Name

We have a name picked out for our first daughter. We both love it, but I realized today that the initials could be bad... Is it reason enough to not use it? Probably not. Most people probably wouldn't even be aware of her middle initial. It's fun to have a name picked out. When we talk about the future and being parents some day, we use her name. It makes me even more excited to be a mom someday!

My Quirks

1) I love reading random people's blogs
2) I keep a list of potential names for my future children in my PDA
3) I cannot fall asleep in lingerie, I must be wearing a t-shirt/tank top & shorts/PJ pants
4) I don't use salt or pepper unless I have to for a recipe
5) I have kept every calender/planner since I was 7 years old

NFP

We use NFP... many of our co-workers and friends know this. When we were engaged, we were constantly teased that we would get pregnant right away and be a "good Catholic couple." Well, so far it's working! We've been married almost 2 years and no baby. We are extra conservative with the "rules" to avoid a pregnancy. But I feel very confident in it as long as I actually pay attention. All of our pregnancy "scares" were when I wasn't checking my signs. I'm so glad we're using NFP. It's great spiritually, emotionally, and physically. It will be great to use when we're TTC since I already know when I'm fertile and when I ovulate and all that fun stuff.

Baby Shower

I'm throwing a baby shower next month. I realized I've never actually been to a formal shower (only get-togethers at a restaurant for girls at work)- not even my own sister's. So, it's been a challenge. But of course it's making my baby fever worse.
Here is what I've figured out so far:
1. Fun and not so cheesy games are a bit difficult to come by
2. A diaper cake is a fun idea, but a challenge to put together
3. My living room is much too small for the 17 women to fit into if everyone comes

Diaper Cake at the shower