Nine Months... and Counting

Tales from a Mom-to-be

	12/27/12 Brooke's favorite blog Nine Months ... and Counting blogger Brooke Romito is taking a much-deserved break this week with her newborn son, so rather than her usual blog, we asked her which blogs she enjoys reading... Posted at 06:41 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	12/20/12 Nine months—early! I had a plan—a great birth plan that included a calm drive to the hospital in January, plenty of time for my support folks to arrive, an epidural and a gorgeous baby boy... Posted at 07:31 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 3
	12/13/12 With this ring … Last week, I mentioned how my fingers look like little sausages and I can’t slide on my wedding rings anymore... Posted at 08:18 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	12/06/12 Learning the hard way As I am closing in on the EDD (Estimated Due Date) I am getting very anxious. I really just want Ryder to show up now and not make me wait and go through another month of this torture... Posted at 07:59 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 5
	11/29/12 Travels ... and painting I took a little “babymoon” and it was quite an enjoyable trip! I went to Orlando, Fla., to visit my family... Posted at 08:05 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 2
	11/15/12 It’s all about the stuffing! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, with turkey and stuffing and everyone voicing their thanks from the year! And did I mention there is stuffing? Posted at 07:46 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	11/08/12 Checking in on the boy Just a quick update: If you follow my blog each week, you’ll recall I had a bit of scary news... Posted at 07:50 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	11/01/12 Nothing’s easy My pregnancy has been fantastic thus far—no morning sickness, only gaining weight in my tummy area and only gaining the amount of weight I should... Posted at 08:14 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	10/25/12 Showered with love Bean Pole, Ryder and I are a very lucky family! This weekend was my baby shower. My mother, stepmother and mother-in-law worked together to create an amazing afternoon! Posted at 08:43 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 3
	10/18/12 Looking ahead to the final trimester I did it, I did it, and I did it! I made it to the 3rd trimester! WOO HOO. I feel like having a party! Posted at 08:44 AM \| Permalink \| Comments

About this Column

While trying to think of a creative way to introduce myself, the theme song to The Addams Family began playing in my head. While I can be “kooky,” I am not so sure I’m “spooky” or even “ooky” for that matter—whatever that may mean. I’ll look it up later.

My name is Brooke. I’m 28 years young and married to the love of my life (we’ll call him Bean Pole for future reference, because he’s really tall and kind of looks like Michael Phelps. I, however, am really, really short and, unfortunately, do not resemble anyone famous.)

We got married in September 2011 and are expecting a baby in January. We recently found out we are having a boy—which is good because Bean Pole, I am fairly confident, would send the baby back if he were a girl.

Meanwhile, I’m already a mommy to two beautiful miniature pinscher/toy terrier mixes, Zoey and Roost. I would save all the animals of the world if Bean Pole would let me but, alas, I am only allowed two pups.

I graduated from HACC with a degree in Humanities/Language and the Arts. I love music and musical theatre, and I love supporting my family and friends in their hobbies and interests. I really enjoy spending time with all of my family. I can’t wait to get to know you and your families as I share my experiences in being an expectant and new mother and, hopefully, you will leave comments or drop me a line now and then with your stories.

	12/27/12 Brooke's favorite blog Nine Months ... and Counting blogger Brooke Romito is taking a much-deserved break this week with her newborn son, so rather than her usual blog, we asked her which blogs she enjoys reading... Posted at 06:41 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	12/20/12 Nine months—early! I had a plan—a great birth plan that included a calm drive to the hospital in January, plenty of time for my support folks to arrive, an epidural and a gorgeous baby boy... Posted at 07:31 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 3
	12/13/12 With this ring … Last week, I mentioned how my fingers look like little sausages and I can’t slide on my wedding rings anymore... Posted at 08:18 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	12/06/12 Learning the hard way As I am closing in on the EDD (Estimated Due Date) I am getting very anxious. I really just want Ryder to show up now and not make me wait and go through another month of this torture... Posted at 07:59 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 5
	11/29/12 Travels ... and painting I took a little “babymoon” and it was quite an enjoyable trip! I went to Orlando, Fla., to visit my family... Posted at 08:05 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 2
	11/15/12 It’s all about the stuffing! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, with turkey and stuffing and everyone voicing their thanks from the year! And did I mention there is stuffing? Posted at 07:46 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	11/08/12 Checking in on the boy Just a quick update: If you follow my blog each week, you’ll recall I had a bit of scary news... Posted at 07:50 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	11/01/12 Nothing’s easy My pregnancy has been fantastic thus far—no morning sickness, only gaining weight in my tummy area and only gaining the amount of weight I should... Posted at 08:14 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	10/25/12 Showered with love Bean Pole, Ryder and I are a very lucky family! This weekend was my baby shower. My mother, stepmother and mother-in-law worked together to create an amazing afternoon! Posted at 08:43 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 3
	10/18/12 Looking ahead to the final trimester I did it, I did it, and I did it! I made it to the 3rd trimester! WOO HOO. I feel like having a party! Posted at 08:44 AM \| Permalink \| Comments

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