March 10 - Is it a boy or is it a girl? The answer is..

Dear Baby,

Today we went for our level II ultrasound. At this visit, the ultrasound tech measured all kinds of things. She measured body parts, amniotic fluid levels, and we even got to see if you were a boy or a girl. The ultrasound required that I have a full bladder. That is probably one of the meanest thing they could do to a pregnant woman. Tell her to have a full bladder and then push on her belly. Luckily after a few pictures, she let me go to the bathroom.

So after a while, she told us that she was 80% sure that you were a boy because they never can give you a 100% guarantee either way. There was no denying it in my eyes because we were able to see the family jewels between your legs. The rest of the ultrasound went ok. She put a lot of pressure on my belly in order to get what she needed. However, towards the end of the ultrasound, you turned your face away from her and put your head downwards. She pushed and pushed but could not get you to turn so she could get a good picture.

She had me walk around the room for about 10 minutes while she went to talk to the radiology doctor to see what he wanted to do. The room was maybe 6 feet wide and it got boring real quickly walking back and forth. Eventually the tech and the doctor came in the room. The doctor looked for himself and couldn't get a good picture of your heart, so he is going to suggest to my OB to have me come back for a follow up visit in about 4-6 weeks in order to look at your heart. He said not to worry because everything looked fine. They just want to make sure.

Overall, it was a great visit. Your dad got to see the entire show, but I was only able to see you for about a minute because of the way the screen was turned. However, the little bit I saw was absolutely amazing. I am so in love with you and can't wait to see you in real life.

I will always love you,
Your Mommy


Here are a few pics that they gave us today:

This is a profile picture and it looks to me like you are trying to play peek-a-boo because you brought your hands up to your face.

Here you are showing us your tickets to the gun show.

The next two pictures are of your legs.

Last but not least, the family jewels shot!

March 9th - Baby furniture

Dear Baby,

Less than 24 hours to go until I get to see you again. I am so excited. I am just hoping that time flies and 10am will be here before I know it. We have tried to think of names, but nothing has been decided yet. There are so many options and its harder when we don't know if you are a boy or a girl. I guess tomorrow will help in that decision.

Last night, your daddy and I went to Target and bought your crib and changing table and we also bought a glider and ottoman so that it will be comfy feeding you or rocking you to sleep. All the furniture is cherry stained and matches oh so perfectly. I can't wait until we can start setting up the nursery. Your daddy and I also discussed how we wanted things set up in the nursery, but it will definitely have to wait until all the "adult" furniture is moved out and the walls get painted.

Your Grandpa Garner is coming to visit us for a few days starting tomorrow. He played a big roll in getting your furniture and hopefully I can convince him to start putting together the furniture.

Ok, until tomorrow.

I will always love you,
Your Mommy