June 1, 2013 15W3D

What an awesome day! We had our elective scan to determine our baby's gender, and both my parents and Trace's came along. We got started and my normally super active baby was laying breeched with it's legs crossed, and wasn't interested in moving. I was like seriously!?! Then after rolling all over the table we finally got the view we needed. Girl! I was super surprised! I figured I'd cry, but I think I was just so shocked. 

We left Baby's First Images and went to Babies R Us where Trace and I debated over strollers and of course we had to pick up a few pink items. Trace is going to drive me insane through all this. He is way more opinionated then a man should be about this stuff. 

Then we all went to the Marietta Diner to celebrate which I loved because this is where we would eat after every RE appointment. We walked in and the owner was in the lobby area and we chatted a moment before we ate. Then as we were finishing our meal he came over to check on us and I told him we were celebrating finding out that we were having a baby girl. A few minutes later he arrived with a gorgeous pink cake on the house for us to share. It was a wonderful gesture. 

As we were driving home Trace and I finally got to talk about it and take it all in. Trace said he wished she was already here so when we got home he could lay with her on his chest. Then we discussed all the amazing girl moments we could look forward to like proms and her wedding. Trace said he couldn't wait to embarrass her and be goofy her whole life. It was an amazing awesome day. 

May 12, 2013 12W4D

Today we shared with the rest of our family. Apparently I'm showing more then I thought because it wasn't much of a surprise. There were screams of I told you and we thought so, but everyone was super excited.

 We had our NT scan last week and no signs of downs or any other abnormalities. They are still sending us to ATL to a perinatal specialists since my sister was born with osteogenesis imperfecta and my cousin has dwarfism. They don't suspect anything, but just for peace of mind! During our ultrasound the baby was all over the place. It's hands and feet look just like they ought to and were waving all over the place.

April 28, 2013 10W4D

We had our first OB appointment this week and it was awesome! The doctor I saw was awesome and he instantly did an ultrasound and I measured right on track and had a strong heartbeat. Then we met in his office where he told me that he knew how hard we worked to get this baby, and they were going to work hard for my pregnancy to go as smooth as possible. This brought tears to my eyes.

That evening Trace met me at work and we had an ultrasound and it was amazing the difference a few weeks makes. Then all of a sudden the baby started dancing and jumping all over. This made me laugh which made the baby bounce even more. So for the second time that day I bawled.

http://youtu.be/b5S6mZgXMdo

http://youtu.be/K15zYKOyhHI

April 21, 2013 9W4D

Wow. Talk about a super slacker. I blame Trace and the stomach virus. I haven't done shit! No weekly bump pic (Trace hasn't made me the weeks picture), no blogging, nothing! It all started two weeks ago when I came down with the stomach virus. For two days I didn't leave the bathroom and I even had to miss my ultrasound. It was awful. We finally got to the RE and we had our ultrasound and we were finally released. It was great news and very exciting. Then we went home and I slept all weekend and Trace came down with the virus.

I have my first OB appointment this Thursday and I'm sort of excited. I know this is crazy, but I still don't really feel pregnant. I thought that when I finally got released it would sink in, but it still hasn't sunk in. Both our parents know and everyone at my work knows. We plan on telling our grandmothers this weekend.

April 2, 2013 6W6D

Better late then never. :) We vow to start doing better, and I'll start wearing make up.

April 1, 2013 6W5D

I've been slacking! Lots to catch up! I'll start with our Easter reveal. We are currently living with my in laws while we start to build our new place. I bet we are about to live here a lot longer with our addition, but that's just fine. They have a finished basement that's bigger then our old house and it is on the lake. We decided to reveal to them on Easter because honestly they were getting suspicious. :) My mother in law was wondering why I hadn't received my Ovidrel shot this month. We got an Easter basket from Walmart and filled it with pink and blue peeps, pink and blue candy, and I put a prized egg in it with a poem that I borrow from a girl on the bump and our latest ultrasound picture. We went upstairs for Sunday breakfast and I said the Easter Bunny left your basket downstairs! They opened the egg but neither one had their reading glasses on so we had to pause for a moment. Then the tears started flowing and we all hugged and laughed. My mother in law never even got to the ultrasound so we had to point it out to her. It was a great moment and my father in law kept saying how this was the best Easter and called my mother in law Granny the rest of the day.

So today we had another ultrasound at the REs and right away the heartbeat showed up. I was so relieved that I cried right there on the table. It was 130 beats per minute and that flutter on the screen was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen! I had a very small bleed that the ultrasound tech said wasn't a big deal, but it still worried me a little. They were releasing me to my OB, but then changed their minds at the last minute and want me to come in one more time in 7 - 10 days. Trace is so excited and videoed the heartbeat, but it is really hard to hear. All in all it was another great day!

The last two pictures are a conversation with Trace and a picture of his recent searches on his phone. He is going to be an awesome daddy!

March 24, 2013 5W4D

Not much to update but I just wanted to post my weekly bump (or lack of) pic. Of course it's storming like crazy all weekend so this week our pic got moved inside. I was kind of bummed but then my dog Bentley moseyed into the picture and it made me happy. Still no morning sickness or nausea but I'm not complaining!