The Search for a Pediatrician

I have come to the point in the pregnancy where it is time to start thinking about a pediatrician for little Caleb. Since I am new to the area of Northern Kentucky, I am completely clueless as to who a good pediatrician might be. Nick's family has provided some input but honestly I have forgotten the doctors names and I am going to have to ask them again. I have googled pediatrics of northern kentucky, and found a few groups of doctors that I feel as though seem well qualified by their website. However, how do you really ever know if you feel comfortable with them until you meet them? I am actually kind of clueless at where to begin. Do I just call the different offices, and see if they have an opening for my unborn baby? Do you meet the doctors before they care for your little one for the first time? This is a really big decision because they are going to be caring for the most important thing in our life. If any moms to be or moms out there would like to give me advice on how they picked their pediatricians, and what steps I need to take to find the right one I would appreciate it. I have to take paperwork into the hospital within the next week or so, and fill out all my labor/delivery paperwork, and I am suppose to have a pediatrician chosen by that time. HELP!!

The Baby Clothing is Starting to Pile Up

I thought that I would share with you a few of the outfits that we have purchased baby Caleb thus far. I am having so much fun picking out clothing, and I must admit it is hard for me to leave a cute outfit behind in the store. I love these little retro swimming trunks. He will not be able to get into the water when he is first born, but hey, I can dress him as if he is going to :). The white onsie below stole my heart. I love things that say mommy loves me and the giraffe's were just to cute. The green outfit below was purchased by my grandmother the weekend before we found out if Caleb was a boy or girl. We were both positive it was a boy, but we bought a green outfit just in case.

This blue cutie to the left is going to be his coming home outfit. I saw it yesturday and I could not turn it down. It is perfect for an August homecoming. AHH I Can't Wait!!

The auction the other night in Lexington went really well. It was so nice to see some familiar faces and remember our beloved Bill. The day after arriving home though I became very ill at work, and I have been locked up with a fever throughout the weekend. I thought I was getting over it but now I am beginnning to feel as though it is coming back. UGHHH. Pray for me please.

The Last Week's Updates

So, we are back from Florida, and we had a lovely trip. We ended up spending the entire vacation in Daytona, and stayed at Nick's uncles rental house. His son was our ringbearer so it was fun to see them, and to see how much the little cuties have grown. Amelia and Dan were there as well, so we had a blast hanging out with them. It was like we had planned to be in Florida at the same time, but really it was just coincidence. As predicted the day that I put on a bikini was the day that I noticed my belly. Oh well, I sported it anyway :). Here are a few pictures from Daytona.

On other news we stopped in Atlanta to visit my cousin Matt on Sunday, and I was so excited to see him. He is progressing very well, and is now able to eat pureed food (not sure if that is how you spell that). He is loving milkshakes and applesauce right now. He was able to say hi to me, and he is continuing to work on sounds, and also movement of his right side. The hopspital he is at is an amazing place, and they offer sports for thier patients as part of rehabilitation. As soon as Matt no longer has a feeding tube or PIC line he is interested in participating in the water sports. I can't wait for him to get to that point. He is completely mentally aware, and he actually remembers up to Christmas Eve. Thankfully he does not remember his accident. I enjoyed spending time with him, and I can't wait to see him again. I have included a picture, of Matt, Uncle Mark, and Aunt Libby.

Tomorrow I am heading to Lexington to participate in a silent auction for Mr. Wildcat at the restauraunt I used to work at. I worked at Merrick Inn for two years, and I became very close to Mr. Wildcat, or as we all called him Bill. On this day last year, Bill passed away, and it came as a shock to all of us. He was at Merrick everyday and I would always sit and talk to him. I can still hear him saying "Oh my little Sarah, I swear to God you are the sweetest little thing I ever have met". I was heartbroken when I heard the news, and I truly felt as though I lost a close friend. I am excited to work the silent auction in his memory tomorrow. I have included a picture of Bill and I at Merrick's Halloween party in 07.

Final news my friend Blair found out today that she is having a boy. That completely surprised all of us because we all thought she was having a girl. It is the first time I have ever had the ring and string game give a false prediction. Oh well, I am so happy for Blair, and I am excited that Caleb will have a little boy to play with.

Daddy's Hands

Daddy has finally felt little Caleb move, and I must say it was a joyous experience. He has been waiting not so patiently for about 3 weeks now, and finally the moment has arrived. It was so cute because we were sitting on the couch, and I felt Caleb kick, and it was the strongest kick I had felt thus far. I grabbed Nick's hand and placed it on my stomach, and sure enough he felt his little boy kick two times. His face burst into a smile, and we both were so happy. I think the pregnancy is finally becoming real to him.

On another note I must say that I am so excited about tomorrow and the remainder of this week. We are leaving tomorrow morning for Florida, and then going to see Matt in Atlanta on Sunday. I can not wait to lay on the beach, and since my stomach has refused to grow, I am going to try to pull of my bikini while there. One day during the week we are going to Daytona to spend time with our friends Amelia and Dan who are also vacationing. I feel as though that will be the day my stomach appears and everyone on the beach will be looking at the fat girl in the bikini. Oh well, if I begin to feel to large I will wear a cover-up.

I am so excited to see my cousin. It will be the first time I have seen him since he awoke from his accident. I think it will be a day filled with emotions.

I will not be posting until we return but I hope everyone has a wonderful week. Please keep our travels in your prayers. I am including this picture of Bella simply because her face is hilarious.

Nursery Ideas

I have been looking at various bedding sets. Below I have included a few that I like. Two of them I would do in blue if I chose to use them. Though they are simple I kind of like the idea of spcing up the nursery with accessories. The blue and brown bedding I think is cute, but I do not know if I want to use the blue and brown color scheme. I really like green and blue together.
I dunno, I am still trying to decide what I like for sure, and I am waiting for a bedding set to just jump out at me. Little boy bedding is definetely harder to find than little girls.