Please help us welcome the newest mama-to-bee to join the hive, Mrs. Markers!

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I’m thrilled to join the Hellobee network as the newest pregnant blogger!

Currently 27 weeks along, I am loving pregnancy so far. Aside from the pestering heartburn and lower backaches, I’ve never felt better! I’m excited to share our story with you as we navigate these uncharted waters and fumble through the many, MANY decisions there are to make as we prepare for a baby.

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I married my wonderful husband in April 2011. After a year of marriage, we decided to give the “not try to not try” (NTNT) method a whirl and see if we would get pregnant… much to our delight (and shock) we found out we were expecting soon after. Baby Markers will be here in February 2013!

For the past six years, I worked as a fundraising professional for two major nonprofits in Chicago.  My husband owns his own business, and earlier this spring we decided to expand on that business together. After my last day at my full-time job this past July, we set out to design and manufacture a line of eyewear frames and will be launching our first line soon.  Until then, I’m focusing on growing this baby and readying our tiny urban space for Baby Marker’s arrival in just three short months.

I can’t neglect to mention our first-born and spoiled pup Abigail. She is the sweetest, most loving 60 lb.  boxer who loves snuggling and spending hours at the dog beach with her frisbee. We know she’ll be a great big sister come February!

Doesn’t she looked thrilled? I promise, she’s jumping up and down on the inside.

A few snippets of what’s to come: our experience with the Bradley Method, why I chose to be a SAHM, raising a Jewish baby, urban baby activities, and making room for a baby in a one-bedroom condo. I’m looking forward to getting to know you all as I share our journey through pregnancy – and on to parenthood!