baby news

Okay folks... finally, we know what the baby is!! Yesterday David and I went in for the appointment and I was so nervous. I was scared they would find something wrong, or we wouldn't be able to tell the sex... and I was just plain scared to see the baby. I don't know why that scared me I guess it just made everything very real. Obviously a pregnancy test, bulging abdomen, multiple times hearing the heart beat and finally feeling the baby beating up my insides wasn't real enough for me. Actually feeling the baby inside is so cool... this little guy is super active most days.

Anyways... back on topic! The ultrasound was very cool. As the doctor went through her list of things to check, she told us what she was looking for and if everything looked normal. Everything was fine. We learned that the baby's vital organs are performing as they should, and there are no backbone or brain issues. The only thing a little off was one of the baby's kidneys looked like it was a different texture than the other one, but she didn't seem concerned about it, so hopefully it will work out okay. We also learned that the baby looks like it's five days older than what my due date would make it but that isn't enough of a difference to change the due date. I think it just means I'm going to have a big baby. This is, of course, all David's fault ;) According to the chart she showed us, the baby's head is also on the bigger end of the scale.

So the doctor asked us if we wanted to know what it is and we both said yes, and she pointed out the baby's "outdoor plumbing system" and I said "I knew it!" We were both hoping for a girl first but, of course, neither of us are disappointed at all. In fact it seems like every time I look at the ultrasound pictures I get even more excited. Seriously... even though he looks like an alien, and probably will for the first month or two after he's born, I just think he's so cute. We got to look at his face for a minute during the ultrasound and he was making little sucking motions with his mouth. David is so excited to! He immediately started mentioning the things he's going to do with his boy... play with Lego's, go fishing, etc. I can't wait to see our little man in person and get to know his personality. It's so amazing to think that I helped make him and he's growing inside me. He's my son... that's so weird and so exciting at the same time!

The winter times

No picture or anything. I just wanted to say, this week has been nice. It's been near 40 degrees. Sometimes don't have to wear a thick coat. Before that it has been cold and snowy. Lot's of snow. Recently I showed Naudia on one of our cold days that San Diego was going to be above 80 that day. If only.... Right now we have a battle over which coast is the best. :)

Just also wanted to say, our dog is crazy. I think she may be losing it. Two funny things: she can't make it down the stairs before her bladder starts giving out; she once used the snow bank as a toilet, no squatting. Makes for interesting conversations between Naudia and I.