I believe the curtain is being drawn between our dreams and our reality; slowly we're stepping out on on stage, albeit it timidly, ready to embrace our new roles: Mom and Dad.
Over the past few days it is becoming increasingly real to us; that we are going to be parents, we are going to have a baby....HOLY SHIT! I think it's an amalgamate of things; hearing the heartbeat, at home, being one of them.
We've had our copy of Baby Bargains for a few weeks now, and after hearing the heartbeat I kind of came face-to-face with reality....we gotta start preparing for this kid! I sat down and wrote a short list of the necessary items we need...and I do mean necessary. We have a list of about 7-10 things (not including clothes etc) that we need to get.
Fortunately we don't need to get any furniture. Three years ago my aunt and uncle generously gave us their baby furniture from my 2 cousins (the youngest is now 5). That, right there, saves us about $600-$1000; we do need to get a mattress, as the one that we have is probably 10 years old (my oldest cousin). Now to start researching....
Only 3 more weeks until we [hopefully] find out whether we're having a girl or a boy...of course, I'm secretly hoping it's a girl, even though EVERYONE ELSE hopes it's a boy or thinks it's a boy. In all honesty, we both just hope the baby is healthy and gender doesn't mean a spit of difference.
3 comments:
yeah it is wired when you really start thinking it is going to happen. Throughout the first part of the pregnancy it was all so hypothetical now when I talk about things with the baby I realize that it is less than 1/2 year away...gulp. It is really exciting and I envy you 7-10 part list. Have fun. I look forward to knowing what you are having too.
I am so the same way! A friend of mine loaned me a bassinette. I keep looking at it thinking, OMG, there is going to be something in there in a few months! WHOA! Life will never be the same. So scaary!
How in the world do I discern between all the HYPE and what I actually NEED for a kiddO?? Its a daunting task. I felt better after going to a few stores with Angel and us talking about what we felt was necessary. Still, Its hard to figure out WHAT you need! Good luck!
I'm with you on the gender thing too. You have a 50/50 shot at a guess as to which one it is. Main thing is health and happiness! It will all work out in the end... I've got to take my own words to heart!
isnt that crazy when it starts to sink in....I totally remember that !=)
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