The verdict is in...

It's a GIRL! And she is wonderful already. She was so cute in the ultrasound - she kept flipping over, punching and kicking. Andy noticed that she was even making what looked like a walking motion with her feet. The picture we got of her is so cute. Her little hands are drawn up under her chin - almost like she was posing. At one point she actually turned her head straight toward the "camera" - indicative, according to my Mom, that this IS definitely my child! I think she got the hiccups toward the end of the session because her little body would jump up all at once (we had a profile view with her laying facedown) and then float back down.

This ultrasound was definitely the best so far - we could clearly see her heart beating, her spine, her hip bones - everything we were hoping to see! She is just amazing already and more than ever - I can't wait to meet her and hold her. This was my moment. Everyone talked about hearing the heartbeat for the first time and how lifechanging that would be. I was starting to feel like maybe there was something wrong with me because it wasn't as momentous as I expected it to be. It was neat, but it still didn't feel that real. But now... now it's real. And it's amazing and wonderful and it makes me want to hold and rub my stomach all day long! I can't wait to hold her.

I will post the ultrasound pictures as soon as I can get them scanned in. Last night was full of excitement in getting the news out to our parents and close friends and tonight I won't be home until late. Hopefully we can get them up soon so you can see my little Covergirl.