The Big Gender Question...

As of Friday, we are only 10 weeks from Felix's due date! As we get closer to meeting our little miracle, we can't help but bring up the question, "Are you thinking Boy or Girl?!" Shawn and I have gone back and forth through the entire pregnancy and have finally concluded that we have absolutely no clue! Felix has done an outstanding job of keeping us all guessing.

We have gone through all of the old wives tales used for guessing the gender. Here are a few of our results. You will quickly see why we are so in the dark.
-No morning sickness = BOY
-Carrying high = GIRL
-Skin looking better than ever = BOY
-Irish ring test (ring moved side to side) = GIRL
-Craving salty foods, meats and cheeses = BOY
-Chinese gender chart = GIRL
-Belly looks like a basketball = BOY
-Pillow faces south = GIRL

So we are back to the starting point, with no clue about the sex. While there have been moments that we just wish we knew, I'm glad to be in the dark. I can't wait for the moment we meet our child for the first time. I'm also excited for the moment Shawn walks out into the waiting room and announces the news to friends and family. :)

Feel free to take your best guess and place your bets!

The Lucky Number is 29

Hello again!

It's amazing how the time is flying and how quickly things continue to change. As of today, we are 29 weeks pregnant. Only 11 weeks to go!! Thursday is also my 29th birthday! We already have a great evening planned to celebrate. Dinner at one of my favorite Italian restaurants and an outdoor concert with friends on Friday. Please pray for an end to the heat wave!

Shawn and I went to the doctor today who said that everything looks great, normal and healthy.  He may have recommended I dial back on the sweets to keep my weight gain in check. Hey, I've been eating grandma's cooking for the last two weeks! What do you expect?! ;-)


I have been so blessed that since May all four of my grandparents have visited from Puerto Rico. Spending time with them makes me very thankful for my Puerto Rican roots and my loving family. It also inspires me to make sure I teach our child as much as possible about the Puerto Rican culture. The pictures are from our mini family reunion this past weekend. I can't wait for the first time we take our baby to Puerto Rico to meet the whole family!


As you can see from the pictures, mommy and baby are growing with each day. It literally feels like each day brings new feelings, new symptoms and a wider stomach. Not every moment is pleasant, but I'm trying to take it in stride and keep a good sense of humor. Sometimes you just have to laugh at the craziness that is pregnancy! Shawn has been great too - bringing me water so I don't have to get up from the couch, rubbing my swollen feet, and making sure I avoid any chores that involve heavy lifting or being outside in the heat. I'll admit, I'm a tad concerned of what the next 11 weeks have in store for me... Luckily, we know the end is quickly approaching!!


Time to start the weekend with husband :)
Stefanie