The Halfway Point...

...20 weeks and counting.

In just two days we have our only sonogram. Hopefully we'll be able to start calling the baby a he or she rather than referring to his/her as "it." We can't wait! Michael found a doppler heart rate monitor on Ebay for $100. It is the coolest thing! Hands down, it's the best hundred dollars I can remember spending. Every night when we get in bed, we listen to the baby's heartbeat. My own heart beats faster when we hear the quick and steady beating of our little one's heart. I've even recorded it on my phone to play for friends. The funniest thing is that when the baby flips it make a staticy sound. Apparently the baby doesn't like the heart rate monitor very much because it "swims" away every time I put the receiver down. It's our little game.

We've been ignoring the season and spring cleaning. Our apartment is in shambles right now since we've pulled everything out of several closets and both bedrooms. The good thing is that after our garage sale today we have a little cash in our pickets and a nearly empty front bedroom. All of our efforts have been aimed at making room for the crib and other baby furniture. In case you can't tell, we're just a little excited about this baby. So far we've been good and not bought baby stuff. The only things we've bought were purchased in Baton Rouge. We got a little onezy, some pacifiers, a bib and a little warm-up suit. All are unisex (although a little girl would need a purple hair bow to complete the outfit). We couldn't help ourselves since it's nearly impossible to get LSU gear in Orlando. Once we find out the sex, it will be more difficult to stay self controlled.

**Note to Grandpa: I've already picked out (but not purchased yet) a little Georgia outfit for the baby. Plan on the staging of a great grandchild picture with you in your Georgia attire.**