The "Dear Baby" Project

With my first child on its way, coming to peace with that fact took time. It usually helps me to write things down, that's part of the reason I wanted to blog. It helps me share my journey, especially things that don't come out so easily.

So coming to peace with this baby, I decided to start a "Dear Baby" Book...

Long Live Barbara!

Before I got knocked up, I had a food baby that I enjoyed feeding. I named her Barbara. Most of my close friends and family learned to love her :)

I was proud of her most times. What I also enjoyed was being able to suck her in whenever I wanted or felt like it. That is not the case these days...

Xwei!: Neglect, Confusion, & Emotions All Around!

I'm losing my mind.  And my fish are losing weight.
Emotions are high, and I just don't know what to do with myself!

I'm a wreck haha, and it is funny and ridiculous, and overwhelming all at the same time.
It makes me think of this popular "First World Problem" meme...

Who drank all my limeade?!

Heaven is what I should call it.

I can't get through a meal, most specifically breakfast, without it!

When I drank my last glass the other day, I almost freaked out.  One, because I couldn't understand who drank all my friggin' limeade, and two...I only had one glass that day and it was still early!
Now, even though I am stocked for the next couple days, I nearly bit off Austin's head when he wanted to have a glass.
     - "What are you doing? (As he pulls the strawberries out of the freezer)
     - "I'm having juice..."
     - "That's mine..."

It all sounds innocent, but I gave him the "Evil Eye".  And mine is pretty fierce.

Sleepless Nights Part 2

My sister and another mother replied to my first "Sleepless Nights" post and both recommended BODY PILLOWS. I'm glad to know I was on the right track, because a few days ago I started looking online at pillows when my Love said we should invest in one.

I have decided that I WANT THIS ONE. It's a little pricey, but it just looks incredibly comfortable. Like an all-night hug :)

I really appreciate the advice. Not only do I gain, but it will help me convince my love that I absolutely need THIS PILLOW :)

Sleepless Nights

12 Weeks!  For the last couple of weeks, my sleep schedule has gone through dramatic changes.  Early on, I was falling asleep at 9PM every night, exhausted, and still exhausted when I woke up the next morning.  I've been giving that "Million Mile Stare" way too much...

Going on 12...

weeks, that is.

I'm 26 years old.  By most standards, I am full and ready to make babies.
This wasn't part of my plan, getting knocked up in college, but in the last month and couple weeks that I've had to process the very idea that I am creating life, I am feeling pretty good about it.  This will be my story.