We went in for another ultrasound. So crazy to see how much bigger baby is now as opposed to our 9 week ultra sound (those pics are in my previous blog).
I could see that pitter pattering heart fluttering on the screen. Literally see it working, beating, living inside of me. I saw baby's toes, from biggest to littlest. I saw baby's nose, spine, and brain. It was incredible. Seeing this human, a HUMAN, growing inside me. I feel like baby is doing all the work I'm just giving em a place to stay for the next few months. I love this human so much already, and am constantly thinking about him.
Him.
Yep we also saw what makes him a him on the ultrasound too. I am beyond excited, but I am by surprised! I had a gut feeling that he would be a boy.
That being said, it was only 14 weeks. Which is still super early to determine gender. We are holding off on telling people and buying anything until we get another confirmation at our 20 week appt in September. I'm so sure it's a boy, but better safe than sorry.
Anyway the name struggle is real. I have some favs, but Alex is not a fan. We are learning a different kind of patience with each other because I want him to pick names with me, but he wants to give it time. It's frustrating for both of us. I laugh as I write this because while a name is a big deal it's so insignificant in the grand scheme of things. So I'm backing down and just keeping name ideas to myself for now. When alex is ready to talk about it maybe he will actually have some suggestions ;)
We are in the process of moving right now too. We are lucky enough to stay in the same complex we have been the past 2 years, but just moving to a 2 bedroom apartment rather than the townhome we are currently in. It will save some $$ but it's still big enough for us for now.
The hard part about being in the middle of moving is that I can't do any of the "nesting" you hear about. I have no baby room to prep, nowhere to store baby furniture or clothes, etc. so that makes me feel like the worlds biggest procrastinator. I keep calm knowing in a month I will be able to start, and I will only be 4.5 months preggo so I have plenty of time.
Most all of our friends and family know we are expecting at this point. They are so excited and supportive. It's so nice to have that. Alex and I have gone through a ton in our relationship, and so it's great to have friends and family who support us and share our excitement.
Even though he's getting on my nerves about baby names, I am more in love with Alex than ever. He's so attentive to me, and is always willing to listen to me talk about anything (except names) when it comes to baby.
If he is anything as a dad like he is a husband he is going to be the greatest one out there.
I am one lucky woman.
