It has been a few days but I went to the OB last week. We tried for about an hour to get the baby to move around so we could get a better view and determine the sex. From what we saw, it's a girl! Russ has had a lot of experience with little girls because of his nieces and his friend Tim's daughter so I think he is more comfortable with this but honestly we're happy either way. I was sure it was going to be a boy so this is a surprise for me but nothing disappointing, just requires a flip of mindset. I will go back on the 28th and we should be able to tell for sure.

We will have to get new bedding if it is a girl. The unisex pattern we chose isn't ideal for a girl but all it will take is an exchange at Target; they have a cute bird pattern that we will most likely get. I don't like the main blanket which is draped over the side but there are alternatives for the same price like the one picture below it. The bumper and sheets etc are adorable.


For our Xmas present to each other we got the crib and changing table. It's espresso and matches the glider we recently were given. Coincidentally it is the same one pictured with the bedding set above.

My belly is starting to get bigger and I am officially into maternity clothes. I still haven't gained a ton of weight like I had expected. When I went to the OB I had only gained 3lbs which is a pound less than the 4lbs estimated for a 4 week period. Don't get me wrong, I eat a lot it just seems like the baby is using it all nutritionally and for energy.