Thursday, February 28, 2008

Presents for Baby, clothes that don't fit, and money making schemes!

So, my mother-in-law had this really cute idea to create this cute gift basket with a gift for baby for every month. Being that I'm now finally in my fourth month, we got to open another cute gift...it's fun to have soemthing to look forward to.


Another thing to look forward to...clothes that actually fit me! Yes, I've reached the point where my normal clothes don't fit any longer, and my maternity clothes are still too huge! How come none of you with kids told me about this awkward stage?!?!





But, my little belly is popping out a little, and that is very exciting. I can't wait till our appointment next week to hear the "swoosh swoosh" of our precious baby's beating heart. I know many of you are waiting to see a picture of my growing belly, but unfortunately, there is not much to show yet (weird huh, since I just said nothing fits!). I'm a little nervous for my doctor to tell me how much weight I've gained...here's to hoping not too much!


Well, with all the thoughts of impending baby costs, Eric and I are busy scrambling trying to figure out ways to earn a little extra cash. Among other things, we are currently purging our house of old CD's...that's right, a little box of old tasteless music is earning us some pretty decent cash! Eric also promised me that if he isn't using his bowflex in the next six months, we can sell it...finally I get my way!

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

And then there were three....

Or, there will be three anyway, sometime in early September. That's right, I'm pregnant and Eric and I are anxiously awaiting the arrival of baby Maring! We found out the day after Christmas, what a preciuos gift! I am 12 weeks and we had our first ultrasound today...and how amazing. It looks like a real baby, and we got to see the heartbeat too! At first the doctor thought maybe there were twins...but lucky for us, we will get broken in with just one!





We feel so blessed to be enjoying this journey together and I feel amazed to think that God is creating such a precious little life in me...it seems so surreal.





We thought we'd post this blog so that you all (who are sadly farther away than we'd like) can enjoy watching baby and I grow. Eric may even be able to share with you some things he might build for the baby's room! We are so excited to invite you to enjoy this journey with us...check in when you feel like it and we'll try to keep you posted on all of the new and exciting things happening in our little family. May God bless you...