This past Thursday I had my second doctor's appointment. Cody was able to go along as well. The doctor said everything looked great, and we even got to hear the heartbeat! It was such a special moment. As soon as I heard that "swish-swish" of our babies heart, the tears started rolling down my cheeks. That was the moment where this all started to feel very real for us. We left that appointment with big smiles on our faces...with Cody saying, "HE has such a strong heartbeat," as I replied, "Yes, SHE does."
Unfortunately we won't be able to end that debate for 2 more months. My doctor said if I really want to know the sex on the first ultrasound, we should wait until 18 weeks. That seems like an eternity right now. I just have to keep reminding myself how quickly the past few weeks have gone by. I think everyone in the family is eager to find out the sex...so we can start buying stuff for the baby! Every time I am out at the store I have to refrain from buying all the cute little girl stuff I see! I am also eager to get a head start on the nursery. I have tons of ideas running through my head...most of them involving a little girl's room!
Well that's all for this week. I'm happy to say there is not much to report. Cody is doing well, for those of you who are curious. He has been extra helpful around the house and very patient with his often-cranky wife. I am a lucky girl. He is looking forward to celebrating Father's Day this year! We will be heading to Arizona for two days to visit his dad as well as take Hot & Spicy out for the first time of 2012. Other than the short ride to the beach, I won't be riding in the boat this summer, so Cody will have to take her out solo. But I am looking forward to floating in the water all day and giving the baby it's first taste of the river!
