Think Pink...

Yesterday Brian and I found out that our bundle of joy is a girl! The ultrasound was absolutely amazing to watch, she actually looks like a baby now! She was even sucking her cute little thumb. Most importantly, everything checked out healthy and she is growing right on track. She is a miracle, already a sparkle in her daddy's eye and we are more than blessed! Now all we have to do is think of a name!!

Boy or Girl??

Brian and I are hoping to find out what the sex of the baby is at my next doctors appointment. I am scheduled for a "growth" ultrasound on the 30th and if the baby cooperates, we will have our answer! It is fun to see how many people are convinced they know what it is, so that gave me the idea of taking a poll! I have a feeling it may be a pretty in pink girl, however not enough to put money on it. Cast your vote, and in a couple of weeks we will have an answer!! Keep your fingers crossed though, I have a lot of shopping to do!!

Fourth of July and Four Months!

Okay, so I am really not good at this! I was almost finished with a new post and BAM, it was GONE!! Only to add to the fact that I made my first post over a month ago, and have told NO ONE about the page!! HA, this is for real now, I'm serious.

Hope everyone had a fabulous Fourth of July weekend! Brian and I went to California to celebrate his Grandma's 80th Birthday!! It was a lot of fun. She had a party in the park that included live entertainment, water balloons and my favorite...SNOW CONES!!

Grandma sharing a birthday dance with Brian...awww!!

Me and the Birthday Girl!!

Oh yes, and the live entertainment.


On to baby news. I had my 16 week check up appointment today. Yea, we're making progress!! I've lost one pound in the last month, but told the doctor that I had not had breakfast yet, so we were safe! Everyone reminds me how I will gain that weight back, and then some. Thanks for that reminder!! Oh, and what is up with the ladies that feel it necessary to share horror stories with you, as if I am not petrified as it is! For those of you that don't know, I am absolutely terrified of needles! At eight weeks, I had to give blood, and PASSED OUT! Brian is just as bad, if not worse then myself. I mean, I don't even like the smell of anything sterilized! Maybe I will have a natural delivery so I don't have to get an epidural...MAYBE NOT!!

The beginnings of a baby bump, me at 16 weeks

and more importantly, Brian at 16 weeks!! :-)

All in all everything looks good and we seem to be on track. The baby's heart rate was at 150, which is right in the middle of where it needs to be. I've been feeling little movement which is undescribable and also so exciting!

What a gift!