We went to the doctor on Monday (2 weeks ago) and they let us look at everything except the between the legs part... we saw a perfect profile, perfect toes (10, we counted!), and a squirmy body (Darren's child, are we really surprised??) The ultrasound pro turned the screen and said baby was "very cooperative" for her, then wrote down the gender and put a picture in an envelope and sealed it up. We left the doctor's office with that envelope, knowing that if we did not get hold of Shannon (the cake lady) that night to drop off the envelope, it would not stay closed if we had to take it home. Luckily, we did and took it to her... Then the wait... Lunch on Saturday would include a cake with a clear message- on the inside! The outside read, "Twinkle twinkle little star... Soon we'll find out who you are" Shannon is extremely talented and it was just perfect! I almost hated to cut into it... but there was some important information on the inside!!! (not to mention, it was just too delicious not to eat!)
Friday, my parents came in, followed by my sister and her family on Saturday. Darren's family came over for lunch, we got Shauna (sister-in-law) on a phone, Danny (brother) via Skype on my computer and Sarah (Danny's wife), Cobin, and Brinlee via Skype on Darren's computer. When everyone was settled, Darren and I took a knife, cut a slice, and pulled out a beautiful piece of strawberry cake, which of course is pink, meaning GIRL!
Cobin's response was, "Better luck next time!" We're very excited! It has suddenly taken on a very real feeling. No longer this little unknown making my stomach twist and turn, but this little girl who is already turning our hearts! The first question is about a name... I think we'll have a daughter before she has a name! Hopefully we can land on one soon! But 7 years of combined teaching tends to "taint" some perfectly good names! We did register Saturday. I think Darren enjoyed it for about 20 minutes... by the end, I think everything pink was scanned, mostly blankets. I was very thankful that my parents had gone with me to walk through and give some advice about what to register for.
As of today, we are 20 weeks- halfway there! We have a LOT to do, but I think we'll get there- especially once Darren graduates with his Master's Degree in May!! I'm just starting to feel a little movement that is unmistakeably our little one reminding me of her presence. I can't wait for Darren to be able to feel her too! It seems like the first half has gone by quickly, and I know the second half will fly by even more! I've finally reached the point where the bump is out to stay- it helps that the temperature has taken away any good excuse for a jacket... so, here's a picture from a little over two weeks ago- the day of the reveal party.
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