19 Weeks

Today was our ultrasound and we found out we are having a GIRL!!!!! Greg's Mom was in town and was able to be with us in the room for the ultrasound so that was really special. The doctor said the baby is perfectly healthy and has all of her little fingers and toes. She was very active during the ultrasound and was moving all over the place but kept her legs closed for most of it. It took some poking and me rolling over for her to uncross her legs! Her heartbeat was strong and was 144 beats per minute.

Greg's Mom took this picture in the parking lot of the doctor's office after our ultrasound. Pay no attention to Greg's cheesy smile - he was being goofy!!!

Greg and I are very thankful on this day before Thanksgiving that we are expecting a healthy baby girl!!!!

Ultrasound Photos - November 25, 2008

Her little feet!!!

Just laying back and chillin'!!

Her legs are crossed at the ankles on this one.

16 Weeks

I finally felt the baby move this weekend! I was relaxing on the couch and felt a weird flutter (almost like a vibration) in my tummy. I had never felt anything like that before. Then it stopped so I poked my tummy and it started again!! After that, I have been feeling it pretty regularly. It happens a lot when I am sitting at my desk at work. The first day that it happened at work, it was distracting because it was such a neat feeling! I could barely concentrate on working. After hearing the heartbeat and seeing the ultrasound, the baby seems real, but for some reason this was the most eye opening experience yet – I have a baby growing inside me!!!! WOW! What a miracle!!

I had my 16 week appointment this week. The baby is doing great and is continuing to grow! Still has a nice strong heartbeat. This time it was 153 beats per minute so it was a little slower than the first time I heard it. Looking forward to the ultrasound at our next appointment!!! I am definitely showing now and maternity clothes are a must! But I am feeling fantastic, other than having a little less energy, I feel completely back to my normal self. I am so filled with excitement lately!!!