make room second trimester, here i come

Today Mom and Dad took me for my 12 week sonogram. I can tell I really impressed them this time because I had a lot to show off. Since my last appointment I have pretty much developed all of my body parts. Although everything still has a lot of growing to do I'm looking like a baby and moving too! See for yourself... Don't I look much better this time than last?

Now I know what you're thinking... you think you can already see a body part that would indicate my sex? Unfortunately, you are wrong... that's my umbilical cord. It's too early to tell my sex, that info won't be available until week 20, however, Mom and Dad have agreed they'd like my sex to be a surprise. It seems this topic isn't going over well with some of my grandparents. Mom has already told the doc not to release this top secret info when the time comes but based on what I've heard out there, it seems like my Nanny Goat won't give up on asking regardless. Love you Nanny Goat but it's going to be a surprise for you too.

So... back to me being so impressive today. In addition to seeing all my growth (I'm the size of a lime now, just over two inches) I also showed everyone some my moves. I bounced around in the womb at least two times while they were looking at me and I waved at everyone too. This was the first time anyone has seen me move in here. Right now I have lots of room so I've been making myself at home. I kept my arms up around my face during the whole appointment, not sure why, guess I just felt like it. Here's a picture of those arms...

My heart was beating strong this week at 168 bpm. This was the first time Dad and both my Grandma's got to hear it in person. I made sure it was nice and strong so they could be proud and they were. Mom was a mess during my sonogram. The tears were flowing down her face and I'm pretty sure she fell in love all over again.

Ok, I know Mom's tired and needs to get good rest for me so I need to be going but before I sign off I wanted to say Thanks to all those friends and family I haven't met but that have already given Mom and Dad special gifts on my behalf. Although there are some that aren't pictured, I appreciate all of them and can't wait to meet all of you. Here's just a few of the fun gifts we've gotten. I'm particularly fond of the lemons. Seems as if I'm craving those lately. If someone could throw some olives my way, I think I'd like more of those too. Yum!

Oh, oh... one more thing. Please pray for my cousin to come soon and to come safe. Uncle AJ and Aunt Adrienne are expecting their baby any day now. If I have to hear Mom say one more time how much she's tired of waiting and anxious to meet the new baby I think I might kick her... even though she won't be able to feel it, I think I'll feel better. Hurry baby, you have to learn the ropes so you can teach me!