our 16 week appointment

Last Thursday we had our 16 week appointment. I was so anxious for this appointment because I was hoping the baby would cooperate and let us see what the sex was. At first the baby was head down and my midwife said she didnt think we would be able to see the sex. I was so bummed!! I just prayed that she would move around so we could get a glimpse of the goods. After some persuasion and some jaring around we were able to get ONE I repeat ONE chance to see what was hiding between the baby's legs. I was shocked when Machel said,"it looks like a girl". I thought for sure it would be a boy. I kept having these dreams that I had a little boy. She is about 95% sure that it is a girl. But who knows that could change. Take a look for yourself at the photo below. Three white lines are an indicator of female genitalia. I was so excited I went to Carter's after and bought a bunch of girl clothes(left the tags on just in case). We also got a picture of her foot that is about the size of an almond. cute! I have been able to feel her moving around, it is subtle but its the weirdest feeling ever.She weighs five ounces, about the size of a turnip.

"bump" progression

(12 weeks)


I am now 16 weeks pregnant and starting to show, as you can see in the second picture that was taken last night. The top picture was taken when I was 12 weeks. We are so excited to have a baby! It has been an interesting experience so far. I have been fortunate enough not to get sick to the point of throwing up but I do have to eat more often or I get nauseous. Jordan has been really cute he will rub my belly and talk to the baby and tell him/her that he loves them. We go in on Thursday for our appointment and hopefully we will be able to see the sex of the baby this time. Keep your fingers crossed!!