Starring Baby Boy Ford

Tuesday afternoon we had our twenty week ultrasound.

Finally he looks like a little human being. 

Isn't he ADORABLE?!

This ultrasound was specifically for the nurses to measure baby and make sure that he is growing properly.

Lindsey, the amazing ultrasound tech who is always the one we see at Dr. J's office, performed the exam and again proved to be one of my favorite nurses!

She started right  in measuring him beginning with the size if his tiny little head, then his arm and leg bones. It was such a good feeling every time she would say; "that looks perfect". 

I honestly was a little worried going in to the ultrasound because I have not gained ANY weight (i mean not even a pound) during this pregnancy. I realize the baby is only 11 oz right now, however I had brewed up in my little mind that me not getting bigger might mean he was going to be smaller then he was supposed to be at this point. 

Again, Lindsey assured us everything looked perfect. She pointed out his femur bone, just the size of toothpick right now. Also, his stomach, his brain, his little heart with all four valves and we even got to see a special shot to see the blood flowing through his tiny body. One head, two arms with two hands, two legs and two feet. Best news so far for mommy and daddy to be! 

We were able to have the ultrasound recorded on a DVD. It was important to me because I wanted to remember that moment and also be able to share the video with my parents and other family members who wanted to see. I am especially excited to show my grandma and I think that is kind of cool because technology has changed so much since she had her seven sons, that I think she will totally get a kick out of seeing the baby inside me!

The whole ultrasound was 30 minutes, so I have edited it below (and added some music) for those who would like to see baby boy Ford.

Thanks again to everyone who continues to love and support us during this new and exciting time for our little family.

Have a lovely weekend readers!
 

Monday Mommy Moment

Happy Monday Readers!

Sorry it's been a week + since I have written. Our computer "Herbert" got sick last week and has been at the repair shop recovering. Hopefully the Mr. brings him home later this evening. (Gonna try to post on my SLOW laptop for now)

Did anyone see this commercial last night during the Oscars? 

I sobbed as I watched and listened and thought about how in just a handful of months my little boy will be here! 

I have been letting it sink in since we found out Baby KFo was in fact 'Baby Boy', that I will soon be up to my neck in blue, sports, dirt, GI Joe, cub scouts and more dirt! 

I am not sure that I am really prepared for all of the little things that come with having a boy. In a family with four sisters and only one brother, our barbies and dress up outweighed his Tonka trucks and Legos by a ton. I had always imagined that when I started my own family, I would have a girl first, at least I would know what I was doing to start.

I have been reading blogs and talking with friends who have had a son first and their stories all seem to echo each other. Everyone has promised me that having a boy first is wonderful. 

Words cannot describe how excited I am that baby boy is on his way, but I will admit I am a little intimated by my sweet son already.

Just this evening on the news they showed a young boy who snuck out of his house in the middle of the night to fight crime with his Nerf gun. Luckily he didn't find any bad guys and was picked up by the police in his neighborhood and returned home safely. Could I handle that?

One book I am anxious to read is, 'How to tuck in a Superhero". I am always interested in reading new books and so a book on having a son is sure to be a winner.

What suggestions or words of advice to you mothers of sons have?! 

I'd love to hear what experienced mommies have to say! Please share. 

Tomorrow is our twenty-week doctor's apt to make sure baby boy is growing properly. I am always so anxious to see his littleness on the black and white screen and tomorrow's ultrasound is supposed to last thirty minutes. I feel spoiled that I will get to stare at him for so long! I also get to add the ultrasound to the DVD the doctors office is making for us so I can watch him at home whenever I want.

Today I was feeling a little homesick as I saw a commercial for vacationing in California. Mom is planning a baby shower for me in April back home and I cannot believe that when I head home for that, it will have been SIX MONTHS since my last visit. That is the longest I have EVER gone without visiting home.

Guess that means I'm growing up huh?!?! 

Well, better get dinner started. Husband is on his way home and we are watching the Bachelor tonight. (Don't judge us. It's just so ridiculous and unreal that we get a kick out of it.)

Here is my twenty-week baby bump photo (in case you missed it on Facbeook) 

Finally little boy is making an appearance.

Don't forget to share your tips mommies!