WE HAVE A NAME!

We originally were not going to tell people the name we had in mind but we decided what the heck who cares if people don't like it. We love the name and that's all that should matter anyway. Ok I will get on with it, we are going to name him Grady Christopher Stahl. Now talk amongst yourselves about how much you love or hate the name :) . We came across the name Grady in my family tree. There is a Grady Yeiser Jr. which is a relative of my grandfather on my mom's side. Not really sure who he is but his name popped out at us. I will have to learn more about him. My heritage is Irish/German same as Chris. Grady is an Irish name and means child of nobility.

Oh Happy Day! 5-22-08

Today was a very exciting day for me! It started off like any other day except when I was out walking the dogs and making small talk with another dog walker they asked the question I have been waiting hear! They asked, "are you expecting?" AH HA finally people are comfortable enough in asking me which means I am past the fat stage and definitely look pregnant! The lady had no clue how much that simple question made my day! Then as the day continued two other people asked as well! I couldn't believe it, all of the sudden today I look pregnant. Only those who have been pregnant can fully appreciate why this would make me so happy.

Nursery near completion

Our rocker glider came in a week ago and we have added drawers and shelving from Ikea. We picked up some khaki curtains at pottery barn kids. Still searching for the right valiance but if we can't find one that works with the room we may just do without it. We will probably get a smaller side table for the chair the one in there now was what we already had and I think it is too big but maybe we will keep it. Chris is very proud of the circles he painted on the wall. We bought circle wall applications from www.designpublic.com and Chris painted them in colors that match the bedding. I painted some picture frames in the same colors. I think we are way ahead in terms of having the nursery ready but we just could not help it, it's so exciting and fun to build a nursery!

20 Week Ultra-Sound

We are proud to announce that we are indeed having a baby boy! Our intuition, Chinese calendar, and intelli-gender kit were all correct! This is very exciting as it will be the first boy in the Hawkins family. I am not sure I will quite know what do with a boy :) heh. Wonder what he will look like? I definitely hope to one day have a mini me but having a boy is also very wonderful. It was comforting to find out that baby bean is healthy on all accounts and things are where they should be. I am already experiencing the mother/child attachment because I just love this baby so much and he is not even out into the world yet! We have a few names on the top of our list so far but nothing set in stone. Not sure if we will be letting everyone know our name choice, as of now we are keeping a tight lip. We just want to avoid hearing that someone thinks the name we have chosen is awful. I am feeling great expect for slight back discomfort in the morning when I wake up. I am showing a lot or a little depending on the outfit I wear, ha. Trying to not be self conscious about strangers whispering, "Is she pregnant or fat, she has to be pregnant?" You know we have all done it so I am pretty sure it is happening to me but oh well who cares. I am still working out as much as I am allowed to because the thought of not exercising at all is scary to me, I would go nuts! It is hard enough to cut way back on my regular exercise routine. I will try and get some pregnant pictures on here soon so you all can see my belly!