IT'S A GIRL!!!!

We went to the ultrasound on Tuesday morning and could not wait to find out the sex. I went to bed extra early the night before just so the next day would come sooner!

The tech was checking out the baby and everything is healthy and right on track. She weighs around 10 oz, around the size of a soda can! My dad said he can never drink soda the same again! haha

We are so happy to find out it was a girl!!!! I teared up a little! I had the tech check twice and yup...nothing was hanging!!!!

We went to finish registering tonight and that was so much fun! Its going to be such a cute room!! Above is the ultrasound...the 2nd two is shes looking at you! Kinda freaky but so cool!!!

Now its time to pick out a name....this could be tough!!!! Any suggestions?

Baby Fun and Baby Movement!

Well going on my 19th week I figured we should go and look for nursery furniture. Mark and I took a trip to Babys R Us last night and put the furniture on layaway! We like the lighter wood color, cherry, maybe! It is very neutral and we love the bed because it will turn into a toddler bed and full size bed! We are so lucky my mom offered to buy our baby it's crib! It is a very nice gesture!
Once we find out the sex of the baby we will be going back to register for all the bedding and gender specific things! We can not wait for that!

Last night as I was laying on the couch i usually have my hands on my belly...with a dog sleeping next to me! :) Well I was concentrating and i felt our baby move for the first time!!! It was incredible! I ran over to Mark but he couldn't feel it. I guess only i can feel it now!
As i sit here typing I can feel it moving! I cant describe the feeling...like a ripple effect almost! I have been waiting so long to feel the baby that now it feels real!!! We are more excited than ever to find out what it is now!!!!

18 weeks

Starting my 18th week and can't feel the baby yet! Its normal not to fell them move until later but i wish i could! I know the first time i feel him or her kick or move will be amazing!

I know it may be early but we went to the store today to return some things and decided to get stuff for the baby bathroom. I wanted neutral this way we can use it for more than one child. What do ya think? Cute huh! Can't go wrong with monkeys :)

17 weeks and earlier

Well I know I am starting this a little late but I figured it was the best way for everyone to be involved no matter where you live!

This week I am 17 weeks and feeling great! My previous weeks of pregnancy have also been smooth sailing. We had our first ultrasound at 11 weeks and it was testing for down syndrome. At the appt. the baby was still for most of the time but when the tech made my belly move, so did the baby. It was doing flips and showing us its behind and even waved to us! It was amazing! I went back 4 weeks later for the 2nd part of the down syndrome test and it was just a tube of blood drawn. All results came back and everything is A OK! The chances for me are 1 and 1000. Very good news!

My last appt was on Nov 2nd and my Dad came with me since Mark couldn't get out of work. It was a routine appointment, i go every 4 weeks. They check blood pressure, urine and listen to the heartbeat. It was neat to see my Dads smiling face when the baby was kicking and you could hear the heartbeat! Just to think there is someone really growing inside of me!

I still look in the mirror everyday and think....WOW....it still hasn't hit me yet! I am going to be a mom and Mark is going to be a Dad!