So the first few months of pregnancy turned out to be somewhat uneventful, after we were thoroughly shocked by the initial news. We’ve been doing some reading and watching the daily/weekly emails about the progress of my wife’s body and the baby’s. But things have started moving faster of late. Mainly, we’ve started shopping and asking around for baby gear, and…
It’s a boy!
It's a Boy!
See that arrow in the picture on the left! It should actually be pointing a little lower, but check it out!!! The ultrasound went great and everything is normal and the baby is healthy. Supposedly he is in the 43 percentile weight/height wise which is good! Hopefully he’ll be a little taller than his Dad (and a lot taller than his mom!). Judging by the intelligence of his mom and dad (or at least his mom), this kid is going to be smart! Check out this huge noggin!
What a big noggin'!
My wife and I are both thrilled, and I think our families are even more thrilled! Now we finally know what type of name to pick, and what color gear we should be buying. So far, the only thing we’ve bought is the baby monitor, and my wife has knitted some gender-neutral hats and socks. Next up on the list:
- Stroller/car seat (can be bought in a set)
- Crib
- Changing table
- Pack n’ play
- Bouncy chair
- Swing?
- Diapers
- Special diaper trash can to trap the odor.
- An infinite number of other toys, clothes, necessities, and accessories.
For the most part, I think we are going to go with the Eddie Bauer collection for the big ticket items. Yeah! I didn’t know they made Eddie Bauer baby gear either??? But anyway, that brand of products look and feel really solid. The price is on the high end of the “normal people” range, but I think it’s worth it. Assuming this kid doesn’t drive us completely insane, we’re going to get him a brother or sister, so all the baby gear will be used twice.
Then we have the baby shower to plan, and we have to reorganize our current office/guest bedroom. Then there is all the financial planning that goes into this whole adventure, and we’re probably going to need more insurance, as well as some life insurance! On a side note, I also have some important stuff coming up at work that will have me stepping a little bit outside my comfort zone, but it’s for the best!
All in all this is probably the most exciting time of our lives. Wish us luck!