Biscuit Run

Famous food cravings during pregnancy:

• Chocolate
• Pickles
• Cheese
• Peanut Butter
• Apples

For Jill... it's sausage biscuits from McDonald's.
I struggle with this.

It requires cash, early morning travel, and most importantly, freshness... as she won't let me buy them in bulk and/or store them.

But, in the end, if these little 400+ calorie bundles of food-love keep Jill content, so am I.

107 Days Left... Got a Name!

Were moving right along! And we have a name...

Bailey Prince Nielsen

"Bailey" was mutually agreed upon by Jill and myself from the very start. Bailey stuck-out when researching popular baby names for our current generation.

"Prince" is Jill's Grandmother's Maiden name (her Dad's side), Mary Prince. The name is held by a few members of the Royster family:

Jill Prince Nielsen

Stephen Prince Royster (Jill's Uncle)

Susan Prince Anthony (Jill's Cousin)

As a child, Jill struggled with the name... not understanding its significance, she threatened her parents on many occasions that she would change it as soon as legally possible. Now it's held dearly and we're excited to have it carried on.

Note: Jill has offered to pay for Bailey's childhood counseling until she's old enough to understand :)

Photo (up, right) was taken around Jan 30th, 2008.

The First Shots Are In!

Wow... technology. Isn't it something?
On Janurary 30th, Jill and I went in for the 'old ultrasound.
Finally, the first shots of our little love-bundle! Love-bundle?
Anyway, it was an amazing experience. Immediately the tech asked us, "Are you'all interested in knowing the sex of the baby?" We replied affirmatively. No way we're going in to this blind. I'm a planner. So the tech proceeded to take 5 minutes of shots, labeling hands, legs, feets, heads, etc., then came the moment of truth. "Are you ready?" she asked. Before I could respond, the beans were spilled- it's a girl!

Dialogue:
Andy: "Are you sure?"
Tech: "Positive."
Andy: "Really?"
Tech: "Yes, girl."
Andy: "...really?"
Tech: "Yes."
Andy: "Girl?"
...Pause
Tech: "Yep. See those two lines?"
Andy: "Um, yeah."
Tech: "Girl."
Andy: "Got it."

Immediately I had a 16-year futuristic vision of my daughter telling me how much she hated me and how she never wants to speak to me again as she slams the door to her room... :)

In all seriousness, Jill and I couldn't be more excited. She's healthy, measures-up well, and is very active; we can't wait for what's to come. She's beautiful... well, the ultrasound photo is kinda creepy, but a beautiful sight nonetheless!