Baby Update!

Well, it's been 8 more weeks since I wrote last.  I am now 16 1/2 weeks and this little one is growing like crazy.  We went to the doctor on Tuesday and I was measuring 17, not 16, weeks.  We got to hear the baby's heartbeat, which was loud and clear.  The moment the Doppler touched my tummy, we could hear it!
I have also been feeling the baby move for about 2 weeks now, which is amazing.  Last night, while watching the Presidential Debate, Mark had his hand on my stomach.  Our little one gave two really hard kicks and Mark felt it!  That boy lit up like a Christmas Tree.  It made me so happy to see his enthusiasm that it made me cry.  I think seeing him as a daddy is the thing I look forward to the most.  He will be the best daddy.
I have had the flu this week, which has made it hard to eat anything without throwing up, but the doctor said as long as I stay hydrated everything will be fine.  I did eat 1 whole box of Mac n' Cheese for dinner tonight though.  I know, disgusting right!?  For some reason it hit the spot and it feels good to have a full tummy.  Now the baby is twirling around like a little ballerina.
We have our appointment set for October 30th to find out the gender, but EVERYONE says it is a GIRL.  I have only had 1 person say it's a boy.  Mark even calls our little "girl" by name.  So maybe all the ballet is because of the gender.  ;)
So, speaking of names, they aren't set in stone, but. . . if it's a girl,

Joslynne Roze Oaks (Mark's middle name is Joseph and mine is Lynne so Joslynne and Roze is after my Grandma Rozella Andersen)

and if it's a boy,

Carson Jay Oaks (Carson has no meaning but Jay is my daddy's name)

Well, that's about it, but can't wait for just a few more weeks when my mom is coming and will get to be here for the ultrasound!  So exciting!

Oh and here is the most current picture I have.  It's about a week and a half behind, but I think it's pretty cute.