It's a...

... healthy, squirmy baby GIRL!

We started the day on separate teams but now I'm a new recruit to team pink, haha. We are thrilled. We were just amazed at how much of her we got to see. She likes to flex and spread her fingers (our u/s techs told us normally babies like to clench their fists so to see all her fingers was unusual). She yawns a lot and it's just so, so cute. She likes to stretch but she doesn't roll. The techs couldn't get a good view of her spine because she stayed in one position the entire time. She's also currently breech but I guess that's nothing to worry about.

We may get to see her again if the Dr. orders a 2nd u/s to get a better look at her spine. Hopefully she'll cooperate a little better.

My Mom was here for the u/s and that was really nice. Afterward we went to Cracker Barrel for brunch and then did a little shopping for pink! Enjoy the pictures.

It's COLD!

Just a little update. Not much to report. Friday we had dinner at church with all the other Sunday school teachers. It was a lovely meal and the cat is definitely out of the bag regarding Pumpkin. Surprisingly a lot of the other teachers seemed...well... surprised, haha. Our news has been public for quite some time but Peter and I have always felt a bit awkward just randomly announcing the pregnancy without a good "So what's new and exciting?" or "So are you guys next to have a baby?" lead in. Just our style I guess.

Saturday we slept in! Peter helped me clean the house a bit and then we did a bunch of shopping. Peter needed new shoes and pants and the cats have exhausted our scratch pad supply so we bought a few replacements. Sunday we taught Sunday school, got groceries then went to my niece Stevie's 12th birthday party. Good times.

Peter had off yesterday and I took a sick day to recover from a headache. It was tough going back to work today but we had a luncheon at one of my co-worker's houses so that provided a nice meal, a nice break and a chance to watch President Obama's speech! I taped it and may just watch it again tonight.

So 2 more days till the big u/s. Peter and I think of little else. I'll post my 19 week bare belly pic below for kicks.

Oh... and Happy Birthday Mom!

Happy New Year!

A bit late, I know. Peter and I had the longest week ever, starting December 31st. We spent the night at my parents' for new year's eve. I took a nap before midnight but I'm happy to report that I was indeed awake to ring in the new year. We spent new year's day with my parents and my mom hemmed a few pairs of maternity pants for me (for which I am eternally grateful).

Peter and I both went back to work Friday. Pretty much pointless as nobody was there and there was nothing to do. Peter's parents came to town Friday night and we had Neato Burrito. Saturday we drove with his parents to Dayton to visit Peter's grandparents, aunt, uncle and cousins. It was good to see that side of the family because being in Dayton, obviously, we don't see them every day. We came home Tuesday, tired and so happy to be in our own bed. We missed our kitties too.

I was meant to have a Dr. appointment Wednesday but my Dr. canceled because of bad weather and I was rescheduled for Friday morning.

I had to jump right back into things at work because our big board meeting took place Thursday and Friday. Thursday night we had our first prenatal class at the hospital. We won't have any more till March. It was fun and very helpful. I've been on a health food kick ever since. Zucchini bread, veggie soup, whole grain bread, fruit juice... I'm all over it. Back to the board meeting, overall it went smoothly. Still, it's always a pretty busy and stressful time in the office.

Friday morning I had to go to my Dr. appointment by myself because of being rescheduled. Everything went very well. I've gained 2 pounds, my blood pressure looked good, baby's heartbeat was in the 150s. I got to schedule our big ultrasound for next Thursday so that's VERY exciting. Peter and I can hardly wait.

I'll leave you with my 18 week belly pic. Boy or girl guesses are highly encouraged!