My Chicago Baby
Posted
Friday, January 30, 2009 3:44 PM
Ann Crosby shares her experiences as new mom to baby Reese...
Delivery room shocker
What's funny is that the whole thing seemed too easy! I kept thinking that my contractions weren't real, so I didn't tell anyone. Finally, when they were four-and-a-half minutes apart, I woke my husband up. Reese was out in five pushes!
Her birth team
My husband is my best friend and biggest help. So it was just him, the labor nurse, and my OB.
Favorite baby body part
Reese is the spiting image of Jon (my very handsome husband). She has his chubby cheeks and striking blue eyes. They're my favorite features.
New mom moment
I'm not a very emotional person. I'm a coach. I'm a suck-it-up person, and I really don't cry very often. Everyone said I'd be different when it came to Reese, but I didn't think it would happen. So I was surprised that I cried the day I had to go back to work and leave her.
Favorite stroll
I love to run. I have two jogging strollers -- the Baby Jogger City stroller for urban jaunts and the the BOB Revolution for my big runs. I travel a lot for work and I take Reese when I can. So we've jogged in Venice Beach, Phoenix, Sacramento, Atlanta -- you name it.
Best baby gift
I absolutely love my strollers, which were both baby gifts (I have some really good friends), but I think the Baby Bjorn is my saving grace. I love having my hands free and appreciate the great back support.
Mommy class
I was back to work in about six weeks, so I'm embarrassed to say we haven't had time for classes! I do wish I could've taken a breastfeeding class. Because I delivered on a weekend, and to be honest, it wasn't easy.
How she stays connected
Thank goodness for email! I started using Snapfish.com to upload photos, and we bought our parents digital frames with a service that allows us to upload new photos of Reece right to it -- it's great! Check out Ceiva.com.
Panera Bread Company is a great spot for a quick bite with baby. Find a location near you.
> Want to share your Chicago birth story? Email it to kstanford@theknot.com.