BOY!

I am so excited to finally know more about this sweet baby who has slowly started making movement in my tummy. The little flutters and subtle movements are just the sweetest feelings. 

Finding out the gender of our little guy was quite the whirlwind though. Usually, we don't have to wait too long to see our doctor, but of course the day that we have the most anticipation...we waited for an hour! When our doctor finally started the ultrasound, the baby had his little leg tucked under his bottom, so there was no way to see the gender. She pushed and moved the little wand and he wasn't budging! So we got up walked around, got my blood work done, and went back in. This time he had turned completely on his back and his little feet were up in the air! It didn't take long to determine, he was in fact a boy. And just in time for Halloween, here's out little skeleton!

It's official! Jeff and I are going to be parents! We are over the moon about this new journey we are starting. I sometimes have to pinch myself because it still feels so surreal....like a dream. To watch my belly slowly grow has been one of my life's greatest blessings. It is truly magical. I am 14 weeks along and our due date is April 10, 2013! So excited to start regaining some of my energy....just in time for the holidays! Of course this blog wouldn't be complete without a lil' Photoshop. Here are a few bump photos we took at 6, 10 and 14 weeks!

As a way to document each month of the pregnancy, we wanted to write letters to our little bun in the oven. With my preggo brain and Jeff's hectic days at work, it's easy to overlook the small details and memories that really count in the long run. We want to use these letters as a way to record those thoughts, hopes and prayers for our baby, and for us to one day look back on.

Dear Baby Jacobs,
I dreamed of you last night. I've dreamed of you before but this time was different. You were so vivid and real. The doctors handed you to me so I could nurse you for the first time. My heart exploded. Instantly I was so in love. It was indescribable. And then....my boob started to leak milk everywhere like one of those baby books I read said might happen. It. Was. A. Mess. When I woke up, I was almost a little sad because I so badly wanted to be right back with you. I know the waiting and anticipation over the next six months will be worth every minute.
Love,
Mommy


Dear Baby J,
Thank you for giving mommy a break from the nausea & sleeplessness over the last week. It helped us enjoy our first wedding anniversary in Destin, and to dream and hope to share that special time with you in the years to come. You'll only be about 5 months old the first time we get to take you with us, and the excitement of watching you play in the surf and build sandcastles with us fills my heart with joy. Despite the discomfort your mommy endures as you grow inside her and the leaky boob dreams, our love for you is as mommy said, 'indescribable'. Grow stronger, grow healthy, and grow quickly, cause we are so ready to see you!
Love,
Dad