Giving Thanks for Baby Gear

Wow. We are so thankful for the generosity of our friends with their baby gear. Although we don't know what some of this stuff does, we expect to figure it out before too long with classes at the hospital and more reading from the "What to expect when expecting" book. I think the harness thingy will allow us to multi-task with Baby GV and chores e.g. dishes, porch sweeping, grocery shopping(?), ...not sure of the limitations, but we'll find a pro to consult. Jo Beth sent a giant pillow and some incredible maternity clothes for Kimberly. We have an awesome changing table that is waiting to be moved into position once dad finds a new/temporary home for KV's desk.

Allison Pollan, a year ahead of us in the baby process is our number one, go-to, advisor on what we need. We have put a few of these items in a registry.

Thanks to everyone for their unbelievable generosity.

Baby Bump at 20 weeks

We have movement! "Definitely not gas" said Vetter after a strange sensation from her belly. We were advised during the last obstetrician visit that we should start expecting some action. Asked how she is feeling Vetter went on: "I feel good! More energy, I can go to the gym regularly, more swimming (feels great), less running."

Baby Names

Names are tough. We know it's a girl so that helps, but picking a name is tough. We had some fun at a website called the Baby Name Genie. At this site you can see what names are trending. Kimberly liked Sophie or Sophia, but it looks like it is smoking hot right up there with Ava and Isabella. One thing the books suggest is to first make a list of all the family names to consider: Marguerite, Mildred, Dot, Alma, Evelyn, Kay, Connie, Charlyn, Amy, Marie, Rene, Reta, Lenda, Kathy, Ann, Katie, Sarah, Kimberly, Shari, Lindsey, and Macy.

With the Baby Name Genie you can put in a name and it will give you a suggested middle name that should sound nice. You can even ask for fifty if you want. Next, check out to make sure the initials don't spell something the child will hold against you like Penelope Isabella Gibbons, Grace Alma Gibbons, or Olivia Marie Gibbons.

Finally, the Baby name Genie even lets you try the name out with a lifetime of situational sentences where you are blasted into the future when their name will be spoken:
" If Phoebe would consistently turn her homework in--on time--she would be one of my star pupils".

We haven't decided on a name yet, but we're test driving a few around the house. We'll keep you posted.