The First One

Word on the street is this is what you do when you're starting a family. I LOVE reading other people's blogs, but just haven't been convinced that other people would love reading my blog. However, now that our family is soon to have another member, I'm sure the baby will be much more interesting to read about than just Ryan and me.....so here I go.

As most of you probably know, Ryan and I are expecting our first little bundle of joy in July. July 11, 2012 to be exact. We feel blessed beyond belief that God has chosen us to take care of one of His children. Not sure we know what we're doing, but we sure are excited to try!




I am a little over 20 weeks - officially half way and feeling great! We have had one sonogram and we have a very active and healthy baby. In fact, the baby has been described as an 'active little one' multiple times, but the doctor promises me that doesn't necessarily mean we will have a crazy, active child. I'll believe it when I see it. At the sonogram we got to see the arms, legs, hands, feet, spine (no spina bifida!), heart (all 4 chambers!), and the face (no cleft palette!). And, yes, the sex of this little one still remains a secret. Be patient!


For those who care about this sort of thing (ladies), I am still wearing my normal clothes - with a Bella Band. I have 1 pair of jeans that still button, but the rest are being held up with that nifty piece of black spandex. I have received A LOT of maternity clothes from some very generous friends and thought I'd try a pair of maternity jeans this weekend. At first I thought they were great - very roomy! However, after about 5 minutes of walking around the house and about losing my drawers, I decided I'm not quite there yet. Maybe in a few weeks.

I have done oodles of research on strollers and carseats (thanks to those who have offered advice - if I haven't picked your brain yet, please feel free to leave your opinion in the comments section!). I am currently leaning towards a Chicco car seat and either a Britax or City-Mini stroller. Opinions? I have also started thinking about the nursery, but won't be doing too much as we will (hopefully) be moving shortly after the baby arrives....that update will come in a later post.

Other than that we are working on finding daycare (yes, I will be going back to work) and have found a wonderful in-home daycare. We are just waiting to hear if she will have an available spot. Keeping our fingers crossed!

Well, there it is. My first official post. Hopefully it won't be my last. I do respond well to feedback - so if you tell me you're actually reading this, I'm more likely to post. Otherwise I'll begin to believe I'm just writing my life story to cyber-space and I'll give up :) Happy Monday everyone!