It's a..............

I had my almost 18 week appointment today. We found out we're having a

BOY!!!!!!!!!

We are both so excited. I thought all along it was a boy. The doctor said he has very long legs, a strong heartbeat, all four limbs, and a straight spine.

Baby boy was very active today. He would not lay still for a nice profile picture so maybe we'll get one next time. He was moving his arms and legs like crazy and kept turning.

I've continued to feel lots of flutters. We went and saw the musical "Les Miserables" on Sunday and he was moving quite a bit. I guess he either really liked or disliked the music.

I thought I felt my first kick on Sunday evening. It was definitely something I never have felt yet and it was a quick jab. I'm guessing he was kicking me.

Looks like we'll have lots of blue in our future. We are so thrilled and excited. Still praying for our little guy to continue growing strong and healthy.

16 Weeks and Flutters!

                                                                    16 Weeks!

Flutters! I’ve been feeling lots of flutters lately. It is so cool. I was reading online that normally you don’t feel flutters until about 18 – 20 weeks but I’m definitely feeling something.  I can’t wait for my next appointment on October 30^th.  We will hopefully be able to find out the gender of the baby. 

At first we were not going to find out and let it be a surprise on delivery day…but I’m such a planner and just can’t hold out that long.   

Many of our friends and family think we are having a girl but I think we’re having a boy. I suppose I think that’s because we can only agree on a boy name. I’m still trying to persuade Andrew on the girl name but he does not like it.

I really wish I had an ultrasound machine at my house so I could take a peak every night to see what the baby is doing. (Maybe it's a good think I don't...because I might get a little obsessed.)

My morning sickness seems to be getting a little better. I didn't throw up this morning but who knows what tomorrow will bring. :)

I know we have plenty of time still, but Andrew and I need to start cleaning out the room where the baby will go. Right now it’s our office and “catch all” room.  

Almost 14 Weeks!

This pic was taken at 13 weeks.

I had a doctor appointment today.  Everything went just fine. I finally got to hear the heartbeat on the doppler.  Baby's heart rate was 150 beats per minute. My ob said anything from 120 - 160 is considered normal. I'm so relieved and happy that I got to hear the heartbeat. (Last time she couldn't detect it on the doppler but I got to see it on the ultrasound.)

I am starting to relax a bit more. A very wise friend from work told me to relax and enjoy every moment of this and to be happy. She is right. It's so difficult not to think negatively so I am going to work on being more positive and try to enjoy every minute of this pregnancy. 

I throw up every morning and I love it! Sometimes I get what I call a "bonus puke" in the evenings. (I know that sounds a bit odd, but I've waited so long for this and am ready to embrace every moment.) 

I am so thankful for my family and friends. They are wonderful. I feel like I have a huge support system of people praying for us and checking in on us. I love each and every one of you that has been there for us through the difficult times and now the exciting times. Each phone call, email, text, Facebook message, etc... has truly been appreciated.