It's a Boy!!!

Well, after many agonizing months of hounding Ben about finding out the sex of the baby, we finally have an answer! We are having a boy!!! We had an ultrasound on Thursday, and the technician put the pic in a sealed envelope for us to take home - since Ben wanted to wait to find out. The envelope lasted about an hour on the coffee table before Ben could not stand it anymore. I knew he wouldn't be able to wait... So, now you can all start your shopping, and we can have a nursery fit for a boy! 

As for our Christmas travel plans, we will be in OK from Dec. 27-31. It is going to be a quick trip, but we are looking forward to seeing everyone. 

19 weeks

Well, here is a photo, finally. I am 19 weeks and feeling the baby move now. I went to the doctor yesterday and the heartbeat is fine. It is around 148 to 151. He/She kept moving around in there. I will go for an ultrasound next Thursday to make sure nothing is deformed. I have not gained any weight. I actually lost a pound! So, I hope to not gain much except for baby weight. 

We had a really nice visit from Dad and Susan last week. It went too fast as usual. Dad kept himself busy and got the baby nook painted. It looks great! I can't wait to decorate it. Susan made some pillows for the living room (I helped a little). It is finally starting to come together in there! There is still a lot left to do before the baby comes, but I just hope we get the bathroom finished before May. That is the main goal now. I'll post more pics of the "nook" and other rooms in the house soon.