Baby Ayer is a Baby Girl!

New Due Date: December 31, 2008

Weeks: 20 (half way point)

Weight gained so far: 4lbs

Belly Measurement: 34"

It's a Girl! And we are thrilled! We had our ultrasound last Friday and she is just amazing. She was definitely showing off for us, kicking and rolling around on the screen. We could see her arms, legs, fingers, and toes and everything looks healthy and great. Here is a picture of her profile. I think she is going to have David's nose. She weighs a little over 10 ounces and is about 6 1/2 inches long from crown to rump. My pregnancy emails compare her to a can of red bull. We also found out that I am a little further along than we thought. Our new due date is December 31, 2008. We are really excited about that as well. An extra tax break would really help. Currently, we do not have a name picked out. Negotiations are still in progress. (I have a feeling they will go on for a while ;)

Being pregnant has still been pretty easy for me, thank goodness. I feel great, especially when she lets me know she is in there. Feeling her kick just doesn't get old. My cravings have changed a little. Pasta and ice cream sandwiches always sound good. My number one craving is caffeine free Coke with lots of ice and a straw. (I have never been a huge soda drinker) I do limit myself to only one a day since water really is best. David has been really great. He puts my needs first, makes sure that I am happy and comfortable and always lets me know how beautiful i am. It's nice to hear compliments when your waist has grown 7 inches in 5 months and clothes just don't fit as well as they did just a few months ago. I'm not quite big enough to wear maternity clothes however most of my shorts and pants are way too tight. I have a few favorites that enter the rotation a couple of times per week. Luckily I can wear stretchy workout pants to work. My belly is growing much faster now so I don't think it will be long until I break out the prego pants.

Now that we know we are having a beautiful baby girl, we can start planning for her arrival. We went to Babies R' Us yesterday and registered so that we can start on the nursery. That place is pretty overwhelming. There is just so much stuff to choose from. I think there were probably 12 different versions of each product. David and I are obviously beginners at this so if anyone has any suggestions on what we need/don't need, please let us know. All advice is welcome.

As always, thank you so much for all of your thoughts and prayers. We love you all!

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