The Adventures of a German Girl

  I know you couldn't wait any longer to find out if we are going to have a boy or girl. I don't keep it any longer from you, I promise.   Both of us wanted a boy, but really just a healthy little baby is all we asked for.   Since I don't count to the younger childbearing generation anymore, there were some tests that I had to do. One of them is for down syndrome. Scary stuff, let me tell you. With that test though, you can find out the gender and when I received the call with the results, I immediately started crying. Happy and over the moon that the baby is completely healthy but totally in shock that it is a.... CAN YOU SAY BOY???   No wonder I have hair growing like crazy in my face, all this testosterone in me probably doesn't help the weirdest pregnancy outcomes. At least (so far) I haven't been too bitchy, hormonal. Don't ask Brian though, he would probably tell you differently.   I called Brian to tell him and the only thing he sa...

 It's been a crazy whirlwind the last couple of months.   From working a lot, traveling all the time, and finding out  that we are finally going to be parents.     We are over the moon excited and telling our families over Christmas was amazing and a very special moment.     I'm so glad I was able to tell my grandparents in Germany in person since my grandpa passed away just a couple of weeks afterwards. I know that he now looks out for the little one and me from above.   Of course our furry babies were part of the reveal on the Christmas Card that went out to our families.     Toby is very excited for all the new toys that will be coming to the house and of course being a big brother.         After several horrible weeks of morning sickness I finally gained some strength and energy back.   Remember my craft room?   ...