IT'S A BOY!!!!

So, yesterday we had our first ultrasounds @ 19 weeks. It was such a beautiful thing. It took us a minute to figure out what we were looking at, but finally got the hang of it. We both just loved getting see our little guy wiggle around. :) Speaking of, now we know!!! Its a boy! Most importantly, he seemed to be perfectly healthy.  His heart, brain, and kindeys all looked the way they are supposed to and he has all of his fingers and toes! No suspicion that his little body is anything but perfect. Praise the Lord! He was in a funny position though, so we are scheduled to go back to get a few more shots that they couldn't get today. This was exciting news for us, b/c our insurance only pays for 1 ultrasound unless the doc asks for another one. We were happy that we get to see him again before he gets here.
So, needless to say, we couldn't be happier! Can't wait till summer hits and we have more time to start getting his room ready and the rest of our home in order for baby time :)
I did buy a few things last night for him. I just couldn't resist.

Meet our little guy :)

And this is his first outfit :)

What's kickin?

So over the past few weeks, I've felt things in my tummy that I've thought could be the baby moving. I've never been sure though, because it was so faint. Not so anymore. Soon after we went to bed tonight, this little munchkin started letting me know he/she was not in the mood to sleep. :) I wish that Paul had not already fallen asleep because I think he may have been able to feel a couple of those little kicks. I have to say, it makes my heart smile. I love this kid immeasurably and we haven't even met yet. I'm a mom and Paul's a dad. While that completely freaks me out, I cannot wait to meet our little girl or guy.
So anyway, I don't know if it was the babe, Paul's snoring :), or my 1 1/2 hour nap earlier that was keeping we awake, but I thought I'd get up and share.

taken at 18 weeks plus a couple of days.

ps. Thursday is the big day! boy or girl?

17 Weeks...enjoying every minute!

So the last few weeks have been more than hectic. We moved and then we've been so bogged down with school/work/travel, that I can count on one hand the number of boxes that we've unpacked since that weekend(2 1/2 weeks ago!) We like our new apartment and are looking forward to getting settled in and starting on the baby's room as soon as summer hits!
So, as far as baby Hanson is concerned, everything is going great :) We got to go home to see family and a few friends over Easter weekend. I think some were dissapointed that I'm not showing a whole lot yet, but what can I say...I have no control over that part. :)
I had a doctor's apointment yesterday. Everything looks good, the baby's heartbeat was strong! Looking forward to the ultrasound in 2 weeks!
I took a picture at 16 weeks, but never had time to post it:

As you can see, things are coming along just fine :)