16 Weeks Appointment

We had our 16 week check-up yesterday, and things are going great! Our little one had a heartbeat of 156 bpm, consistent with last time. While we were listening closely to the rapid little heartbeat, the doctor made a joke about how the baby had just farted(the baby was moving around and it made a funny noise on the doppler). :) Jinx thought that was HILARIOUS!! He told everyone about it and sent out an email with this picture to accompany his story.

Our BIG ULTRASOUND is scheduled for Monday, April 19 at 9:30am!! 27 more days! Can't wait! We are taking the Grandparents with us to get a sneak peek at their new Granddaughter or Grandson. At home, we're still playing the name game. We've got it narrowed down to 2 names for each sex, so hopefully we'll be decided by our next appointment. Who knows, maybe we'll put up a poll and let you vote! I will post a tummy shot very soon, the bump is just beginning to show!

I FELT OUR BABY MOVE!!

I can't even describe what it felt like. I was just sitting here at work typing at the computer and felt a quick, little flutter in my left lower abdomen. It lasted just a second; I thought it felt different but brushed it off. Then about 2 minutes later I felt it again. I couldn't believe it, and I had to tell Jinx right away. He said "Seriously??". Wow, that was awesome! I got a little emotional about it and almost cried, but figured I better keep it together for fear of scaring my co-workers. It was great though! I've been on a high all day! It was a nice little reassurance that everything is ok in there and our baby is doing well! Today is Jinx's Mom(Linda) and his sister Megan's birthdays, so we agreed that the baby just wanted to wish them 'Happy Birthday'! We are 15 weeks tomorrow, and can't wait for the next new thing and much more movement! I can't wait for Jinx to be able to feel the baby moving too, but I know it will still be a few more weeks for that.

6 months to go!

I can't believe it, but we are exactly 6 months away from our September 8 due date!! YAY!! How exciting!! We will be 14 weeks on Wednesday. Time is going by so quickly. This pregnancy stuff is really fun, I'm loving it! Just to walk around every day and know that you are carrying your child with you...can't help but smile! Of course it has also made me just a little bit emotional, Jinx would say its made me VERY EMOTIONAL!! Watching a Baby Story on tv is enough to bring me to tears these days. He's been so supportive and kind in my moments of both pure sappiness and happiness! :)

On the Tummy front: I like to think that I am sporting a teeny tiny little baby bump, but I don't think anyone else believes me. Even though I've not gained much, my mid section is getting thicker and thicker and my abdomen is starting to round just a tad. Not yet ready for any maternity clothes, but thank goodness for the belly band!! I wear it everyday! More updates coming soon!!

"Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD,
The fruit of the womb is a reward."
Psalm 127:3