Early signs of rebellion

Alright, so we went to the doctor today and got the ultrasound. I think someone must have slipped baby some info about name possibilities because he/she had his/her feet curled right up in his/her crotch. And on top of that, he/she stuck his/her tongue out at us!

Can you believe the nerve?

Okay, I'm sorry baby. Slagathor was a bad idea. It was just a joke... now spread em'! j/k :)

Actually, even though we didn't get to find out baby's gender today, it was a really cool experience. A friend I work with told me we could bring a VHS tape to our ultrasound and that they would record it. I remembered it at the last minute, and I'm so glad I did, because we have the whole thing on tape now!

The ultrasound was awesome! It was really amazing to see how much our child has grown! We saw a spine, a beating heart, moving limbs, and a beautiful little face. I couldn't wipe the grin off my own face, and Lydia got all teary-eyed. Like I said, awesome.

We're heading back for another ultrasound sometime this month. Hopefully by then baby will forgive me for suggesting Slagathor. (Even though it IS a SWEET name.)I actually really like Calvin or Miles for a boy. How's that kiddo? Now please, let mommy and daddy have a peek!

P.S. Everyone stay tuned for a picture of baby sticking his/her tongue out at us! I'll scan it in tomorrow.

BTW (by the way), thanks to everyone who comments on this thing! I really love hearing from you all!

Oh boy oh boy! (or is it, "oh girl, oh girl?")

This coming Tuesday, at 11:00 AM, Lydia and I have our appointment with the doctor-ologist to find out what kind of monkey we made! We're kind of hoping for a girl, because we have a name picked out. ("Kathryn" named after my aunt, but we'd probably call her Kate). If it's a boy, we both had a few ideas, but I'm really starting to like one in particular. "Slagathor the destroyer!" Whaddya think?! I'm not sure if we can actually have an exclamation mark in his name on the record, but I'm pushing for one. I'd call him Slaggy for short.

If you think you have any better boy names (doubt it), let us know!