It's a....

baby! :) Yesterday we went in for our 20 week ultrasound (I am techinically 19 weeks this week). It went well and the tech said that everything looked normal. He was very thorough and I felt like I as getting an anatomy lesson through the entire procedure. It was very interesting and it is a relief to know that the baby is growing normally and healthy. William came with and was interested for about half a second and then spent the rest of the time trying to get onto the bed with me or asking for more "nacks." I don't think he completely understands what is going to occur in his world in the next few months. :)

We decided to not find out the gender as we did with William. Ricky has always been adament that he does not want to know but I was on the fence with this pregnancy. The planner in me wanted to know but in the end I decided that I really enjoyed the surprise last time and I think it makes it more exciting (a little extra incentive to get through labor, right?). So we are all just going to have to wait another 4 1/2 months to find out who this little one is. I would love to hear what everyone thinks. Most everyone I know who is due around the same time I am is having a boy. Any guesses?

This pregnancy has been so different from my last one. More nausea, achiness, mood swings (my poor family), exhaustion, and hunger. All things I did not feel with William. I've heard people say that every pregnancy is different so I guess this is normal. It is a wonderful and amazing thing to be growing a life but this whole thing definately is not glamerous! I am starting to feel little kicks now which is my favorite part.

I apologize for the lack of pictures in this post. I know that it makes it a little less interesting. We don't have a scanner or access to one so I can't post any of the ultrasound pics. You'll just have to take my word for it that it is a baby and has all of it's appropriate parts. :)

Thank you all for your prayers and support. I will try to keep everyone updated with blog posts as often as I can. Right now I am going to try to squeeze in a nap before my little 2 year old bundle of energy decides to wake up. Oh, I think it is too late...