Little Miss or Little Mister?!?

Our next Dr's appointment will be August 15 (three weeks from today, yes I am counting down the days!).... also known as the "anatomy scan". Hopefully baby will cooperate so we will be able to find out the sex! Something, or some little voice inside of me is telling me that we are having a BOY. I will be surprised to see girly parts on the screen. Don't get me wrong... Mike and I absolutely have no preference either way, we will be happy with whatever we get. Some days I day dream about decorating a boy's nursery, other days I can't stop thinking about a girl's nursery and all of the cute frilly things that I can buy! We'd be in BIG trouble!

How far along? 16 weeks!

Total weight gain: 5 lbs

Maternity clothes? YES! Received TONS of clothes (Thank you Kerry!) and wearing lots of high waisted dresses... it's 100 degrees today!

Stretch marks? NO... still lubing up after the shower.

Sleep: sleeping great, waking up on my back--which is strange.

Best moment this week: Getting to meet and hold Lincoln James Singley, born 7/20/12.

Movement: I think so... not 100% sure what I felt????

Food cravings: Grapes (must be green and also cold), Orange juice, Pizza

Anything making you queasy or sick: perfume/cologne people wear at work

Gender: almost

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: None

Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! but not much of a morning person (this is normal)

Looking forward to: Gender appointment on 8/15!

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