Kick Kick Kick

After much waiting and anticipation, my fetal doppler arrived yesterday! As soon as Addison and I got home from our playdate and she was all snuggled in bed for a nap, I tore open the box and laid down to listen to babys heartbeat. This doppler is the same one that I had with Addison and its pretty easy to use, it is just finding the best spot to hear the babies heartbeat. I found the little "thump thump thump" in about 10 seconds and breathed a huge sigh of relief! Its just a good feeling knowing that little one is still in there and doing well. The heartbeat was around 135-142 beats per minute which is perfect!
On another exciting note, I have felt little Snuffy move a few times in the past week! It's hard to tell at this stage what are gas bubbles and hunger pains and what is an actual baby kick. I've been feeling something these past few weeks but wasn't convinced until Monday night. Alex and I were laying in bed watching "Dancing With the Stars," (I know we are SO cool) and all the sudden I felt a distinct "kick kick kick!" I excitedly told Alex but I dont think he is convinced yet, sometimes with men seeing is believing ;) I have felt baby move each day since then but I really have to be paying attention to notice, they are still so slight. I can't wait until I can see this little one dancing around in my belly just by looking down...I think that was one of the coolest things about my pregnancy with Addison.
Sunday is the "big day," well one of many in the next 6 months but the one I've been looking forward to ever since I made the appointment a month ago. As long as baby snuffy is cooperating, we will know if its a princess or prince snuffy :D Please baby dont be shy!