Baby Girl

My friend, Adri, told me I need to post more pregnancy updates so I can remember everything.  I actually have a journal where I have tried to write down pretty much everything.  I figure not everyone wants to read about all my pregnancy details (like the crazy dreams I have nightly).  But here is a little update at 19 weeks (almost half way)!

This morning we went to the doctor and had our big ultrasound.  The ultrasound tech immediately knew our baby was a girl this time.  100% sure!  It was a relief knowing I didn't have to return all the girl stuff I had already bought.  Then they did a really thorough examination of the baby to make sure everything was developing properly.  Luckily baby is healthy and right on track.  We are so happy about that!  My doctor told me I am a pro at being pregnant because everything looks great.  They recorded the ultrasound on a DVD for us and also gave us some pics.  They did the 4-D ultrasound, which some people think looks weird, but when you are the parent you think it is the cutest thing ever!  haha... I loved it.  I am seriously amazed at the technology they have these days.  So far I've had 4 ultrasounds and it is really remarkable to me how much this baby grows and develops in such a short time.  It will most likely be the last ultrasound I have during my pregnancy, I'm going to miss seeing our little girl each month!

Here are a few pictures from the ultrasound:

Baby girl @ 19 weeks.

4-D image.  I think she's so cute!  Right now she weighs about 10 oz. and is about the size of a mango.

Putting her hands by her face.

A few other fun things from this week.  We got our stroller and carseat in the mail!  I went with a Britax.  It had great reviews and I liked how it was a travel system but the stroller only had 3 wheels and seemed lighter.  I've also really started feeling baby move this week.  She seems to be most active in the afternoons and early evenings.  Sometimes I wonder if she is jumping on my bladder.  I can't wait until Dan will be able to feel her moving too.

I keep wanting to start the nursery but we are waiting until our basement is finished (it's about half way).  Once it's done we can move all of our study/craft room stuff downstairs and then we can start on the nursery.  I've got lots of ideas and we bought lots of furniture at Ikea last week for the nursery, but most likely the basement won't be done for another month or two.

I'm feeling really good lately and just can't wait to meet our baby girl!