2:1 ratio

2:1 is the male to female ratio that will be in our home next year (or possibly this year)! That's right! We are expecting a boy who is due January 3. I bet he will be born on Christmas day. Any other guesses out there?

I had very bad "morning" sickness that would strike practically every afternoon and evening for the first half of this pregnancy. Luckily the sickness is gone, but now I get to deal with bad heartburn. The only true craving I have had is for *good* macaroni and cheese (I love Boston Market's version), not the stuff from a box. I've only wanted macaroni and cheese three or four times, and never in the middle of the night (luckily for Charles!)


Here are some pictures of our cute little guy:

(waving hello. His tiny feet are tucked up.)

(a hand with pointing index finger on the right, a leg and foot on the left)

It's only been in the past few weeks that my belly has popped out. I can still wear some of my non-pregnancy shirts and exercise shorts, but definitely am more comfortable in maternity clothes. I finally look pregnant and not just like I am gaining weight! Here are some recent pictures of my belly:

20 weeks


















24 weeks

27 weeks


















28 weeks