Yesterday was our BIG day. We got to see our baby via ultrasound and discovered that we are having a boy! Knowing the gender really adds another level of reality to this pregnancy. We are so excited and will be thrilled to meet him.
I don't know what it is, but it seems like 'everybody' really wants us to have a boy. We know that we are being given a gift from the Lord. He has given us a boy - it is what He wants us to have - probably what the world needs if I know anything about my heavenly Father! We are thankful to Him for giving us this blessing.
We do not have a name picked out yet, but we are working on it. Perhaps it will not be too long and I'll be able to share with you all what we've decided.
Of course, we went shopping yesterday and purchased some things we've been eyeing. You can't find out what you're having and not buy anything! We settled on the bedding for the crib and a pack and play that matches the same design. We also picked up an outfit for the little one. I will take a picture of it and post it here soon.
Next - registries!
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Monday, January 22, 2007
Belly Shot
Well, I finally did it... I have started documenting my belly growth. Kris took this picture last night. This is 22 weeks (and 1 day) - 5 months! 
Tomorrow, we will go for the BIG ultrasound to see what gender the baby is!
Tomorrow, we will go for the BIG ultrasound to see what gender the baby is!
Thursday, January 11, 2007
20 Weeks
I'm 20 1/2 weeks pregnant. It's hard to believe I'm at the halfway point! I am excited and, I will admit, a little unsure about what the next weeks have in store for us. I am not scared or nervous, just curious.
I've been feeling the baby move every day. Sometimes it's even been strong enough to see. Kris has also seen my belly move which is encouraging. I like stretching out and feeling that baby do his/her gymnastics routine in there. I definitely feel an increase in movement after eating. As I type, Baby Hollis is working out.
I really have no news to share. We've not done anymore shopping for the baby. I've just decided to wait until we know (hopefully) what the gender is. There's so much to choose from, and I figure I might as well make it fun by imagining what my boy or girl (as opposed to 'my baby') would look like in something. I did receive an e-mail the other day regarding car seat safety, so I have a guideline on that now.
On the sleeping front... I've not been sleeping too well lately. I'm not really uncomfortable.. I'm not sure what it is. I have been trying to get used to a new pillow Kris bought me for Christmas. It's called a Snoogle and it curves around you in a variety of ways. I'm trying to get used to sleeping on my left side (as suggested), but I'm typically a tosser I think. I like rolling over, but this pillow does not allow that to be done very easily. Perhaps I will have to pack it away until I get a little bigger for the sake of sleep.
However, yesterday I think I caught up. I was so tired - please don't think me lazy - I practically went to bed when I got home from work. I soaked in the tub for a few minutes and then laid down, watched the news, ate a little supper, and laid back down. I turned the TV off around 7:00 and actually fell asleep. I mostly slept from then until shortly after 6:00 this morning. Kris, bless his heart, had very little interaction with me!
Tonight will be different. We are going to a gathering one of his co-workers coordinated. It will be a nice change of pace.
I've been feeling the baby move every day. Sometimes it's even been strong enough to see. Kris has also seen my belly move which is encouraging. I like stretching out and feeling that baby do his/her gymnastics routine in there. I definitely feel an increase in movement after eating. As I type, Baby Hollis is working out.
I really have no news to share. We've not done anymore shopping for the baby. I've just decided to wait until we know (hopefully) what the gender is. There's so much to choose from, and I figure I might as well make it fun by imagining what my boy or girl (as opposed to 'my baby') would look like in something. I did receive an e-mail the other day regarding car seat safety, so I have a guideline on that now.
On the sleeping front... I've not been sleeping too well lately. I'm not really uncomfortable.. I'm not sure what it is. I have been trying to get used to a new pillow Kris bought me for Christmas. It's called a Snoogle and it curves around you in a variety of ways. I'm trying to get used to sleeping on my left side (as suggested), but I'm typically a tosser I think. I like rolling over, but this pillow does not allow that to be done very easily. Perhaps I will have to pack it away until I get a little bigger for the sake of sleep.
However, yesterday I think I caught up. I was so tired - please don't think me lazy - I practically went to bed when I got home from work. I soaked in the tub for a few minutes and then laid down, watched the news, ate a little supper, and laid back down. I turned the TV off around 7:00 and actually fell asleep. I mostly slept from then until shortly after 6:00 this morning. Kris, bless his heart, had very little interaction with me!
Tonight will be different. We are going to a gathering one of his co-workers coordinated. It will be a nice change of pace.