Boy or Girl?

It’s definitely a GIRL!! We are both SO excited to finally know and to start planning for her arrival! I’m sure the next question from most of you will be “What are you going to name her?” We haven’t decided yet, so we’re not going to tell anyone until we know for sure – Sorry! :( Apparently everyone else has more “intuition” than myself though, ‘cause I had no inclination one way or the other. I’m not one bit disappointed that it’s not twins either!!

The three dots in a triangle means a girl!

The whole process of the ultrasound was amazing!! She was so active and kept kicking her legs back and forth, and stretching her arms over her head! She stretched her whole body out, arching her back and everything. It’s just amazing that she’s only 4 inches long and moving so much, yet I couldn’t feel it. I’m 99% sure I have felt her twice though. Once was on a Sunday driving home from Neil’s brother’s house, and the other was the morning of the ½ marathon – I think she was wishing Daddy good luck! I just feel so lucky to have this sweet little daughter join our family. I feel so bonded with her already! (Probably sounds cheesy, but it’s so true!)

It's kind of hard to make out, but her face is turned toward the camera, you can see her eye sockets, her little nose, cheekbones, and chin.

Just a quick plug for Fetal Fotos – it was TOTALLY worth it! For anyone who’s anxious to find out the gender, or even who just wants another glimpse at their little one, I would totally recommend it! We got 8 printed images, a CD of probably 30 digital images, and a 5 minute video set to music of the whole thing! Neil and I watched it again before we went to bed last night. It’s kind of like my little window inside the womb! We are both thrilled to be pregnant, dying for her arrival, and anxious to be parents! We know it will be hard work, but we are looking forward to every minute of it! Thank you all for your support and for your enthusiasm in sharing our excitement!

Isn't she beautiful?