Baby Smith Gender Reveal

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It's hard to believe that it's been over a month since Casey and I gathered with family and friends to share the news that we will be welcoming a son in January!  

I remember when we were getting married, many people told me to take a breath and soak in the moment because all too soon it would slip away and become a memory.  I tried to do that same thing so many times on the day that we found out we're having a baby boy. 

Casey and I traveled up to Lake Norman 3D Imaging on Friday afternoon for our 15 week elective ultrasound.  Roxanne was amazing and she welcomed us as if we were family.  She took extra time to make us feel comfortable and to share the news with us when we were ready.  I hope I always remember what it felt like to sit there and watched our baby kick and hiccup and stretch for the first time.  After a few bathroom breaks and some moving around Roxanne showed us the proof that Baby Smith was indeed a little boy.  I don't think Casey nor I have cried like that since our wedding day. Looking up at the man that I love seeing his excitement and joy was priceless.  That afternoon was more than I could have ever imagined and we look forward to returning to Roxanne's office around 32 weeks for a up close look at our son as he becomes a bit chunkier!

The next night Casey and I gathered with family and friends lake side to share the news with a firework show.  It was such a blessing to have so many people around us to celebrate the news.  We couldn't have asked for anything more than a quiet night out by the water, dinner and a few fireworks to celebrate our growing family and the little man that's to join us in January. 

Since our gender reveal we've been busy painting, finding nursery furniture and preparing for a busy fall.  Little man already has a closet full of clothes thanks to his mommy, grandmothers and aunts.  

He waited until about 18 weeks to finally "pop" and I am loving this second trimester.  Morning sickness and fatigue have mostly subsided and I am still able to enjoy early morning runs and workouts without  trouble.

 Next on our list is our registry and deciding on our last big items like a stroller, car seat and glider.  After that it'll just be the finishing touches and decor in little man's room and enjoying the cooler temperatures as fall approaches.  Casey's business gets really busy from September through November so we're trying to plan and prep early incase Baby Smith decides to come early and so we don't have to fret through the holiday season.  Oh! That's another thing we're working on... his name.  It will be a miracle if the boy has a name before his debut! 

On the topic of registry!  As a first time momma.. I would love your input on what products you loved!  Whether it be strollers, diapers, belly bands or tips and tricks you learned along the way.  If you have a secret to share or a product that helped your baby in those first months please share!