We're having a girl

Well it's offical, we're having a little girl. I had an ultrasound earlier today and am excited to report that everything looks good so far. We entered into today thinking it would be a girl and kind of hoping for a boy, but when everything was said and done it really didn't matter. We arrived for our appointment at 2:30 with a full bladder. They came to take us to the room at about 2:45 and just as we were entering the room a woman, crying and followed by her husband were pushed in past us. They asked us to wait, that this woman was coming from the ER, and we returned to the waiting room. We learned a little later that while were were wondering what our baby would be, this other woman was learning that she wouldn't be able to have her baby at all. it really put things in perspective. they called us in, I laid on the table and they squished warm gel on my belly. As they began rubbing around on my stomach, all I could think was - I have got to pee! a few minutes into the exam, the tech asked if i had felt the baby move - I giggled and said yes, well... I think I do, well sometimes... The tech didn't say anything. I stopped giggling, got quiet, why had she asked. did she want to know when specifically was the last time i had felt the baby move - was the baby NOT moving now - was something wrong? about 5 minutes later, but seemed like years, she said, "I asked that question becuase everytime I try to get this picture she turns over - - - can you feel that?" WHAT?! are you kidding me? couldn't you have said that seconds after asking the question - a sigh of relief! i mentioned that I had consumed 32 oz of water - she said if the baby didn't stop moving she would just take a few more pictures and then let me empty my bladder. evidently it only takes 16 oz of water, but they tell people 32 because most people only drink 8oz - good to know! she finished the pictures, I emptied my bladder and returned to the room to have more pictures taken and to find out the sex. a new tech was there, she was very nice. She showed us the kidneys, the stomach, the heart, head, arms, legs - and then she gaves us the view we were waiting for. "See those three lines - yep, it's a girl." I couldn't believe it, and still can't - this little thing growing in my belly isn't just an it anymore - it's a she! They took quite a fe pictures for us. They appreciated our patience while they were looking after the other woman. We will post them as soon as we get them scanned. She tried to get a good 3D photo, but the baby had her hands up right in front of her face - they were cute anyway! We met up with the grandparents to share the news - They are very excited as well -

So - we've decided no more funny name - only real contenders allowed. you are welcome to submit your thoughts, but know that no official names will be announced until after she is born and the birth certificate has been signed. Names musn't necessarily begin with M to be considered.

And so here we are - 19 weeks and counting -