Journal Entry 2 - Shopping for Baby
We've been cautiously optimistic, but now that we've reached the 20 week mark, we decided to go shopping and get some of the items we will need for the baby. I thought we'd just need a crib and a few sleepers, but Marty had other ideas. We ended up with a crib, a bassinet, a changing table, a high chair, a swing, a bouncer, a car seat, and a stroller. We have clothing for every day of the week and tons of diapers. I think our kid is set. In fact, I think our kid's going to be spoiled!
Seeing the joy on Marty's face was wonderful and worth every penny we spent. She's going to be an amazing mother. She looks beautiful, although she's already gained 20 pounds. She was really thin to begin with, so she needed to put on the extra weight.
The doctor said everything's going great and the baby is developing right on schedule, but we have had a few scares. Marty's lupus keeps flaring up and she's been so sick. She's been in the hospital a couple of times. It's been really scary. We don't want to lose another baby. We just told our family. My sister and nieces were thrilled. Everyone can't wait to hold Baby Manning. I wonder... will it be a boy... or will it be a girl?
At night, I love to lay in bed with Marty, cuddling her with my hand upon her tummy. I can feel our baby moving as we lie together in the darkness. I talk to our unborn child in a soft voice, telling him or her all of my youthful adventures. Marty usually ends up giggling. She says not to tell our child all of our secrets. Our baby is going to be here soon. It looks like we are finally gonna get our miracle!