Dresses, dresses and more dresses...

At the 22 week mark, I've come to LOVE dresses!!  That's right Mom - the daughter that you've previously known to dislike dresses and skirts - she now LOVES them!  

As my belly has started to expand the past few weeks, my outfits of choice are now dresses - if I had a different one for each day that's probably all I'd wear!!  Loose...comfy... no tight waist band...no unzipped pants needing the "bella band" holding them up -- they're absolutely perfect!!  Now I just have to get Eric to take me on a shopping spree for more - he should be excited, right??  The girlfriend he's always known to wear pants now wants to wear dresses!  When's the trip to the mall??

Outside of my latest wardrobe update, things with Baby Smoot are going well.  He/she is moving bunches - constant little tiny kicks and flutters to let me know how things are going in there.  Eric was able to feel the little munchkin from the outside for the first time last week also - which was pretty exciting for both of us!  

Thanks for your continued love and support!

Baby Feet - 20 weeks!

"I think he/she will be a runner," Eric said after leaving the ultrasound appointment yesterday. "Did you see how long the leg bones were?"

This was Eric's first time seeing the little angel on the screen and I think he was excited to finally see what I've been feeling in my belly the past 20 weeks. This whole event, which has been a bit surreal so far -- finally became reality in the ultrasound room.

Our little munchkin weighed in at 12 ounces and measured 10 inches long -- right on target! Keep getting healthy and strong little angel! We love you!

I turned the rest of today's posting over to Eric...

It's a miracle -- to think that this little person is a part of both Jennifer and I. It was unbelieveable to see what a clear picture the ultrasound can give you - it all suddenly becomes so real! All of the body parts and organs -- the eyes, nose, spine, ribs, toes, fingers, liver, brain, heart, lungs --- were so incredible to see! It's such a blessing to see that everything with the baby's development is going so well. This experience was very emotional...I felt shocked, happy, blessed and absolutely amazed all in a matter of a few seconds.

A little update...

We've made our decision ... our 20-week ultrasound is on Monday -- and we will be able to find out if our lil' munchkin is a boy or girl. However, we've decided to leave it a surprise! We think it'll be more fun to wait until he or she joins us to find out if it's a little princess or prince!

The baby is beginning to let me know he/she is around -- little flutters and movement are quite frequent in my belly - especially after I eat. Sorta strange but very cool! I haven't felt any definite kicks yet, but I'm sure they'll come soon enough. It's amazing to think that the baby is already about 6" long and weighing about 1/2 pound - we'll find out the exact measurements on Monday - so be sure to check back. We'll post some recent pics then also!

Finally, thanks to everyone for all of the encouraging words and support that you've already provided to us as we spread the news and get more excited about this next step in our lives!

Have a fun and safe 4th of July weekend!