Well, this blog has been "in the works" just about as long as this little babe growing in my belly. So I'm really starting to wonder which one will be the bigger challenge! :) And I'm not even technologically illiterate. Oh well.
Kent and I (and some of you..) thought it was high time to start documenting our journey for all the world to see. The fact that I keep pretty good tabs on all of you through your blogs played a part as well, thought it was only fair to let you have a peek into our craziness!
You may have gathered, if not known already that Kent and I are expecting our first little bundle in April. We are SUPER excited and feel blessed beyond measure that God has chosen us to care for one of His little children! What a responsibility!! The due date is April 9th, but what baby follows that rule? Yes, we will find out what kind we're having, actually on December 3rd!!! I have felt pretty good. The first couple of months were a little rough, never horrible, but just felt a bit sick and exhausted. Then one day it all went away and I started to wonder if I was making everything up... (I'm not). Just at the right time my belly started poking out and now feels like it grows daily!! I haven't had many cravings, nothing crazy, anyway. I just eat. A lot. Baby's a hungry little thing! The only thing that MUST be in the fridge at all times is orange juice. Exciting, huh? But we buy it by the gallon jug these days. As far as any inclinations as to what we're having, Kent thinks we're having a boy, all our college students think it's a girl, except for one. I really don't feel pulled one way or another.
Someone the other day asked me if I was ready for the baby to get here. I quickly answered 'NO!' At this point Baby Mereness would be sleeping on the couch, swaddled in a full size quilt and playing with the dog, none of which, I'm sure, are 'pediatrician recommended'. I think God was on to something when He decided to give us 9 months to get ready! This whole process has been just another testament to how beautifully powerful God is. Everything happens on His time scale and PRAISE GOD for that!! I can only imagine what our chitlins would be like if we were in charge of the specifics. I feel like I'm part of a little miracle by carrying this baby. It's been so cool to know that he or she is growing just the way God wants!
Wait, did you say dog??? Why, yes I did. We got a dog. Our dear friends Ryan and Emily had to get rid of their dogs, one of which Kent grew very fond of when we lived in Lubbock. He couldn't fathom the idea of Gus going to any ole stranger's house. So we took him! Gus is a part corgi, part weenie dog(can't spell the real name) mix who is transitioning into an outside dog. He has been around babies and is pretty gentle and loving. He goes ABSOLUTELY NUTS when around big crowds, but we'll just deal with that. We've loved having Gus around so far.
Just a few pics of what's being going on in our neck of the woods...
Kent and I (and some of you..) thought it was high time to start documenting our journey for all the world to see. The fact that I keep pretty good tabs on all of you through your blogs played a part as well, thought it was only fair to let you have a peek into our craziness!
You may have gathered, if not known already that Kent and I are expecting our first little bundle in April. We are SUPER excited and feel blessed beyond measure that God has chosen us to care for one of His little children! What a responsibility!! The due date is April 9th, but what baby follows that rule? Yes, we will find out what kind we're having, actually on December 3rd!!! I have felt pretty good. The first couple of months were a little rough, never horrible, but just felt a bit sick and exhausted. Then one day it all went away and I started to wonder if I was making everything up... (I'm not). Just at the right time my belly started poking out and now feels like it grows daily!! I haven't had many cravings, nothing crazy, anyway. I just eat. A lot. Baby's a hungry little thing! The only thing that MUST be in the fridge at all times is orange juice. Exciting, huh? But we buy it by the gallon jug these days. As far as any inclinations as to what we're having, Kent thinks we're having a boy, all our college students think it's a girl, except for one. I really don't feel pulled one way or another.
Someone the other day asked me if I was ready for the baby to get here. I quickly answered 'NO!' At this point Baby Mereness would be sleeping on the couch, swaddled in a full size quilt and playing with the dog, none of which, I'm sure, are 'pediatrician recommended'. I think God was on to something when He decided to give us 9 months to get ready! This whole process has been just another testament to how beautifully powerful God is. Everything happens on His time scale and PRAISE GOD for that!! I can only imagine what our chitlins would be like if we were in charge of the specifics. I feel like I'm part of a little miracle by carrying this baby. It's been so cool to know that he or she is growing just the way God wants!
Wait, did you say dog??? Why, yes I did. We got a dog. Our dear friends Ryan and Emily had to get rid of their dogs, one of which Kent grew very fond of when we lived in Lubbock. He couldn't fathom the idea of Gus going to any ole stranger's house. So we took him! Gus is a part corgi, part weenie dog(can't spell the real name) mix who is transitioning into an outside dog. He has been around babies and is pretty gentle and loving. He goes ABSOLUTELY NUTS when around big crowds, but we'll just deal with that. We've loved having Gus around so far.
Just a few pics of what's being going on in our neck of the woods...
Tailgating with the students
Bob Ross and (evil eyed) Mary Poppins!
Sad this pic isn't bigger- our students come up with very impressive costumes!
Gus and Kent - "guy talk"
Me and baby at 18 weeks!
Yay blog!! :) I'm so excited you started this. It looks great! AND baby bump picture is so cute!!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo you have a blog and a pretty one at that! Excited to read your journey!
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures! Love the costumes. You are precious and look absolutely ADORABLE!!
ReplyDeleteBrynn!!! You look fabulous! And your halloween costumes are great! Sounds like things are going well for yall! Can't wait to hear if Baby Mereness is a he or a she!
ReplyDeleteYipee! I am really glad you have a blog. I wonder a lot about what you and Kent are up to. But only in a non-stalker, non-creepy sort of way. :) Welcome to blogland, where no detail of your life is too minute to blog about! Read mine for examples.
ReplyDeleteWay to go. I am glad you got it all set up. The "Amy" link is weird??? I don't know how that happened. Love ya
ReplyDeleteYou look so wonderful! Yay for bloggy, too!:)
ReplyDeleteYou look great!! So excited to be able to keep up with you guys now:)
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