IT'S A BOY!!!

Oh my goodness! It's a boy! Can you believe it? Another boy in the family. All of the soon to be or already dads are excited about having all boys so they can start their basketball team. Our guys are soooo crazy, but you have to love them. :) Nick and I are so excited. I know I was rooting for a girl, but it was all worth having a boy to see the look on Nick's face. He was so full of pride and excitement. It just melted my heart to see the soon-to-be dad so proud.

I went into the doctor's office first and Nick had to wait in the waiting area. I know, I didn't like being there without Nick, but the nurse has to take all the measurements of the baby before she can let any family member into the room. It is very important that the nurse can focus on evaluating the baby without being interrupted with questions. We completely understood. Whatever needed to be done to check our little pumpkinhead was okay with us. It was a sign of relief to see our baby on that screen and know that he was okay. I was so amazed and in awe to see him on the screen. The nurse made a comment on how she was having trouble getting his measurements, because he was so active. She called him a wiggle worm. :) I told her I had been contemplating on drinking a cup of coffee that morning to make sure he was alert and moving around. Can you imagine if I had that cup of coffee? He would have been out of control. :) Nick was finally brought in to view the baby and I couldn't wait until he set his eyes on him. He was just as amazed as I was. He couldn't take his eyes off the screen. As the nurse was explaining the different parts of our baby, we were both looking at the frontal view thinking, "I don't see anything between his legs." We were both sure it was a girl, until she asked us if we were ready to find out the sex. When we both said yes, she gave us an under view and there was no mistaking what we saw. Nick right away was thinking yes it's a boy. The nurse confirmed by saying, "There is no mistaking that. It is definitely a boy!" He was not shy. As you can see in the picture above, his legs were wide open showing off his goods. Nick was too cute. In his favorite Borat voice he said, "YES! High five!" He could not contain his excitement. We were both overjoyed and soon-to-be proud parents of a baby boy just a little over a pound.

The ultrasound video (down below) may look a little weird, but it is still so cute to watch. This is one of many. All of the dark areas are fluid. You can clearly see his spine and his beating heart. Isn't it amazing how much he is moving? I wish I could feel his every move, but the position of my placenta is acting as a thick cushion between me and the baby. The doctor is certain that I will start to feel him in my 20-23rd week of pregnancy. I can't wait until that day comes! :) He was continuously putting his hands in his face. It was too cute. He was also kicking like crazy. There were a few 3-D ultrasounds that she was able to get. One was a clear view of his legs and the other two were a side profile of his face and his hand balled up next to his mouth. He might be a thumb sucker. :) He is too precious. Nick says he saw my forehead. Look carefully and see what you think.

We were so excited we went to celebrate at Fogo De Chao (a Brazilian Restaurant). This is Nick's favorite place to eat. Then we went straight to Babies-R-Us and registered. Talk about eager beavers. :) We couldn't help ourselves. Nick was adorable when we arrived there. It was early in the day so there were hardly any people there, but Nick was ecstatic to find a parking spot in the front for Expectant Mothers Only. He was so proud to be able to take advantage of this privilege. Mind you, the parking lot was empty. :) You gotta love him! It was such an exhausting and exciting day all rolled into one. We finally made it home to collapse on our sofa and watch our videos of our little boy once again. This whole experience has been surreal. I can't even explain how full my heart feels at this moment. We are so lucky to be able to experience the miracle of having a baby together.

Almost Half Way There!

I am almost five months prego! Can you believe it? Time is flying by so fast. Nick and I are trying to enjoy everyday to the fullest. We don't want to miss a minute of our little pumkinhead's life in Mommy's belly.

Our little one loves story time before bed. Nick and I take turns reading the baby a story each night. His/Her favorite part is when Mommy and Daddy use their animated voices to bring the story to life. The best story read thus far was a Halloween story called Pumpkin Heads! What a perfect story for our little one. Don't you think?

We have also been feeding the baby a variety of foods. We don't want to have a picky eater. So far, he/she has had Indian food, Greek food, Mexican food, Vietnamese food, Thai food, Chinese food, and Italian food. What an awesome experience it has been. I think the baby likes Mexican food the best. ;) Well he/she is part Mexican, so what do you expect. The baby is still not fond of big portions of meat, but things may change later on down the line. Who knows maybe he/she will be a vegan like Aunties Sapana and Naomi. ;) You never know.

We are so exited about our next doctor visit which is just around the corner. Nick is still hesitant about finding out the sex, but I am more than ready. I have been waiting on pins and needles for this moment. We definitely want a healthy baby first and foremost, but if we had a choice I would want a girl and Nick would want a boy. One of the main reasons I want a girl is to be able to give her my Mom's name. :) She would be so happy. I absolutely miss her so much, especially now that I am becoming a mother myself, but Nick's mom has been so wonderful to us. She treats me as one of her own daughters and has been here for me from the very beginning. I couldn't have asked for a better mother-in-law. Nick and I are truly blessed to have her in our lives. Everyone has been so wonderful and excited for us. This being the first grand baby for the Moshou family, everybody is so excited they can't contain themselves. This will be the fifth grand baby for my Dad. I know he is very excited to be a grandpa again. Even though I am not giving him the first grand baby, it is still special because I am his first daughter to give him a grand baby. :) I wish he was here to share this experience with us, but I know he will be here when our little pumpkin comes into the world.

Stay tuned for the best news ever next week! ;)

Four Months and Counting

Today I am exactly four months! Yeah!!! I had my monthly appointment with my doctor last week and everything seems to be right on track. We were able to hear the baby's heartbeat. It was strong and the baby was very active at that time. At least thats what the nurse says. We could hear the heartbeat, but how could she tell that the baby was moving around? We get to find out the sex of the baby at our next appointment in November. I'll be sure to post my ultrasound pic for everyone to see.

I did feel the baby for the first time. :) It felt like little bubbles popping in my belly, but definitely knew that was our little pumpkinhead moving around. It was an amazing feeling. I tried to get Nick to feel it, but sadly he could not feel anything. :( My nausea has stopped, thank goodness. I'm feeling more energetic and trying to get the house organized/ready for our little one. I'm eating often, but trying to stick to healthy foods. I must admit that I do indulge from time to time, but I'm doing my best to be careful. I've only gained 9 pounds so far, but my belly has expanded and I'm definitely showing.

We are in the process of registering, looking for furniture, and getting the baby room painted. In the process means we haven't started yet :) LOL Our goal is to get everything ready by the end of December. Everybody says that the last trimester I should be relaxing, because I will be exhausted and having a hard time moving around. Hopefully we can meet that goal. Nick needs to GET TO WORK already. Just kidding :)

Newest Cousin

Our Little PumpkinHead has a new baby cousin. Jacob Zacharay just joined our family today, September 25, 2008. Most of you know my brother Chris and sister-in-law Carol. They just welcomed their new baby boy into the world. He is so precious and awaiting the arrival of our little one soon, so they can have play dates together. Welcome cuzzie Jacob!

3 Months and Counting

Hey Family and Friends,
We've traveled to many wonderful places, experienced a lot together, but now we're ready for the one journey that will change our lives forever. That's right we're finally Pregnant!!! It seemed like we'd never get here but it's been well worth the wait. Nick and I are so ready to be parents and extend our little family by one. I am enjoying every single moment of this pregnancy through the good times and the bad.

We wanted to keep you updated on everything that is going on during our pregnancy. I am a little over three months now. Definitely sporting a pooch and already wearing maternity clothes. :) I will be posting pictures of myself monthly and include ultrasounds that I have thus far.

My sleeping habits were horrible, until I bought this wonderful pillow. Everyone should have a back n belly pillow. It is the most wonderful thing ever invented for pregnant women. This thing is almost as big as me. It is "u" shaped and very comfy. You can wrap yourself around it from the left or the right. I will definitely take a picture of it so you can get a better idea of what it looks like. I sometimes have to fight Nick for it. He likes to cuddle with it and loves it just as much as I do, but he does get a little jealous. He calls it my new boyfriend! :) Pregnant or not, everyone should have one.

I have had morning sickness throughout the past three months. I don't know why they call it "Morning Sickness" because I get it anytime of the day. It is getting a lot better though. I have become the pickiest eater, lost my appetite for a lot of my favorite foods and don't drink coffee anymore. Anyone who knows me knows I love my coffee, but the smell just makes me nauseous. Meat in general just grosses me out. The thought of a slab of meat with sides is just not appealing to me anymore. I try to eat VERY small amounts.

My biggest things to eat are fruits, veggies, salads, yogurt, cereal, granola bars, and soups...very light stuff. My first craving ever was for enchiladas. I knew it was a craving because I don't eat Mexican food that often. I grew up eating it throughout my childhood, so I can be kind of a snob when it comes to Mexican food. It has to be homemade from my Aunties in Lubbock. :) I sure wish they were here right now. ;) When I told my dad what I was craving, he told me that was not good news. LOL! Mexican Food is not the healthiest to be craving on a daily basis. However, I am eating unhealthy foods at times but in moderation. I don't really crave hamburgers, pizza or fried foods. I have to be in the mood for it. I did however let the baby have its very first hot dog ever from Weinersnitzel. (Not sure if I spelled that right.) That is my favorite place in the world. And yes the baby LOVED it! You have to have grown up around this place to really appreciate it. It is not just a hotdog like Nick seems to think it is. My peeps know what I am talking about! :) However, Nick knows how much I love their hotdogs and he will do anything to get me one. I also have a sour taste for lemons, pickles, you name it. If it is sour, I am all over it. :)

I'm starting to make a list of things I want to put on my registry. There is so much to think about. It can be very overwhelming at times, but very exciting as well. I can't really get into the details of decorating the room because I want to find out what we are having first. I do have ideas though. Nick doesn't want to find out, but I do. Don't worry I will win in the end. ;)

This is it for now, but I will keep you all informed of all the juicy details of "Our Pregnancy". Love you all!