Getting Ready for Baby Beck!

Last week we accomplished a lot in regards to getting things ready for Baby Beck. We have decided to stay in our place for now unless we find a great deal before Baby Beck is born. Because of this, we also decided to start getting the essentials while Dawn is still feeling okay. Last week we bought a changing table, bassinett, and a few other items off of Craigslist for about $50 and saved hundreds! There is nothing like a good deal on used furniture. We have washed and disinfected everything and it is ready for Baby Beck whenever he/she decides to arrive. Although there are a few other items on the wish list, we feel better having a few of the essentials bought. Here are a few pictures for those who have been asking.....

Our changing table



Our Bassinett




It is hard to believe we are close to 10 weeks away before Baby Beck makes his/her arrival (that is if he/she is in line with what the doctor says). The time is flying by and we are trying to soak up every last day of our freedom and sleep! The doctor thinks Dawn will gain 1-2 pounds now every couple weeks until the baby is born, which is a bit overwhelming for her to think about as she already feels huge! AND, with the summer heat around the corner, it is also a bit exhausting as her energy is fading with each new day. The baby won't be getting much longer at this point but will continue to gain fatty tissue and develop his/her organs. This past week the baby's head grew bigger (hopefully not too big) to make room for his/her developing brain and the baby is the size of a butternut squash.



The Baby continues to communicate through kicks often and Dawn is beginning to think there is less and less room in there because every kick seems to be much stronger than the last. Dawn is also finding herself having to move the baby around when his/her foot seems to get stuck and sticks out. We continue to be amazed at the baby's reaction every time Justin touches Dawn's belly. Without fail, the baby will start moving and kicking around as soon as he/she feels Justin's hand. What an incredible experience! We have learned more about God and His detailed work throughout this whole process and have grown so much in ways we could never put into words. We also realize this is only the beginning......