It also means that at your doctor's appointment this week, you will have the opportunity to learn whether you're carrying a little angel boy or a little angel girl. This decision was much debated in our household, and we sought advice from both our friends and family. After some hesitation, we finally decided that we would find out. So, we headed to the doctor's office on the morning of October 4th, anxiously awaiting the moment when the ultrasound technician would let us in on Boogie's biggest secret. Well, ladies and gentlemen, if you're reading this blog, chances are you already know. But for effect, drum roll please.....................
IT'S A BOY!!!!!!
The debate is officially over. Baby Boogie is a Baby Boy...and so begins the quest for the perfect baby gear. I have been obsessing over nursery patterns for more than a week. It's tough to find the perfect balance of color with a theme that you like. It's even tougher when a husband and wife have to agree on this perfect balance of color and theme. I'm lucky in that Chris is the opposite of argumentative, and I think we may have found a pattern that we both really like: Eli's Elephants from PB Kids. What do you think?
I really love the combination of the green and pale blue. It's masculine enough to be "boy", but not in a tough guy kind of way. I already imagine my baby boy to be sweet and kind like his Daddy, and this adorable pattern just seems to fit. Plus, when I was a little girl, I couldn't pronounce the word elephants properly and instead said "evidence", so it makes me smile to think of Boogie and how he might describe the animals on his blankie one day.
OK, that's enough excitement for now. More news coming soon...so check back in the next couple days and I promise to have a new update! Here's a few 20 weeks pregnant pics and statistics:
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| It's definitely a boy...the arrow points to the evidence!! |
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| Proud of my boyish bump! |
How Far Along: 20 weeks
Size of Baby: 7 inches & 13 ounces (about the size of a cantaloupe) Gotta love all the references to fruit!
Gender: Boogie = Boy! Can't wait to meet my handsome little guy!
Maternity Clothes: I am wearing a lot of maternity clothes now, though I can still wear my old jeans unbuttoned with the Belly Band over top. My sister brought me a ton of hand-me-down maternity clothes when they came to visit a couple weeks ago, so I'm pretty well stocked now!
Size of Baby: 7 inches & 13 ounces (about the size of a cantaloupe) Gotta love all the references to fruit!
Gender: Boogie = Boy! Can't wait to meet my handsome little guy!
Maternity Clothes: I am wearing a lot of maternity clothes now, though I can still wear my old jeans unbuttoned with the Belly Band over top. My sister brought me a ton of hand-me-down maternity clothes when they came to visit a couple weeks ago, so I'm pretty well stocked now!
Movement: Boogie has been making his presence known to Mommy quite a bit lately. His movement became pretty noticeable at around 18-19 weeks, and now his kicks and punches are a regular part of my day. I love that little reminder that I am carrying around precious cargo.
Sleep: I am waking up usually between 3-5 times per night to pee, and with my growing belly, it's hard to keep myself in a comfortable position for very long. I guess this is the body's way of getting me used to a lot of interrupted sleep. I haven't felt well rested in about 2 weeks now with all the waking up and tossing and turning.
Symptoms: Lots of quickening, frequent urination, pain in my hips and occasionally the lower back
What I Miss: Sleeping through the night
Cravings: I'm still craving cheese, but this month I've also added milk (or any dairy for that matter) and eggs. For about a week, I was also craving raw veggies like carrots, cucumbers, and celery.
Best Moment This Week: Seeing the look on Chris' face when the technician told us it's a boy. Shock, pride, and excitement all in an instant, and then he just looked at me with a huge amount of love. It doesn't get any better than that!
Sleep: I am waking up usually between 3-5 times per night to pee, and with my growing belly, it's hard to keep myself in a comfortable position for very long. I guess this is the body's way of getting me used to a lot of interrupted sleep. I haven't felt well rested in about 2 weeks now with all the waking up and tossing and turning.
Symptoms: Lots of quickening, frequent urination, pain in my hips and occasionally the lower back
What I Miss: Sleeping through the night
Cravings: I'm still craving cheese, but this month I've also added milk (or any dairy for that matter) and eggs. For about a week, I was also craving raw veggies like carrots, cucumbers, and celery.
Best Moment This Week: Seeing the look on Chris' face when the technician told us it's a boy. Shock, pride, and excitement all in an instant, and then he just looked at me with a huge amount of love. It doesn't get any better than that!
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