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Today was my 16 week check up. Stuart went with me because last month the doctor was pretty sure that we would be able to find out the sex of our baby today. I was still a little reluctant because it seemed so early. The technician began to do her thing and brought up a very clear picture of the baby on it's side. It was amazing how much the baby had changed since our first ultrasound.The baby was very stubborn and wouldn't really move around a lot and it was right on top of my bladder!! So now Stuart really believes me that I really do have to go to the bathroom a lot!

It was neat watching all of the measurements she was taking and she zoomed in on various parts of the body for us to see. We saw a really cool view of the spine, some leg bones, the heart, and the top of the head. Just as we were about to give up on knowing the sex.....the baby moved around and she was able to get a very clear view of the BOY parts! Still a little nervous about hearing rumors that it can be wrong I asked how sure she was. She assured me that she wouldn't have told me if she wasn't sure. So we were very excited that we were able to find out that we were having a little boy!

Then we met with the Dr. and he was very pleased with how things were progressing. All of the measurements were normal and the heart rate was great!

To celebrate we headed to the Kansas Sampler store. I have held back and haven't bought anything for the baby yet so we bought the cutest little KSU polo onesie! And I bought myself a maternity KSU shirt to wear to the football games.

Let the registering begin!

Today was a fun milestone of baby shopping with my sister Karly.

I made my first official visit to Babies R Us as an expecting mom and was completely overwhelmed!!! It is one thing to go in that place with a registry for someone already in hand and pick out a gift but to go in just to look and see what I will need is slightly intimidating. There was a whole corner 5 feet high of pacifiers! Seriously.....I thought there was only one kind:)

I am glad I went there to visit and didn't plan on registering because now I have a chance to really decide what we need. I am a big researcher as well so I am starting to research strollers. That's another thing-I did not realize how many different strollers are out there!

It was fun to imagine all of the stuff in our new house but I can see how quickly this little one(and his or her stuff) will take over!

Other than that, things are going really well. I have felt great and am excited to find out if we are having a boy or girl. Our appointment is tomorrow and if we are able to find out the sex be on the look out for a post!