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oaxacaborn - baby girl Aveline Alenka - 7 weeks old

this is my tiny girl at seven weeks old, hanging out with her daddy. isn’t she gorgeous? i’m madly in love with her.

i love staying at home with her. we’re falling into quite a regular little routine here, and it’s been wonderful. with all the changes to our lives within the first few weeks of her life, routine has been a long time coming. but now our lives are swaying in a gentle rhythm, a gentle groove, and i’m savoring every single moment. every thing she does captivates me. i can’t stop praising God for our Aveline, our little wished-for child.

Life in Photos

a peek into unpacking

March 7, 2011March 21, 2014 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord - carved wooden plaque

lime green IKEA Somnat crib - with handmade quilt and stack of flattened moving boxes nearby

Life in Photos, Poetry & Words

my new florida views – palm trees and a smiling baby

March 4, 2011March 21, 2014 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

my gorgeous view this morning–er, afternoon. east coast time, you are still confusing me! little miss aveline just loves her sheepskin rug from IKEA. (the RENS is shown; it’s fabulous quality for just under $25.)

The many faces of baby Aveline - on an IKEA RENS sheepskin rug

and speaking of views, how amazing is this ridge of palm trees?! we can see it from the master bedroom as well as through the windows on one side of the great room. the palm trees are transformed into stunning silhouettes each evening, as the sun sets directly behind them.

ridge of palm trees in Orlando

i’d share some photos of the apartment’s interior, but stacks of boxes still abound at every turn. but may i just pause to mention that i now have a dishwasher? and indoor laundry?

i’m way too excited about these ~~appliances~~ luxuries.

Travel/Moving

hello, florida! tips on traveling with an infant / flying with a baby

March 3, 2011March 21, 2014 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

well, here we are in orlando, florida. we made it! we made it to the land of frizzy hair and soggy air.

many of you know how nervous i was to fly with a wee one, but it turned out soooo much better than i imagined. (except, we were selected for one of those fabulous TSA patdowns. it was definitely awkward. aveline even got a patdown. i mean seriously?!) but after that ordeal was over, the rest of the trip was fabulous. she was such a perfect baby on the flights (thank you, Lord!) and slept most of the time. the baby bjorn was our best friend for those long walks from one gate to the next. really, the only tough moment was her screaming fit as we were boarding in houston — but it was a short-lived outburst. i am so thankful she didn’t have any problems with the takeoff or landing! she actually snoozed her way through both landings. it was a great experience, and i am so grateful to my jetsetting mama friends who shared the following tips with me:

Tips on Traveling with an Infant

nurse the baby during the take off and landing, even if it’s not “time” — this helps the baby handle the change in air pressure
use a carrier or sling — it makes walking so much easier, and it keeps strangers’ from touching baby’s face
allow plenty of time to get from one gate to another if you’re changing flights
pack more diapers and baby outfits than you think you’ll need
pack a change of clothes for yourself
don’t bring a travel-size package of wipes, pack a full package! ;-)
stay calm even if your baby is screaming — getting frazzled yourself only makes it that much worse
have baby’s birth certificate with you, as some airlines require this documentation

so yes, florida. i am so happy to be back with my amazing husband. i missed him so much. i missed us all being together. i missed my own bed. and as you can see from this photo, little aveline missed her bed, too. doesn’t she look adorable? co-sleeping is the best! i love it.

baby blog - oaxacaborn - Aveline Alenka at six weeks old - cosleeping on a Summer Infant contoured changing table cushion with a Summer Infant organic cotton cover

Shown:

Summer Infant Contoured Changing Pad
Summer Infant Organic Cotton Naturally Yours Changing Pad Cover in Ginger
Pillowcases from Crate and Barrel (no longer available)
Old Navy newborn fleece footie pajamas (no longer available)

Have any other tips for traveling with an infant? Share them in the comments!

Life in Photos

i don’t know about you, but i think she’s pretty cute.

February 1, 2011March 21, 2014 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

Newborn girl in lime green IKEA Somnat crib with black and white damask crib sheet and Charlie & Lola Lotta doll and bebe garland

Shown:

Life in Photos

welcome baby aveline alenka!

January 25, 2011March 21, 2014 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

AVELINE (IRISH: ăv-ä-lēn) WISHED FOR CHILD; ALENKA (SLOVENE: ä-lĕn-kä) LIGHT, RADIANCE

Oaxacaborn welcomes Aveline Alenka

if we’re not connected on facebook or twitter, then you may have missed the big news. baby munsey is finally here! aveline alenka made her debut on wednesday, january 19th at 2:13am, weighing 6 pounds, 12 ounces, and measuring 20 inches long. i can’t stop thinking about what one of the nurses said when she looked down at aveline —

well, hello, little one! and what have you come to teach us?

Guest Blog

Guest Blog: Jen of ‘Making a Home and Family’ shares about Bringing Home Baby

January 21, 2011March 21, 2014 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

(Note from Gina: Some lovely people have graciously agreed to share words and photos and pretty things with you while I’m off on my have-a-baby adventure. Today’s guest blogger is Jen of Making a Home and Family. You can also find her on Twitter as @hippiejennie)

Guest Blogger Jen Smith of Making a Home & Family - Bringing Home Baby

Bringing Home Baby
There is a whirlwind of emotions when you arrive home after your new baby is born – excitement, relief, a little anxiety. You had the help of doctors and nurses for the past few days, and now this little life is all you and your partner’s responsibility. Breathe. It’ll take some adjusting, but it all falls into place.

Remember, mamas, to take care of YOU
That’s right! I wish someone would’ve told me this when I brought my daughter home. I was so worried about nursing her, feeding the family, and doing laundry that I suffered. I was tired, sore, stinky, and that just made things worse. I needed some time to take care of me – a shower a day would’ve done me wonders. Try and focus on you a little – shower, soak your feet, or read a book (or a magazine in short bursts). Know that you deserve to be pampered so that you can be rested and better ready to take care of your baby.

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Life in Photos, Poetry & Words

yes, i’m overdue…but it’s citrus season in california! (and other blessings)

January 17, 2011March 21, 2014 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

whew. what a long week it has been. today’s extension of the weekend was a welcome, welcome thing.

tuesday i had an exam, thursday had an ultrasound to check amniotic fluid levels, and then on saturday we went on a precautionary outing to labor & delivery. after another exam, monitoring, and a non-stress test, they sent me home. and tomorrow? a doctor appointment and yet another non-stress test.

yes, i’m officially 41 weeks today. you wouldn’t believe how many advice-filled emails, facebook messages and texts i’ve received lately! (whewwww. just whew. take a deep breath and just walk away from the computer and the cell phone, gina.)

but on the glorious side of things? i finally have a working washing machine. my dear friend shanley is back in town. the bathroom faucet no longer drips incessantly. caffeinated soy lattes and caffeinated dark chocolate mochas are in my future. two friends’ baby showers are coming up, and that means a ton of crocheting with soft baby yarns. and oh yes, it’s citrus season here in northern california. there’s nothing better than a practically unlimited supply of lemons. swoon!