21 weeks

The biggest thing I have noticed is that my pre-pregnancy pants are starting to feel a little tight. My blue jeans feel as if the life is being squeezed out of me. I don't worry though, I just pack them in the "never to be seen again bin" until I am confident that they fit again.

I feel more and more kicks that are getting stronger and stronger. Your heart rate is about 160. Which according to old wise tails suggest you are a girl. However my belly looks a little low to me which suggest that you are a boy. I have no idea:)!

I like lots of names but your Dad is extra picky. So far I think we have narrowed down a boy name to Christian and we are on the fence about Caci for a girl. I think Caci and Cailin sound too much alike, so I just don't know.

We can't wait to meet you!

19 weeks

This week was a very scary week. It started off with having an ultrasound and seeing you kick and move all around. You weigh about 10 ounces. In the ultrasound I tried to convince Jerry that we should go ahead and find out whether you are a boy or girl. His response was "It's our early Christmas gift!" During the ultrasound for the brief second the ultrasound showed between your legs, this time I thought I saw boy parts. Although it was just a glimps for a nanosecond, so I can't be sure. So this week we all think you are a boy. Okay, now the scary part. I started having contractions. They were not painful, but were lasting 30-40 seconds and happening every 15-20 minutes. We all headed straight to the E.R. were I was infact having contractions but they were infrequent and were not doing any damage. My cervix remains long and closed, but it was enough of a scare that I am now at home on bedrest.

17weeks, 3days

I feel baby C-C move. Yeah, I've decided to give you a nickname because it works out better that way. If I say "he" or "she" then people assume I know whether you are a boy or girl. Anyway over the last couple of days, I have been feeling these little pings inside my belly, particularly when I have to go to the bathroom. It feels like someone is flicking my insides. As I sit still, I can feel that they are definite jabs! I am really excited I can feel you move.

I went shopping the other day for Ariel, but found a really cute outfit to bring you home in. Actually it was two outfits, because I had to get a pink one, in case you were a girl and a blue one in case you happen to be a boy. I am super excited to feel you move and I can't believe that the first half of this pregnancy is almost over! I can't wait to meet you!

Love, Mom