Teeny Weenie or Mini Vag-J J?

It's been a while since we posted any updates.  Both Ali and the baby are doing very well.  Still no sickness or unpleasantries associated with pregnancy.  Ali just started to show a few weeks ago (pictures to be posted at a later date) and is generally excited about being pregnant and the idea of having a little one running around the house soon.  

Today was THE big day (well, actually Big Day No. 2) for our first 'real deal' ultrasound and the unveiling of whether we are having a little boy or a little girl.  Mom was voting for a girl and I, like most other men in the universe, was voting for a boy.  Either way, we are both happy with a healthy baby (who doesn't cry or poop too much).  We unfortunately were banned from taking photos in the examination room because 'It's against the Rules'!  I'm not one for rules and tried to overpower the poor technician with logic, but to no avail.  So we will have to settle for the two print outs they provided.

It was pretty cool to see how much movement takes place at only 18 weeks!  We were able to clearly see the heart beat, watch the baby roll around, move it's arms, and open it's mouth all on command!  Most proud parents think their child is the 'smartest & cutest', but I think today's activity prove that we may have a Rhodes Scholar or Nobel Laureate on our hands!!

Sooooo, with no further ado, we are having a CLICK HERE

(Note: The ultrasound image our technician used to determine the sex is most similar to photo no. 3) 

It really is true - Ali IS Pregnant!

Yesterday was a big day for us. We had our first OBGYN Appointment and Ultrasound! The reality of our future was substantiated......Ali really IS Pregnant!

We were able to see baby Pannier on the monitor for a few minutes, hear and see his heart beat, and take some measurements.

So far he is a whopping 1.94cm in length (about the size of a lima bean). We were also happy to see only (1) heart beating (Whew!!) No twins or triplets for us!

Both the nurse and doctor think things are progressing nicely and so far Ali has only had a few headaches, but no morning sickness (keep your fingers crossed). I wish Ali felt the same about my documenting her couture paper towel gown!