Adam and I were talking last night about how different this pregnancy has been. It's definitely been the hardest, but there have been some sweet things too- like the fact that Lyla already feels like part of the family. The kids talk about her like she is already their sister (which of course she is, but like she was born already) and I just feel like I KNOW her. I have never really experienced that with my other pregnancies. We know she is going to add something very special to our family- a much needed ingredient that has been missing. What that is, we don't quite know... but it just feels that way to all of us.
Lyla is definitely a favorite name. As usual, we got the first name from the media. Joselyn came from "A Knight's Tale", Landen came from "A Walk to Remember" and Lyla came from "Friday Night Lights" the TV show. Jane is Adam's mother's middle name. We always like the middle names to have some sort of significance but I just really liked the sound of Lyla Jane too. It's just so sweet and seems perfect for a little spring baby, don't you think?
I can't WAIT to have a spring baby. Since my other 2 were born when it was really cold, I am looking forward to taking Lyla out on walks under the falling petals of the pink and purple flowering trees. It's especially meaningful to me that she will be born around Easter- a favorite holiday of mine. My kids LOVE to make their entrance around the holidays! Joselyn barely missed Halloween by 2 days which I was grateful for. I like the traditions of dressing up and trick or treating but I really don't like much else about the holiday. Call me strange. Landen was due on Christmas eve and came 1 week early due to a planned c-section. So it only makes sense that Lyla would want to make her entrance around a major holiday too!
It's hard for me to not think about Easter when I think of Lyla. We already call her our little bunny, and when I look at stuff for her nursery I am drawn to the bunnies, sheep and other spring elements. I've had fun putting together inspiration for her nursery on Pinterest. It all started with the quilt I bought before I even knew I was having a baby. I'm telling you- Lyla was meant to be and I just had a feeling that our nect would be a little girl born in the Spring! When this particular quilt went on sale at the Land of Nod, I immediately felt the need to buy it because I was afraid they were going to get rid of it.
A perfect mix of yellows, greens, pinks and reds. It's just so cheerful! I don't plan on a bumper and the crib will be white, simple and modern. Landen has told us he does NOT want Lyla in his crib so that's out- especially after I read somewhere how it can make your child feel like they are feeling replaced. We never had that concern with Joselyn but Landen is very possessive of the crib. In fact, the other day he told us we could give it to someone else but not to Lyla. Imagine that. We'll respect that and will probably sell it using the money we earn to buy her new crib. And somehow I want to incorporate spring showers (like clouds and raindrops), bunnies and lambs into the mix too. I just get so excited when it comes to putting together a room :)
I guess I just can't stop thinking about Lyla- how sweet it will be to have a newborn in the house again. She's going to be such a breath of fresh air!!
