Monthly Archives: October 2012

Amazing first couple weeks

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It’s been quite busy around here with the arrival of Camron. We are still getting used to sleepless nights but it feels like every day is a little easier. Plus, Cam is so cute it makes up for our lack of sleep. Overall I am feeling about back to baseline, even made it up Wachusett for Camron’s first hike 🙂 . We have been fortunate to have visitors almost every day bringing us delicious food and great company, thank you to all. Next week Eric returns back to work and I’ll be on my own but we have been doing trial runs here and there with Eric going out to run errands, and so far, so good! I even got out for a couple hours with my mom and got our nails done, which was a wonderful break, although I admit I was texting Eric the whole time asking how Cam was doing, if he was okay. It’s funny how a little bundle of joy can totally run the house though. We tell people a time to come visit, give or take an hour or two depending on Cam! But for the most part he’s pretty easy, actually sleeps great when he has visitors. Here’s a couple pictures of the last week:

Camron watching the patriots game (not the best of games but we’re no fair weather fans, we’ll still dress him in pats garb no matter how bad they play…

Visiting with Grandma

Hike up Wachusett, an accomplishment for both me and Cam

Looking cute as usual

Visiting with G Pop

Celebrating Cam’s two week birthday

Playing with pumpkins!

A Fresh Look

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With the welcoming of Camron home we are updating his website a bit. A new name, you can now go to www.camrondarlington.com  to get directly here. Don’t worry though, www.babydarlington.com will still lead you to here also.

A bit of an update: We went to the doctors for the first time – driving is still scary – he checked out A-OK. We’ve had lots of visitors and are thankful for all the food everyone is bringing, its been a big help. Momma and Dada are getting used to late night feedings and sleepless nights.

Yesterday we went on our first family walk. It was a chilly evening so we made sure to bundle Camron up good to keep him warm. Rusty had to keep turning around and checking on us all to make sure everyone was still following.

It’s been a great adventure so far, everyday is getting a bit easier as we figure him out and he figures us out.

Here are a few pics of Cam settling into his new home.

Cam playing with his Boppy

Getting dressed for a day out

Cam’s first walk

Introducing Camron

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Its been pretty busy around here lately…. here is a recap of the past several days.

October 6th, 2012 1:36pm – Camron Hart Darlington enters the world. He weighs 7 pounds 11 ounces and is 21.6″ long.

Minutes after Camron is born, the first family photo

After he was born and got to spend some time with his parents he was taken to the nursery to get a quick check up and make sure he was alright. While Ally was recovering I got to tag along and keep him company.

Camron relaxing in the nursery after his grand entrance

Once Camron was given the “all clear” by the doctors he and I got to visit Ally in the recovery room. She was hooked up to a couple monitors and they all started sounding the alarm when we came in.

Cam and Ally getting some snuggle time

The first day was a bit crazy so once we finally all settled in and had a chance to admire our baby we had our families visit us in the hospital on day two so we could introduce Camron to the family.

Cam’s Grammy (Eric’s Mom)

Great Aunt Holly (Eric’s Aunt)

Camron’s Great Grandfather (Eric’s Granfather)

Camron’s Great Grand Parents (Eric’s Grandparents)

Grampy (Eric’s Father)

Camron, Dad, Grampy, Great-Grandfather

Auntie Jen (Eric’s Sister)

Cam’s G-Pop (Ally’s Father)

Grandma (Ally’s Mom)

Grandma #2 (Ally’s second Mom)

Day three was a bit scary, nothing bad happened or anything, just that it was time for us to go home. We had to leave the comfort of the hospital with all the wonderful nurses and amazing doctors all looking out for baby and momma. The entire staff at the hospital was simply amazing, everyone was so kind, caring and professional, it truly was a wonderful experience.

Getting dressed to come home

Bundled up for his first car ride

It was the scariest car ride ever, again nothing bad happened, just that we now had this extra little person in the car. We ended up taking all back roads home, I drove like a 90 year old, I wanted to only make right turns so we didn’t have to cross traffic. It was scary…. Eventually though we all made it home safely.

Welcome home Camron

Now begins the next chapter in our life, already it has been so amazing, we are all looking forward to many more wonderful memories with out newest addition to the family.

P.S. Rusty and Cuervo are both getting along great with Camron, the cat pretty much just ignores him. Rusty will come stand and stare at us when he starts to cry, when we take him out of the crib he has to smell him to make sure everything is okay. He even gave him his first kiss!

Due date is here… and now almost passed.

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We can’t believe the due date is here. It’s been quite a journey, with ups and downs along the way, both literally with hiking throughout pregnancy, and emotionally with the miracle of carrying a child. Pregnancy was nothing like I thought it was going to be. I had somewhat of an idea what to expect as many women (make that pretty much every woman that has had a child) love to share their experiences, but I’ve come to realize everyone’s experience is different and feel mine has been unique as well. It hasn’t all been easy, there have certainly been bumps in the road, but overall it has been an amazing experience and I’m happy to have had the chance to go through it.

Today, October 3rd, the estimated date of delivery, we completed a hike up Wachusett Mountain, I still can’t believe we kept hiking the whole time. But quite honestly I feel my best when I’m hiking, before pregnancy, during pregnancy, and hopefully after too! It’s been a great pregnancy and we can only hope that it continues for labor and delivery… whenever that might arrive! At this point I am looking at labor and delivery as one of the most difficult hikes I will ever do, with meeting our son being the most beautiful summit I will ever reach. So here’s a couple pictures of our past week, from hiking Wachusett in the clouds and at sunset, to taking a trip to the National Seashore, we are just waiting on baby-to-be to arrive. No signs of him yet!

Watching sunset last weekend from the summit of Wachusett

Enjoying some beach time with Rusty

Summit of Wachusett on my due date in the fog