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GIRL! Steven and I have now had two different ultrasounds, both of which confirmed my suspicions that we were having a little girl. :)

Honestly, the idea of that was shocking at first--we both really wanted a boy, and never really even considered the possibility of it being anything OTHER than a boy...Right up until about 15 weeks when I started that bleeding. When I had my ultrasound and there were no little boy parts, less than a week before we were supposed to be able to tell what it was, I thought to myself, "Oh, man...this is NOT a boy." Steven disagreed, and held on to his boy beliefs right up until the ultrasound that proved me right--sort of, anyway. He was awfully willing to start looking at girl names when I suggested it! I expected to be almost disappointed when I found out it was girl; I don't feel like a very good girl, myself, and all the "what in the world am I going to do with a girl thoughts" were hitting hard. Instead, I found myself strangely delighted. She's old enough in utero now to hear me, and I rather enjoy working around the house, talking to my little girl. And day dreaming about the all possibilities in store for her--that's another favorite activity! But...all that to say--we were both thrilled and have really enjoyed the whole idea of our little miss.


((Any tips would still be greatly appreciated...the notion of having a child, of naming another human being and being totally responsible for them catches me off guard some days!))

Super Speedy Update On Baby M!

  Soo....I know it's been a few minutes since I've gotten the chance to post--between no internet at home, trying to prepare for the increasing nearness of our baby's arrival, (20 weeks, almost!! Almost halfway there!!), and trying to get ready for school, it's been a hopping few weeks.

  Thankfully, this part of the second trimester seems to really be looking up. I only throw up once or twice a day, my back has been MUCH improved(I even mowed our lawn!), and I've barely bled at all. We did get to find out the gender and have chosen a name, but those things are secret until Thursday, at least. :) Suffice it to say, we're quite pleased.

  School starts on Monday, and I've really been trying to get my ducks in a row so that the end of the semester can go smoothly--I'll take my last final at 36 weeks and 5 days of my pregnancy. Steven has been such a huge help; he's tending, and sweet, and willing to cook, despite that being kind of a shot in the dark--I swear, I THOUGHT I wanted those chicken patties!

But, my study group just arrived, so I'm going to have to run--I'll try and update later with the gender!!! :) :) :)

Thanks, guys, again, for all your sweet support throughout all the ups and downs of mine and Steven's relationship, and now, this latest development. :) Ya'll are the best!