It's official, we're having a...

Baby Margaret Lynn Reese

GIRL!  We went to the doctor this morning and it has been confirmed.  As you can imagine, we are both ecstatic!  The doctor said the baby's heart and other organs look healthy.  The doctor was also able to see that the spinal cord developed properly and this rules out about 95% of all types of spinal complications.  Thus, we are very thankful and praying for a healthy baby come May.

At the moment, the baby weighs about 12 ounces (which is what a baby should measure at about 20 weeks and 3 days, and I am right at 20 weeks).  So, everything is right on track!  Our next ultrasound will be in 8 weeks (around February).

We spent the day looking at pink clothes and browsing baby stores.  This is overwhelming!  Fortunately, I am married to an accountant who can (and will) create a nice little budget. 

Week 20 - Halfway there!

Brent bought the baby her first dress to wear home from the hospital.  He picked it out all by himself!

Update

We don't have any real new information to report, other than the fact that we are counting down the days until I go back to the doctor.  Our appointment is at 9:30 am on December 20th.  I just happen to be out of school (I know, the poor life of a school teacher) and I am a little concerned about the damage I might do at Target once I know what we're having.

I added a new picture, and my stomach is getting a little bigger.  From everything we've read, the baby's weight will multiply six times over the next four weeks.  At the moment, the baby weighs about a half of a pound.  So, when you all see me and it looks like I swallowed the Thanksgiving turkey, remember that the baby's weight is multiplying!  Ahhhhh, finally a valid excuse to gain weight during the holidays (and I have nice stretchy pants to wear too).  I know some of you are super jealous over this, but trust me there are plenty of drawbacks too!

FYI:  For those of you who are very visual, the baby is about the size of a six inch sub sandwich.  (Sorry if I just ruined that for you).

Happy Birthday to Brent!!!  He turned 28 today!