Baby Girl!!

Wednesday, June 13
18 Weeks 5 days

Yesterday was the "big" day!  We had an ultrasound to check on baby and find out the gender.  It went really well, and we found out that it's a baby GIRL!  I knew all along, but Matt had his doubts.  :) The ultrasound was pretty good.  The only problem they had, was that the ultrasound was scheduled a bit early in the pregnancy and they couldn't get very good measurements of all of baby girl's parts.  She weighs about 8 oz. and was one active little baby. The minute the tech put the probe on my belly, my girl was kicking away and going crazy. I haven't felt her move yet, but when I do I am sure it will be a never ending kick fest after seeing her move yesterday.  They want to get a better measurement of her, so I have another ultrasound in mid July to remeasure and I guess reconfirm that it's a girl! I made very sure before we left that they tech was sure and not just guessing.  She said she was positive it was a girl and would stay a girl for the next 21 weeks! :)  We went after the ultrasound and bought a few girl outfits. I just told Matt that we should save all receipts, just in case.  Ha ha! 

Now we get to focus on getting stuff ready for my girl! We had names picked out not too long ago and were ready for either boy or girl. So, her name is Kira Rochelle. Kira is name we loved and Rochelle is my sister Melissa's middle name. We wanted Kira to have a name special to her family and my sister was overjoyed to share her middle name.  We are working on plans for the baby room. It looks like a zoo animal theme, (mostly giraffes).  First I have to get in and paint the room.  We are still shopping for nice furniture. I just wish I knew that babies are EXPENSIVE!!! Well, no amount of money could take the joy of knowing I am going to be a mommy in a few months away. 

There are still days I wake up and wonder if it is a dream. We wanted and waited for this for so long, it's just amazing to think it's finally happening.