It's a . . . GIRL!!!!

Elsie Holloway Wire introduced herself to the world via ultrasound yesterday. She can hardly wait to meet everyone especially her mommy and daddy! It was the most amazing experience. Getting to see a little heart beating, two kidneys, wiggling arms and legs, and the sweetest baby face ever. Elsie looks like she has dancers legs and she is really starting to use them to let mommy know she is here. During the test, she patted her tummy, kicked her little legs around, did a flip and even performed a dainty yawn. The Dr. said that everything looked great from the fluid around her to all of her measurements. She weighs 12 oz. It is truly amazing that this little being is so perfectly formed and so very small. The news is traveling fast and everyone is excited. Hope you enjoy the pictures. One got a little crumpled when it was scanned, so it may be reposted after from touch up. Thanks again for all of the prayers and love!

Almost Five Months

Well, we visited the Dr. today for our five month check-up. Jarad was gone so Iska's mom went with her to the appt. Today we are 19 weeks and 4 days (translation - three days short of five months). The baby's heartbeat was in the high 140's and everything looked very good. Mommy has gained 10 pounds, which is right on track with where she should be. Only four days left till we see the baby up close and personal on the high-tech ultrasound at the hospital. The baby has been kicking and moving about, especially during meetings at work and just before bed. It is not quite hard enough for anyone else to feel, but hopefully soon.

Half Way There

Well, this week marks the halfway point in the pregnancy. In only 4 1/2 months, our little one will be here! Just for fun, here is a recent photo of mom and the baby to be (special thanks to Jill L. for the great dress and to Grandmother Rushing for the photography). Iska is feeling great and has been vomit-free for over two whole weeks - thank you Lord. The nesting instincts are kicking in - the dining room/Scout storage room is clean, the baby's room-to-be is fast becoming an empty room and the medicine cabinet and the cabinets in the den are spotless. Jarad begins work on "project baby room" when he returns from his CAP encampment. Only twelve days until the big ultrasound where we solve the gender question - but who's counting?

Boy or Girl?

To those of you keeping tabs on the boy or girl question - I am happy to let you know that our appointment at the hospital will be on June 28th at 1:00pm. During that visit, we venture to Memorial Hermann Southwest for the detailed ultrasound where they can check all of the baby's organs and finally tell us whether we should be looking for pink or blue. That is, if the baby decides to cooperate by being in the right position. The next appointment with the Dr. is the week before and that is just the five month check up - nothing earth shattering. One one more week, and we will be halfway!!! Thanks for everyone's comments so far. I am so glad people are reading this and staying in the loop.