23 Weeks

I think I'm pregnant in my face....

Two Sweet Georgia Moments

About three weeks ago, I had my 5th (!!) sonogram. I had one the week prior which my mother and Bill attended. We were due to find out the baby's sex and to do lots of measurements. Unfortunately, the little one was hunkered way down low in the placenta and was hunched over, not allowing the tech to do her job. I went back a week later and GA wasn't much better, but enough to where they could get what they needed. I was alone at this sonogram as I had just had the one the week prior. I wish I hadn't been alone as GA did something extremely cute. At one point during the hour plus long appointment, Georgia was opening and closing her mouth over and over while yanking on her umbilical cord. It was as if she was saying "send the food down, Mommy, I'm hungry!" Too cute for words!!!

Last night, Georgia did something else pretty darn adorable. I was on the couch watching some trashy tv while my mother was getting ready for bed. Georgia started kicking, so I called my mom. My mom doesn't move very fast these days and in the time it took her to come over to feel my belly, Georgia stopped moving around. My mom still sat down, put her hands on my belly and started talking to GA. She was telling her in her "Nana voice" that her Nana was there and wanted to feel her kick. Well, what do you know. Instantly, little Georgia went wild in my belly. I don't think she has ever kicked so much before! She went crazy for her Nana's voice! So much so that it was practically tickling me and I started laughing. I couldn't believe how she responded to her Nana Matt's voice. It was amazing!

It appears my little girl already has quite the personality!

I'm Officially OLD

Why do I say this? Because I'm having a baby? No. Because I found a new wrinkle on my forehead? Nope. It's because my BABY sister is now in COLLEGE. COLLEGE!
While this new development makes me feel like an old lady, it also makes me remember my fun times at Loyola New Orleans. College was great! I only hope she has as much fun as I did. With a little more studying mixed in....ha. I was in New Orleans after all!

Have a great time Colleen!!!!

Time with the Hubby

This is my 6th week (or 7th??) living with my mom out near Dulles airport. While it's been nice to spend time with her, I'm missing Bill. The good news is, the feeling is very mutual! We have gotten better about spending good, quality time together on the weekends and I'm now spending a weekend night at home. This weekend, though, will be special. A hotel in DC is trying to persuade Bill to book their facility for a future work function. They are bribing him with a free weekend with his wife along with Sunday brunch in their hotel. We are excited to relax by the pool, read, take a nap and just spend time together. Yay for bribes!!

Missing My Other Baby

Since I have been living at my mother's for 5 weeks now, I have seen my Nola girl three times. I miss her like crazy!

Barefoot and Pregnant at 20 Weeks

Nola and Georgia

Bill introduced Nola to her baby sister after we got new photos from the latest sonogram. Poor Nola has no idea what she is in for...

It's a GIRL!!!

We recently found out that we are having a girl!! We are very happy with our decision to find out the baby's sex. It makes it all the more real for us. And, with my living with my mom and Bill not being around to see me every day, finding out is a great way to make it more real for him.

We also decided on her name: Georgia Christine
Her first name is after my grandfather, Poppy, as his name was George. Her middle name is the same as her mommy's and has a long history in the Smith side of the family.

We can't wait to meet our little girl!!

Day One

April 19, 2010. The day we found out we were pregnant. I went little wild at Barnes and Noble after work and bought all the books I had been wanting to buy but didn't until we knew there was a bun in the oven. I also took photos of the proof (the tests). Never been so happy to see the word YES in my whole life.

To quote Uncle Greg, "It has begun...."