ITS A GIRL!!! 18 weeks

THAT'S RIGHT, YOU HEARD RIGHT...YOU ARE A GIRL! Though if you are reading this you probably already know your gender, lol.

Lil Boogie now has a name...your Daddy and I are thinking about Kennedy...Kenny for short! How are you liking that? I hope you love it because Mommy talks to you all the time now! Kennedy this, and Kennedy that!

I must admit Mommy and Daddy thought you were a boy, just because, but your new ultrasound pix looks just like me...or what I looked like at 17 weeks invetro, lol.

I'm so happy I will have a little Lady to raise. And I promise as much as your Daddy tries, I will not let him put you in a helmet or cleats!

So guess whats happening with you this week. Being you are a girl, you have a uterus in my uterus. Crazy huh! One day, when you are about...40, you will be able to use that uterus to create little boogies of your own. I think with all the increases in estrogen Mommy has been getting a little emotional. Something about your Mommy is she hardly ever cries, and today, she couldn't hold back tears on the metro. Something about a staple and her hair being really big and nappy, but it brought her to tears. It was kinda funny in retrospect, but these hormones are turning Mommy into a mess.

I think the crying thingy may linger. I hear Mommy's cry a lot at little things...who knew!

Anyhoo, i'm so happy you doing well in there. Your heartbeat is strong and awesome and I saw your little bootie in the ultra sound! Too cute!

17 Weeks...Sono/Ultra Day!

Boogie Woogie,

Today you are 17 weeks young and Mommy is going in for a check up. Over the weekend you gave Mommy and Daddy a scare with some pains in her side and back so the Doctor wants to take a look to make sure everything is okay...especially after Daddy frantically paged her at midnight on Saturday, lol.


All of you screening test came back negative and you are in deed as perfect as I knew you would be. No genetic defects, no chormosoneal issues, just a perfectly healthy lil baby (girl or boy).


Anyhoo, Mommy and Daddy have been in major discussion about how the body works and your Daddy, though very cute, thinks you are a fish...or are living like one since you floating around in all that good fluid. He also thinks that you and I are linked through dual end umbilical cords and though I get how he can imagine these things, we want him to be very informed, at least by the time you are...18 and he has the conversation with you on how baby's are born.


Mommy is going to get the book she got for Uncle Ryan when you little cousin Joss was born. Hopefully between bathroom breaks Daddy can brush up on our anatomy, lol.


So, at 17 weeks what are you doing...lets see....GROWING!!!! You weigh about 5 ozs and are about 5 inches long!!! That's about the span of Mommy's hand spread all the way out! You can also now move your joints because they are getting stronger and can really start to Boogie! Your senses are developing, like hearing and of light.


Mommy, though she said she was not going to, bought a Doppler so she can hear you in addition to feel you. We are going to have so much fun with that.



Anyhoo, below is your picture and maybe later I will know if you will be boy boogie or girl boogie!!!!

Testing for Lil Boogie

Yesterday, Mommy had her 16 week checkup. The doctor gave Mommy tests to make sure everything is progressing well with you. Of course you are fine! And Daddy and I are sure of it!

Mommy also lost 2 pounds...crazy since my belly is getting bigger and bigger (see picture). I think you are going to be a big healthy baby and Mommy will need to eat more to keep up with your production. Though my appetite isn't big, I'm going to have to make myself eat at least every 2 hours to keep up with you and Mr. Placenta (your life line).

I also talked to the doctor about my anxiety, I know I shouldn't have any. But that's what Mommy's do...worry, lol. She eased my fears, assured me she'd be there every step of the way and even suggested a bigger hospital that may make Mommy feel more comfy. Daddy and I have a tour on May 18th which is also the anniversary of the day we met! Exciting!

The doctor is making us wait until May 21st to find out if you are a boy or girl to make sure there are no false positives. That's only 3 more weeks. I can't wait!!!

Super Busy Mommy to Be; 16 weeks

Hello My Love,

Mommy has been busy, busy, busy and hasn't been able to update as much as I'd like to. I'm going to basically just let you know everything that has been going on with you the past couple of weeks.

You are 1 day shy of 16 weeks! You are growing up so fast and your Mommy is at awe! This past weekend your entire family was here to see you! Both your Grandma's, Both your Aunt Donna's, your cousins, and friends. It was Mommy's Bridal Shower and we had a blast! I'm so glad everyone was able to make it!

You in the past couple of weeks have continued to progress. You are about the size of an apple and Mommy would swear she can feel you moving around more and more everyday. Your legs are now longer than your arms, your lungs are beginning to develop, your heart is pumping and you are even growing toenails!!! I love it!

I have my check up tomorrow where I get Quad Testing. This testing makes sure everything with you is good, and I know it will be because you are so blessed already! I'm going to try to coerce the doctor to do a quick check to see if you are a girl or boy, but if now, we'll have 2 more weeks to wait.

I miss hearing your heartbeat and can't wait to hear it tomorrow morning! I wish Daddy would've let me buy that Doppler, lol.

I'm going to attach your picture of how big you are this week!

13 weeks...and 4 days

I know...Mommy is getting later and later with her posts. I used to work on them at work or when I got home from work. But now, since my assignment has changed I am in front of a computer ALL day and can't stand to see it when I get home. Again, I'm going to make sure Daddy helps Mommy a little with this.

So, we made it to the second trimester Lil' Boogie!!! I'm so happy to be at this new stage with you. Well be here for a while (through July 17, 2008), lol. Your mom is in her 4th month of pregnancy! That seems like a lot doesn't it, lol. I keep trying to make up milestones because I really can't wait to see you and have you in my arms.

So, whats going on with you this week...lets see... fingerprints formed on your tiny fingertips. This will be one of your only identifiers and they will never change. How awesome! Your veins and organs are clearly visible through your still-thin skin and your body is starting to catch up with your head — which makes up just a third of her body size now. You are almost 3 inches long!

Its so crazy when i look at the picture below in comparison with the other weeks. You little pooch keeps getting bigger and bigger...and this week Mommy could def feel it! I'd swear I could feel your little flutters, seriously! Its so awesome, when I move or change positions, I can feel you reacting. These are really small virbrations, but I can feel it.

Anyhoo, they say this is the best trimester...so far, Mommy has still been a ball of emotions, not really having much energy, wanting to clean, cook, etc. Hopefully that "burst" of energy everyone talks about is coming soon.

12 Weeks...and 2 days

Boogie! You have made it to 3 months! Mommy is so excited. She thought maybe Daddy would write this blog, but...she was wrong, lol.

Mommy and Daddy have been pretty busy preparing for the wedding in a month. Today, Mommy went to look and try on dresses that will fit both me and you on our special day. Auntie Deanna accompanied Mommy on her anxiety filled search. We'll see how that goes..., lol.

Anyhoo, about you! Mommy has been very emotional this week and its probably because I'm starting the transistion from first trimester to the second. This week you are building your Reflexes....HOW AWESOME! You are learning to open and close your hands, curl your toes, and start sucking! Soon enough Mommy will feel that streching Aunt Donna (Jersey) warned her about.

You are the size of a lemon! WOW! I would swear I can feel you a little, but I'll wait a couple of more weeks to really share that news with the world, lol. Only about 6 more weeks until we find out if you are a girl or a boy! I can't wait!

The Day My Life Changed Forever

Above is a picture from the day Mommy found out she was pregnant with you. She'd promised Auntie Tarsha and Carol that she would meet them out later that night. Daddy was also going to dinner with a couple of his friends.

On Mommy's way home from work, I had Daddy stop at the pharmacy because I didn't feel great and something was just a little off. I got a OTC pregnancy test and didn't tell Daddy. He suspected I was acting weird, but knew it should have been that "time of the month" so he didn't say anything, lol.

I went home, took the test and within seconds...a positive popped up! I was soooooo nervous and shocked and happy and scared...all at the same. Daddy was getting ready for his man-date and I slinked in the room and handed him the test. He of course lit up with excitement and the rest is history.

We both still went out with our friends and spead the news of the upcoming birth. This was a great day I'll remember forever!