Sunday, November 18, 2007

Our Baby Boy!






Well, here he is!!! At least, here he is at this point in the process! We had our 19 week ultrasound last Wednesday, and it far exceeded our expectations. We had no idea how long it would be or that it would be 4D. And we certainly didn't know if he would cooperate. Notice how freely I'm writing he? We have absolute, 3D confirmation that he is a boy, but we chose not to add that picture on here! But it was so wonderful. We saw all his toes and all his fingers, and he moved all around and showed off for us! It makes it feel even more real. And on top of that, Dan was able to feel him kick last night! It was just one little thump, but that was neat for both of us!
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We haven't heard any news back from the ultrasound, so we are assuming that everything looked normal. But one interesting thing is that he was measuring about a week ahead of where he should be with my due date. It would be odd if he's farther along since we know exactly when our procedure happened, so maybe he's just a big boy! Both Dan and I were pretty big babies! We'll see. So I guess I'll just refer to my due date now as the beginning of April!
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We continue to do well! Last weekend was really special because Dan was ordained as a Deacon at our church (First Baptist of Orlando). Dan's parents came and my mom flew down at the last minute (for 24 hours) to come to his ordination. It was such a special time, and we're both excited for him to serve in that way!
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And we're both looking forward to Thanksgiving! We'll be in Leesburg this year, so there will be more food than we can imagine! And on Friday, Dan has promised to go shopping with me for a little while! I never go when we're down here because I don't have my mom to go with me. So this year will be a first for us down here!
We wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving! We have so much to be thankful for, and we hope that you do too!

3 comments:

Tracy Carson said...

Hi Holly! Tracy (Kerr) Carson here, I found your blog through the Hickmans...anyhoo congrats on your little guy in the way what a special time for you. Our little guy, Owen was born in August and he is such a delight. You will have to check us out at carsonfamilyofthree.blogspot.com
Happy Thanksgiving!

Rachel said...

Yeah Holly!! What sweet pictures!! I am excited that you are having a boy!! We have some fun 3-d photos of Samuel, it is so much cooler than the normal ultrasound! I am just thrillled for you both!!
love, Rachel

Page said...

Great pics! I'm very excited for you... :)