A child, like your stomach, doesn't need all you can afford to give it.

I had, what I thought would be my first overwhelming baby experience this week when I tackled the task of registering. But as I entered through the doors of the black hole known as Babies R Us, I had the best offense possible: two mothers of baby boys in my corner offering advice: basically telling me where to point the scan gun! And it wasn’t so bad! We started off a little slow as we debated for about 15 minutes on the width between the bristles of the baby comb, but we quickly got into a groove and move right through it. After some additional input from a mother of (two) boys; who happens to be my sister, I put the final touches on it and marked it off my list of to-dos! Thanks Stacey, Wendi & Becky for your invaluable input (and time!)

With the half-way mark upon in this past week, we feel pretty good about our progress so far:

1. Obviously – registering is done!


2. The names have been narrowed down to 3 (unless Ryan changes his mind … again!)
   
3. Baby bedding has been purchased as well as a jogging stroller!


4. Birthing classes and hospital tour have been schedule for first thing this summer when Ryan is on break.


5. The crib has been picked out, but we are a little hesitant to purchase for lack of storage space!
   
6. My maternity clothes shopping is done, mostly thanks to Becky & Stacey for their hand-me-downs!


7. We started a small baby wardrobe for the little guy – again thanks mostly to hand-me-downs from Hayden/Brody and all the nice outfits we have received.


8. I am well read on all things pregnancy-related and picked up my “first year” books from the library this week.