We're Having a Boy!!

Jeff and I are excited to announce that our little one is a boy! We had our appointment August 3rd and we are happy to say that everything looks great so far. I cannot begin to explain the emotions I felt seeing our baby while getting our ultrasound. It took everything I had to not giggle the whole time! We were happy to see the heart (all 4 chambers-amazing!), the brain, the nose, eyes, mouth, the kidneys, the spinal cord, his little legs and arms, and we could even see his fingers! The best part of all was seeing Jeff's face when she showed us the boy parts! :)

We did find out at this appointment that our little guy is smaller than to be expected. The doctors were thinking I was 20 (well a day away from 21) weeks and due around December 16th. The ultrasound however, shows that I am just now 19 weeks and the baby is actually due December 28th. We will not know for sure though until my second ultrasound in September. At this point they will measure the baby again and hopefully have a better idea of when I am due.

After our appointment we went straight to the mall and made our first baby purchase. We bought a little outfit that we used for our baby announcement. It took us a while to find the perfect outfit, but once we did I didn't want to let it go! From there we called our families letting them know that everything was fine and they would soon find out what we were having. Needless to say it was another secret that was difficult to keep. That night Jeff and I took pictures with our new baby boy clothes and even Kasey joined in on a few pictures. She is quite a trooper!

Right now we are focusing on baby names and getting started on the nursery. I must say that boy names are really difficult! I do think we are getting close to deciding......

Jeff and I plan to register here in a couple of weekends. I cannot wait for this new experience (I already know how overwhelming it will be)! I have enclosed our second purchase for the baby below.

 

New baby bag with matching large zipper pouch and small zipper pouch.

The new thermal lunch bag for keeping things cool if needed.

How far along? 19 weeks and 6 days...we think...could be 21 weeks and 3 days

Total weight gain: As of my appointment on Friday I have gained 7 pounds! I think it's all in the belly! :)

Maternity clothes? Yes! Some of my pants still fit. I bought the belly bands so hopefully that will help some.

Stretch marks? Nope not yet! I have using a belly lotion twice a day.

Sleep: I am not as tired during the days, but I do struggle to sleep at night due to being uncomfortable! That seems to be when my allergies act up the most as do my round ligament pains!

Best moment this week: The doctor's appointment by far! Buying our first baby outfit was exciting too!

Miss Anything? All the energy I used to have to run.

Food cravings: No cravings.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope. 

Gender: Boy Moye!

Happy or Moody most of the time: I would say happy 98% of the time.

Looking forward to: Registry shopping!