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Fitting a Baby into the Family Budget
Babies are expensive. Not only are there the medical bills, the diapers, and the formula, but there is so much more that doesn't even occur to you beforehand. As soon as we found out that Maria was expecting, we began to prepare our finances for life with a baby. But even the … [Read more...]
Newborn Photos of Our Not-So-Newborn Baby Girl
It's hard to believe that our sweet little Dessa is already nine weeks old. Nine weeks! Oh my word, how on earth did the time pass by so quickly? Our two month well-visit at the pediatrician is later today and I am equally excited and sad to find out how much our baby girl … [Read more...]
My Thoughts on Fatherhood After Eight Weeks
Eight weeks ago, Dessa arrived, turning our family of two into a family of three. And, I must say, after eight weeks, I'm slowly getting the hang of this whole fatherhood thing. Some parts, like the late night feedings, were expected. Others were not things I anticipated, like … [Read more...]
Learning How to Install a Car Seat
Rob and I are not certified car seat experts and the information in this post is just about our personal experience. We are not qualified to offer car seat advice or teach you how to install a car seat, but safekids.org was highly recommended to us from multiple sources and it … [Read more...]
How Dessa Marie Got Her Name
When it came to naming our beloved daughter Dessa Marie, Rob and I didn't want to arbitrarily choose a name that sounded cute or fit a momentary trend. Naming a child is such a monumental task because it is a decision that our little one would always have to live with. As a … [Read more...]
It’s a Girl! Welcome to the World, Dessa Marie
We know it has been a while since we shared a family update, but it's been a little busier than usual in the Gavin household. Our beautiful baby girl Dessa Marie arrived on July 13. She has been an absolute blessing in our lives and she couldn't be any more perfect than she … [Read more...]
Will Baby Gavin be a Boy or a Girl?
Maria and I decided early on in our pregnancy that we did not want to learn the sex of our baby. But that doesn't mean we don't wonder if it's a boy or a girl! No matter what gender our baby is, we will be thrilled to have him or her in our arms. In the meantime, it's a little … [Read more...]
Who Will Be the “Mean Parent”?
Maria and I were having dinner the other night and were, as we often do, sharing stories from our day. One story got us wondering about our future as parents. Specifically, which one of us will be the "mean parent"? You know, the disciplinarian that keeps the kids in line. The … [Read more...]
