My thoughts at 16 Weeks

When Paul was off at Joey's bachelor party this past weekend, I started thinking about that adorable moment when Paul and I decided that we were both ready for a baby. We were standing in our bedroom and I told him I think I'm ready for it, really. And he said, really? Paul had been ready for awhile. We hugged, kissed, laughed and smiled big time! I think that finally both of us being ready for this is a really special moment in our relationship. We decided to start a family!

Look at us now! Well on our way! I'm 16 weeks along and my belly has started moving a little higher from its earlier positioning posting up below my belly button. I am really happy that its becoming more front and center. I read in my What To Expect book the other day that at 17 weeks the baby should be around 5 inches long, but by the 20 week, she will have doubled in size to a whopping 10 inches! They say that one of the biggest growth periods -- and I'm ready for it! I'm in love with my new belly...the bigger the better (haha I say that now!).

Oh my gosh, how could I forget??? Well, we have told everyone already BUT....it's definitely, 100%, for sure, no doubt about it, and we've got pictures to prove it....A GIRL!!!!! Our little princess (aka. Basketball star!) is on her way! We found out at our last appointment on June 11th, that was one amazing day for us both! We were told at our last appointment that it "looked" like a girl but it's definitely cool knowing it for sure. Now we are seriously trying to decide on a name and we have our favorites. What we will probably do is have a few of our favorites and once we meet her on D-Day, we will give her the best fitting name. (PS. I can't wait for that moment when Paul holds our baby girl...get's me all teary eyed). The picture to the left is the 16 week photo of our girl, can you believe how developed her spine is?? And you can see her little ear too! Too cute! At that same appointment, we brought in a little sound recorder that we bought from Build-A-Bear and recorded the dopler noise of the heartbeat. Needless to say, I listen to it all the time.

Last week was a big week for many reasons, and so is this week! Yesterday, we decided on the baby bedding and what furniture we want. We are actually going to the OC Swapmeet this Saturday to check out this custom furniture company that a coworker of mine is using. Basically, you give them a picture of what you want and they replicate it with your requested wood. Since it's not brand name, it's SOO much less expensive. This picture is the style of crib we are having made. That afternoon, we willl go to register for the bedding at Pottery Barn Kids (shown in the picture too). Aren't the little lambs adorable!?!? We also cleared out the office so it is no longer the office...it's the baby room. :-)

Our next appointment is at 10am on Monday, June 6th. That's the appointment that our OB/GYN Dr. Kroll does the full fetal organ exam of the baby. She makes sure all of the organs are forming properly, including the brain. It's going to be cool to be in the ultrasound room for a long time. I LOVE LOVE LOVE hearing the sound of the babies heartbeat and seeing her wiggle.

One last thing...Paul and I decided that we will be doing the 4D Video/Photos of the baby in the third trimester. Anyone can come and see the live video feed that day! But they also give us a video with music to take home along with photos. If you can't make it, don't worry, I'll post both of them right here!

That's it for now! Love you all!

Proud mama,

Andrea