The biggest news, which most of you reading this already know, is that we are having a baby BOY! We found out at 17 weeks. Craig and I both went into the ultrasound room convinced we were having a girl. Deep down, we both really wanted to have a boy first, but of course we would have been just as ecstatic if it was a girl. We started the ultrasound and heard the heartbeat immediately. About five seconds later, "it" appeared on the screen. (You all know what "it" is). Before the nurse could say anything, I asked "Is that what I think it is?"...to which she replied, "that's what you think it is". Craig and I spent the next 5 minutes of the ultrasound grinning from ear to ear. We couldn't wait to call everyone and tell them the exciting news! Here is a picture from 17 weeks when we found out. He sat "criss cross applesauce" the whole time! (That is also known as "indian style" for those of you who don't teach little people :)
Everything else looked great- it is amazing what details they can see on those machines! Since we got to find out a little bit early what we were having, they couldn't see everything they needed to with his little heart. So, when we went back at 21 weeks, we got to do another ultrasound (the highlight of the doctor's visit) and saw all of the chambers of his heart- everything looked great! Here is a picture of his sweet little feet from 21 weeks- so cute!
Our little man's official name is Benjamin Craig Bowman- we will most likely call him Ben. As his Aunt Ellen says, let the monogramming begin!
This Tuesday I will be 24 weeks- that is 6 months, people! I can't wait to meet little Ben, but at the same time, I am really enjoying this pregnancy thing and don't want it to pass by too quickly. (However, ask me in about 2 months and I might give you a different answer :)
Next doctor's appointment is the week after Easter at 25 weeks. Then we go back at 28 weeks for the glucose test and our 4-D ultrasound. Don't worry, a new post will definitely follow that visit!
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