"Thump, thump, thump"

I had my first OB doctor's appointment. I met my nurse midwife who is letting me give the whole VBAC a try. I really want to avoid surgery again so now I have the opportunity. When we were at the doctor we got to see the baby in the first ultrasound and hear the heartbeat. Never has this baby felt more real than see it move around in the ultrasound and hearing the little "thump, thump, thump" of the his or her heart beating.

Baby Baboo (haha, yes that is the name for now) at 10 weeks

Me at 11 weeks. Showing so fast.

I have the inkling that I am having a boy. So does Brian. So we can't wait to find out the sex of the baby so we can start figuring out some names we like.
Weight gain as of 11 weeks, 2-3 pounds (yay!)
Cravings: Cheese, salt and vinegar chips, and the normal chocolate and ice cream
I'm really looking forward to the 1st trimester being over. I'm so sick of wanting to gag on some random smell in the kitchen. And I would really love to have some normal energy levels again. I'd also love to have some clothing fit. My regular clothes are now too small and my maternity clothes are still too big. I guess I'll run around naked until something changes.
Only 3 more weeks and we're in the next trimester.
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Happy Birthday Lily and Becky

Lily and I celebrated our birthday's on the 6th and the 7th of August. It ended up turning into an awesome birthday weekend thanks to my amazing husband and family. On Lily's birthday I took her to her favorite park. She calls it the "Quack Quack Eeeee." It's this great duck park in Layton. Then we got the last of her birthday shopping done (yes right in front of her).

My big 3 year old girl!

Then on my birthday Brian took the day off (YAY!!). He took me and Lily out to breakfast at Village Inn which was such a sweet surprise because I love breakfast. Later that day we did some more last minute shopping for me and Lily and to pick up the ice cream cake for the party. We invited everyone to dinner that night. We went to Chilis and then back to my house for cake and presents. Lily is one spoiled and loved little girl. She got a present from all her uncles, her aunt, and of course the grandparents too. Of course they didn't forget to spoil me either.The Amazing Ice Cream Cake

Cute Lily in her Birthday outfitBlowing bubblesLook at all the giftsAnd I'm excited tooAnd I love cardsExcited girlThe Birthday girls

Then on Sunday we went to the zoo and had a blast. Just about wore out the poor pregnant birthday girl though. I think I fell asleep on the way home too. Lily got to ride the carousel and the train. She was such an excited happy girl. We got to see the real "Jerrie's." Including the new baby one. Brian just carried her around everywhere, showing her everything. What a great Daddy!

Brian and Lily looking at the giraffes

The new baby giraffe!

My little sweet heart

Riding the carousel with Mama

Daddy and Lily on the Carousel and Rachel too

Big elephant This is Lily's excited face for going to ride the train

Family fun
Gotta love this trademark ball at the zoo