Excited!!!

We are getting SUPER excited about meeting little Kiersten.  Doctor said all was well at the last visit I had on Friday.  I don't go back till end of April. I pray all stays well which I'm sure it will.  All is in GOD's hands.  He's watching over her daily.  Ryan talks to my tummy more and more to say hello to her. Its so sweet. He's going to be a great dad!  :o)  I finally cleared out her nursery. Nothing really in there now but laundry..oh the laundry! lol  I hope to have it painted by my first shower which will be held HERE...ahh!   So, now I have to put her crib and furnture in there till Ryan can redo the flooring.  Lets pray she doesn't come early.  Doubtful, but you never know.   That floor must be in before she comes! what a nightmare that would be!!!!!!  haha  I'll keep you updated as things get closer.   She's as active as can be.  Seems to be most active right at night and in the morning. She's moving as I type this.  Silly Kiddo!

Registry Finally Done...No Sweat!

So, finally was able to do the registry.  And this time, had fun.  I was able to ask questions. lol Thanks to a good friend!   I just never knew there was so much to know. But like everyone tells me, my mother instincts will come to me!!! Yeah! :)   lol I am praying they will.  I'm actually quite excited.  I know Ryan is too... I even bought my first little outfit for Kiersten!  (we haven't finalized spelling so ignore anyting I put, until its on the birth certif, ignore me! lol :)

Bottles, Nipples, and Shampoos Oh My!

Er, no one mentioned the insane amount of STUFF to choose from when it comes to babies. Anxiety took over me I guess while trying to decide on what I needed so I had to go home after making a small attempt.  Eek! 

The Spelling of Baby Girl Houtz's Name

So, I had it planned b/c Ryan wanted it simple, but, after realizing that no one will ever say her name right, which will bother me, I'm going to have to change it. Its convincing Ryan to be okay with it.  Oy!  My choices are Kiersten or Kierstyn.  I prefer Kierstyn.  I need ideas here.   Help!

It's A Girl!!!

Here is a profile photo of our little Kiersten, what a cutie!!! She's already beautiful!!!

Back for Ultrasound...

Yup, thats right, today is the big day, we get to sort of meet baby Houtz again.  Not in person yet, but a little snapshot.  I'm excited. I pray that Baby Houtz is healthy.  I know that is my biggest fear and I'm sure its normal to feel that way. I know its in GOD's hands and HE knows what is best.   I hope I have given Baby Houtz a good home so far.  He/She sure has been active though.  Which is good I would assume.  But I'm affraid we are going to have an active little tyke on our hands. haha! 

Today we get to also find out the sex of the baby.  Is it a little Ashton Jonathan? or Kirsten Taylor????  We'll see.  I plan on video taping the event some as long as the battery holds out.  Ryan wants a boy so bad he can just scream, so hopefully if its a girl, there is no dissapointment on the video. If so, we'll have to throw it away. Don't want her to see it when she's older. lol :)  I'm sure he'll be smitten though.  He just acts all tough. ;)  Well, gotta go.  Back later for Baby Houtz Updates!!!

Preparing for little Baby Houtz

Well, this past weekend, Ryan and I spent many hours nailing, smashing, hauling, and laying hard wood flooring down in our bedroom. I know you are probably wondering how this is preparing for baby...well...it is!  Our carpet was so horrible because it was very old, worn out, dirty, and the dog had chewed it up to the point where the carpet tacks were sticking up in our bedroom doorway.  NOT a good idea  to leave that there for our little one to run down the hall and step on.  So, we finally did it.  With the help of Angie and Linda (THANK YOU!!!) we were able to get it done in one weekend. We still have a few minor things to add before we can say its completely done, but its good enough for me! No more sweating for Ryan!  You did a great job babe!!! LOOKS LOVELY! ;o)