Saturday, February 24, 2007

Can I move yet???
Rub the Buddha Belly
I am good!
So this is what it's like to be pregnant...
So today we tried out our artistic talent and decided to do a belly casting. Darrin did all of the hard work while I sat there, trying to stay still for 20 minutes. The baby was not as cooperative as I ...she was busting a move the whole time. It was a great experience, but I have to say that the finished product does not do much for the self esteem. There was a definite horrified look on my face when I saw it the first time!! EEK!
No names yet!!!!....We want it to be unique and amazing. My mom has taken to calling her "Rowdy" since she says that is all her mother (me) has done while she has been pregnant. I can vouch for that.
So we are a little less than 5 weeks away. We are attending our natural childbirth classes weekly and optimistic that we will have a great labor and delivery. I am officially as big as a house and have gained 35lbs. My feet are crying out for mercy daily. Darrin and I practiced parenthood by babysitting Little Ricky (11 weeks) a week ago. Oh, there were so many hysterical moments. Perhaps most shocking is that a newborn can fart like a 65 year old man AND can throw up on you that often in one night. Oh, and it did take both of us to put him in his nightclothes. Darrin passed the diaper changing test with flying colors.
Most of all, we thank you all for your kind thoughts and prayers. We are so grateful, and thrive on the positive energy!!

Saturday, January 27, 2007



Hi, Everyone! We have just created this blog together to keep all of our family and friends updated on our GROWING situation.

We have about 9 weeks left before our baby girl is due in March. We have not yet decided on a name, but have ruled out Pearly or Pimpinella (Gates)! We are starting our natural childbirth classes next week...although, Darrin may need some Valium to survive the labor and constant complaining (he made me write that!).

The photo to the right is of Bella and I in our backyard. We are having a contest to see who can gain the most weight in the shortest amount of time....and waddle the most. She has fat deposits AND she's not pregnant...that's all I'm saying!

We will not be emailing photo updates anymore so feel free to check in here from time to time if you wish!