9 weeks

I am feeling a bit impatient...It's kind of weird knowing that there is a baby growing inside of me, but not really being able to tell. I think that's why I got so excited when I saw the ultrasound. I can't wait to start showing, and I especially can't wait to feel the baby moving around. It's like all I am doing right now is waiting!

I found this T-shirt print that I think is cute...can't wait to start buying the clothes!
Ryan and I started talking names today...and got nowhere. Ryan really wants a girl, but we can't even think of any good girl names...I like Marie for a middle name, a lot. We have come across a couple boy names that we like. I have really come to love the name Shane, which means 'God is gracious.' I think that would be a perfect name for a boy. It's funny, I had some names picked out for years that I really wanted to name my future babies, and when I found out I was pregnant, the names were instantly out the window. I wanted Wesley for a boy and Chloe for a girl...and now I hate those names. (No offence if that's your name...) If you have any suggestions (as long as your suggestion isn't just to name the baby after you), let me know!

I have been thinking of all the things we will need to get for the baby, and the different things that I want, like a 3-in-1 crib that turns into a toddler bed and then a full-size bed. And a video camera to record hours and hours of baby footage that we think is cute, and other people think is boring. I can't wait to buy one of those cool maternity pillows, either.

I told my bosses that I am pregnant on Friday...that was a little scary. I am a little nervous about the logistics of everything; I don't want them to worry. It was cute when they started saying "we're gonna have a baby!" And then I slipped on the wet doormat and almost fell flat on my face and they freaked out and said "be careful, you're with child!" (I really need to get better shoes.)

I'm still kind of tired...though I think the vitamins are helping; and I'm not really nauseous anymore, which is awesome! I still can't get over the fact that I was halfway through the first trimester when I found out I am pregnant! I hope everything goes by as quickly as it has...I don't want to wait!

My prayer is still that I can be for Ryan what he needs me to be. I pray that I am as sensitive to him as he is to me...It has been so wonderful, he has been helping out around the house so much. He doesn't make me feel bad when I take naps (which is pretty much every day) and he has been such an encouragement to me. I love to see him with little children at church. I know he will be such a great father, and I can't wait until the baby comes and we can all spend time together. I love him, so much!