Raegan's 1st Christmas

This year was pretty mellow on the gifts for our little Raegan since she already has so much and um...she's only 4 weeks old! But that didn't stop her grandparents from spoiling her already. She could barely control her excitement while opening all of her presents. She received more adorable outfits to dress up in, a fancy play mat, Christmas tree ornaments, toys and books!


And even at just 4 weeks old, Raegan was forced to wear Christmas attire for a few days straight. I'm sure a few years down the road she'll fight me on this, but I'll torture her now while I can! :)

Check out all of the Christmas photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/raegankelly/sets/

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

Raegan Marie - 1 Month

OMG, I can't believe it's been 4 weeks since our little Raegan has blessed us with her presence! She has brought us so much joy and it keeps coming each and every day. Even on those days where my patience wears a little thin, she quickly changes my tune with one look at her.


This month has been a real adventure and a big learning experience for me and Hayden. We've quickly learned that Raegan rules the world we now live in and all we have to do is keep her fed, clean and rested. Sounds simple in theory and has become easier each and every day. We're slowly getting the hang of things.

A few monumental things for Raegan this month are a trip to Target, putting the angel on the Christmas tree, her first bottle (despite the "rules" to not give her one for a little longer), her first holiday party and I swear her first smile at me :) I'm sure it was just gas, but I'm taking it as a smile directed at me! We're having a blast with our little girl and enjoying every second of this new life we now have.

Here are a few new pictures from Raegan's first month of life.

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Enjoy!

Raegan Loves Her Bed!

Being new parents we have all the new gadgets and and things we "need" to make our little Raegan comfortable. I bought her bedding so early that I had her room decorated for months before her arrival. And of course, she never goes in there! She is either sleeping in her bassinet next to our bed our in the pack and play downstairs. So, when I had a few chores to do and set her in the crib in her room, it was a great surprise that she LOVED it! I purposely picked out a decor that was sharp in contrast and quickly forgot to let her enjoy it, until now. She even told us how much she loved it in this short video. We of course find this absolutely adorable and these little things please us to no end. That's the new parent thing I guess!

Raegan is 2 Weeks Already!

Well it's officially been 2 weeks since Raegan has blessed us with her arrival and boy has she changed our lives! From the day we got home, we were instantly challenged with our new lives as parents. She was blessed with her father's tiny little mouth and had some trouble breastfeeding, so we had to employ a feeding tube during feedings to ensure she was getting enough to keep her happy. I also had to pump after each feeding, lending to an hour and a half process that started all over again around the 2 hour mark...giving me just about a 30 minutes break. Needless to say, this is what lead to my first breakdown. It was hard to know just how much she needed to eat and she let me know it was not enough! I was upset and thought I was starving her! Thankfully, Hayden was calm and collect and helped this crying mom get her confidence back and take charge.

Following my small breakdown was daddy's first breakdown. Luckily we didn't have them at the same time! Using a feeding tube was proving exhausting and challenging and Hayden wanted to switch to a bottle to make things easier. I was adamant about giving breastfeeding a little more time before introducing a bottle so I wanted to keep going. I think Raegan could sense our frustration because she ditched the feeding tube on the following feeding. All that work we put in helped my milk come in and Raegan was finally getting enough! Whew!

Luckily Raegan has been a decent sleeper and has slept in 4 hour stretches, giving me a good amount of sleep each night. That has definitely been a blessing. Her newest challenge has been a 3 day growth spurt where she was eating about every 30 minutes!! I had to really channel my patience over these last few days to get through it. I was literally drained! But, today she finally is back to a 2-3 hour feeding schedule, which has given me the chance to do a few things - like write this blog!

In the past few weeks we have taken our fair share of photos and instead of loading them all on this blog, I've uploaded them to Kodak Gallery online for everyone to enjoy. Please use the link below to enjoy photos from day 1 to today of our precious Raegan's little life.

http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?facebook=true&sourceId=984136008703

Stay tuned for more of Raegan's little adventures!

Welcome Raegan Marie Kelly

Well the little one is finally here! She decided not to steal her mother's birthday glory and waited to come until November 22nd. Thanks Raegan :) She was born at 5pm and weighed 7lbs 11oz and was 20 inches long. She is absolutely perfect and we love her so much!


If you're interested, here are the wonderful delivery details: We went in for our induction on Sunday the 21st at 7pm. Not sure why they do this to you because you literally can't sleep the entire day before you go and of course you're not going to sleep much after she is here. Annoying, but I guess it's to the doctor's benefit. Who knows. Anyhow, they started the first dose of the induction around 9:30pm and the 2nd around 3am. The 2nd dose was the kicker and put mama in a lot of pain. I have no idea how women give birth naturally - I have immense respect for those who can do it. I was NOT one of those!

Even with lots of begging, the nurse did not want to give me an epidural just yet. I was only at 3cm and she thought it would slow down the process. So I had to wait until 7am to get one. It was rough, but I made it through. And once that wonderful, delicious drug kicked in all was perfect! It's amazing how fantastic that drug can make things! Once I had the epidural I waited another 4 hours to see if things would get moving along or if I would need to continue with the induction drugs. After begging the nurse in those 4 hours, she finally checked me. Much to her surprise I had gone from 3cm to 9cm. She was shocked and said that rarely happens - she told me I did 10 hours of work in just 4 hours! I was quite proud of myself and wanted to tell the nurse who wouldn't give me the epidural when I asked "I TOLD YOU SO!" :) But her shift was over and things were progressing, so she lucked out.

At this point, the doctor came in to check on me before we started pushing. She noticed that the baby was facing up and told me that is normal and the baby normally turns around to make their exit. The nurses went to work placing me in some interesting positions to try and get her to rotate and face down. After a few new positions it was now time to push.

Now because the epidural is the world's most fabulous drug and allows you to give birth without really feeling anything, it also somewhat hinders your ability to feel how well you're pushing. I just pushed and pushed hoping I was doing it right. My cheering section was super helpful and things looked somewhat promising...that is until the 2 hour mark when NOTHING! Nada, zilch, no movement. Raegan was just not budging. I think the nurse could sense I was tired and frustrated and recommended a break and to have the doctor come in to check me.

After an hour or so, the doctor came in and unfortunately, Raegan was still face up. She recommended a c-section and I accepted. I was just ready for her to come out and to stop pushing without any luck. So off to surgery we went and baby Raegan Marie Kelly was born via c-section at 5pm. C-sections are no joke and a very weird. You feel all the tugging and movement, but no pain. Not fun, but not too bad either. Hayden was awesome and helped keep my mind off what they were doing to me. And once we heard Raegan's cry we were elated! She was finally here!

And so there it is...how Raegan Marie Kelly entered the world. Stay tuned for more stories about her journey as our daughter.

Baby Kelly - 40 Weeks

Well, Baby Kelly is pretty cozy inside my belly and is not showing any signs of wanting to come out. This week's doctor visit was pretty much the same as the rest. She's measuring just right, her heartbeat is great and she's in the right position to make her way out here...she's just not trying to make her way out just yet!

BUT...when I asked about how long they recommend I go before they schedule an induction, they said a week unless I want to let it happen naturally. Well me being the impatient person I am, of course said yes to a week and moved ahead with scheduling the induction. Of course, they couldn't schedule it right then and there and I had to wait 5 hours for them to call me (which was just torture!!). I finally received the call and the scheduler told me that I'm all set up for THIS SUNDAY the 21st. I asked her 3 times, "you mean THIS Sunday?" and she said yes each time.

So folks, Baby Kelly will be here whether she wants to be or not this Sunday or Monday!! I've said I hate the unknown, but now knowing that barring any wild schedule changes or natural contractions, our little one will be here in about 4-5 days! I'm a freaking mess and not exactly sure how to take this news. I mean, I'm super excited, but my nerves are at an all time high. WOW! So, stay tuned for the big news!

Tick Tock, Tick Tock

The D-Day clock is definitely ticking...just 8 short days away from Baby Kelly's due date. I can't believe it is almost time. Or that it can really happen at any minute! The doctor visit this week showed no signs that she is ready to come out just yet, but you never know what can happen. I think she'll be close to on time, but we shall see. Maybe she knows just how much her mother loves her birthday that she just doesn't want to steal her thunder right from the start!! :)

We are literally packed and ready to head to the hospital at a moment's notice. The car seat is set up in the car, our bags are in the trunk and I've pre-registered us at the hospital. Now on the outside it seems like we've got it all together and are completely prepared, but on the inside, it's a whole different story! I keep trying to visualize how our life will be when she is here, but I just can't. I hope this is normal!

I just can't believe we're about to have the biggest life changing moment in just a few short weeks and I'm still walking around in life as usual. It's all so strange. I guess it has a lot to do with the easiness of this pregnancy. I swear I could keep her in my belly forever! She's so easy in there and I'm totally comfortable. Now ask me this when she is 2 weeks overdue and it may be a totally different story. But overall, I've loved being pregnant and haven't minded it one bit.

I know once she is here I'll look back and call myself crazy. We shall see. Stay tuned for news of Baby Kelly's arrival...could be any day now!

Baby Kelly - 37/38 Weeks

Well it's getting closer and closer to D-Day and things are moving along pretty well. I've been feeling really good, but getting more and more tired every day. I guess it's a good thing I'm not working full time anymore. Not sure how I'd make it through a whole day. This week's doctor appointment went really well. Baby Kelly is growing along and so far is positioned and ready for her entry into the world! We'll see if she gets here on time or not. I haven't had any symptoms of labor and have no idea what it is I'm waiting for. That is the scary part - the unknown! My belly is growing more and more and things are getting a tad more uncomfortable. Putting on pants and shoes is now a big challenge and getting off the couch is pretty entertaining to watch. Oh and the ever so frequent bathroom breaks are probably the most irritating part of the whole experience. I'm thinking of setting up a TV and make shift kitchen in there and camping out for the next few weeks since I'm in there so often!


Overall, we're as prepared as we can be for Baby Kelly's arrival. We've completed almost all of our classes, but played hooky last week for the one class Hayden was looking forward to going to: Baby Basics. I was way too tired to leave the house! Hayden was very eager to learn how to change diapers, swaddle and all that good stuff. I told him he would have a crash course once she arrived, but he still wants to go to the class, so I had to reschedule. I'm sure it will be worth it and he'll get plenty of on the job practice soon.

The countdown has officially begun and we're just 17 days away...fingers crossed she arrives on time! Until next time...or Baby Kelly's arrival! :)

And done - Baby Kelly's Room is Ready for Her Arrival!

So I've been slowly adding things here and there, but now Baby Kelly's room is officially complete. I even decided to try my hand at some artwork and painted her picture. Not the greatest artwork in the world but it works. The room is so precious to us and there are a few days I find daddy-to-be Hayden sitting in the rocking chair just taking it all in. Adorable! Now we're just in the waiting game for her to get here and put her room to use!

Baby Kelly - 35 Weeks

We're now just 5 weeks away from Baby Kelly's due date and I can't believe how fast it has come! We had our check up this week and as usual she is doing great - measuring just right, heartbeat strong as ever and she's in the right position. This week's appointment was pretty quick and nothing too exciting occurred. This is all great news to me knowing we're getting closer and closer! And the belly bump certainly is growing more and more...coupled with some wonderful swelling of the hands and feet. I've officially said goodbye to my wedding ring :(


We also attended two of our first prenatal classes this week - sleep strategies and child birth preparation. The sleep strategies class was pretty educational, but I think Hayden was a tad bored. I'm not too sure how much we can fully prepare for her sleep patterns until she is actually here and tells us what she needs, but every little bit of information helps. Now the child birth prep class was a whole different story. They normally do this class in a 6 week session, but because we're impatient and instant gratification type people, we opted for the cram session in 1 day! Hayden kept freaking out that he had to attend a 9 hour class, but I don't think we would have lasted in a 6 week course. Luckily we had a great teacher who kept us engaged the entire day...and the break every hour or so helped as well!

I thought the class would confirm all of my fears of child birth, but surprisingly it gave me a new sense of calm. Maybe it helped to learn exactly what can happen and my fears were mostly about the unknown. Or maybe I'm so deep in denial that I just floated through the class with a false sense of calm. Who knows, but I'll take it at this point.

Everything is progressing as normal and we're excited for the next few weeks to pass and welcome Baby Kelly to this world. Until next time....

Baby Kelly - 33 Weeks

Well it's now time for me to visit the ole doctor more frequently! We're at 33 weeks now and just about 7 more to go. I can't believe it! Today the doctor told me that at 36 weeks they don't try to stop labor, so if Ms. Baby Kelly would like to arrive in 3 weeks, she certainly could! OMG, that is seriously just around the corner. I keep asking Hayden if we can reverse this thing or keep her in there forever, but he won't let me...and I don't think I have a choice at this point. I'm so nervous about her arrival, but anxious and excited at the same time. I think that is normal?!

Anyhow, the appointment went great and Baby Kelly is perfect. She's positioned perfectly, measuring just right and her heartbeat is very strong. She decided to give the nurse a show of just how active she is and was moving like crazy. Apparently she is like her mother and likes attention :) Next appointment is in 2 weeks and I'll post a new belly bump photo.

And finally at 33 weeks I'm not afraid of Babies R Us anymore. I went there today to buy a few things and am now at ease in there. No more fear and no more walking around aimlessly not knowing what the heck to do! I do have to give a huge thanks to all my mommy friends for their product advice. That definitely helps in the sea of baby products at that darn store!

Until next time...

Showered with Love

Oh my goodness - I just had the best baby shower ever! I can't believe the turnout and how all those women fit in my little apartment. First and foremost I want to thank my amazing mother and soon to be "Grammy" for all the work she put in to make my shower so wonderful. She did a great job turning our little home into baby shower perfection. And those centerpieces were adorable!! I swear she should go into business making those.

Now I have to say I was a bit overwhelmed by the event and in a way felt I was having an out of body experience the entire day. I was so excited for the day to arrive I don't think I slept much and once it was here I think my brain went straight to mush and I was on autopilot. It was so great to see everyone and I hope I made it around to talk to all of you! And I certainly hope when I did talk to you I made sense. I have laughed at the books that talk about pregnancy brain, but I really do think it exists! I'm definitely not 100% myself right now, but hope I was able to fool you all :)

Thank you all so much for making this day very special and for all the wonderful gifts. Baby Kelly definitely made out and will certainly be a stylish little baby once she arrives! And a big thank you for enduring the heat wave, our cozy apartment and for waiting patiently as it took me over an hour to open all those gifts!

You're all the best!

Baby Kelly - 31 Weeks

Time is flying by, but also slowly creeping along. Is that possible? Just 2 more months to go and Baby Kelly will be here? OMG! We're slowing getting ready and will officially begin our cramming sessions by reading all we can in the next 2 months and starting our baby classes. Let's hope we actual retain some of that information!

So our appointments are now becoming more frequent. Next one is just 2 weeks away. This week everything still appears to be coming along just right. The bump is growng and creeping upward. I guess I'm "carrying high." Baby Kelly is measuring perfectly and her heartbeat is still strong as can be. Which is great and obvious considering her non-stop motion! This baby is on the move in my belly ALL THE TIME! I am convince she is already a hyperactive child and takes after her father! :) But, I definitely enjoy feeling her all day long - it's the most wonderful feeling, even at 2am! Apparently, she's prepping me for motherhood and all the sleepless nights in our near future.

Other than Baby Kelly doing spectacular, Hayden and I are doing great too. Life has thrown us a few curve balls lately but we're swinging our way through them and slowly figuring out how to make it through. My only comment on the things we're going through is WTF?! And that says it all.

But soon enough, our little life obstacles will mean nothing and we'll be full of joy with our Baby Kelly! Until next time...

Baby Kelly - 28 Weeks

28 weeks in and things are still moving along as they should be. Nothing too exciting to report this go around, which is great news! This month's appointment was quick and easy. Baby Kelly is growing right along as she should be measuring exactly the right size and her heart beat is still going strong and healthy. I passed my glucose tolerance test with flying colors and my crazy weight gain finallly slowed down - I'm right on track in that department. I feel like this month things didn't change much and the belly is pretty much the same size as the last update. But you can judge for yourself. I'm just glad to see that the belly is growing more than the backside!!

Aside from all of the updates, I'm doing my best to stay sane and not stress during this difficult time. Hayden is constantly assuring me that everything will be fine. He is a saint I tell ya! And I know that everything will work out as it should. I just keep reminding myself that in just a few short months, our lil girl will be here and nothing else will matter! We can't wait!!

Stay tuned for next month's update and photos - I'm certain the belly will be much bigger then!

Laid Off??!!!

That's right, they laid off the pregnant lady! While this is hard to believe, it's perfectly legal because they also let go 95 other people in the company. It's a rough time and obviously very bad timing for us. The one positive thing that did happen is they are keeping me on until September 22nd, which means I get one more month of pay and benefits. This is great, but awkward to say the least. It's very hard to come into work every day knowing that I won' t have a job or benefits in a month and to work with people who made the decision to let me go. But I will say, watching these people avoid me like the plague is pretty darn hilarious!! :)

While this is going to be one of the hardest times of my life, it has the chance to also be one of the greatest as well. Not only will I now have the opportunity to find a new job that hopefully I will like, but I will have the chance to relax and rest before Baby Kelly is here and not stress about returning to work right away if I don't want to. Financially things will be tight, but we'll make it work. One day at a time is how I'm looking at it right now. Nothing much I can do to change this, so my outlook is positive and I will make the best of this experience!

Thank you to all of our family and friends for your love and support through this. It makes a world of difference to have you there and we appreciate you all immensely!

Watch Out, Here Comes the Nesting

So I think the whole nesting thing is slowing approaching and I'm fearful of what may happen! I am already an anal retentive person that has to have things just right and I hear the nesting thing can get a little out of hand. I've received a lot of hand-me-downs in the last week and I'm seriously having to talk myself out of quiting my job to run home and start cleaning and getting the baby nursery set up! I want to do it all and I want it done NOW!

The hard part is finding space in the now officially too small condo we live in. I have no clue how we're going to fit everything we need into the space we have, but I guess that organizing gene of mine will have to make things work and pull it all together. The other difficult part is coming to terms with the idea that everything may not have it's perfect place. For example...and feel free to now refer to me as the crazy pregnant nesting maniac...we currently use our 2nd bedroom as a gym/office. Well this now has to change. But how is the big question? Where will everything go? Hayden's solution: move the computer to the living room and move the exercise bike to the bedroom. And done....in HIS mind! :)

If you've been to my house (or just know me) you may notice that I like to have things just right and if they are moved an inch I can't stand it. Some say I am Monica from Friends, but I think that is a strech. Anyway, this so-called solution is keeping me up at night. How sad is that?! I literally am having panicked thoughts about how this will look and how I will live with this "change." I have to keep reminding myself that this change is for the baby and I will be just fine with things not fitting perfectly in a nice little space, but ugh, a little piece of me is dying inside! So, for those of you who do make it to my house once these changes are made, please lie to me and tell me it all looks good and fits so nicely in our house. :)

In the meantime, I will do my best to fight the urge to do everything now and to squash the panicked thoughts of an unorganized, cluttered household. Because, yes, I know, it will get worse once Baby Kelly is here. That in itself will be a whole other learning experience of patience and organizational skills!

Surviving the Family Trip

Well Baby Kelly experienced her first annual family vacation to Lake Don Pedro. For over 10 years this trip has been a regular in my family and one trip none of us want to miss. I was happy to know that being only 6 months pregnant I could still make the trip. The downfall though was just that - being 6 months pregnant!! I wasn't able to join in on all of the regular festivities: wakeboarding, skiing and of course enjoying tasty adult beverages! So needless to say, this year was a whole new experience for me. Luckily the weather was good and not too hot, I was able to get plenty of sleep and my mood was good the entire time! No one had to endure the crazy preggo woman wrath...well at least for 6 out of the 7 days. :)

Unsolicited Advice

So I've read in a few books that strangers love to 1. touch a pregnant woman's belly and 2. give advice on pregnancy and/or parenting. Apparently now that I'm large and in charge and the belly is more obvious, I've received my first piece of unsolicited advice - from a very unsuspecting older gentleman who I would never think would want to sit and chat with me for 10 minutes! Apparently he was a former lamaze coach and is very knowledgeable in this area - this from him, not me.

His advice:

1. Don't chew gum! He tells me this while I am of course chomping away at the piece in my mouth and I feel obligated to spit it out in my hand and throw it away despite enjoying it ever so much. Apparently it produces acid and disguises my hunger, keeping me from providing my little one with the nutrients she needs. He was shocked and appalled that my doctors did not tell me this right away. Interesting.

2. I'm not "eating for two" but "drinking for two." Now this gentleman was of foreign descent, so I had a hard time following what he meant by this, but I think he was telling me to lay off the food and stick to healthy beverages. But, I'm not sure if he was trying to sell me one of his fruit smoothies since I was in his shop or telling me to lay off the food because I'm bigger than I should be! Who knows.

3. Lastly, he told me to roll the balls of my feet on a ball every night to help alleviate back pain. He said it would help relieve some of the pressure that can build up as you get bigger in your pregnancy. He also advised to tell "whoever did this to me" to massage my feet. So, this one piece of advice I will listen to and tell that man called Hayden - the one who did this to me - to massage my feet every night - Mr. Smoothie-man's orders!

I have to say that as uncomfortable as this conversation was it was quite entertaining and I just had to share!

Baby Kelly - 24 Weeks

Well another appointment down and things are looking great! We're officially 24 weeks now and at this appointment the doctor went over the results of our last ultrasound. Basically there isn't much to report, which is great news! Our lil girl is healthy and growing along just as she should be. Everything is in order, her heartbeat is strong and healthy and her genetic tests came back normal. Overall it was a great appointment and we're happy to know she's healthy!

The only thing the doctor was worried about was big ole mama! Apparently I'm growing at a much faster pace than I should be and she was a bit concerned. I haven't gained much weight until now, so she thinks I could just be playing catch up. But if I continue to gain this quickly, she'll want to review my diet with me. So, I've cleaned out the freezer and all of the ben & jerry's is now gone! HAHA. One little tidbit I forgot to share with the doc was that I do indeed indulge on the sweets. But geez, when you crave it, what can you do! Hopefully we won't ever have to discuss my diet, but we shall see. Other than the ice cream, I eat pretty healthy, so all should be fine.

Until next time...

And the Registering is DONE!

We're finally registered and have our registries all done! I had no idea how exhausting registering could be and thought it would be full of fun and excitement. That darn Babies R Us is one big store and full of so much stuff to look at and try out. Whew!

Luckily I did a lot online and didn't have much left to do, but man oh man was I tired. I think Hayden was toast as well, but we made it through and it's all done. I am pretty sure we've got everything on the list we're supposed to. Much thanks to Jenelle for reviewing our list for us and providing much needed advice on what we needed and didn't need.

And done.

*We're registred at Babies R Us, Target and Amazon.com

Is This Movement?

So, it's week 22ish and I've been told I'm supposed to feel the baby move by now. But what exactly is it supposed to feel like?! I just imagine it's a kick or something very recognizable, but I'm also feeling some odd muscle spasm type feelings. Could this be her moving? I have no clue - I've never done this before!

I turned to my trusted book and it tells me everyone reports something different. So that said, I'm going with it and saying that's her! Hopefully she'll soon really show me she's active, but until then I'll take these odd feelings as her first movement.

Tour de Hospital

So, because this is my first baby I have absolutely no freakin idea what I'm doing. I figured my doctor would prep me as much as necessary and tell me everything I need to know - even without asking! Luckily someone told me otherwise and let me know I don't have to wait for my doctor to tel me which prenatal classes are available and I can actually find them on my own - what a concept!

I finally went online and found the list of classes available. Little did I know most of them don't need to be taken or aren't recommended until about 4-6 weeks before the due date. Don't they know I'm a planner and want to take the classes NOW?! I'm sure though that it's more useful and the info will stick better when you're closer to delivery.

But I did find there was a free tour of the Mary Birch hospital where we will be delivering. This one didn't tell me when I "should" take it, so I signed up! What a great idea!

Not only did they provide a tour of the hospital - the birthing room, postpartum room, NICU, etc - but they had a physician's panel there to answer all your questions. Thankfully the class was full and lots of people had questions. I've realized I have a lot of questions, but never ask them because I don't know I have them! This makes sense to me somehow.

Anyway, the panel was great and provided some very useful information. But, the best person on the panel was the anesthesiologist! Hayden and I quickly fell in love with her and wanted to take her out for dinner to get to know her better! :) She was the sweetest, most calming lady I've ever met. I wish we could reserve her for our birth!! She could certainly make any mother feel at ease...I'm sure the drugs help to! So, fingers crossed she'll be there when we deliver.

Overall, we felt very comfortable with where were going to deliver our lil girl and happy to know we will be in good hands. It made me anxious and I wanted to give birth already!

First Trip to Babies R Us

So as soon as I found out we were having a girl, my decorating instinct kicked in and I started scouring the internet for nursery decor. I of course had to weed through all the pinks and pastels to find the patterns I really liked…which of course disappoints Grandma Miano who would probably have the room coated in pink and purple with frills and ruffles all over the place! But if you know me at all, you know frills are not my think. Not to say I don’t love the cute little outfits out there for little girls, but the frills scare me!

Now shopping online has its perks because there are endless options and you can spend hours on end finding exactly what you’re looking for. The downfall is you can’t touch and feel your purchases. That said, I made my first trip to Babies R Us as an expectant mother.

My first thought was “Yes! I finally get to park in those front spots marked for expectant mothers!” Although the lot was pretty much empty, I still didn’t park there. I find it difficult when I don’t look too prego just yet. Anyway, as I entered the store, I had one agenda…Bedding! But of course walking in I’m immediately hit with an overwhelming feeling of “oh crap, I’m actually having a baby!” thoughts. And I instantly forget what I was there for, who I was and that I had a brain. I kept walking in circles around the story and roamed aimlessly for almost 20 minutes! I think the employees there asked me if I needed help about 10 times. Little did they know I needed all the help I could get, but of course said no.

I finally made my way to the bedding section and didn’t find one thing I liked. Now this could be due to the mood I was in or the fact that they have the worst selection ever. So I figured online would be the way to go for my bedding purchase.

I continued on to the stroller and car seat section, quickly exiting when I realized I have no clue what the best model is or event what I need – a car seat, a stroller, a travel system, an extra base, all of the above??? I finally made my way to the clothes section – a section I am comfortable with! I refrained from buying every outfit in sight, more so out of fear that I’m actually going t have a little person to put in those clothes than to save a dime.

So my first trip resulted in a little shirt saying “It’s no secret I’m daddy’s girl” and an ultrasound picture frame. I left the store with no bedding, nothing all that useful, and a feeling of anxiety that I’m so not ready to be a mom. Needless to say, I have a few more months to 1. accept I’m actually having a baby and 2. to get comfortable with that store! I’m committed to creating a list next time I go in to avoid walking in and roaming aimlessly.

To all those who have conquered Babies R Us, my hat is off to you!

Baby Kelly - 20 Weeks

Well we're at 20 weeks and were finally able to see what this little one is going to be and Baby Kelly is a .... sweet lil GIRL!!!

This is a photo of my growing belly, which is finally starting to show. Although I think my backside may be growing a little faster than my belly!! Haha!






Here are a few shots from the ultrasound showing her little face, spine, and crossed legs - she's a modest lil one!

Baby Update - 16 Weeks

Just a quick update for you on the progress of Baby Kelly...we're 16 weeks along now and things are going great! I'm feeling good and the baby is growing and growing. We've had two appointments so far. This is a picture from our first ultra sound for you to enjoy. The baby is 11 weeks and just in case you can't decipher the head from the butt, the doctor made sure to point out where the butt is. :) I've also taken a picture of the ever growing baby bump. There isn't much to see just yet, but soon enough the bump will be large and in charge!


We have another appointment on June 25th and we've been told at that appointment we'll be able to schedule our big ultra sound the following week. That is when we'll be able to find out the baby's sex and we can stop calling it "It" or "Baby" or the many other names we refer to it as! :) We'll keep you updated and share more photos soon.

The Kellys are Pregnant!

Well if you haven't heard already, we're PREGNANT!! That's right, we've finally started our family and are expecting a lil one in November. I'm 11 weeks along and things are going great!
We look forward to sharing our new adventure with all of you! We'll keep you posted along the way.

Welcome!

Welcome to the Kelly Khronicles. We started this blog to help our family and friends keep up with the happenings in the Kelly's World. More importantly to watch how we're growing as a family and the adventures we're about to embark upon. We'll do our best to keep this as up-to-date as possible and hope you enjoy!