There's really a baby in there!

Bryan and I went to the doctor this morning and it was AWESOME! I am still just so happy and excited. They did an ultrasound - this time they could do it from the outside since the baby has gotten big enough. Sorry if that's too much information :)

The baby has grown SO much! I mean it actually looks like a baby now! We got several great pictures so I can't wait to share them with everyone.

So when Dr. Cook was doing the ultrasound he said it was too early to tell the sex. BUT a few moments later he got a good shot of the pelvic area and asked if we wanted to know what we were having. We said sure! He pointed to the hip sockets and then pointed in the middle where there was a little something hanging down. Yep, that's right...it's most likely a BOY! He also said it's too early to tell for sure, but he seemed pretty certain. So now I'm convinced it's a boy. WOW! We totally thought we were having a girl. But now there will be a big brother when we do have a girl! I love it. I'm just SO happy.

I think it will take Bryan a little time to adjust to the news but I know he's just going to love having a little boy. All the sports and tools and just boy stuff they get to do together. He's gonna be such an awesome Dad.

Well, our next thing on the to do list is talk about boy names...since we haven't agreed on a single one!

13 Weeks Belly Shots!

Here I am! I am just loving how my belly is growing. It's so amazing. I'm sure there will be a point where I'll be ready for it to be gone, but right now I'm just excited for it to get bigger.

More to come after the doctor visit!

I'm human again!

So I am feeling MUCH better this week. It actually started last week...my energy level has picked up a ton and the nausea is very minimal if any at all. YAY! I feel so grateful to be over the 1st trimester hump. Hopefully smooth sailing from here on out!

And I haven't forgotten about the updated baby bump pic (which is still small...but growing!). I'm hoping to get that taken this weekend. The problem is that Bryan and I don't have a digital camera yet...I think that's coming soon though! I'm doing the whole day after Thanksgiving shopping bananza so I'm sure I can find a good deal somewhere.

I'm really excited about next week. I just love Thanksgiving. It's so nice to get together with family, eat a lot of great food, and just relax. And the UT vs A&M game is actually on Thanksgiving day this year, so that's fun to look forward to as well. Although, I'm not sure how good of a game it's going to be. Bryan can't even stand to watch a whole A&M game because it's so upsetting. Maybe next year will be a better year...

Well, I'm so excited too because Bryan and I go back to the doctor on Tuesday of next week. Can't wait to see the ultrasound. Maybe the baby will actually look like a baby this time! I'll be sure to post updates next week.

Week 11!

I can't believe I'm almost a third of the way through this pregnancy. Crazy! I will get another belly shot this week.

Bryan and I went to the doctor last Tuesday and it was an awesome visit. Another ultrasound showed that the baby had grown a lot AND it was moving it's little arms! The doctor said she had never seen a baby so small move that much. I guess baby D is already exceptional :) It really was amazing to see. We saw the little heart beating too. Next time we'll have to make sure to get in one of the rooms with an ultrasound machine with sound so we can finally hear it. Can't wait!

So our baby is about 1 1/2 inches long at this point. It just amazes me that this little thing will grow into a 7-8 lb. baby! I'm hoping for more on the 7 lbs. side, but I was 8 lbs. so who knows?!

Well, I've been feeling EXHAUSTED pretty much 24/7. Aside from the normal pregnancy tiredness, I've been waking up every night at 2 in the morning and most nights not falling back asleep. Talk about miserable! My doctor perscribed me an antihistamine (safe for the baby, she assured me!) that helps with sleeping and nausea. It's been very helpful the couple times I've taken it. I'm thinking this new sleep schedule is God's way of preparing me for 2 AM feedings. Another friend thinks I may be having the baby at 2 AM...we'll see!

In loving memory

Bryan and I spent the weekend with his family for the wake and funeral of Maw Maw. It was a sad weekend but wonderful to see everyone. We will miss her so much. She was so kind, loving, and generous. Maw Maw welcomed me into her home and family and made me feel so comfortable from the very start. I'm so grateful I got to know her.