Oh Boy (or Girl)!

Back to the blog...after yet another hiatus. Each time I say I want to stick it out and write with regularity it always ends up slipping my mind.
It's a new year with a big beginning to it. Jon and I are expecting our first child on May 26, 2010. A May baby, my doctor said that was a lucky month :) But because it is so far at the end of the month I'm banking on June. Who knows, not me.
A big surprise for us. We found out a long time ago (it fels like it anyway) and told our parents at dinner at my house. They are over the moon of course :) My Mom and Dad are busy clearing out the old upstairs computer room. They are starting to think about what they need to do to make it a little nursery for the little "weeb" as my sister has called baby Randall. Right now it's the only place being prepped for baby! Our apartment in Heritage Hill doesn't feel baby friendly and we certainly don't plan on staying here onger than the year lease. I really like the location and access to the city but it is pretty old...
So here I am, 20 weeks along. We were trying to brainstorm likeable baby names last night but we could only come up with a few. Lack of inspiration I think, and just a long day. We are going to the ultrasound appointment next tuesday and with any luck will get to know who has been throwing tiny punches in my tummy. The feeling has been strange but comforting. I think he/she likes citrus fruit. After I eat one they do a little squirmy dance.
I had a check up yesterday and all looks on target. They're measuing up to my belly button now and I am past uncomfortable in my pants :( So after the appt I went to their Baby Beloved store and bought a BellaBand. Last week I brought my mom to the mall to find maternity wear and I hated every minute. I am not the girl who loves the curvy weight gain (yet anyway). It has eliminated my pant selection! But happily, I love love love the band and got to wear my nice dress pants to work this morning without feeling chunky.
Baby is doing well :) Heartbeat holding around 140. All the myths have me thinking its a boy. What to do with a boy!? I've only had sisters! Well, either way we'll be surprised and happy. And hopefully a little more prepared by the end of May...