A-Movin and a-Shakin!

You sure don't like being still, do you, Little Man?

Lately you are sleeping about half the day, but your awake hours are very active! I just sit and watch my belly move and bump out in places. And Daddy will come up and feel you move, too. And I'm sorry if he wakes you up. He loves feeling you kick and punch just as much as I do! Big brother hasn't felt you yet, but I'm sure he will soon. Your Texas cousins will also get the chance to feel you this weekend! Lyla thinks it's fantastic that you kick me A LOT, so make sure you put on a good show for her! :^}

Baby, I'm in awe of you already, and in awe that God is using my body as a vessel for your development. I wish I could explain it to you...just how honored I feel to be carrying you. This is like nothing I've ever imagined and it's so special because this is will never happen again. This is unique to you and me, and I cherish every second of it (even the less glamorous parts).

LOVE you, Baby.

20 weeks!

7:55am
Okay, Baby, it's that time...today is the day the doctors will do an ultrasound and be able to tell us all about how you are developing, and they'll confirm that you're a boy! I'm so excited. Every chance I get to see you move and hear your heartbeat just elates me to no END! And I can't wait to learn more about you. I'll be back soon!

9:55am
You are so perfect!! The ultrasound tech couldn't tell us too much about your development, but she did mention that everything looks great. I was watching her face for any surprised or perplexed expressions, and I didn't see any! Plus, she was humming as she took all your measurements, so that has to be a good sign!

Now we wait for the doctor to look over everything and tell us what we need to know. Oh, Troy, I am so blessed by you! Now get here already!!!

LOVE YOU, BABY!

13.1 Has Nothin On Us

We did it!! Together, you and I completed the inaugural Nike Women's Half Marathon in Washington, DC! And we did much better than I thought. I did have to stop twice to use the potty--which I've never done before during a race--and I stopped for several photos. But my time was pretty standard for me (except for that one race when I was really thin and had a fabulous laser treatment on my knee the night before, but that is beside the point).

There was only one time during the second half of the race that I slowed WAY down, because I thought my heart was beating too fast and I got worried about you. And I apologized to you several times for all the jostling around you were getting. Hopefully, it didn't bother you too much. I was also wondering how you were feeling during the flight to DC. Because as we were landing, I was getting pretty queasy. So you'll have to tell me all about what it was like for you later.

It was definitely a wonderful, unique experience. I'm glad you were only 18 weeks along and not more, like a couple others that I saw on the course. Not sure how I would have done if you were any bigger! But, for now--and probably for a long time--I'm done running. It was fun while it lasted, but I need a break. Time to start gearing up for YOUR arrival! Woohoo!

Love you, Baby!

Terrible shot, but what can ya do??