Ailee Petrovic

Mom Talk April 2, 2019

Our Favorite Newborn Diapers

When we left the hospital with Georgie, we grabbed a handful of the Pampers Swaddlers diapers that were given to us during our stay. I had other diapers ready for us when we got home, but Sasha mentioned how much he loved the softness of the quilted liner and how snug the stretchy waistline felt in comparison to the ones we had used before. The material of the Pampers diapers truly felt like a blanket against her sweet newborn skin. When I got home, we ordered more Pampers Swaddlers – the Heart Quilts liner is two times softer than the every-day-of-the-year brand, and in having two different brands side-by-side to compare, I couldn’t agree more. Plus, the wetness indicator is helpful in knowing when it’s time to change Georgie’s diaper – although at this point, it still feels like that’s every 30 minutes of the day, ha!

I don’t mind changing her diaper all day, every day when it means I get to kiss her sweet belly and watch her smile back at me. I love every single day with our Georgie Girl.

Thank you to Pampers for sponsoring this post, and thank you to my readers for supporting the brands we really do love. As always, the opinions shared on Snapshots & My Thoughts are 100% honest.

Personal March 3, 2019

Georgie’s Newborn Photos by Courtney Leigh Photography

Last Sunday afternoon, my incredibly sweet and talented friend, Courtney, came over to photograph our newly expanded family. These are my favorite photos ever. Courtney perfectly captured all of the love Sasha and I feel towards our girls, and the doting obsession Isla and Emilia have towards their baby sister, Georgie. The sunshine was streaking in through the windows, and it was just a really happy, stress-free photo session. Courtney photographed us in our element, and I love that her work does that. I have never been more filled with joy in my whole life, and I am so grateful to have a friend there documenting these early days of Georgie’s life. She sent us over 150 images, and I had the hardest time narrowing it down to the 96 you see below. It’s totally photo overload, but I just loved them all so much. Without further ado, here are the first photos of the Petrovic family of five.

Personal February 20, 2019

Week(s) in Review

It’s hard to believe that two weeks have flown by already since Georgie was born. Given that she’s most likely our last baby (that was 100% our last baby 2+ weeks ago, now I’m way more on the fence! Ha!), I’m truly soaking up every single second with her. I was rocking her the other night and just started crying because I couldn’t handle how much I love her – those postpartum hormones are for real, y’all.

The days might be flying by, but they’re not passing without a good number of photos being taken (did y’all except anything less?). As I was uploading these photos, I was laughing at the fact I have about 140 edited photos from the past 12 days (first two days photos are posted in her birth story post here).

The girls are still doing so well with her! It makes my mama heart so happy to see. They love on her any chance they can – and Emi is adjusting about ten zillion times better than I ever expected. She’s a big time mama’s girl, but has transitioned into a daddy’s girl and it makes my heart swell seeing her run to him, wake up and call, “DADDY! WHERE ARE YOU?”, and want him to tuck her in at night. They’re so lucky to have Sasha.

We celebrated my 31st birthday on Monday after a family birthday dinner on Sunday at my parent’s house. They kindly watched the two big girls on Sunday evening, since there was no school for President’s Day on Monday. Sasha and I had a productive but relaxing morning (he surprised me with my favorite drink during my first morning feed!), then we walked to Escalantes for lunch – my first margarita in almost a year! Thankfully we shared it because hello lower tolerance (ha).

And now, a bajillion photos from the past 12 days!

Personal February 7, 2019

Introducing Georgie Margot Petrovic

At 6:13pm on Tuesday, February 5th (my Granny Jill’s birthday!), Georgie Margot Petrovic was born at Memorial Hermann hospital, weighing 7 pounds, 6 ounces and measuring 20.5 inches long. We are so, so in love with her, as are her two big sisters, who are completely smitten (and smothering her in ‘big love’). We got home from the hospital last night around 8:30pm and have been soaking up the day at home.

I checked into the hospital around 7am on Tuesday morning at 2cm dilated with contractions about 2-3 minutes apart. They started me on pitocin after an hour, then the waiting game began. After a few hours, I was checked again and at 4cm dilated – then I spent the next probably 6 hours at a 4. I got an epidural after about 6 hours of being at the hospital, then finally was able to nap (which was really nice, given that I hadn’t slept well the night before). Around 5pm, things began to get tricky, as Georgie’s heart rate began dropping drastically when I had contractions. Cue multiple nurses and my doctor all coming in and talking in code while staring at the stats. I was checked again to see if they could tell which direction she was facing (nose down or up – known as ‘sunny side up’ which isn’t ideal for delivery). They used an ultrasound machine, but still weren’t sure – although the verdict was that she was likely on her side (my doctor could feel her ears). I began being turned from side-to-side to get her to a) get in the right position and b) have her heart rate stop dropping. It wasn’t working, but I did progress to 6cm, which is when things start moving quickly. The nurses suggested I get on all fours (legit planking with an epidural = my arms were getting quite a workout!), and when I would have a contraction, they would try to turn her into the right position. After about ten minutes of that, I was told to “Stop pushing! She’s coming!” And I was flipped around, the team of nurses entered the room, and after two pushes, Georgie came into this world, blue as can be with the cord wrapped around her neck. After the longest 45 seconds of my life, she finally made a sweet ‘ehh’ sound while laying on my chest. It was the best sound I’ve ever heard. Sasha was an emotional puddle (it’s a tear jerker for him!), and I was so happy to meet her (safe and sound!) and relieved that labor was over. She’s a perfect combination of her two sisters – with jet black hair like they had and blue, blue eyes.

We spent the next 26 hours at the hospital, seeing guests and soaking up quiet time with this angel babe. It took a whole day for her to cry (of course, happened during Sasha’s first diaper change – typical!), and she’s been so easy going thus far (only 40-ish hours in, so won’t jinx myself – there’s a long road ahead, ha!). She’s been most difficult the past two nights from 1-3am, but seems to find her sleepiness around that time and loves to nap during the day.

Sasha and I are so incredibly grateful for the love and prayers she’s received so far. Our little family is complete and I’ve truly never been happier in my life. The quote “If you think my hands are full, you should see my heart” truly brings me to tears because it’s the most accurate statement right now.

Below are some photos that my very talented friend Sydney took of us four girls this morning (Sasha was working during this!), as well as some captured in the hospital yesterday and on Tuesday. Feeling very emotional looking over all of them! I will cherish these photos for the rest of my life. What a whirlwind two days it has been. Now, time to go back to snuggling with my tiny babe.

Décor February 4, 2019

Georgie’s Blush Pink & Robin’s Egg Blue Nursery Reveal

Special thanks to Megan of Megan Hermis Interiors for all of her help with this room! I truly could not have done it without her. If you’re looking for a designer in the Houston area, I highly recommend you contact Megan!

I am so excited to share photos of Georgie’s nursery on the week of her impending arrival! I was very anxious to get started on this room before we moved in, but it was hard to visualize the space and colors from the rug (which I’d fortunately ordered months earlier because it was sold out by the time we moved!) until it was setup in the room. So once we got into the house, Megan Hermis came over, and we got started very quickly! As soon as she showed me the Block & Brayer fabric to reupholster the glider that both girls had used, I knew it was a must. I adore that fabric and how it looks on our West Elm Graham Glider. We looked at a ton of gorgeous fabrics that she had picked out, then narrowed down our favorites for the crib sheet, bumper, day bed, etc. I had never ordered custom textiles or furniture for the other girls, and gosh, 2-day shipping spoils you – but it was definitely worth the wait for the curtains, sheets, glider, bed, and pillows. With the good natural light and high, wood paneled cathedral ceiling, this room is definitely a favorite of mine in the house. I cannot wait to spend hours and hours with Georgie in it very soon.

I also want to thank two ladies who helped make this room extra special – Leslie of Blue Bamboo Embroidery and Sarah of By George Baby Boutique. I met up with Leslie for the first time at a local Starbucks, and we had the best chat – then she quickly sent me mockups of the world’s sweetest monograms for a pillow on the glider. I chose the ‘G’ and couldn’t be happier with how it looks! And Sarah, where do I start? I’ve had By George Baby Boutique goods since Isla was a baby! Sarah did a custom crib sheet, Boppy cover and changing pad cover all to perfectly match the colors in the room. I adore her!

Without further ado, here are sources for the room with tons of photos below (the girls weren’t home when I took them, but Belle managed to sneak into a few!).

Room Sources