Newborn on left, 1 year old on right
I can't believe I have a toddler! I know I have not updated since I last announced I was expecting, so I have A LOT to catch up on but she was not born in July (clearly, ha). I had good 'ole preeclampsyia and while I was heavily monitored and two visits to L&D, I had an emergency c-section when I went in for my routine appointment at 36+5. Apparently my kidneys were failing and she had low amount of amniotic fluid. Did I mention she was measuring super small? Intra-Uterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) prevented my baby from getting the nutrients she needed to grow (thanks placenta!) so at birth, she weighed 4lbs 6oz. My itty bitty baby had to stay in NICU for 10 days so she could learn to regulate her own body temperature and feed via bottle not through a feeding tube, but overall she was completely healthy. Now she is a chunky 19 pound toddler!
We just celebrated her birthday and I wanted to make her first birthday memorable, for me basically. Lots of months planning, money spent and late night craft sessions later... her Twinkle Twinkle Little Star themed birthday was pulled off! Phew... -wipes bead of sweat off brow-
The dessert table came out pretty nice!
I love the prints and decor and will put these in her nursery.
This was my favorite part of the party. It's a journal that guests were able to snap a polaroid picture of themselves, tape it into the book and write a message to Autumn that she can look back on years to come. I also love the Fuji Instax - yay for bringing back polaroids!
Also, what kind of first birthday would it be without monthly growth photos?!
Food table & party pictures :)
My brother-in-law is known for his smoked BBQ and it was a huge hit!
Only picture of her in the tutu - she hated it!
Oh man - she did not know what to do with the cake and was confused by all the people staring at her. She didn't eat any, but liked playing with it.
She had fun with presents.... well, the paper and bows.
The favors were chocolate star lollipops that I made
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Tiered cake: Co-worker
Smash cake: Harris Teeter (they do free smash cake's ya'll!)
Cupcakes: Made by me
Cookies: 3 Friends Bakery
Dipped strawberries: Made by me
Birthday Stat sign: Livpartyboutique
Happiest Day of Our Lives sign: Prettiest Print Shop
Gifts, Monthly Photo banner & One is Sweet sign: Kattygoodparty
Star garland: DesignElementsByErin
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star garland: SunnyLuLuDesign
Guestbook: PrintSmitten
Guestbook & Know How Loved You Are sign: littlebirdieprints
Highchair garland: DuryeaPlaceDesigns
Grown So Much Come So Far sign: SprinkledDesign
Tutu: JustTutus
1st Birthday Onesie: PickledPinkPeonies
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