BabyGate 2009

Now that the first Doctor visit is past us, Nick and I have learned a few things, and we feel it our duty to share some of the less icky highlights as we begin our journey into the land of parenthood. So buckle up and please keep all hands, arms, and legs inside the vehicle at all times because here we go....

1. If the Doctor comes in with a medical student and asks if they can join hm as he teaches them the tricks of the trade, basically just suck it up and welcome them to the party. And be grateful this fore mentioned person is looking over the doctors shoulder the whole time instead of being the first patient they see on their own.

2. Probing is no fun. 'Nuff said.

3. Apparently some women get strange cravings to eat things like clay, chalk and laundry starch. These cravings are to be ignored because eating non food items like those can be harmful. REALLY!?! I kid you not, this is in one of the books we got so you know some moron actually tried them.

4. Crying over all the weight you have gained in what seems like a few short weeks gets you nowhere fast. Except the nearest fast food place that has good ice cream.

5. Bathrooms are suddenly in short supply, and bedtime cannot come soon enough. 8:30 is not to early for bed is it?

6. I guess when the baby is only at about 5 1/2 weeks it looks like an M&M, only not as colorful on the ultrasound. At least that is what Nick said after he looked at it. I didn't see it though, not because I couldn't find it, the doctor was standing in front of the screen.

7. You can buy designer hospital gowns. Really people.....why would you spend so much money on something that will be totally ruined!?! I think there were even a few with some ribbons on them. Now I am not sure seeing as how I have yet to go through the labor process, but my guess is you are not going to be thinking clearly as soon as you get to the hospital and/or your water breaks. At this point you won't care what gown you are wearing, how your hair looks, if you brushed your teeth that morning etc. etc. etc.

8. Saltine Crackers are like a gift from above.

9. Suddenly you find yourself looking in the baby section of a store that has been until now so carefully avoided. We actually walked around in that section and I could see the fear building in Nick, and I was starting to feel it as well. Then again it could have been my bladder screaming for the nearest bathroom....hmm

10. Thinking of names is really hard! Luckily we already have a boy name picked out, but girl names are hard. Nick and I don't agree on any of them. Plus the pressure of finding the perfect name since the baby will be stuck with it for the rest of his/her life is rather mind boggling. We have spent a bit of time on the names thinking of nick names that might come from these names... shudder. Word to the wise....Don't go there.

So there is a look inside as we start our new adventure. For those of you who have gone through this before, I hope our fun can help you remember your first baby and how you prepared for it. (Advice is always welcome). For those who have not done this yet..... Well I just hope you can laugh along with us as we start on our path to being real grown ups. We have another appointment in two weeks that we are hoping to get the first "picture" of the sea monster currently swimming around in my tummy making my mornings a thing straight out of a human biology video. Alright ladies and germs, tune in next time for another exciting episode of Baby gate 2009.

The completely terrified and yet excited parents to be.

Nick and Carri Shore.