves… I recently had a chance to share my list with The Wise Baby site.  Every Wednesday, they feature real moms who share their story and products that they can’t live without.  And this week – I’m that REAL MOM.  Check it out!

http://www.thewisebaby.com/real-moms-favorite-baby-products-lisa/

MY FAVE BABY PRODUCT LIST FEATURED ON THE WISE BABY.
MY FAVE BABY PRODUCT LIST FEATURED ON THE WISE BABY.

SCATTERED THOUGHTS FROM A NEW MAMA

This blog has been a long time coming…..I’ve been a little busy since my last post about 10 months ago (yikes!)…let’s see –

I’ve had a baby girl.

She’s 7.5 months.

Time flies.

I have sooooo much to share about how life has changed for me since Bobbi Elle has come into my world…but have not had the time to do so. TIME…major thing that’s changed…I have far less of it now….

I wanna share how awesome my delivery was and my experience with being induced….wanna talk about how awesome my doula was.  How having my cousin, sister and husband by my side made me laugh and want to choke them at different points – at the same damn time.

How my first night was with a newborn…how they left me with no instructions…or manual.