(There are actually two new posts today - this one and the one below. I started writing "thank you" last week but didn't get a chance to finish it until this morning.)
Well, today marks the "three weeks to go" mark...as much as it can at least. Last night Brad and I decided what to name the baby: Hiccups. It works for either a boy or a girl, don't you think? And it's not likely a name that 5 other classmates will share with it. Although nicknames are a little hard - we'll just insist that no one tries to shorten the name to "hickie" or "cups" or "cuppy"...Any one of those is pretty bad. Everyone must use the baby's full name.
Middle names don't work well with it either. Yesterday I was ready to add "the third" in nice majestic looking roman numerals. Hiccups III...even though we really are starting a new tradition here. But after the third bout of hiccups in one day yesterday we were convinced that Hiccups had earned its name. It's kind of like how the native americans named their children, right? "White horse", "Loved by the buffalo", "Inflicted with hiccups". (Sorry if that was un-pc.)
Just kidding. Although, the baby really did have hiccups three times yesterday! Outrageous!
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Anyway, three(ish) weeks to go and we're getting ready...as ready as ready can be, I suppose. The nursery is primed with diapers, wipes, burp cloths, some sets of clothes, blankets and sheets which have all been washed (and I dreamt last night that I shrunk the clothes horribly and nothing fit the baby). As we prepare the physical space in our home, the space in our hearts is getting more and more ready to welcome this child into our lives, too. It's amazing to be part of this miracle!
Yay, I'm so excited that You're excited!! :) That's awesome you're on top of things for getting ready for baby. Way to go! Especially with a holiday in there, I can imagine it would get quite busy otherwise. You're going to be such a good mommy!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to meet / see pics of baby Hiccups Bierma!!! that's hilarious Kristin!
ReplyDeleteWe all thought of you tonight at the Schippers Christmas party, talked anxiously about your little bundle of joy!! You're parents held Bennett and I could see in their eyes the excitement they have to be holding YOUR little sweetheart in their arms. Just a matter of weeks now!!! ...or days??!! :) who knows! Blessings to you both and enjoy your Christmas!!!! love, LK
It seems strange yet for me, that my daughter is to have child. But as we see the pictures of your pregnancy reality starts to sit in. Your blog of the 14th is right on as. The song that comes to my mind is "One day at a time, sweet Jesus". I think our feeble minds can't comprehend long range future, so Jesus tells us to trust in Him, and come to him daily. Yes, manna and quail= He will provide and fulfill your needs.
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