100% a GIRL!!

We went in for our 20 week sonogram today! Got a call last week that the doctor's office had a brand new machine and they'd have a trainer in with the sonographer instructing her on how to use the equipment. I was fine with that but when we got in this morning the trainer hadn't made it in yet and everything wasn't set up with the new machine so....we got some initial views but they weren't able to measure all the parts or give us pictures. The sonographer felt really bad...it wasn't her fault but after we left she set up her old equipment and gave us a call back to come in and do it all over again. The chance to see my baby twice in one day didn't bother me one bit...so we went back. We got some really good pictures and the baby looks totally healthy. The best part is...I don't have to return my PINK! We saw her female parts so we know she's 100% girl.

I get the feeling she doesn't really like sonograms though :) She was twisting around and squirming everywhere. It's so amazing to see that and it's still unbelievable to think it's happening right in my belly! She even kicked the dr. when we was testing for her heart rate....I hope I don't have a head-strong little girl on my hands already but I can pretty much guess the answer to that if she's anything like her mommy and daddy.

I have a noticeable belly now and will post a pic very soon. I've only gained 3 lbs though which I'm happy about. I'm sure that will be times 10 by the time January comes.

Here's our Little Lila!

I felt the baby!

Well it's Week 18 right around the typical time to start feeling the baby move. I thought I had felt something this past weekend but wasn't 100% sure. Since then I've felt the same thing twice more. Last night when I got into bed I was laying on my back and felt one pretty strong punch and then some other flutters. I think I could feel them with my hand so I'm hoping Lucas will be able to soon as well. It's exactly how they describe it: like little bubbles popping in your uterus! How awesome! It's so nice to know the baby's healthy and kicking in there :) She/he's supposed to be about 5.5 to 6 inches now.

We go in about a week for our 20 week sonogram - on August 17th. We'll find out then if it's A GIRL for sure....or not. Either way we'll certainly be happy but if it's a boy I'll have to take just a few things back :) I couldn't help myself but I haven't gone overboard.

I'm still trying to talk Lucas into letting me paint the nursery pink if it's a girl...and I think I'm inching closer. Cross your fingers :)

Showing...

Well today begins Week 15 and Lila is supposed to be about 4 inches long and the size of an orange or apple. I think I'm finally starting to show a bit. I was really looking forward to showing but now I just feel fat instead of pregnant. I CAN'T SUCK IN!

At this point I'm not going to post a belly picture because my waistline was never flattering to begin with. I promise at least one LATER...if you're lucky!

Hormones & Sleep

Tuesday I had my first experience with crazy pregnant woman hormones! Luckily I didn't have any sharp objects near me, like Tiffany's letter opener :) My morning started off badly and I just couldn't shake it, which is unlike me. I felt myself getting angrier and angrier over things that should have passed really easily. WOW! Those are powerful feelings but now I know what to expect if I experience them again...hopefully not for the sake of everyone around me, especially my sweet, innocent husband :)

As far as sleep goes, my dogs are giving me a fun taste of what waking up at all hours of the night will feel like with a newborn. Major likes to play this fun game when he wants up on the bed where he'll scratch on the side of the bed, stand up there for you to pick him up, then MOVE right before you're able to grab him. Also, if you put a foot on the ground he runs and hides under the bed. We played this very fun GAME for about 15 minutes the other morning at 5am. YAY! I can't imagine having a huge, pregnant belly and continuing to lean over the edge of the bed like that. I have to get him those silly dog steps or something. That's one of the bad things about owning a 3 lb dog I guess!

On a positive note: We're leaving for South Carolina tonight to visit ALL of Lucas's family!!!!! My parents are actually going with us too. It should be a nice visit.

I hope everyone has a Happy 4th of July weekend!

They "think" it's a GIRL!!!!

Lucas and I went in today for our sequential screening (genetic testing that includes a sonogram & some blood work). We really just wanted to see the baby and make sure it had arms and legs this time. Well...our little blob has matured nicely!

When we first saw the baby it had its hands up by its face and its legs were crossed. The baby measured at 57 millimeters which is in line with our January 4th due date. Based on the ultrasound the baby doesn't have Down Syndrome and we're low risk for other birth defects but will hear more if anything comes up in the blood work in a week or so (cross your fingers we won't hear from them). AND.....although it's still early and there's no external sex organs the dr and tech both agreed that it's a GIRL!!!!!!! They look at some lines down near that area and can tell based on which direction the lines are facing. The dr said it's about 90% sure. I'm going to start buying pink (and save the receipts just in case).

Ultrasounds are so amazing....we saw the heart beating, the stomach, kidneys, and blood flow!

When the dr was looking at her she started bouncing up and down. She did it about 5 times and was so funny to watch....I guess she already has daddy's energy!

Introducing our "Little Lila"

Egg Salad Craving

So my husband laughed really hard at me last night for craving and making egg salad sandwiches. I don't know...I just wanted one! He said, "I've been with you for 5 years and have never seen you eat an egg salad sandwich!" It's true...I don't remember having one in years but boy was it good! I remember my parents making them when I was a kid. The baby wants what the baby wants!

The Heart's Still a Tickin'

We have a monthly check-up today and overall it was pretty uneventful....just a little chat with the midwife and scolding me for my diet choices :( We did get to hear the heartbeat again. Of course I was still worried before the appointment, "What if they can't hear the heartbeat?" It took the midwife what seemed like a lifetime to find it and after lots of praying while I was laying there. She started on the left side of my belly and then worked her way to the right where she finally landed on it....that beautiful wooshing sound :)

I guess the baby isn't a blob anymore...we hope not. We'll get to see the baby again in a few weeks, on June 23rd when we go in for our sequential screening (testing for genetic disorders). Some moms have said they found out the sex of their baby at this appointment but we'll just have to see.

I've been feeling better already...not as nauseous and getting some energy back. Hopefully it's all returned after this first trimester ends in a few weeks.

Lucas and I have started working on the house. We have a lot to do to get rid of our gameroom to make it an office/sitting/play area and we'll put the nursery back where the office is in the small back bedroom. These projects probably won't get done until the day before the baby arrives :) As long as they get done then I'll be happy!

Sorry there's nothing more exciting to report but did want to fill you in on our coasting point. We're just letting the baby grow and develop now :) Til next time....Chao!