Oh boy.

It's been three weeks since we found out what we were having. It's a boy, an unexpected healthy boy. I say unexpected because I felt 80% sure it was a girl. I wasn't sure how I would feel if it was a boy. I think personally I was excited to dress a girl in lots of bows and glitter!

I would have loved to have my sister there, but she lives in California now. So I brought the next best thing, or rather next best people. Sarah, my best friend since 9th grade and my soon-to-be sister Britnee. Of course, I couldn't leave out my mom. It felt weird bringing so many people in with me, but I knew Britnee and Sarah would love to be a part of it, (since they never had before). Plus, I'm sure there has been more in the ultrasound room than that!

Have you ever gotten an ultrasound? On one side, I wanted the ultrasound tech to hurry and tell me BOY or GIRL!!! But on the other, it was so incredible seeing our little baby kick and move around like crazy. I don't feel the baby a lot because of where the baby implanted, which was a little nerve-wracking before I got to the ultrasound. He wouldn't stop moving around, but we couldn't get a great picture because he wouldn't move his arms out of the way. Snuggler. :)

This was right before we found out.

This was the exact moment she said it was a boy. I started hysterically crying, HAPPY tears.

The only thoughts I had was that Heavenly Father has a plan, and a little boy is supposed to be here first. How could I care whether it was a boy or a girl? It's a beautiful healthy child of God. Ours!

 

First Daddy Moment.

So, we were laying in bed this morning and I had my hand on my tummy trying to feel my baby like usual and I felt the baby kick three or four times. So I grabbed Alan's hand and put it on my tummy without saying anything. After waiting another couple of minutes he finally felt the baby move. It was the sweetest moment. I didn't know if he would be able to feel the baby, but he did. It was so special. Well, I've been trying to write down the moments like these...so read if you want.  

This is Alan and our nephew James, Feb. 2011

Oh Baby.

That's right! I am getting chubby. I blame it on... Butterfingers candy bars and a baby in my tummy. I am currently 19 weeks along and we could not be more excited.

I know we will need these next 21 weeks to prepare mentally, emotionally and physically for this baby, but 21 weeks seems so far away!

We find out next Wednesday the 24th of October what we are having. Alan will be there of course, but I've also invited just a few others. My mom is coming and I really REALLY wish my sister Autumn could be there too but since she has moved to California I had to invite my other "sisters", my best friend Sarah and my hopefully soon-to-be sister Britnee.

Also, I'm working in the E.R. as a Critical Care Tech at Logan Regional Hospital, and I love it! I really enjoy being able to work with people and help them in their times of need. I get to be in on all of the exciting stuff too. It's an awesome learning experience, and great practice for... life in general!

We are so excited to be parents, and if you have ever met Alan then you know he is definitely going to make a WONDERFUL dad. He is 100 times more patient than I am. I've been blessed to have him in my life for the past 4 years and I'm not quite sure what I did to deserve him.

Until next time...

This was the day after we found out. You can really see the excitement on Alan's face! He is one of those guys that's pretty hard to read...