Oh My! I Think I'm In Love!!!!

I have been struggling with finding the right words to express my joy and excitement (and utter SHOCK!) over the three words we heard on Friday. I cannot find those words, but let me tell you- OH BOY, I think I'm in love!!!!!!!!!!!! For those who have yet to catch on- yes, we will be having a boy! I still get a smile on my face saying that! What many of you may not know is that never in my life have I ever thought I would have a boy! I always thought I'd have two girls, and that would be that. I really convinced myself of this, and so naturally this baby was going to be a girl! When we saw what we saw (baby wasn't shy!!) I was SHOCKED!!! It has been the best surprise I have ever had in my life, and I can't wait to meet my little guy and hold him in my arms!! Here are some things we have learned about our sweet baby boy at this appointment:
*He is flexible! Look at his sweet leg folded in half and above his head!! This is the way he looked when we first started peeking. His momma was nervous there wasn't enough room in there for him, but the sweet Tech assured me that was by choice!

*He was friendly! Look at him waving to us- "Hi guys!!"

*He's just like his daddy in the shyness department... NOT AT ALL! Adam will drop his pants for anyone anywhere (please don't risk anything and ask him to do so!). He says it's because being in the Navy for so long, you lose all modesty! Well, this baby was just like his daddy (and Oh his daddy was SO PROUD!!!)... son, we're going to have to work on this!

*The thing I won't ever forget and keep thinking about over and over since that moment was seeing what I deemed to be utter happiness with our baby. He was playing and moving, and the most amazing moment had to be when his little mouth was opening and closing and opening and closing, like he was talkin' to us (*or as I'm convinced... laughing at me!). I mean, look at this cute smile on my kid's face!! He is SUCH a doll and I love him already!

*He's got a sweet little profile!

*And healthy and strong bones!


And the truth is, I couldn't love my little man any more! I have so many thoughts and ideas of what this boy will look like through different stages of his life. I picture baseball cleats and muddy clothes. I'm sure he'll watch sports and grow to love it with his dad. While these were things I never though of before, I am sure loving this new way of thinking, and can't wait to meet this little guy next spring! Thank you for letting us in on your little secret- just for that your momma will go out and buy you lots of cute clothes!!

Son or a Daughter

Dear Baby,
Tomorrow we are lucky enough to get another glimpse of you! We hope to learn so much about you as we watch you in your little world... the carefree world where you are kicking and moving, playing and sleeping, and growing bigger every day. We can't wait to see your little profile, and count your fingers and toes! Most of all, your momma can't wait to find out if you are a boy or a girl!! Will we walk away imagining baseball cleats and buzz cuts or too-high high heels and pig tails? I hope you will feel so inclined to let us in on your little secret!! We'll see you tomorrow!
Mom and Dad
p.s. The poll results shock me! It's funny to see so many on the girl side, because most of my family members and many of my coworkers are saying boy! Keep your fingers crossed that the baby will give us a little peek! I'll let you know soon!!

Teacups or Tadpoles??

In one week we find out what we are having {if the baby cooperates!!}. To say I am excited would be an understatement, and the next week couldn't go fast enough! Since I've heard a wide variety of guesses, I thought it would be fun to see what you think... will the stork bring us a teacup or a tadpole??
Head over to the poll on the right and let us know what you think! ----------->
In case you are into old wives tales, or want some help with your guess, here is some information you might want to know:
*Chinese Birth Chart predictor: Girl
*Sleep Position- Right side: Girl
*Craving Salty vs Sweet- Salty: Boy
*Breakouts- YES! Ugh!: Girl
*Holding a necklace over your hand and seeing how it swings: Girl
*Husband isn't gaining weight along with me: Boy
*Soft hands vs dry hands- Soft: Girl
*Carrying high vs low- too soon to tell, not showing yet: ??
*Baby's heart beat- 182 BPM: Girl
*This Quiz: Girl

So let me know what you think! A lot of these are humorous, but it was sure fun to try them! I can't wait to find out... I'll let you know soon!!

Aversions

So, I've heard so many people say, and have read about in many books, the possibility of food aversions when you are pregnant. I have experienced a lot of that- for awhile the only thing I wanted to eat was a bean burrito from Taco Bell. The though of milk or anything dairy made me want to puke. Now, I want nothing greasy or sweet. It's funny how these things evolve through the weeks. However, I have one beef with all those people I've talked with and the books I've read. No one warned me about the aversions you would have towards cooking, cleaning, laundry, basically anything that requires effort. I have been slacking MAJORLY, and I know I'm not myself when it doesn't bother me like it normally would. When is the nesting going to kick in???

Making Good

Remember my little letter to the shoes? I promised them I would rescue them on Thursday, AND I DID! See, when I say I'm going to do something, I do it! (Yappy dog should be shivering in it's ugly fur!) Look how RE-Diculous these are!!!!!



Be still my heart! These are some of the cutest things I have ever seen in my entire life! What if I don't have a girl, you ask? Well, there is a 50/50 chance I will, and if I don't this time, or the next, some people will be getting some pretty darn cute gifts!!! In the mean time, I will continue to oogle over them and be glad they came home with me!

It's In The Water!

Coming to Utah for vacation? I suggest you DON'T drink the water! FOUR, read it, FOUR people have told me THIS WEEK they are pregnant! That is this week alone! Counting the number of close friends I have that are pregnant, I have a total of 11! You know what this means for me? Lot's of baby showers and gifts to be bought! It's crazy how when you are pregnant, you find many others who are as well! It's a funny world! Heavenly Father must have a lot of babies that are ready to come to this earth! I know one thing, my kid is going to have lots of friends! ;)

Little Letters

I have a strange confession. Anytime I find myself getting annoyed with something/someone, rather than freaking out at them (or the situation) I find myself calmly writing them a little letter in my head. Ever since becoming pregnant, I find myself doing this a lot more often than I used to (especially while driving!)... here are some of the random ones that I can remember from today.

Dear Driver,
Please get over. We are going 45 in a 60 zone and you are making me crazy! Why do you feel the need to torture me this way? If you get over I will give you a treat. Promise. (unfortunately, they took the same turn I did... DANG IT!)

Dear Neighbors Yappy Dog,
Don't bark at me. I don't know where you came from, but you better be careful! My husband is in his second year of Korean, and I'm pretty sure they are teaching him how to cook a dog this semester. He will cook you. Go away. And shut up. Thank you.

Dear Kneaders Drive-Thru,
You are always SO SLOW! If your french dips weren't so dang good I would never come here. I wonder if I drove my car through your building if that would make you speed up. Hmmm.

Dear Nagging Cough,
You are disgusting! Please go away. You embarrassed me at work today, and I'm pretty sure the patient on the phone, as well as my entire office staff (and myself) thought I was dying. Please don't linger much longer because I really hate you. You even hurt. Ouch.

Dear House,
Why can't you clean yourself? I've always wondered this. We pay a lot for you each month, the least you could do is pick yourself up every once in awhile.

Dear Husband,
You are amazing. Your ability to remain calm and level headed and fix a situation is something to be commended! Thanks for doing what you did for us today! I appreciate all that you do for me each and every day, and love you dearly. But were you aware the house doesn't clean itself! ;) See previous letter.

Dear Cute Baby Shoes at Quilted Bear,
I can't stop thinking of you. I will be back on Thursday to rescue you and bring you to our home. You are so ridiculously adorable, and I love you. I can't wait for you to be mine.

Dear USAA,
I have two paychecks to deposit and your online depositing won't work for me. SEND ME THE STUPID ENVELOPES I REQUESTED TWO WEEKS AGO SO I CAN ACCESS MY MONEY! And hurry, I have some cute shoes I need to buy!

That is all for this edition of little letters. I'm random. I get that. But such is life...