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Waiting on Baby Regan

We have officially hit our due date and now it’s a waiting game.  Baby Regan has been stubborn or should I say shy.  Every morning, I wake up and ask myself, is today the day that I get to meet this little nugget I have been carrying for 9 months?  I feel like I have done everything in my power to make her come, yes I know there are no scientific studies, but still I had to try, bouncing on the yoga ball, eating spicy food, taking long walks, relaxing, and as of an hour ago black licorice.  She just wants to nest a little bit longer I guess. 

Thursday, Matt and I will be going to get an ultrasound and stress test done to make sure baby is still a happy camper.  I hope at this point they will at least schedule an induction date so I can have a date!  She seems to be happy to me, still kicking at all hours.  When Matt puts his hand on my belly she seems to really respond to his touch.  Last night, while watching TV, Matt and her were poking each other back and forth.  Matt was hoping to make her frustrated and want to come out J  I thought it was amusing until she kicked me in the ribs extremely hard. 

With Matt working this different schedule and me on spring break, I am having a hard time finding things to keep me occupied.  I have already organized, mowed the lawn, cleaned the house, and baked.  I had a random, but fun idea to make some headbands for her first photo shoot.  Here is what I have made so far!  Sad thing is I thought it would take more than 20 minutes.  Now, I am back to square one looking for things to keep me occupied. 

We will keep everyone updated…hopefully soon, who knows maybe today is the day J

One Year

One year ago, I walked down the aisle and said two very special and life changing words to the man that I love!  This past year has had its fill of excitements and surprises.  Matt and I moved into a home in late May and made it our own.  We had dreams of staying here and renting for a few years until we were ready to start a family.  We painted EVERY room, did landscaping, refinished the hardwood floors, tiled the kitchen floor….the list goes on and on.  But as life usually goes, our “dreams” were going to take a different route.   After a hot and DRY summer, we were surprised to find out that we were expecting.  God definitely had other plans for us J

                Throughout the pregnancy, as we reached another month of being “newly” weds, it was our joke that I we were married for 3 months and already pregnant.  Today I have officially been a Regan for 1 year (and it is AWESOME) and I could go into labor any day, 12 months married and 9 months pregnant!  Matt and I are prepared, well the best two new parents can be.  I have diapers galore and baby stuff in EVERY room.  I don’t think either one of us had anticipated just how much stuff one little nugget would need.  Our families have been so supportive and giving.  We had three beautiful showers that were filled with love and gifts.  Baby Regan is one spoiled little girl. 

                In August, I will go back to work.  Baby Regan will be spending three days a week at Grandma and Grandpa Regan’s house, while Matt and I are at work.  To be closer to Grandma and Grandpa, we will need to move across the river.  It seems like once again, Matt and I will be out on the hunt for some where to call home.  I guess we will just have to find a new one to make our own J

Hello Third Trimester

So here we are entering into the last trimester.  Matt and I are extremely excited as we approach our due date (4-11-11).  The nursery is coming along and looking super cute!  I have to admit I turn on her little night light every night :) 

I had my monthly check up today and everything looks and sounds great.  Little Regan's heart rate was 140. Mommy thought it would be a little higher considering she likes to roll around at all hours of the day :) 

On another note, Matt recently got a promotion!!   I am so proud of him, he deserves it.  He has taken on a new shift and responsibilities.  We are working opposite schedules at the moment, but once little miss Regan makes her debut, it'll work out well ;).

I’ll be posting some pictures of the nursery soon.

**Nicole**