Finley,
Thank you for cooperating for your mommy and daddy on February 10. You made us very excited parents to know for sure that all these converations we've already had with you, that we were calling you by the right name. It was a wonderful joy to see you again in your mommy's tummy and how much you've grown since the last time we saw you. We have gotten so much joy out of feeling and watching you kick. We thought our life was already pretty great, but we know we are in for so much more as you join our lives. You've already brought more joy to us than you could ever know. We're busy getting ready for your arrival ... until then, know that you are loved by many people already who are anxious to meet you and we hope you are nice and comfortable for a while longer - no rushing!
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Sunday, February 13, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
How many more days??
Waiting for Jan. 13th to come was no big deal. We knew the wait had to happen and we had a lot going on in the meantime to keep us busy. But when we couldn't get a final confirmation on what the baby was and were told to wait 4 more weeks ... it's gone by sooo slow! I have plenty of patience: I married a football coach, I live hours from any family, and I teach 59 insane 5th graders with hormones raging all over the place, but to wait 2 more weeks to find out if this baby really is a girl or not has me going crazy. I'm doing everything I can to keep my mind off of it, but I really want to get started on this blank nursery that keeps staring at me.
I know that in years before people didn't find out, and some people think it's just so special to wait till the delivery to find out, and I get it ... but I think it's the most special thing to be pregnant and since I've just started showing and I'm still not really feeling the baby (I maybe have twice, not sure) and I'm halfway there, I just want to keep the connection building, especially for Brian and the baby.
At least this baby knows it's thought of and loved constantly already and we are so excited to have it join our family. We're ready for this idea of a daughter to sink in a little more and I think a nursery will help. The idea of a son just sounded so natural, but I love God's little suprises. We're just eternally thankful either way. So, two more weeks of waiting everyone. February 10th is the big day (fingers crossed tightly).
I know that in years before people didn't find out, and some people think it's just so special to wait till the delivery to find out, and I get it ... but I think it's the most special thing to be pregnant and since I've just started showing and I'm still not really feeling the baby (I maybe have twice, not sure) and I'm halfway there, I just want to keep the connection building, especially for Brian and the baby.
At least this baby knows it's thought of and loved constantly already and we are so excited to have it join our family. We're ready for this idea of a daughter to sink in a little more and I think a nursery will help. The idea of a son just sounded so natural, but I love God's little suprises. We're just eternally thankful either way. So, two more weeks of waiting everyone. February 10th is the big day (fingers crossed tightly).
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Hopefully ... the key word
Well, as I assumed, our little bundle of joy is as stubborn as both of its parents! I tried eating chocolate before the appointment to get the baby to move and be active, but no luck. Apparently we have a very proper little lady on our hands that had her feet crossed at the ankles the entire time. That is, that was the ultrasound tech's best guess ... a girl, but perhaps in a month, there could be a different result.
In the meantime, Brian and I are thrilled to have seen our little one on the screen. In fact, Brian had a much easier time watching the screen and detecting what was going on. I was completely confused until BAM! A big head was clear on the screen. The photos are pretty cool to see "her" hand and body, a nose, and head, and what we think are the legs. It's all so much more than we could see at 6 weeks. There REALLY IS A BABY IN THERE!
Neither of us could care less about the sex; although Brian's reaction was rather crazy. He's truly freaked out. He keeps asking me all about how in the world are we going to raise a girl? How do you say no to a girl? How much do we need to start saving for a wedding? How do we keep the boys away? But then he enjoyed when I began telling him all the wonderful things he's going to get to do with his daughter: take her fishing, get her big hugs after his football games that she'll be at, play tennis & basketball with her, take her swimming, read to her (before he leaves for video games!), etc. That all helped calm him down.
Whether we find out in 4 weeks that it's a boy or that we really do have a little girl growing, none of it matters. We are absolutely overjoyed at seeing this new little person growing and getting bigger by the day. "She's" 8 oz. which is in the 75th percentile and even though I have only been losing weight since getting pregnant, "she" is getting bigger and is healthy with a heartbeat of 147 (right on target).
I'll see what I can do about posting some of these ultrasound pics we were given. For now, we'll just continue praying that "she's" healthy and getting everything "she" needs. No buying anything pink till the final verdict on February 10! We're in no rush to buy anything anyway. The room's plan is to be brown whether a girl or boy. Now when we get it done is the bigger question!
In the meantime, Brian and I are thrilled to have seen our little one on the screen. In fact, Brian had a much easier time watching the screen and detecting what was going on. I was completely confused until BAM! A big head was clear on the screen. The photos are pretty cool to see "her" hand and body, a nose, and head, and what we think are the legs. It's all so much more than we could see at 6 weeks. There REALLY IS A BABY IN THERE!
Neither of us could care less about the sex; although Brian's reaction was rather crazy. He's truly freaked out. He keeps asking me all about how in the world are we going to raise a girl? How do you say no to a girl? How much do we need to start saving for a wedding? How do we keep the boys away? But then he enjoyed when I began telling him all the wonderful things he's going to get to do with his daughter: take her fishing, get her big hugs after his football games that she'll be at, play tennis & basketball with her, take her swimming, read to her (before he leaves for video games!), etc. That all helped calm him down.
Whether we find out in 4 weeks that it's a boy or that we really do have a little girl growing, none of it matters. We are absolutely overjoyed at seeing this new little person growing and getting bigger by the day. "She's" 8 oz. which is in the 75th percentile and even though I have only been losing weight since getting pregnant, "she" is getting bigger and is healthy with a heartbeat of 147 (right on target).
I'll see what I can do about posting some of these ultrasound pics we were given. For now, we'll just continue praying that "she's" healthy and getting everything "she" needs. No buying anything pink till the final verdict on February 10! We're in no rush to buy anything anyway. The room's plan is to be brown whether a girl or boy. Now when we get it done is the bigger question!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Thursday is the big day ... hopefully!
The day is coming to find out what this little one is going to be. At first I didn't really want to know, but the closer the day gets here the more I can't stop thinking about it. Sleeping has been extremely hard lately ... I can't get comfortable, I have to go to the bathroom constantly, and I get caught up thinking about how our lives are going to drastically change. I think if I was showing more rather than just looking "bloated" I would be more relaxed, but I can't wait to see the sonogram and actually see a little body growing. I don't know how people did it before sonograms and heart monitors. Hearing the heartbeat every 4 weeks is so comforting and I greatly look forward to it.
Most people around us are convinced we're going to have a boy. I think it's because Brian has so many brothers and they just expect a boy, but that's why I keep thinking we'll be getting a girl. I really will be surprised if I hear "boy" because I have convinced myself it's a girl. I know Brian will be a great dad to whatever is growing. I think he's scared to get a girl because he knows how much he gives in to me, and he's afraid of being the only man in the house.
Hopefully our little Youngster will "cooperate" Thursday so we can find out, and we can really begin some planning around here. I have to start sometime even though I won't see any major breaks in school before the baby comes to prepare.
Finley Jane or Hayden Patrick ... we're excited to see you!!!
Most people around us are convinced we're going to have a boy. I think it's because Brian has so many brothers and they just expect a boy, but that's why I keep thinking we'll be getting a girl. I really will be surprised if I hear "boy" because I have convinced myself it's a girl. I know Brian will be a great dad to whatever is growing. I think he's scared to get a girl because he knows how much he gives in to me, and he's afraid of being the only man in the house.
Hopefully our little Youngster will "cooperate" Thursday so we can find out, and we can really begin some planning around here. I have to start sometime even though I won't see any major breaks in school before the baby comes to prepare.
Finley Jane or Hayden Patrick ... we're excited to see you!!!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Save the Date!
A shower is being planned by my mother and sister for April 16, 2011. It will be held at my home in Rincon. Mark your calendars, I'd love to see you there!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
A New Year
We welcomed the New Year with friends at our new home. Brian and I have spent a lot of time lately cleaning and organizing the house more. Today we cleaned out the office, which will become the nursery in roughly 165 days. It still doesn't look like anything resembling a nursery, but I know in time it will be consumed with things that dramatically change that impression! For now, it still has our tread climber, a TV, and my brother's massive painting hanging on the wall. Clearly, we were not expecting to be transforming it into a nursery anytime soon! I'm so eager to begin; although I feel like every time I get ready, it just becomes so overwhelming. There's to do lists and to buy lists everywhere which are phenomenal to have, but definitely exhausting. I feel like one of my SpEd students who needs a modified list to handle a few items at a time! One day at a time .... for now, it's back to school tomorrow from our wonderful Christmas vacation. It really was so nice, but definitely too short!
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