How Do You Do It?

Dear SAHMs,

How do you do it?  The thought of going to a single salary at our house has us both in a tizzy.  And, mind you, I certainly am not bringing home the dough. But we have realized that losing my salary ~ were I to stay home with Miss Molly ~ is a BIG deal.  A much bigger deal than I've ever felt my salary is around these parts.

So, back to the question at hand.  Seriously, how do you do it?  Now accepting any tips, thoughts, ideas and "this works for us" tidbits.

Sincerely,
A Wannabe

16 Weeks Pregnant

Wow, what a weekend we've had!  Saturday I was 16 weeks pregnant, so we went to this great little place in town called First Glimpse.  They do 2D gender determination sonograms, 3D and 4D sonograms, prenatal massages, and classes.  They've got a great thing going in that place, so we decided to take advantage of the opportunity and do one of the 2D gender sonograms.

Here we are waiting in the lobby.  I was as giddy as a little school girl.  Tim looks way more nervous than me, doesn't he?

Here is a 16 weeks belly shot.  I wish my shirt wasn't so frumpy looking.  I'm definitely growing, huh?!?

We finally went back to the room, and we were all piled in there for sure!  Tim and I also had our mothers and my sister there with us!  That was so special; I'm so thankful they came and are as excited as we are about this new baby.

This is everyone except my momma who was taking the picture; I sure do wish we'd asked the sonographer to snap a picture of all of us. 

So, the sonographer came in, and as you can tell, I was so stinkin' excited!  Check out my hands, which were obviously in perpetual motion!

The first few seconds the baby's profile was on the screen were amazing.  I was so overcome with emotion that I just about could've sobbed.  I think Tim was the only one in the room not crying, and he and I were holding hands so tightly that I think we both may have lost some circulation for a minute!

The sonographer saw just about immediately what sex the baby is.  It took us a little longer, though.  This baby?  Was moving and shaking, that's for sure!  Someone had recommended I drink some caffeine before the appointment to ensure the baby was active.  Not. Necessary!  Goodness, when I can begin to feel this baby move, it's going to be constant!  That little bit was constantly kicking and stretching!  It was precious!

And. . . . .  then, Baby decided to give in and show us all its glory. And there's no doubt about it, y'all!

 we're having a GIRL!!!  And to say we're tickled pink is an understatement!  Esctatic is what we are! 

We left First Glimpse and stopped in this precious little baby store just up the street called Giggle Moon.  Tim's parents live in Columbia, so I wanted his mom to see this precious little store.  On the way there, she called Tim's dad to tell him it's a girl.  He's an avid hunter, and he's already in the market for a pink shotgun.  Which makes this momma VERY nervous!!! 

Y'all, my emotions were out of control yesterday!  We walked into Giggle Moon, and it was really like all of the girl stuff took on a new life!  I stood in the middle of that precious store and just cried tears of joy!  It was awesome!  And it really hasn't stopped!  I get teary eyed now, just writing about it!  We did get a sweet sign at the store, which I'll try to snap a picture of an post next time.  I want to do a post on the sweet gifts we've already gotten for Molly.

That's right, I need to tell you all:  Molly Miller Slocum will be her name!  And she's the most beautiful little thing I think I've ever seen! 

"For this child, I have prayed" ~ 1 Samual 1:27

Guess What. . .

Ellie Grace has some news to share. . .

She’ll be a Big Cousin in June of next year!

A boy or a girl, it’s already loved so dear!

Tim and I are expecting, it’s true!

We’re tickled pink. . . . or maybe blue!

We appreciate your prayers as this baby does grow

We’re so very thankful God has blessed us so!

Much love,

Bethany and Tim

“The Lord your God is with you. He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you. He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” ~ Zephaniah 3:17