Baby Bump

We are starting to be able to see a small baby bump now!  The reality is hitting us that December 1st is not that far away.  Erin and I looked at three day cares last Friday because the waiting list is long at the more popular places in town.  After sticker shock wore off we started to appreciate how important it is to find a place that can not only provide the basics but add an early education.  Some of the things they teach kids these days just amazes me.  Erin was partial to one that she thought would be OCD clean.  I liked one that was a little out of the way but had a solid educational curriculum.  Fortunately, we have a few months to decide.

Tornado Warning

Well, the baby just experienced its first natural disaster scare.  These events are not all that uncommon for Erin who has experienced a house fire, a tornado, and a hurricane.  We were at the movies when a tornado warning sent us racing home to be with our dogs.  We quickly cleared out a small interior closet and took shelter for the next hour.  Fortunately, we made it through the storm without any issues although there are reports of some severe damage in surrounding areas.

Happy Anniversary!

Today is our three year wedding anniversary!  A long time ago we decided that we wanted to enjoy each other for a few years before we had kids.  In addition to changing jobs, working on a catering business, and completing an MBA, we've definitely had tons of fun. 

Over the last three years we've:

• Skied in Colorado
• Golfed in St. Augustine Florida
• Attended two weddings in Destin
• Watched Fourth of July in Boston
• Mardi Gras in Mobile Alabama
• Auburn National Champtionship in Phoenix Arizona
• Football at Ole Miss, Auburn, and Mississippi State
• Wedding in Chattanooga
• Family visits in Washington DC
• Birthday in Kansas City
• Golf and wedding in Memphis
• Thanksgiving in New Orleans
• Honeymoon and Anniversary in Jamaica

We can't wait for the next chapter of our lives.  Next year when we celebrate our anniversary it will be with the newest member of our family.  

Breaking News!

Saturday was an eventful day for us.  I graduated with an MBA from the University of Arkansas.  Both families came to the long ceremony.  After, we went to Pinnacle Country Club for dinner.  I opened presents and we enjoyed each others company.  After dinner, they brought the "surprise" cake that announced to all of them that we are having a baby.  Everyone was overjoyed and excited.  After the screams and hugs, everyone grabbed the nearest phone and started calling friends and family. It was an exciting moment!

Surprise!

I graduate tomorrow with my MBA. It's been a long two years.  Both our families are going to watch me graduate.  After the ceremony, we will go to dinner at the club.  After dinner, the server is going to bring me a surprise "graduation" cake.  What our family doesn't know is that the cake is not for me, it's going to announce to them that we are having a baby!  They're going to be so excited and we just can't wait to share this with them.

Smile, You're on Camera!

Yesterday we went to our first doctor's appointment since the original pregnancy confirmation.  Erin did her blood work and went over medical history with the nurse.  Then we went to the ultrasound room and saw our baby for the first time!  The moment the baby came up on the screen we saw it kick one of its legs.  Then later the baby stuck its arm up.  It was a magical moment.  It felt like the baby was waving at us.

The doctor confirmed based on the length of the baby that our expected due date is November 30th. It's so tiny, but we already love it so much.  Grow little one, we're going to have so much fun together.

We can hear the heartbeat!

I purchased a fetal doppler monitor from ebay.  With this handheld device, we can listen to and monitor the rate of our baby's heartbeat in the privacy of our home even before we have an official doctors visit.  As soon as it arrived in the mail, we tried it out.  This is a video of the very first time we heard our baby's heartbeat.  

Happy Mother's Day

Happy first Mother's Day to Erin.  I bought the baby it's first toy and book.  Erin got some bubble bath that she will enjoy and a picture frame for the ultrasound that we will receive this Thursday.  Happy Mother's Day to our mom's as well.  We love you both.  You've got a grand-baby on the way!

Pitter Patter

It's official...we heard our baby's heartbeat! This is my first post (Matt has put everything together up to this point) and I couldn't be happier to share this news. We video recorded the event and I am sure that we will have it posted soon! I have to say that it is the coolest thing that I have ever heard in my entire life. It is still hard to comprehend the fact that I have a tiny living person inside of me; however I catch myself just sitting around thinking about what he/she will look like, will he/she be funny, athletic, spiritual, loving? With all the thoughts that I have I still come to one conclusion....it doesn't matter; it doesn't matter what he/she looks like or acts, we will love this baby with all that we are!

I can't wait to share all of this with our family! My Dad lets us know on a daily basis that he would love a grandbaby and to think we only have 12 more days before we tell him is almost more than I can handle :) He even sent us an email today asking that we work on a grandbaby in all our free time! I just wanted to send him an email back and tell him, just hold on a couple of weeks :) Can you tell we are excited!