Friday, July 20, 2007

Happy Birthday to my MOM!

I just looked at my post and realized I can't have a post on my mom's birthday without mentioning her special day! Mom, you are the best. Thank you for all of the sacrifices you have made in your life for the three of us girls. Thank you for teaching me what a great mom should look like. I am so glad I have you to walk with me through becoming a mommy! We love you and appreciate you more than you'll ever know!

Hooray for Michael!

So I'm still getting used to this whole blogging thing but I really like it! Nothing new to report about the baby these days except that he/she is growing like crazy and is about the size of a lemon. I have a doctor's appointment in two weeks, but we probably won't find out the sex for another 6 weeks. We can't wait!



I thought it'd be fun to take a tally of everyone's guesses. Michael and I are divided on what we think it is so our guesses won't help.



Other big news in the Merrick household is that Michael found out he did really well on his board exam that he took back in June, so my man is going to be a doctor!! I am so proud of him and we are so relieved to have that hurdle behind us. Praise the Lord for walking us through it. We would be lost without Him. Now Michael is in the midst of delivering babies on his first rotation and is going to be a pro by the time Baby Merrick is here! I will post a picture of him in his doctor garb as soon as he'll let me snap one. (Did I already say I'm proud?)

Other than that, my morning/all day sickness has started to subside! Woo hoo! Here we come second trimester.

Talk to ya soon!

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

The Big News....

As Michael likes to put it..."The Merrick factory is in production." Our little one is due January 24th and we could not be more excited!! We can't wait to become parents and experience God's love in a whole new way. At this appointment, (1o weeks) we couldn't see much but hearing the precious little heartbeat was enough to bring me to tears. (although that "little" heartbeat didn't sound so little at 170bpm). And all I could think of was what a miracle God is performing right here before our eyes. We can't wait for the changes that this little life will bring - and wanted all of you to share in our joy. We will keep you posted on the latest happenings in the Merrick household right here so stay tuned.

Love ya'll!

Michael, Kim, and Baby

This is us fishing last weekend. (Michael's newest hobby)