A big and exciting day!

  So, I was super nervous to go to the doctor's today. But, it turned out to be a fun and exciting experience. Last night, I dreamed that the doctor told us we were going to have a boy. So, I was more sure than ever. We went in and had our appointment with the ultrasound tech first. And... Ryan won our little bet. I was wrong and to my wonderful surprise, we are having a little girl! So, exciting! I love that we can call our baby  "she" now, instead of "it".  It is so fun to find out that we are having a daughter. She all of a sudden becomes a little person with a future and a personality. I love it!

  So, now we are calling to tell people the good news. No other news. The doctor said the baby looked healthy. We heard the heart beat and it was at about 153. We got to see her yawn and move around a bit, hiding her face with her little hands. We got to see the head and spine and little feet. I had a hard time identifying what everything was, but got the gist with the help of the technician. My blood pressure and urine and everything seemed healthy and good. I have gained 6-7 pounds and the baby is growing nicely. The technician told me that the reason that I have not been able to feel the baby is because I have placenta anterior. That means the placenta is sitting like a pillow between the baby and my stomach. So, until our little daughter gets a little stronger and bigger, I won't be able to feel her. That was reassuring because I was concerned that I couldn't feel the baby and something was wrong. But, now I get it. We both feel so blessed to have had such a smooth pregnancy so far and that the baby and I have been healthy. Thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers!

  So, tonight, Ryan has chosen hamburgers for dinner, since he won the bet. I think we will go to Smashburgers and then get glacier ice cream. Good thing our baby girl likes hamburgers! We are both so excited!