Baby's first Thanksgiving

Well, Ella got to experience her first Thanksgiving this past week and let me tell you, she really enjoyed herself. Turkey flavored amniotic fluid is the best. Also, I know my entire family was really jealous that they weren't wearing maternity pants that day. I think that I am going to hold onto at least one pair and call them my "Thanksgiving pants."

So, I am 23 and 1/2 weeks pregnant which means I have just entered my sixth month and the little one weighs about a pound or so and is about 8 to 9 inches, crown to rump. My uterus is about the size of a soccer ball which explains why I have to pee every five seconds. So far, everything has been great. My belly has finally popped and there is no way I can put my regular pants on, but as I said, maternity clothes are so awesome, I couldn't care less. I can feel her do some little fluttery movements, but I haven't yet felt a really solid kick. I think it will be a few more weeks for that.

So far, pregnancy has been awesome, and I can only hope it stays that way. I figure that if I keep doing my Jillian Michaels' Wii workout game for as long as possible, then things will continue to go smoothly. Well, that's all from pregnancy land!

What's in a name?

Sorry I haven't written in a while. I had some technical difficulties, but I figured it all out. So, if you haven't already heard, our babies name is going to be: Gabriella Marguerite Bonaldo. In case you didn't know, she's Italian. Who could have guessed that I would end up having such an Italian baby? Oh well, people at the supermarket will probably think I'm babysitting, but I'll know she's mine. I keep imagining her coming out with Michael's hair, skin, and face, right down to the beard! No matter what, she will be super cute. I also wanted to mention that we are not going to be calling her Gabby. Her nickname will be Ella, so start practicing that now, okay? Ella Bonaldo, Ella Bonaldo, Ella Bonaldo. It sounds pretty good, don't you think?

Well, anyway, I haven't felt her move yet, but I am starting to have a little more of a belly. I'm still waiting for the big belly pop, but considering that I am 20 weeks, it should be happening any day now. I'll keep you all posted on the status of my expanding waistline. Wow, does that sound like a woman's worst nightmare, or what?

That's all from pregnancy land!