Belly Blog: First Sonogram July 7, 2008

We're having a baby!!!

Most of you know by now, we're pregnant! This is a very exciting time for the two of us as we can't wait to start a family! As we count down the days (due in January) we thought we would extend our excitement to you by publishing this blog, which we hope will not only keep you up-to-speed with the progress of Melinda's belly but also act as an outlet for all of the stories that we are sure to experience as we come closer and closer to bringing little Leonardo into the world. Please share your excitement and/or advice by posting blogs of your own.

...here we go:)

Thursday, July 31, 2008

First Sonogram July 7, 2008

Despite reading our books and seeing all the pictures of our developing little sweet pea and what size it would be, etc., nothing really prepared us for the amazement of seeing the first sonogram come up on the screen...there, where the last time we saw just a little bubble with a heartbeat, this time instead, looking at us is a BABY!

And the most amazing part of all was the DANCING! Getting jiggy with it like no one was watching! :) Rolling, turning, and stretching those beautiful legs. Mommy can NOT believe you are growing there inside of me...and in an instant, I want to reach through that screen and hold you to tell you that I love you more then anything in the whole world!

Through all the tears the nice tech lady shows us fluid in the stomach - you're already swallowing! And fluid in the bladder - kidney and liver are working great! And your heartbeat is going a mile a minute - sounds like a gorgeous symphony to Mommy and Daddy's ears! We are SO VERY proud of you!

Daddy and I are practicing up on our dancing sweet pea so we'll be ready for you when you arrive!