Pop! goes the weasel

Okay, I think I've "popped," as they say. Depending on what I'm wearing, I think now you can tell there's a baby in there, and that I haven't just let myself go. ;) We've been taking weekly pictures for our Belly Book. But here's one taken @ 17 weeks, 3 days in an outfit that made Brett comment, "wow. You look pregnant." when he first saw me.

Stay tuned for the bump watch...

The Big US

That's what it's called online...the Big US is the Big ultrasound (or sonogram). This special appointment is designed for a professional to analyze the baby's organ development, but the big bonus is they can also usually tell you the baby's gender. I am SO excited!!! Being the planner that I am, I prefer to know ahead of time. Brett said he could "go either way" re: finding out the gender. Well good...b/c we're going my way (lol!) and finding out!

Today I scheduled our Big US for August 7. whoo hoo! I can't wait!!! We've starting the name game conversation (and already have disagreement- ha ha!). However, we're thinking we will not be publicizing our choices. Many of our friends who are either pregnant or already parents, have advised us not to share our name considerations. Apparently people have many opinions about names...and willingly share their thoughts, whether they like your choice or not. We'll see...

16 weeks

Had another doctor's appointment today. I Love going to the doctor! It's not as if the appointments are super exciting or anything...they are a total of about 7 minutes long and include peeing in a cup, having my blood pressure taken, and hearing the heartbeat. That is my favorite part and why I love going to the doctor! At this point, I have not been able to feel the baby move, so my only true indication that all is well is to hear that "whowh whowh whowh" sound of the doppler indicating detection of Ziggy's heartbeat. It's Awesome!!! (btw, we've been calling the little bean Ziggy b/c at one time I said to Brett, "Do not stress me out! I could be growing a zygote right now!" Although this is just a fleeting stage in gestational development, the term stuck with Brett and he began calling the baby Ziggy.) :)