Thank Heaven...

It was at our 36 week appointment that we found out the most amazing news. We would be seeing our daughter one more time by sono before her arrival in early October. The week of our appointment, the husband and I had so much fun using our extra gift cards. While many of our necessary baby items were bought, I will have to say we did have to buy a few just super cute adorable baby girl items including this owl hat, shoes, and baby softies.

So with our sono scheduled, a half day and sub planned, Ray and I made our way to our doctor's office. Sadly an extra snooze and unexpected rain shower caused us to be a few minutes late. Once in the room, I quickly got over the tardiness (on my part) of our arrival and grabbed some tissues as we saw our beautiful baby girl as she was cuddled up next to my hip bone and continued to make the sweetest little lip pursing and sucking movements.

 

I know for some this picture is a bit out of focused and a bit large, but I love her pudgy nose after mommy and big baby lips that she has gotten from daddy. It was almost impossible to see her little side profile as she was so scrunched inside her little home. While I am still measuring small at 35-36 weeks, she is measuring 37 weeks and 2 days and is already estimated to weigh 7 pounds 2 ounces. She has a full head of hair and her heart beat was 145 bpm. Everything looked perfect. We also were able to double check her lady parts as we didn't get a chance to check the first time. We definitely have a lady. After our sonogram, I was checked and sadly I have minimal dilation. So minimal in fact I'm about a half a cm right now and baby girl is still pretty high. It definitely looks as though she's going to stay put until her due date. Regardless, it is amazing to think that she will be joining us within the next few weeks. Excited, scared, anxious, nervous... but most of all blessed! We cannot wait to meet this sweet girl.

 

Thank heaven for little girls:)

10 Week Baby Face

At 10 weeks, we were moved from our fertility doctor to our usual OB. While we have had the opportunity to see and hear our little one's heartbeat two times since we found out we were expecting, every viewing is always so incredibly special. I was excited about this sonogram because I could only imagine how much our baby has grown over the past two weeks. This sonogram was so special. Our doctor is fantastic and looked at our baby from every angle so Mama and Daddy could see as much of him/her as possible. From fingers, toes, a little nose, ears, long legs, and even a little eye rubbing and a dance number, this sonogram was so precious and fun. Our doctor gave us about 8 different photos, but these are my favorite 3. I could look at this little baby all day.

 

I will go back in another two weeks for a regular check up and then every month after. We are going to find out the baby's gender at 21 weeks. I know that's so far away, but due to scheduling our date will be May 29th. I am just so excited, a bit overwhelmed at what I should be doing because really I'm too tired to do anything. lol. We love you sweet baby and can't wait to see you again soon.