It's A . . .

BOY!! Alexander "Sterling" Vaughn, Jr. We went in for my 20 week check up and he definitely wasn't shy! Actually, the doctor said, "Well he sure is a proud little boy!" And I thought to myself, "Well, he is a 'Vaughn Boy' I guess I shouldn't expect any different." :) The doctor assured us that it was a "him." She also said that everything else seemed to be great. The heart beat is 158 and the estimated weight is 11oz. It is so amazing how much they can see on the ultrasound at this point. She pointed out all of his organs; we could even see the chambers in his heart. She checked everything from functioning kidneys to his lip and palette. Everything looked great. He was so cute holding his little ear and moving his mouth. He is definitely an active little boy!

Acrobatics

So, many have been asking if I can feel the baby yet. The answer is "YES!" For the past week or two there has been no mistaking the kicks and rolls I have been feeling. I'm sure now that I have been able to feel it much longer, but when it is the first baby it is definitely hard to determine baby movements from other things going on inside. But it comes to a point where there is no mistaking it. It has been so wonderful to have that assurance that everything is okay in there. I can tell that the baby is becoming more active every few days (or I guess it is really just getting bigger!)

I am also definitely showing now, and had to get maternity clothes. Which, by the way, are much more comfortable than regular clothing. I will have to post a picture soon of the growing belly/baby. Hopefully this time next week we will be able to answer the question that all want to know is it blue or pink! Thank you for continuing to pray for us and this little one.