Decorating the nursery!

This weekend we cleared out little Jack's room, painted the nursery, and put a few decorative decals on the walls. Decorating makes me realize how close we are getting! I love how the room looks so far and I can't wait to get the crib and other furniture in.
We also registered this weekend. That was fun, exciting, tiring, and overwhelming! We started by looking at the bottles and I realized I have no idea what is best or what I really need as far as bottles! But we registered for a box of Avent bottles/nipples and I hope that is what we need. lol We also put a ton of other things on the registry. I knew that babies needed a lot of stuff...I just don't think I realized exactly HOW MUCH stuff. I can't wait for April, I'm starting to get even more excited now!

25.5 weeks picture

This is the newest picture taken today. I'm 25.5 weeks. The belly is definitely getting bigger!

A Newborn's Conversation with God

A Newborn's Conversation with God


A baby asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?"

God said, "Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you."

The child further inquired, "But tell me, here in heaven I don't have
to do anything but sing and smile to be happy."

God said, "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you.
And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy."

Again the small child asked, "And how am I going to be able to understand
when people talk to me if I don't know the language?"

God said, "Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words
you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will
teach you how to speak."

"And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?"

God said, "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach
you how to pray."

"Who will protect me?"

God said, "Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life."

"But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore."

God said, "Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach
you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you."

At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth
could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, "God, if I am to leave
now, please tell me my angel's name."

God said, You will simply call her, "Mom."

24 week check-up

I had my 24 week check up this morning. Both mommy and baby are doing well! The baby's heartbeat was strong and he was even kicking a little while I was at the doctor's office.
The only downside was that I gained 9 pounds this month. I told the doctor that we had been without a kitchen almost all month and had to eat out a lot, so she was understanding and spared me the lecture, but she did give me a goal of only gaining 2 pounds by next appointment. And I have to be tested for gestational diabetes next month as well. But other than that, everything is fine. Only 15 weeks to go!

6 months!

I can't believe we are at the 6 month mark already! I am feeling little Jack kick a lot more these days. It's my favorite feeling and one thing I enjoy most about the pregnancy! My belly is steadily getting bigger and I love it! Here is a pic at 6 months. :)