A picture of our gender reveal cake. It was beautiful.
Two weeks ago I had my 20 week ultrasound which was fun. My mom got to go with us which was really special. We lived too far away at the time for her to attend any of Elijah’s ultrasounds. The doctor said that everything looks good and the baby weighs 14 oz. After lots of debating we decided to peek. It was a very hard decision as I really like the idea of a surprise. I’m also a very organized person or at least I like to think so. 🙂 We opted to find out the gender with a gender reveal cake so that Elijah could really be a part of our finding out. He is really excited about our little baby coming and keeps asking, “When is the baby coming?” 🙂
It was actually Brandon’s idea to do a gender reveal with a cake. At first I thought the idea was kind of lame to be honest but it turned out really neat. At the ultrasound appointment we had the technician write down the gender and seal it in an envelope which we took to a bakery. We actually cut into the cake during my Grandmother’s 80th birthday celebration which made it even more special. 🙂
It’s a GIRL!!
We couldn’t be more thrilled to learn that we are having a little girl. I have a big soft spot in my heart for little boys but for the past 2 months I have felt pretty confident that this little one is in fact a girl. I woke up one morning clearly thinking this baby is definitely a girl. Brandon was SHOCKED to learn we were having a girl this time. He has made a big deal saying that he can’t have girls since his Dad & Grandpa had all boys. 🙂 Everyone has had a fun time teasing him.
We were a little surprised!
For now we are dreaming of baby girl names & making lists of things to sew (& purchase).
I had a doctor’s appointment after our ultrasound. He said the baby is measuring right on target-not too small, not too big. I”m always a little nervous about large babies since my mom’s smallest baby was 9 pounds and her largest was 12lbs 10oz! 🙂 I am still -2 pounds from my starting weight which I am pleased with. I’m sure I will actually start gaining by my next appointment. I’ve been trying to eat healthy and exercise more frequently now that I am feeling better. (I’m hoping to try a new water aerobics class at our gym soon.) I have been feeling tons of movement and even some real kicks! This has to be one of my favorite aspects of pregnancy. For some reason the baby tends to hang out more on my right side. Is that normal?
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My little guy likes the right side of my belly as well; the left side has actually been very uncomfortable/unnatural to lay on, so I usually don’t, even though they say laying on your left side is better. I do stay off my back and stomach, though, of course. 🙂 I’m so excited to hear you’re having a girl! Any name ideas yet or are you taking suggestions? 😉
Leah favored my left side! I think she bruised the left side of my ribs. I will go through some more of Leah’s things to see if I have other things you can use. 🙂