Baby News!

The news is finally out.

We're having a baby!

[First sonogram at 7 weeks.] 

[And again at 12 weeks.] 

Isn't this baby perfect?

We are elated. My due date is January 18th, 2013. Which means I'll get to enjoy my enormous belly during Florida's beautiful winter. 

Currently: 12 weeks 3 days

Craving: Waffles. Jordan has been so amused with my random desire for these.

Feeling: Exhausted. The entire first trimester I have felt dead on my feet. Some nights I have gone to bed at 7 and proceeded to nap the following day. Thankfully, the second trimester is only three days away. Hurry!

Avoiding: Dirty dishes. The smell is enough to make me gag. Luckily, I have not had too many food aversions. 

Measuring: Not much. Though I know I am up a few pounds. My next doctor's visit is Tuesday and I get the full scale exam and lab work. Oh, joy. 

Looking: A bit pregnant. And bloated. My belly button slightly sticks out some days and goes back to normal others. I have to avoid any cutesy tight shirts in fear of looking like I've been throwing back the beers all summer.

Reading: Pregnancy blogs and "What to Expect..."

Enjoying: The ultrasound videos our friends Drs. Andy and Stephanie Goggin recorded for us. They invited us over this past Tuesday to do an ultrasound at their home. My parents and in-laws all came. It was amazing to see how much our little one had grown in just 5 weeks! Andy and Stephanie both assured us that our baby looks perfectly healthy. We heard that precious little heartbeat and watched as our baby stretched, kicked and moved around. One of the best experiences of my life.   

Looking forward to: Tuesday! I am so ready for the second trimester. And our next ultrasound. I can't wait to see if baby is a boy or girl.