Many exciting things are happening in the Menning household & we’re simultaneously overwhelmed with joy & overwhelmed with uncertainty. Time has flown since we found out that Mini Menning would be making his/her appearance! There are only 11 weeks (give or take) to go! I’ll just be honest & tell you how I felt last week as I prepared to register- beyond overwhelmed and unworthy. Throughout my pregnancy, I haven’t had too many of these moments, but when they happen, they are VERY real & they cannot be ignored. A few days before we had planned to register, I sat and thought about strollers, crib mattresses, car seat safety ratings, bottle sizes, decisions about sleeping arrangements, and everything else under the sun Babies R Us roof. I’m generally a rational person, but somehow I allowed my emotions to conquer me & my crazy thoughts ranged from “I have NO idea which swaddlers to register for!” to “I’m not going to do a very good job at this ‘mom’ thing.” Wait, what? Yes, my brain spewed that negativity. I, thankfully, recognized that I was really not doing myself any favors by thinking those types of thoughts, calmed down, confided my thoughts to my sister Angie, a friend, and Josh. Just getting out my thoughts to them helped so much; I oftentimes try to be tough, but I know we’re not designed to go through life alone & we need one another! After talking with them, I felt much better- I was back to my rational self & certain that I’d have moments of insecurity as a mom, but that loving my baby and doing my very best is all it will take to be the best parent I can be.
Josh had fun with the scanning gun & definitely scanned a few items when I wasn’t looking- a stuffed Donatello from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was among the treasures he found. 
It was so cute to hear him talk about how excited he was for our baby to be fresh out of the bath & wearing a hooded bath towel. 
Here’s my friend Jill! I’ve known her since elementary school & she is an awesome mom to two beautiful & smart girls. I was so glad to have her there giving suggestions and helping us along in the registry process. Thank you, Jill, for always being a great friend! (Even when you’re making the “hehe, I’m scanning your baby bump” face). 
Testing out the gliders was a fun part of the day. 
We’re excited to be embarking on this new journey & season in our life together; it certainly won’t be without its overwhelming moments, which is why we’re incredibly thankful to have each other, our family, and our friends! Despite all of my crazy feelings I had last week prior to registering, the process was really easy, VERY fun, and something I hope I won’t forget.
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