100 % GIRL!

Well, we went back to the doctor on Thursday and got a great view of the baby. We are now 100% sure that she is a girl! I was pretty sure already (95% is enough for me), but now Casey feels better about it all. So, I feel like we can start planning some things now. Our first order of business is a name. We have a few in mind, but need to make a final decision.

The doctor also said that everything looks great. She is a little ahead of schedule on growth, and moving a lot! I started on progesterone shots 4 weeks ago to prevent pre-term labor. We are hoping not to experience any of the problems we had last time. As I quickly approach the 25 week mark (I am almost 21 weeks now), I feel a little anxious about having to go on bedrest again. My sister-in-law, Rachel, and I have decided that we need to pray diligently for this not to happen each day. Please join us in this prayer.

One other little note, Laney seems excited about being a big sister. She asks about the baby a lot, and wants to kiss her good night. I also have noticed some habits she has picked back up ever since she found out about the baby. The biggest thing we noticed is the thumb-sucking. We thought it was over, and now it has come back! Any suggestions would be great!

Happy New Year!

It is hard to believe that it is already 2009! This will be a big year in so many ways: a new baby in our family, Laney turns 4, I turn the dreaded 30, a new president, the world's economy(???)...
It should definitely be interesting.

We hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas, and enjoyed New Year's Eve. Our holiday was spent with family, which was so great. Of course we had a marathon day and spent time at each house, but Laney loved it all. I have a attached some of the MANY pictures below.