Monday, October 26, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
On the backyard swing
Photo: Lindsay Lohden
There is nothing like a backyard swing. I highly recommend finding one at a swap meet our estate sale. This one came from Louisiana. Grab a baby or cool drink and get to swinging!
Home with baby...
Photos: Elio Tolot & Barrow Davis-Tolot for Fit Pregnancy
The first month with Luca at home was wonderful. Out time was spent in awe watching every moment, every breath, every sound. What a profound sense of love. A little piece of your heart right in front of you.
The whole family together
Photos: Barrow Davis & Elio Tolot
Grandpa Mark flew in from NYC the week after mom arrived. I think it was love at first sight for everyone. How lucky for Luca that he has both sets of Grandparents to spoil him! How lucky for us all that we had this time together as a family.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Grandparents Arrive at the Hospital
photos:
Elio Tolot
Barrow Davis-Tolot
We couldn't keep them away. Nonna Sonia & Nonno Ermanno came to see their newest grandson. Then my mom came from NY the last day to help us take Luca home.
First Days with Luca
photos:
Elio Tolot
Barrow Davis-Tolot
Time alone with Luca at the Hospital was great. Elio and I will never forget those few days together with our new friend. Luca passed his hearing test and initial blood tests. Luca latched on right away. I almost was forced to start pumping a bottle so they could keep him in the light machine when he got Jaundice, but Dr. Lurvey stopped that. She told the hospital that I could take him in and out to nurse. She new how important nursing was to me and she didn't want to disrupt the natural process that was going on. If you pump too soon or introduce a bottle too soon you can create nursing difficulties for yourself and the baby.
May 17th 2007 - Luca Battista Tolot, arrives on Ascension Day!
photos:
Elio Tolot
Barrow Davis-Tolot
Luca Battista Tolot, arrives after a successful C-Section at California Hospital. After 12 hours of trouble...a water birth was out and a C-Section was in. So glad we had Dr. Lurvey to guide us and get our Luca out. Dr. Lurvey, of California Obstetrics, is an incredible doctor and I would highly recommend her. Not only does she know her stuff, but she has a huge heart.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
A Bun in the Oven
photos:
Elio Tolot
Barrow Davis-Tolot
Pregnancy is such a wonderful time. I ate well at home and was feed by Girasole when I didn't have the energy to feed myself. I did tons of research on organic baby items and had a full production book of things I liked. Elio and I took Bradley classes to prepare for a natural water birth. I registered at Our Green House and found RIE classes, which I will be forever grateful for finding. RIE is the best information out there on parenting, with books and classes in Los Angeles and other parts of the US. It is a respectful method of caring for an infant which teaches you to observe and communicate with your child from infancy through the later developmental stages. It was an incredible resource and I urge anyone who is having a child to read "Dear Parent," by Magda Gerber, to ground themselves before their little bundle of joy arrives.
The waiting for our new arrival was a lesson in patience. We wanted him with us and just couldn't wait!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Our Honeymoon in Antigua, Guatemala
photos: Elio Tolot
"Antigua is a city in the central highlands of Guatemala famous for its well-preserved Spanish Mudejar-influenced Baroque architecture, as well as a number of spectacular ruins of colonial churches. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site." wikipedia
There are many things to do in Antigua. Take a stroll down the cobblestone streets looking for Spanish art or rent a scooter and explore the local markets. We stayed at the lovely Panza Verde where the food and entertainment was amazing. A very romantique spot for a honeymoon. Their beautiful lap pool is just the thing after the midday shower. It rains for about 20 minutes each day, very refreshing.
You will enjoy this quaint city!
Snow Heart - Christmas NYC 2004
Elio sent me this photo after a snow storm in NYC when we were apart. When you are dating it's things like a snow heart that make all the difference.
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