I was so moved by this couple’s story about how they came to decide to pursue adoption. I think it’s so amazing to hear and understand that her heart is in a similar place as mine as Mumbles and I look forward to welcoming our son this fall. And, I just love that they have chosen to adopt locally. How special.
And how awesome is their announcement photo?!
[image via andthatmakesthree.com…congrats!]
Getting the “are you pregnant?” question is not a good one if you aren’t. See this young house love post on the topic (aptly titled “State of the Uterus” and also, watch the movie Two Weeks Notice). Since finding out we’re expecting, I’ve had a few run-ins which have surprised and stunned me.
Days before I even took a test, I was having crazy, vivid dreams. I went to lunch with Mumbles, his mom and sister and I was telling them all about a funny dream I’d had where I popped out a baby not knowing I was expecting. In the dream, Mumbles’s older brother and his wife were very angry with us and our lack of preparation. “But I didn’t know I was pregnant!” I kept exclaiming a la Ross Gellar and “We were on a break!” It was a funny little episode, my dream, in that I kept saying things like, “Well, we’ll just head to the store and get baby stuff…you can help. Come on, grab the babe.” and then his brother would get furious and remind me we couldn’t just put the baby in the car because I wasn’t prepared with a car seat. Oh, right. Well, you can see it was quite an elaborate and comedic dream. When I finished telling the story, my sister-in-law flatly said “I bet you’ll get pregnant in like 3 weeks.” Oh, you! And then the next day I had a positive pregnancy test in my hands.
Just after I’d found out, I had a meeting with a client who asked me in a sweet, polite way if we were trying/expecting and though I hadn’t told anyone I couldn’t hide my grin. It was so uncanny that she’d sensed it so early on. I thought for sure I must have a glob of pizza sauce on the side of my face, having just scarfed down a slice before she arrived. But, no, apparently it was my demure glow. (At least that’s what I’m going with).
In late March, I was out to lunch with all my coworkers (none of whom I’d told at this point) when the owner of the shop started telling me all about the space I could reserve for my baby shower. I nervously wondered if I was showing (my pants were totally unbuttoned but I thought I layered over them well). I dusted it off to assume he saw my wedding rings and just figured I was young enough to have a baby shower somewhere in my future.
Do you have a funny “are you pregnant story?” or ever think someone knew before you actually told them?
I think Jimmy Kimmel made this video just for me. I mean a baby + The Bachelor? Come on now!
Happy Friday, friends!
Last week, Mumbles and I had the big appointment. You know, the one where you find out if you’re having a boy or a girl. (!) Our ultrasound tech was nice enough to take about 30 photos of this kid so we’ve got a nice little banner display at home now with a bunch of baby’s body parts featured. So tiny!!
So you’re probably wondering…
It’s a BOY!
What a special moment for us. And, to top it off, it was my dad’s birthday so we were able to celebrate and tell him the news over dinner that evening. He was a bit disappointed having been absolutely certain that this little babe was going to be a girl but I think he’s over it now. Ha! We also had a great little get-together with lots of food, Sprinkles cupcakes, and a few friends and family to share our joy.
Mumbles and I are so excited and also a little relieved. You see, we didn’t really care one way or the other for a boy or girl but in conversations about possible boy names, we immediately agreed on many, whereas the girl names…not.at.all. We have a name in mind that I’ve loved for a long time but haven’t decided for certain yet. Naming a human is hard!
If you have kids, I’m so curious to know how you decided on the name you chose and if you still like it.
After keeping mum for months (pun intended) and pinning away on a secret board, I’m so excited to share this happy news with you today, friends…Kevin Mumbles and I are expecting our first child this October! We are absolutely thrilled, and filled with joy and love.
I’ve mentioned that Mumbles proposed in Lake Havasu, a very meaningful place for us which is now even more memorable since we were able to announce our baby on the way to some of our family while there over Valentine’s Day weekend. So, so special.
I’m a little more than four months along now, feeling great (I’ve been fortunate not to have any morning sickness, although the fatigue of the first trimester was no joke for about 3 weeks. geesh!) and enjoying the magnificence of pregnancy. And bacon cheeseburgers. Mumbles and I keep marveling at how blessed we are and how happy, grateful and fulfilled we’re feeling. (Apparently those pregnancy hormones are no joke either!) I’m trying to enjoy every part of this experience and we’re really looking forward to all the incredible moments yet to come…finding out the gender, watching my belly grow, choosing a name, getting the nursery ready, giving birth, and holding our baby for the first time.
I’ve been obsessing over baby blogs and product reviews so for all you moms and dads out there, if you have any can’t-live-without-it products to recommend, please leave a comment below to share!
(custom watercolor illustration by Bamee on Etsy)
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