Week 15

We went to an early gender scan last week and after 30 minutes or so of an uncooperative baby, we finally found out that it's a GIRL!  She's modest and apparently likes to be in upside down yoga positions.  We are so excited and feel so grateful.  I can't wait to see Harrison take care of his little sister and for Mike to be completely wrapped around her little finger.  I am looking forward to raising a little girl and guiding her to be a strong woman who stands up for herself, respects and is accepting of all people, and who wants to make the world a better place.  

We've had a girl name picked out for a while now.  Her first name has been my favorite name for years and is probably the only thing I've never changed my mind about, and surprisingly Mike loves it, so that miraculously worked out.  Her middle name is the most important though; she is named after my dad's oldest sister who passed away before I was born.  She had a son in Australia, and after years of my Dad searching, found him in Ireland in 2009 and connected our families back together.  It was like watching my dad find a piece of his heart and is a moment in time I will never forget.   Finding her son was such an important journey for my father and it only makes sense that our daughter should be connected to someone so special to our family.  

Harper Ellen Hall

We love you so much already and can't wait to meet you in August. 

How far along? 15 weeks

Maternity clothes? I wouldn't wear anything else 😀

Stretch marks? Still no

Sleep: I wake up tired and go to bed tired.

Best moment(s) this week: Finding out we are having a daughter and meeting our godson!  Welcome to the world Jensen!  It was truly a wonderful week filled with so much happiness and joy.  

Miss Anything? Mimosas and energy.   

Movement: The kicks are getting stronger, but they are still sporadic and not daily.  

Food cravings: Still nothing.  

Anything making you queasy or sick: I still get the occasional wave of nausea, but there is no specific cause. 
Gender: Baby girl 💖

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Emotional, tired, nauseous, and my boobs hurt. 

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Moody overall, but much happier this week than most.  

Looking forward to: Getting everything ready for Harper -- time to start shopping and looking for nursery decor!