Bigger and Rounder!

In the last two weeks, my belly has grown much rounder and bigger! This week people I don't know very well feel free to pat my stomach. "My, you're really starting to show," they say. And tonight, my wonderful, supportive loving husband Keith who happens to be folding laundry (so I don't want to complain too much) exclaimed, "Wow! My Sweetie really looks pregnant." Could I have imagined the pride I sensed in his exclamation?

So, what do you think?

Two weeks ago, I cleaned the closet and removed almost all of the small, cute shirts and clothes that I noticed my belly hanging out...kind of like the one to the left here. I guess I missed one--or perhaps I've expanded in the last two weeks.

It's been almost 20 days since we learned we are having a little girl and we (I) still haven't settled on a name. Our first choice so far is Kate Elizabeth, but I am still going to keep looking through the books to be sure. Feel free to weigh in on your thoughts for a great name!

Pink it Is!

I apologize for making you wait soooo long to find out, but it's been a busy week and I'm just getting a chance to sit at the computer to update you all.

So, all of you who thought for sure we were having a boy...you are WRONG. Our little beauty was not shy at all during the ultrasound on Wednesday, so we're not worried that there's a mistake. My sister Tami said she must be like her mother--I wonder what is that supposed to mean?!

Our angel behaved very well. She flipped and turned in all directions so we could get a pretty good look at her from all angles. Thank goodness because the true purpose of the test is to check for down syndrome. We were able to get amazing photos and see her heart (all four chambers), check for club feet (no signs of that), cleft palate and numerous other items that all checked out great.

We couldn't be happier, though I'd say we're both a little nervous at what the teenage years will bring. And, of course, we know the clothing bill just tripled! Regardless, we are so happy to know what we are having so we can focus in on the girl names and work on a plan for the nursery.