Tick tock

I am now 26 1/2 weeks pregnant and have started to say "6 months" when people ask how far along I am. I don't know if it is the mere 3 months left or the arrival of Spring making July feel just around the corner, but I am starting to think that it is really time to get ready for this baby. For the past 5 or so months, we have just been enjoying watching my belly grow and seeing/feeling him kick...generally just basking in the excitement of knowing we are growing a little one, while still enjoying our time as a couple who aren't yet parents. My friend Stephanie and my sister have been planning for our baby shower (thank you!) which has also given me the push to start thinking about what we need, so I have been working on a registry in an attempt to provide baby boy with all the things he needs to be happy & healthy while not going overboard with all the STUFF Babies R Us would have you think are "essentials." It can be hard to find a balance when everything is so tiny & cute! It is probably also time to be getting his nursery ready, but now that I have waited until I have this 6 month belly, Jason is going to be taking on the bulk of this project (baby is going to be sleeping in the room next to us and the guest room is moving to the first floor).

As I type this blog post with my laptop on my lap (and my heating pad on my achy back), baby boy has been visibly bouncing all around. At this point, this is pretty normal for this time of day, but I just thought you might like to know he is saying hello!

26 weeks

For those who may be interested, we are registering using My Registry. It gives us the option of registering for things at multiple stores, but keeping the list all in one place. Not only does it widen our list of options, but it gives me the chance to register for an item with the store who has the best price. Pretty great!

Now off to go ask my honey for a back rub :)