I tried to post these images last night, but I couldn't log on to the blog site. Glad it's up and running now.

Here's our beautiful little boy and his little foot! It blows my mind to look at those pictures. I just can hardly believe that that cute thing is growing in me! I can't wait to see him for real for the first time!

Yesterday, I had to get some routine blood work done with Dr. Mah. She also listened to Baby Rakes's heartbeat...I guess I should say she tried to listen to his heartbeat. She said, "Do you hear all that noise?" It sounded like water swishing in a tub, but it was actually him moving around. I think Dr. Mah was more than a little amazed by all his movement. I, on the other hand, am not at all surprised by all the movement we heard--you should trying feeling all that movement from the inside! =) I've begun to feel individual appendages moving, either kicking left-right, left-right, or punching and giving my bladder the ol' one-two. =)

I also got my H1N1 vaccine yesterday. I've been trying for several months now, practically since I found out I was pregnant. Finally, yesterday the hospital I work for had some at Employee Health Services. I am relieved to finally have gotten the shot. While I was at the clinic, the nurse who gave me the shot asked me how far along I am. It doesn't sound like a big thing, I know, but she's the first stranger to realize I was pregnant without actually knowing that I am. It was nice!

Today, Sam and I are going to register for baby stuff! Yeh! I am so excited! So, I'm off to enjoy this soggy, cold day with lots of Christmas consumers! I hope you all are having a great Saturday!

My Belly at 20 Weeks

I haven't yet scanned the images of Baby Rakes yet, but I promise to do that soon. In the meantime, here's a picture of my belly at 20 weeks. (I plan on only posting belly pictures every month now.)

So, of course, Friday was a huge day for us. It was so exciting not only to find out the sex, but also seeing our little one for the first time in a while. The funniest thing happened while we doing the ultrasound: right after the ultrasound technician told us that he's a boy, he literally stuck his hand between his legs as we watched! I can't decide if he was just being a typical male or if he was embarassed and saying "C'mon, now, that's enough that!" =) I'm sure the movement was a fluke, but it's kind of nice to begin putting a little personality to him.

I will upload the ultrasound images soon, like I said. Enjoy my growing belly! (As Mom said when I met her in a store yesterday: (Laugh) "Oh! You're so pregnant!") =)

Baby Rakes is a....

BOY! We are so happy and excited!

I'll post pictures soon!

One More Day!

Tomorrow's the day, folks! We'll find out what Baby Rakes is during our appointment tomorrow morning at 9 AM! Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers--this ultrasound will also make sure Baby Rakes is developing normally and is healthy.

I'm too excited to write anymore, so be sure to check in tomorrow for the real news!