I Only Want to Have to Say This Once....

It's kind of like when you graduate from High School.... The questions are always the same:

Where are you going to college? What is your major? What career do you want?

You find yourself answering the same questions over and over and wish you had a shirt that listed the answers so you could stop feeling like a broken record. This is also true when people know you're expecting a baby: When is the baby due? Do you know what gender it is? What's the name going to be? How are you feeling?

Not that I mind dishing out the answers (what proud mom doesn't?!?). But I figured I'd create a blog so I can answer all your questions, share the latest news, and post pictures.

So, to start: August 9th (but we're hoping for 8-8-08), it's a girl!!!, her name is Bethany Grace, and I feel great!!!


Here's me at 14 weeks:

Here's baby Bethany:

And here's her room (in progress):


Comments

Ashlee said…
Wow! This is great! You look amazing and so does the baby! She's going to take after her mom. The room is adorable already. I'm praying for you...love you and miss you!
March 27, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Joan said…
I think it's a great idea!
March 27, 2008 at 11:16 AM
Susan said…
Hi Katie,
Congratulations to you and Tom. I will be praying for little Bathany. I know you are going to love motherhood. There is only one thing better I have discovered. Being a Grandom!!! I have 3 grandchildren now and another one due in August!!! It is great!!
Love and prayers to you both. Susan M (from KUMC!!)
March 27, 2008 at 3:13 PM
Jessie said…
Aww! There she is! I bet you're both so excited. I love Bethany's room! (She has a beautiful name, btw.) Did you design the letters on the wall? I really like that idea. It will be so fun to have another second cousin : )
This blog is great. I'm glad you've set it up! Hopefully we can stay in touch.
Praying for and thinking of you all! Love, Jessie
March 28, 2008 at 9:12 PM
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