It's a boy!

It turns out the baby has surprised everyone (except my brother). We did the full sonogram today, and everything looks normal so far (we see the doctor about the detailed results in a few weeks). the baby has a spine (not a mollusk!), a four-chambered heart (not a reptile!), two eyes (not a cyclops!). Also, it has a tiny penis, so we need to start thinking of some boy names... Somehow we were both convinced that it was a girl, so we were very surprised when the ultrasound technician pointed it out, but we are certainly thrilled to be having a son, and thrilled to have a pronoun to use instead of "it". He looks good, I feel good, it's been a good day.

It kicks!

We went to the doctor again today, expecting to find out the baby's sex. It turns out I got a prescription for an ultrasound, and I have to go do it somewhere else, so that will probably happen early next week. We did get to hear the heartbeat again, and then this morning I felt some unmistakeable kicks! Now I want to spend all day with my hand on my belly, but I suppose I should actually try to get some work done.

Also, I have a low risk of Downs syndrome and Spina Bifida, and I am gaining weight too fast (7 pounds in the last month, but I only eat when I'm hungry.) I am definitely showing a little more, so I'll try to post a picture soon.