24 Week Belly Shot

Okay, here it is. I know you've all been anxiously waiting to see how big my tummy's getting. I wish it was just my tummy! :)

Here's my first belly shot for the blog:

Finding the Perfect Name

We've been looking through baby name books and online sites to find the perfect name. Now that we have a few favorites narrowed down, you can help us by voting for your favorite on our baby name poll. This isn't necessarily the final list, just ones we like at the moment. Go vote so we can know what everyone thinks.

Also, if you want to help us look here are two fun sites to help you get ideas:

- Baby Name Wizard
- Social Security Administration Popular Baby Names

Any suggestions are welcome!
Oh and we would like to have her middle name be Starr.

Our New Crib and Bedding

Thanks to Craig's list, we found a really pretty crib for a great price. Monte and I set it up last weekend. Just seeing it set up in the room makes me realize how real this all is.


I also have been eyeing a crib bedding set from Pottery Barn Kids and ended up finding the whole set on eBay at a discounted price. This was my one splurge purchase. I can't believe how much crib bedding sets cost and I'm sure they don't last but it was so cute....

Our nursery is starting to come together. Yay!

My Little Butterfly

Ever since our ultrasound on Oct. 28, I have been feeling little movements. I didn't realize what it was at first.  Now it's pretty easy to tell when she's awake.  She is definitely growing because at first it just felt like little gas bubbles and now I feel strong kicks. Everyone tells me to just wait, it gets worse.
Monte has been enjoying feeling my tummy for movements. He's always asking me if she's awake. He lucked out a few times and got to feel her little flutters.

Every time I feel a little kick it reminds me that I'm not alone. Pretty neat!

20 Week Ultrasound Favorites

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Girl Parts - Yippee!!



Profile Shot

Reading the Results

It's a Girl!

It's official. We're having a little baby girl! I am completely surprised. Monte is claiming that he knew it all along. He is definitely going to be outnumbered with all the girls in our house. (Molly, Mimi and V)
We had the ultrasound tech put the answer in an envelope and then we went to Barnes and Noble to open it over coffee and treats. I guess the wives tale about girls liking sweets is right on! So much for the Ancient Chinese chart.
We are so excited and know all of you will be too. We needed more girls to add to our family. We are going out to eat to celebrate but feel free to give us a call. I'll add pictures later tonight.