15 Weeks

Hello Everyone,

I'm 15 wks pregnant today! Things are going extremely well. We listened to the heartbeat on Saturday...it's just amazing. We've got a lot going on lately. Alex raised the bed so it's easier to get in and out of and we folded almost all the laundry (finally). I shampooed the carpets, cleaned the kitchen, and we bathed the cats.

We also made a baby registry at BabiesRUs. If you're interested in giving a gift, please use this registry. We also ask that you do not purchase pacifiers or baby bottles. We have our reasons for not using these products and ask that you support our decision. Lately, there has been a lot of research on the pacifier and we are choosing to take on a different parenting plan. Also, I plan on breastfeeding for as long as possible, so we are opting to stay away from the bottle. As that is the case, there are special bottles made for breastfeeding (say the babe's at a babysitter or I'm at work). These bottles we will purchase because they are something we need to really look at before deciding. We really appreciate your support in our parenting plan and hope that we'll be able to share our bundle of joy with you come December!

This Thursday we're heading to Rolla, MO to visit my grandparents and hopefully we'll make it through Iowa. The roads are looking so good right now. On top of that, I have a doctor's appointment today and we've got plans to go to the MN Zoo with my sister and her kids in a few weeks.

We are also going to Memphis, TN to see one of my best friends get married! I'm so excited and can't wait to see her walk down the aisle. I just can't wait...

This summer is just full of fun stuff!!!!

Courtney Jarboe