19w2d - Late belly pics

K and I went home this weekend to celebrate my brother's 10th birthday, so I apologize for the late belly pics. Here they are:I had my first comment today from someone who didn't know I was pregnant. A mom of a student I had 2 years ago stopped by my school and I was chatting with her in the office. Then a little while later I was in the hallway and she came up and pointed to my belly and said, "Is that a baby?!" I said yes, and then we joked about how awkward it would have been if I told her, "No, I've just gained some weight." But it is nice to know that people can now recognize my tummy as a baby belly, even if it is because she knew the "old" me to compare.

I've been feeling the baby a lot more the past couple days. I have even felt him/her a few times with my hand. The other night I was in bed and the baby was kicking a lot. I was able to feel it with my hand, so I took K's hand and put it on my tummy. I waited and a minute or two later I felt a good kick that I was sure he would have felt. I turned to look at his face, only to find that he was sound asleep... nice job, K.

Next Wednesday is the big day!! I can't wait to learn about this baby and be able to call it a him or her. He or she. Boy or girl. Last night I had a dream that I had my big u/s, which took all of 2 seconds, and at the end the tech said, "Well, I think it might be a girl but can't tell for sure." I was so frustrated that she wouldn't even go and look again! I sure hope this baby cooperates and we get a good view of the goods! 8 days! Squeeee!