Daddy's Ady

So we found out a few days ago that we are having a GIRL!!!!! We are very excited, and cannot wait for the baby to come. We are at 21 weeks which means we are over half way there. I am so proud of my wife and her mother for finding such a cute way to let both of us know at the same time. I am thrilled to have a little girl to watch and take care of. We have decided the way we will clothe and decorate her room. She is going to be our little Ladybug.

Her name:
So Morgan and I knew what we were going to name our first child depending on the sex of the baby. Our daughter's name is Adalynn Brittany Balough, and she will forever be Daddy's Ady. We love this name, and it has a purpose behind it. Adalynn is a name I came up with while Morgan and I were standing outside the Cafeteria at NGU. I saw a purse that was embroidered aDl, and I told Morgan Adalynn would be a cute girls name, at that point the name stuck. Brittany is in memory of Morgan and I's friend from college Brittany Fogg. She was a great friend to both Morgan and I and we will honor her memory with our Daughter's middle name.

Well, that is it for Afghanistan, and next time I blog it will be from Captain Balough as I get promoted 1 July.

It's a girl!!!

     Ok so we finally got the news whether we are having a boy or a girl!!! If you can't tell by the title we are expecting a little girl!!!

How we found out:
     My mom and I went to the doctor's and went back to finally get my ultrasound! The baby was very modest and took 45mins. to finally let the nurse get a good picture of her special place, I said I didn't mind the baby being modest if it was a girl and I was right! The nurse told me when to look away so I would see what the baby was and she showed my mom and made sure she knew what it was so she could tell Nathaniel and I. She gave us lots of pictures to take home. She informed me that our baby looked very healthy and had a big heart with a strong heart beat. Since everything looked good she said that we would get another ultrasound....WHAT??? I have to go another 20 wks without seeing my beautiful baby!!! I guess it is a huge blessing though bc that means she is healthy!
    We headed home and it was killing me not to know and my mom had a sealed envelope with the picutre of the gender in it ( I though about tackling her to the ground and ripping it our of her hand lol). We finally made it home and I text Nate that we were ready to Skype so we could finally find out what we are having. My mom had purchased a girl and boy set of mittens and booties so once Nate was online and ready we waited and she reached for the pink set!!!! We are having a little girl!!!! We are so excited and looking for to spoiling her.

My reaction:
     I was very surprised at first I was really expecting it to be a boy by what everyone was saying and so on. My biggest wish was for a healthy baby so finding out our baby was healthy was the best thing ever. I am growing more and more excited about all the girlie things to come. I know she will have Nathaniel rapped around her little finger! I can't wait to have a little girl to take out for mommy and me days!
     My Mom, Nana and I already went shopping and bought way too many clothes!!! I am looking at all of the stuff to buy and it gets so overwhelming. I am so excited to get to go shopping for all of the baby stuff!

What's Happening with Mom:
     My family has been in town for a week and we had a blast going around the island doing all sorts of things. I have been keeping busy with entertaining that is all I have basically done.

What's Happening with Dad:
     Nate finished up with his first class that he was teaching on Friday. He has enjoyed it very much. Nate will also be promoted on July 1st!!! It will now be Captain Balough!!! I am so proud of him. I will let him tell you what else is going on over the pond!

Updates:

Cravings: Salads with Asian dressing-so good!, honey buns, and potatoes.

Weight: Still no weight gain

Weeks: 20 wks Half way point!!!!

Well that's all from me Nate will post his response next!!! Thank you all for the congrats and well wishes!

The Baloughs

Dad in Afghanistan Part 2

Well, We have made it almost twenty weeks which means we find out whether our baby is a boy or girl. We are super excited and cannot wait till later this week. I have been able to see the progress of our baby as my wonderful wife updates me as often as she can about the happenings in Hawaii. Afghanistan is HOT, and makes me miss the wonderful Hawaii weather every day. I hope every day that is does not break 110 degrees, but every day at lunch I get disappointed as the temperature is averaging 112 degrees at lunch time. I did not know till I got to Afghanistan that Hot breezes existed, and 112 degrees breezing are not fun. Happy Father's Day to all the Fathers out there especially my brother who became a Father Friday when his daughter (my niece) was born. Morgan has been doing wonders in Hawaii with the baby and FRG. I hear daily here that we are blessed with a great FRG leader. The second half of June has and will be a wonderful ending of a month. We find out whether the baby is a boy or a girl, and I got my promotion orders for Captain. I get promoted on 1 July and will be blessed to have the Brigade Commander pin on my rank. I am getting the ability to hone my math and reading skills as I am teaching a FAST class to the Soldiers here. The class helps the Soldiers increase their GT score which will help them further their careers. Well, that is pretty much it for Afghanistan, Morgan is up next which means you will probably not get another post for a month and a half or so.