Baby shopping!!!

No one tells you how much stuff you need to get when you have your first baby. Every day I am finding something new that I forgot to add to my list. Gosh, when will it stop? Never they say, and so I must give in. Not only do you need a crib, mattress, crib set, crib sheets, change table, changing pad and covers, mobile, diaper this, diaper that, cream this, shampoo that. Ugh what else did I miss? The best part though about doing the shopping for my baby, is having the fun doing it. Looking at what I would love to have, what I will get, and what I might need never gets old. Coming home with a new outfit for my baby makes me giddy because I will get to see her in it one day! I am telling you, this child is going to be spoiled and it will be all my fault. It will stop though when either her closet can't fit all the clothes in it, or she starts to catch on and asks for everything :) The best part about baby shopping, is not having to buy anything and getting it from friends and family members! I love receiving all the items and know that Mackenzie will cherish them for as long as she can! When ever I walk into her room, I look at all the blessing she has and cannot wait to give her more!! Woah is me they say!

My 8 months of, well....

Well, I am in my 8th month of being pregnant and I can honestly say, I cannot wait until it is over. I have been in more pain then ever in my life as my back is mad, my legs hurt and my tummy is ever so expanding. I burp more than the average man and I am pretty sure I can out fart anyone (gross I know, but I can't help it since there is a baby pushing things around). I visit the bathroom more and go through toilet paper like a cat playing with it. I have gotten and still have almost every symptom that accompanies your ever growing body, from nausea to swollen feet. I don't sleep anymore and I am alway tired by 2pm. Anyone that has been pregnant is probably going "yep, I remember this and so glad it is all over with.". However, they are probably asking "Sherrie, what about all the positives about being pregnant?" Oh there are so many of them that I love that part of being pregnant. I love the doctor visits as I get to hear the beautiful noise of the heart beat. I love all the kicks, rolls and pushing Mackenzie does to remind me that she is there. I love rubbing my belly and the belly rubs I get from Brian. I look down every day and get reminded that soon I will be holding this precious bundle of joy. Looking at her smiles, her little toes and fingers. Giving her baths, soothing her cries, and rocking her to sleep. There is nothing more beautiful then having the opportunity to give a life, one which will be mine to care for!!

Why I am here

There reason I am writing this blog is because many friends and family cannot physically be here with me during this amazing time. I want to share my experiences with everyone, post pictures of my journey and show everyone that I can do this (one baby step at a time)!!

After 2 miscarriages, I got discouraged from wanting to try to have a baby because the heart break of a loss is so much on a person. However, when I found out that we were pregnant, I held my breath until I saw her beating heart for the first time at my 8 week appointment. From that moment on, I knew that my life was going to be complete!

I hope that everyone can enjoy this as much I have been. I cannot wait to share all the milestones we complete, and the amazing life that is about to take place!