A Big Day

Today is a BIG day!
I'd say the big day, but that is not until January.

We have our 20 week ultrasound appointment 

and get to find out the gender of our sweet, growing baby.

{as long as he or she cooperates!}

Here's a shot of the last 4 weeks of le belly:

Don't you love how Holly photobombs me at the mirror?

We decided to have an impromtu reveal party-like gathering tonight.

{So yes, that means we won't be telling people until after dinner!}

We're meeting our families at PF Changs.

It's kind of a meaningful place, in that back in 2008,

on a cold winter night, 

I brought Joe there to meet my dad, step-mom, & step-brother.

At that time, I would have never thought just a few years later,

we'd be telling them their grandson or daughter was on the way!!

I have such a cute little idea on how we'll share our news!
I'm only hoping my husband can keep his mouth closed as he goes back to work.

I know he's super excited, but I want to tell our parents first!
I didn't get to really make a big deal about us being pregnant,

since it was my sister's wedding and all, I didn't want to take away from her festivities/excitement.

So, now it's time to gear up and let the fun begin!!
I will say that I have had two dreams early on in first trimester.

Both involved girls.

One actually had twin girls.
Clearly we know there's only one bean in there,
but I must say I have always thought there's a baby boy in my belly.

Even though most 'wives tale signs' point to girl.

What I've been told:

Girl:

heart rate high: baby's is in 160's

craving sweets

face is getting fuller

carrying high

blowing up all over, not just my belly

more watermelon than basketball 

less than perfect skin--is she stealing my beauty??

Boy:
Cousin Mary did necklace over belly & it came out boy

hair is shiny and full, not dull and limp

 craving sour candies

hair on legs grows faster than normal

 These are all in fun, but we finally find out today!!

Cast your final votes!!

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Check back tomorrow for our big reveal.

Happy Tuesday!!