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Introducing Isla Milijana Petrovic

My water broke 13 minutes into my due date – Wednesday, June 4 – proving that all Petrovics really are Type A personalities and enjoy a good schedule. Sasha and I headed to the hospital around 2:30am, unsure of whether I really was in labor, as I wasn’t having any contractions. We arrived at Memorial Hermann Hospital at around 2:35am (we live super close), and got put into a room quickly. My nurse initially thought my water hadn’t broke, but after a secondary test, found out that it had. Since I wasn’t having any contractions at all, she started me on pitocin to induce labor. I still wasn’t feeling the contractions when they started, but we watched them pass by on the monitor. I was exhausted as I had only slept for one hour before being woken with my water breaking, so I fell asleep while Sasha took a work call at 6:00am – it was that exciting in the room! At noon, my mom came to visit and brought Sasha Lupe’s Tortillas – the smell of it almost killed me. I was STARVING at this point and eating so many ice chips it wasn’t even funny. Around 2pm, the pain from the contractions became too much, so I opted for the epidural. Before getting it, I made one last emergency trip to the restroom – I was determined not to poop during labor (TMI, I know – but it worked!). The anesthesiologist allowed Sasha to stay in the room, which was so nice. I gripped onto his hands so hard but fortunately didn’t faint (I received lots of oxygen during the day to prevent fainting). After the epidural kicked in, all of the pain went away; however, our day nurse, Annie, was getting nervous as when my contractions came, Isla’s heart beat plummeted, which likely meant that the umbilical cord was around her neck. Annie and Sasha moved me from left to right every five minutes (I couldn’t feel my legs at all), which became rather annoying and I was getting nervous. My ob-gyn, Dr. Tejml, came around 3pm and told me that she wasn’t happy with my progress as I wasn’t dialating quickly enough and I was beginning to get a fever, which is the sign of an infection (common when your water breaks). They had dropped my pitocin due to Isla’s heart beat action, but needed to increase it again to progress my labor. Dr. Tejml came again around 5:45pm and said that if I didn’t dilate further (I was 7cm) in the next 20 minutes, she was going to have to do a c-section. I was devastated. I did not want to have this major surgery, and was so scared about being cut open! So, I prayed and prayed, and when she returned at 6:05pm, she checked my dilation and thank the Lord, I was 10cm. She explained what I had to do to push, and around 6:10, we started. After about 17 minutes, she called in the forces, and 1 minute later, Isla Milijana Petrovic entered this world at 6:30pm, as cute as can be, even covered in all that goop. She weighed 6 pound 12 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long – with some long legs, not inherited from me! She has jet black hair and looks almost identical to me as a newborn (but I think she looks more like Sasha now!).

The last few days have been such a whirlwind – learning to breastfeed, struggling to sleep (both me and Isla), adjusting to life with a baby. I am truly on cloud nine. I love her more than anything in the world. I’ll post more pictures soon, but for now, it’s time to rest!

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The Golden Nursery: Ready for Isla

Less than three weeks away from our due date now, and I am so anxious to meet little miss Isla. We had an ultrasound on Monday, and she is measuring 6 pounds 7 ounces – right on track (44th percentile). As we get nearer to June 4, we’re finalizing all baby details – making sure we have enough diapers, swaddle blankets, bottles, etc. for her arrival. The hospital bags (hers, mine) are packed and in the car – just in case! I’ll do a post on what’s inside soon. I have definitely overpacked her clothing – she has about 10 outfit choices… because I’m indecisive. This J. Crew onesie may be the winner, but we’ll see. The room is 99% complete. The only thing I’m still on the fence about is wall color/paper… Rifle Paper Co. will launch their wallpaper collection with Hygge and West next Monday. If something fits the room, I’ll be sold.

Other related nursery posts:

Nursery Gallery WallWest Elm Graham GliderThe Golden Nursery Progress, and Isla’s Newborn Photos

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Babyletto Mercer Crib, Land of Nod Simmons MattressSerena and Lily Mocha Trellis Crib Sheets, Bumper and Skirt, and Pottery Barn Henley Rug (Ivory)

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 Baby & Child Manor Court Chandelier Floor LampIKEA Hemnes Dresser (with Anthropologie Mercury Glass Melon Knob)

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Target Threshold Starburst Mirror, Land of Nod Simmons Changing Pad, Honest Co. Wooden GiraffeRH Baby and Child Cuddle Plush Changing Pad Cover

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Target Threshold Accent Table, Anthropologie Polka Dot PillowWest Elm Graham GliderWest Elm Ottoman

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Anthropologie Constance Curtain RodAnthropologie Glass Melon FinialsPottery Barn Cameron Tie Curtains), West Elm Ceramic jug vase, West Elm flowersRifle Paper Co. Paris Print, Max and Me Mobile

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IKEA Hemnes Book Shelves

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RH Baby and Child Plush Security Blanket, Cloud B Sound Magic Soother

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Babyletto Mercer Crib

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Be You Sugar Paper LA printAnthropologie giraffe hookBaby Elephant The Animal Print Shop printCreme de la Creme Sugar Paper LA cardAnthropologie elephant hookAlways and Forever Rifle Paper Co. cardAnimal Parade Rifle Paper Co. print

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Target Threshold Bar Cart

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West Elm Tree Jewelry Holder

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BHLDN Key Hole Box

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My attempt at organizing the mess of a closet – I want the Go’s super organized closet! My amazing Boppy!

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Babies R Us Stages and Ages Tub, Turtle Sponge

 

The Golden Nursery Progress

Isla’s room is making progress, but there is still a ton of work to be done! I feel like this is a never-ending project, but I only have 15 more weeks left. We’ve bought or ordered most of the furniture, but are still waiting on the glider and ottoman, curtains, two lamps (here and here), baby mobile, and a ton of prints/frames for our bare walls. I need to pick a wall color (or wall paper!), create a gallery wall, and fill these massive bookshelves with books and baby stuff. The baby registry is almost complete though, thanks to help from Annie Dean’s list and other new mom friends of mine. I have to remind myself not to keep buying things or there won’t be anything left for my upcoming showers!

I’m sharing a few pictures of the nursery (in progress!). The ENTIRE room was once covered with pictures of the items taped to the floors and walls – as more and more items come in, more and more paper comes down! I cannot wait until June 4.

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Two very bare bookshelves!

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The crib (before the mattress arrived)

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With the new mattress (poor lighting though!)

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I cannot wait until the curtains arrive! Pictures of the lamps, curtains and wall paper are taped everywhere.

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Where the gallery wall(s) and glider will be!

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Update: The Baby & Child Manor Court Chandelier Floor Lamp is here!

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Some of our items so far:

Target Threshold Bar Cart

IKEA Hemnes Book Shelves

IKEA Hemnes Dresser (with Anthropologie Mercury Glass Melon Knob)

Pottery Barn Henley Rug (Ivory)

Babyletto Mercer Crib

Land of Nod Simmon’s BeautySleep Mattress

Serena and Lily Mocha Trellis Crib Sheets, Bumper and Skirt

Anthropologie Constance Curtain Rod (not pictured)

Anthropologie Glass Melon Finials

Pottery Barn Cameron Tie Curtains (not pictured – arriving soon!)

BHLDN Key Hole Box

BHLDN Antique Gold Mirror

West Elm Gold Laquer Tray

West Elm Tree Jewelry Holder

Rifle Paper Co. Paris Print

Lulu and Georgia Audrey Lamp in White (not pictured – arriving soon!)

West Elm Graham Glider and Ottoman (not pictured – arriving in 8 weeks!)

Our Wedding Pictures: Part 2

Et voila – the second half of the wedding (you can see part one here). We had custom cocktails, delicious food, hilarious speeches, and lots and lots and lots of dancing. There was a good mixture of Scottish and Serbian dancing, and of course, plenty of bouncing around to Miley and T-Swift (yes, he’s 32). I was a hot, sweaty mess at the end of the night, as I feel I should have been. I could not have dreamed up a better wedding for the two of us. I’m so happy to have these pictures and go through them time and time again. Love y’all – thanks for reading!

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Wedding Venue: The Carneros Inn

Wedding Coordinator: Brooke Baglietto (at The Carneros Inn)

Florist: Julie Stevens

Dress: BHLDN

Shoes: Jimmy Choo

Bridesmaids Dresses: J. Crew

Hair and Makeup: Katie Donaghy of It’s a Date at the Powder Room

Photographer: Ryan Ray

Vegan Cupcakes: Fat Bottom Bakery

DJ: Aaron Long

Cake Toppers: Ready Go Wedding Co. on Etsy

Paper Goods: Papellerie

String Trio: Synchronicity Strings

Groomsmen Kilt Rentals: Kilt Rental USA

Our Wedding Pictures: Part 1

We got our wedding pictures from Ryan last night, and I was so emotional looking through them. Truly the best day of ours lives, and he captured every moment so beautifully. There are a ton… so be patient! I’m going to post some them today and the rest tomorrow. Below you’ll find picture before and during the ceremony.

For an overview of the wedding (and to find out why we end up being seated!), click here.

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