First Post

Because I am obsessed with another pregnant Mom's blog I figured I should create one of my own. Better late than never right. I am currently 28 weeks (the first week of the third trimester). I go to the doctor on Monday and cannot wait. It is always nice to go in and hear the baby's heartbeat just to know he/she is doing alright in there. I am guessing my weight has increased by at least 5 pounds since last visit too, so the scale portion will be a shock. I'll report back.

I should really back up and tell the story of Baby Burla up until this point. Baby Burla was quite a surprise for both Mommy and Daddy. The night we found out was quite like a sitcom really. We had watched the movie Juno (ironic) the night before and picked up the pregnancy test the next day sort of as a funny haha (so I was late, but my excuse was that I had been hurt and had taken some time off running). Adam's friend Stewart was in town passing through and so the boys went out to the bar to catch up. This left me home to pee. Minutes later I was on the phone with my sister asking, "How dark does a second pink line have to be?" Second test confirmed. I called Adam and told him, "Come home right now! We are pregnant!" His response was, "We just ordered our food. I'll come home when we're done." He thought I was joking until he saw the tests lined up in the bathroom upon returning later that night.
Few knew how to respond to the news. My own mother replied, "I'm sorry I just don't know what to say. I'll call you back." By this point I had qualified for the Olympic Trials, Adam and I were preparing to move back to St. Louis (in with his parents until we found a place), we were trying to figure out what I was going to do in terms of work and school, etc. My coach was probably one of the most helpful people at this time. Upon hearing the news he replied with my typical outlook on life, "Everything happens for a reason. This news is a joy. A baby is a wonderful gift. You will be just fine." Fortunately my and everyone elses anxiety was soon replaced with excitement. Adam and I have had baby on the brain for months now and couldn't imagine it any other way. We just might be the happiest expecting couple in the world (those of you that answered the few phone calls during my crazy moments in the second trimester-erase them from memory). The baby even throws in a kick when Adam calls on the phone. Adam has been incredibly supportive and patient. Oh I am jumping ahead again.

So this summer the three of us moved back to St. Louis. During this time we lived with future Grandpa and Grandma Burla. I went out to Eugene, Oregon for eleven days and at 12 weeks, Baby Burla and I ran in the 10,000 meters at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials. Not many kids will be able to compete with that. I was fortunate to have my dad be there with me. He was a proud dad and I was so happy he was there to share this with us. We also ran together some and explored Eugene and the "track town." We found a few really delicious restaurants, remember that cake dad? So many stories to tell in time.

In August we moved into our new house. We are the youngest ones in our neighborhood and all the neighbors are excited to have a little one gracing them with its presence this winter. I love our house except for the fussy toilet and our patio door. Baby stuff was put ahead of these things on our budget list. We had the interior painted before we moved in and it is so bright and fresh. I hope baby loves its pale yellow room.

In September future Grandma and Grandpa Ramsey came down and brought the crib frame. Adam was so excited. We like to visit your bare room every now and again.

I kept a few notes that I will copy and paste here. They are primarily really cute Adam and baby stories. They kind of sum up the bliss of the second trimester.

Daddy woke me up to tell me he had a dream about making an obstacle course for you. He told me he loved obstacle courses and was going to make them for you.

Daddy was in awe when he saw you on the ultrasound screen. He liked commentating on all your body parts until the tech told him to stop looking at the screen because she didn’t want daddy to see anything.

Daddy sang Itsy Bitsy Spider to baby. A song he learned in preschool (listening and following along with the hand movements while in the corner).

Daddy said he would love this baby best because it is first like he was.

September 13, Daddy felt you move for the first time. He had been jealous that I could feel you and he couldn’t. He got very excited and kept telling you he loved you over and over again. You really liked the 10 o’clock hour for moving.

Daddy likes to wake mommy up in the morning so he can run you, say hi, or give you a sweet kiss.

Daddy had another dream, this time he dreamt he was rubbing your back and the soft spot on your head.

October 3- Daddy practiced. He told mommy he was going to practice pushing the stroller around the house. A minute later he strolled by mommy pushing your car seat and stroller with Raggedy Ann in your place. It was quite a site to see.

We also had lots of fun registering for you. We especially loved looking at the tiny baby socks.
Dad really wants to bring you home in a "costume." Right now he has two picked out. He remembers an outfit his grandma knitted that had a cute pointed little matching hat- these costumes remind him of that.

Daddy also has special plans for you and mommy come Halloween. Stay tuned. Well, I should really get moving. Adam had to work this morning and will be surprised if I am in the same spot and pj's that I was in when he left.