Are you expecting a boy or girl?
Girl
What is the baby’s name?
Nora Mae
Who picked out the baby’s name and how did it come about?
We both did. It’s inspired by family names.
Is this your 1st baby? If not, what number?
Yup
Was the pregnancy planned or a surprise?
Planned
How did you share the news with the daddy?
I showed him the test immediately after I took it.
If there are older siblings, how did they react to the news of a baby brother/sister?
Two older siblings. Both Boxers. I’m not sure they fully grasp what’s about to happen, but they definitely know something is up.
How did you share the news with extended family and friends that you were expecting?
Facebook post that featured the boxers sitting next to signs/onesies that portrayed the news.
Did you have a gender reveal? If so, briefly tell me about it.
Nope. Just the two of us in the ultrasound room and then told everyone via text/Facebook.
List 3 fun facts about “this” pregnancy.
1. I threw up every day for the first 5 months.
2. I always want Chik-Fil-A breakfast.
3. I completely stopped working out / exercising
What are you most excited about for the baby’s arrival?
Baby snuggles!
What are you most nervous about for the baby’s arrival?
It’s a girl…
Who’s more: (answer – mommy or daddy or sibling)
Excited – both
Nervous – both
Impatient – both
Prepared –both
So happy for them. This is the part of your life that you will never forget.
The first time you hold that precious little girl you will fall in love again. This is so special for me to be apart of this journey as a great grandmother for the first time. Love you all so very much.