The Countdown Continues

Here it is, March 14, 2010. We are more than likely about a month away from the arrival of our new baby! Ok, we just need to let that sink in a little bit. . . Seriously, we feel like we are ready as we can be with the different little physical things that we can do - buying (unisex) clothes for a our baby, purchasing diapers, getting a great car seat (courtesy of Elliott and Heather), etc. None of that took very long, so now all we have to do is imagine how our lives will change.

Last Sunday, we took our tour of the Virginia Hospital Center. Christine works here in the Mother & Baby (Post-Partum) Unit, so it may not have been new for her, but it made things even more real for me. Seeing where we will park, what the rooms look like, examining how the bed converts into a delivery "table" with stirrups, well, this all added to a sense that our baby will be here soon.

We took the tour with about ten other couples. Of course, all of the women were VERY pregnant. Everyone was very excited and nervous. . . especially the husbands. As I told Christine, I am quite sure that I will get lost in the hospital, but I will be sure to leave a trail of bread crumbs leading back to the labor & delivery room.

This weekend, we went shopping for a variety of items - bottles, towels, diapers, burp cloths. Some of these items will even be used for our baby :). Seriously, it was tiring to go from store to store. I know, it is only getting me ready for the tiring days ahead of taking care of baby.

Well, are we ready? As ready as we can be. We still don;t know if we are having a girl or a boy. We will be happy either way and just want a happy and healthy baby. The adventure continues. . .