Doctor's Visit No. 3

Even though this was my third doctor's appt., it was my first appt. with my new doctor. After some thought and prayer, Austin and I decided that my last doctor wasn't the doctor for me, so we switched. I really enjoyed meeting my new doctor today and we really like her - I felt at peace with my decision. I'm told that after the many monthly, and sometimes weekly, visits that we will make to the doctor during this pregnancy, I will feel like I'm married to this person, so finding a doctor that suites me is a big deal. She called Austin and I into her office and we sat down and she spent quite a bit of time with us going over her pregnancy "philosophy" and taking the time to answer my many questions. I informed her I'm quite the "worry wart", and she assured me she would do everything to help me understand what I can be expecting and to call with any concerns I have. That was music to my ears! After our consultation we were able to hear the heartbeat and she told us some wonderful news...we will be able to find out the sex in about three and a half weeks (March 23rd). This thrilled Austin and I because my last doctor told me he couldn't tell us until 22 weeks! What a wonderful suprise to find out nearly a month sooner than I had anticiapted! The heartbeat was fast and strong and the best sound to an expectant mommy and daddy's ears. We are so blessed and continue to pray for a healthy baby. Thanks for all the prayers out there!

- Jennifer :0)

Baby, is that you?

I'm not for sure, but I think I felt baby Dub move today. After a very long day, I laid down for a nap. I was about to doze off, and I felt two little "spasms" right below my belly button. It's still hard to say if that's what it was or not, but I'm hoping. In my weekly emails about the baby's development, it says that he/she is kicking like crazy, but it will still be hard to feel it. It's so fun to imagine those teeny tiny legs kicking - the sweetest little legs, ever! Just another exciting moment in the life of a pregnant woman - what an adventure!

My Best Friend's Baby Shower

Last Saturday I had the pleasure of having a baby shower honoring Nicole and sweet baby, Audrey. I had so much fun planning and preparing for this shower. I even got brave and decided to make a diaper cake as the centerpiece for the table. It didn't quite turn out like the ones I saw on the internet, but I didn't think it was too bad for my first try. The hostessess and myself tried to make this as girly as possible and I think it was a success. Nicole and Audrey were "showered" with tons of wonderful gifts. These are some blessed girls, let me tell you! Nicole looked stunning and just glowing with happiness. It was so much fun watching her open her gifts and know that very soon, she is going to be a mom! It is so awesome that we get to have the opportunity to be pregnant at the same time (even though she is quite a bit further along than I am). Nicole and I were four years apart, but we were still very close and were raised together - almost like sisters. It's great to think that our kids will be almost the same age and will get the same opportunities as we did! It was such a fun day! I can't wait to meet this precious Angel that will be here in April! I love you both!

Doctor's Visit No. 2

Today was my second Dr.'s appt. We were able to hear the baby's heartbeat today - wow! It was the sweetest little sound I've ever heard! It's still hard to imagine there is a little person in there, but hearing the heartbeat just makes it all that more real. It was a wonderful visit, and we're just still praying for a healthy baby!