interesting suggestion...

So Joel came up with some new baby name ideas.
If it is a girl, he suggests Cortana.
But I think we both agree it's a bit to much to name a boy Master Chief.
Oh how I love him.

beating heart baby....this love is for real

We heard the heartbeat today!! It was beating 156 beats per minute. Oh my gosh I can't even explain how amazing that was.
Joel recorded it on his cell phone. It was that loud. It was so fast and so cute. I can't wait to hold our baby.
On the 17h of January we get to find out if it is a boy or a girl.
My tummy is getting bigger.
This is for real.

things that sound good to me right now...

1. Nutella on club crackers
2. Puffy cheetos
3. Wild Berry Skittles
4. Shepperds Salad from The White House Grill
5. Caesar salads
6. Honey Nut Chex
7. Fudge Tracks Ice Cream
8. Red Peppers

Things I am not okay with:
1. Chocolate in bar form (brownies are ok)
2. Cranberries
3. Not being able to drink pepsi or coffee
4. Having to wait until January or February to find out if the baby is a boy or a girl
5. Being overwhelmed with the responsibility to name a person (Oh, Nick...Nathaniel is actually one of the top contenders if the baby is a boy)!

At least we have the middle and last names down.

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It feels nice to be back in Moscow...though I really miss Post Falls and my family there.
So yesterday I went to the SUB to buy tickets for Joel and I to go to the Mae concert. The lady at the counter informed me that they were all sold out. I just stood there staring at her in shock and disbelief. Why had I waited so long? Why can't my brain just magically remember everything and tell me to go buy tickets sooner??? So once she broke the silence with, "Is there anything else I can help you with?" I said no and left. Mae is an amazing band. And they are going to be at the University of Idaho TODAY...and I don't get to see them. BUT...Ashley and Brad get to go! Which is amazing because they love Mae and maybe they'll take pictures for me! In high school, Ashley even had this Mae sweater that she used to wear almost everyday. She was awesome.

Joel and I have another doctors appointment this Thursday and we are having another ultrasound! And the best part is that we get to hear the heartbeat!!!!!! I'm hoping they can turn it up loud enough so we can record it on our cell phones! I can't wait to see the baby again!

Oh, and thinking of baby names is hard.

finally

It is Thanksgiving break. I can't even believe how long it took to get here. I was up until 4:30 this morning studying for Chemistry. Then I woke up at 8:30 to study statics and some more Chemistry.

School and being pregnant have made me so incredibly tired. I'm pretty much exhausted by 3:00 everyday if I don't take a nap! I can't wait until Sunday night when I can sleep until forever. And then I'll wake up on Thursday, eat a huge meal, go back to sleep, and then go shopping with Ashley. It shall be divine.

I guess I can't complain about being tired too much. I haven't really experienced the whole morning sickness thing. About 3-4 weeks ago, I was sick like 3 times, but other than that...I've felt fine! The way I'm going...labor is going to be painless!! haha. i wish.

dancing babies

Joel and I had our first ultrasound on Thursday. It was the most amazing thing ever. The baby was actually bigger than they thought it would be!! I am ten weeks, and the due date is June 7th. Joel and I couldn't stop smiling the entire time...wish I could have a video...we saw the little arms and legs moving like it was dancing!! And the doctor pointed out a small little flicker which was the heart beat. In three weeks we'll have another ultrasound and get to hear the heart!!
I am so thankful for this amazing technology...we got to see our little baby!!
This first picture is a front-on view. If you look closely, you can see two little dark spots in the head...the eyes!!! And the little arms are so cute!! The next picture is a profile shot. The baby is about an inch long.

I never thought it would come to this...

I just drove to Winco to get fudge tracks ice cream, a jar of pickles, and a can of pineapple. This craving thing is intense. I always thought it was kinda a joke, and it didn't really happen...or at least it was "talked up" to much more than it actually was. Nope!! I never thought a pickle could ever taste soooo delicious and satisfying.

Don't worry...I didn't mix anything together...everything was consumed separately.