Belly Music (20 Weeks)

I have been anticipating feeling a kick from outside the womb for some time. I have been feeling her strong kicks for some time now,  so you can imagine my anticipation. So I figured it was experimentation day. I have been reading a lot online about how music is good for babies development inside the womb and can sometimes even recognize songs once outside the womb. I went online today and downloaded some Mozart. I grabbed my big padded headphones hooked them to my ipod and placed them on my belly. To my amazement she reacted right away! It felt as if you were having a dance party in my belly she kept going and going! When Ernest got home from work I showed him and he got to feel her kick for the first time! I think that's when it really starts to feel real for the dads is when they can actually see and feel the baby moving. This was definitely one of the best days being pregnant so far!

 

It's a Girl!

She's Smiling!

 

We found out today that it's a girl! I knew it was, I just knew it! Mother intuition?? They didn't forget to record the ultrasound session this time either thank God! I would have cried lol. I did everything in my power to make sure it got recorded.

They started off like a tease. Are you to wanting to find out the sex of your baby today? Yes, of course we replied. She started off by looking at the brain and taking some measurements. Then she moved down to the stomach (full stomach :D) and measured the diaphragm. Then she measured the baby's arms.   

She then proceeded to take a look at the heart and the blood flow, then the umbilical cord and the blood flow in that. She finally got to the bladder ( full bladder too :P) and then watched the blood flow from the heart to the kidneys. Last but not least, she measured the legs.

After all of that time the anticipation had built up to maximum and our feet were literally bouncing in anticipation. She finally blurted out, Looks like you guys are having a girl! Although I had a strong feeling that she was a girl, a feeling of relief came over me and my heart was skipping beats, I was so excited.

We had her name already picked out for her. Evelyn Mae, we just both fell in love with the name but only recently found out it was my husband's great great grandmothers name so I guess she is named after someone after all haha! It was my grandmother's great aunt's name too, so it's an OLD name lol!

We announced the news immediately upon leaving the office. We called my dad first and he shared the news with everyone on his side of the family. I called my mom next, who also shared the news with everyone in her family. Both of them were so excited about the news of a baby girl. Hubby called his mom too but had to leave a message when she called back she was very excited about the news too!  

We had a big family dinner that night. It was awesome to be in everyone's company. We showed them all the video of the ultrasound after dinner. They were all in awe of how awesome the ultrasound technology is these days. They really liked the 4d part, especially when she broke into a smile, it was so precious. I can't wait to meet my little Evelyn Mae!

Week 18: So Excited!

          Yes I'm slacking and I know it lol! Not much has been going on the last few weeks. Work, work, work! I don't mind it too much. keeps my mind off of how many days are left till I meet my little one. Which is only 153 by the way! I am really excited this week because for the first time someone that I don't know has actually noticed that I am pregnant.

          I'm sure I am going to hate it later when everyone notices and are all trying to touch and feel and give me advice... but I'll just savor this moment. It means I am actually getting big enough that I look pregnant and not fat lol! He was an older gentleman, a customer and on his way out the door he said " Good luck with the new baby!" I was a bit shocked and uttered out a thanks. He looked like he needed reassurance just in case he might of just called me fat! Nevertheless I was ecstatic.

          I just ordered the crib, changing table and dresser yesterday. I am so excited about it. The set should be here tomorrow or the next day. It's a really cute set expresso colored and just about matches our bedroom set in color and style so the house can be in unison :) My mom is going to be making the bedding as soon as we find out if it is a boy or a girl. We can pick out the fabric and she can go to town on it lol.

          So everything is starting to come together a little bit. I am going to call the hospital next week to see about their birthing classes. I really can't wait to take it. As a first time mother I feel this is very important step to preparing for the baby's arrival. I want to be as prepared as possible. I also really want to tour the birthing center as well so that's all part of it. The birthing center looks very nice from what I've seen online and am actually excited to spend a couple of days there.

          Only 4 more days until I find out it is a boy or a girl. I really want to have a girl but a boy would be just fine too. My husband and I both think it is a girl but my dad is convinced it is a boy. He said the picture we have of the baby at 13 weeks looks like a boys profile lol. We will see though I am about to start a pool at work :P I don't know how I'm going to get through this weekend, I'm just so excited need to keep myself busy, busy, busy! I'll update you all Monday!