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My biggest project to date

Last week I told you that I’ve been working on a huge project. The project? Incubating a baby! I’m so excited to finally announce that Josh and I are expecting baby Belcher on January 9th. We are already 12 weeks pregnant, and I can’t believe it.

The pregnancy itself has been taking a lot of physical energy to tell you the truth, but so far so good. There are days when I wish I could nap at work, but the morning sickness is nearly gone and our little baby is looking so great. We got to see him (or her) today and it was seriously amazing. He was moving his little arms around, kicking his feet, and bucking like a horse (haha!) when he got sick of getting his picture taken. See his little feet?
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And his little hand up by his face?BabyPicture-4
Pretty much everyone but my friend Jayci and Josh believe our little one is a boy. I started thinking it was a girl, but then I read this and decided the spicy food, distaste for red meat, and the location of our baby means it’s a boy (who knows?). Only 4 more weeks until the doc says he’ll try to get ‘a sneak peek’ of the gender. Here’s hoping the baby is less stubborn than I am!

Our wee one’s nicknames so far?
  • Sirenita (the little mermaid/f)
  • Gummy Bear
  • Skeletor (yea- the Doc came up with that one)
  • Peanut
Being totally type A, I’ve already purchased the traveling system, bassinet, and a few books. My dad also rejuvenated this sweet family heirloom that I know our baby will just love.
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We have names picked out already and I’ve come up with some ‘design’ (I use that word loosely) boards for the nursery that I’ll be posting soon. I also plan to take some belly photos soon because this baby is showing, and my family is four states away. I’m so excited! We have been blessed. This verse is so true for us….

“I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him.” 1 Samuel 1:27

Well, I’m off. I hope y’all have a great weekend! Josh is treating me to Cirque Du Soleil Sunday for an early birthday present so I’m sure mine will be wonderful!
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