So lucky and so in love!

I can't believe I am about 5 1/2 moths pregnant! Sheesh! This is going to be a "mushy" post, so I am warning you now, it make make you shed a tear, or it may make you vomit! (Thank you hormones!) This past week, I found myself falling deeper in love with my husband, and a side I haven't seen too much of. He is so excited about our baby girl and talks about her, us,  and life together as a family all of the time. With all of the complications we had getting to this point, I think he was a bit nervous about this whole baby thing, but now he is over the scared part and just in the excited stage, which makes me even more excited than I already am! He is the most amazing husband and friend, and know that he will make an even more amazing dad. Last Sunday, we were able to feel her kick from the outside, so he finally got to feel some of the excitement I have been already feeling for the last few weeks! Sleeping with his hands on my belly and waiting for her to kick, talking about her non-stop, and all the little and big things he says or does to show his love and excitement, I find myself so lucky and so in love!

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GIRL!!!! Now that I am caught up on other posts, we are where we should be! Don't think you have been missing out on the other posts....I haven't given anyone the blog address until now....didn't think it would be very interesting to tell people about it when nothing is posted!! I started all my last blogs, but today finally finished them up so I could post them. Yes, Baby guppy Bruinsma is a girl and we could not be more excited! Jared thought it was a girl all along- I on the other hand really had not inclination one way or another.  We have broken the tradition of all boys so far, so I am sure this girl is going to be spoiled and TOUGH in order to hand with all of her male cousins! We haven't had an ultrasound since 7 weeks when she was just a blob with a heartbeat, so we were amazed to see a little baby in there moving, kicking, and sucking her thumb right before our eyes on the screen. We feel blessed that she is healthy and perfect and can't wait to meet her in May!!  

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15 weeks and counting!!

Phew! Into the 2nd trimester and still feeling great! I still have not had any sickness, food aversions/cravings, etc. so thank you little one!  We recently broke the news to everyone and we want to thank you for your kind words, support, and prayers. I also told my class the other day and I am not too sure who is more excited-us or them! It will be pretty interesting and I am ready for the weird looks I am sure I will get teaching human growth and development this spring 7 months pregnant!  We will be finding out what Baby Bruinsma is in about 5 weeks, so I will be sure to post pics and the updates as we get them! Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas!! With Love,
Jared, Merin, and Baby