I made the cupcakes the day before and decorated the table with bumble bees.
Everyone, except for my daddy, was thinking boy! Love their reactions! (Aunt Alli screamed, Lee Lee cried and Pop Pop was speechless!) Amazing.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Spreadin' the News!
I am very blessed to have my family living so close by. I wanted to come up with a fun way to reveal the sex of our baby. I had friends who had done the cake with the pink or blue frosted filling, which I loved, but did not want to have to make two cakes. So we decided on cupcakes. My friend Nicole told me about a friend who had made a "What will it bee?" cake with little bumble bees. I LOVED that idea, since all along we had been calling our peanut our Baby Bee.
We are Tickled PINK!!!
So Monday, February 28th was the BIG day! The day we were to find out if we would be having a baby boy or a baby girl. All along, Derek and I had been seeing blue. Our families were split right down the middle on their guesses. The only thing that was certain...this baby was going to be a soccer player! (Like Daddy of course!)
Derek and I left work early for Dr. Levin's office. We had to wait almost an hour and a half. We were the last couple waiting. When we sat down in the room with the US technician, she told us that we were her 17th US today and that she had several babies not cooporate when finding out the sex. I told her right away that my mom said not to leave until we knew...AND that tomorrow was my birthday so she just HAD to give us an answer. So right off the bat, she went in to find out what we would be having.
Pretty much right away, she told us we were having a little girl! She showed us the three little white lines. (D made her go back a second time just in case). We were in shock. Derek's first thought was...the cost of her wedding! We were beyond thrilled, not to mention surprised! We had just known we would be having a boy...especially with all those Beeman boys! I know it's hard to tell in the US picture, but right under the words "It's a girl", you can see the three little white lines indicating girl.
The next picture is my favorite. Her little mouth would open and close. She looks like she is smiling in this picture. I think she knew this was her big debute so she was trying to be extra cute! You can even see her little round belly!
She looks a little more serious in this one. She was wiggeling and dancing up a storm for us! I think the three Hershey Kisses I ate before helped a little!
She was a little shy in this picture. But I love how you can see her arm. She was really preforming for us! She would tuck her little hands under her chin and "pose", then she'd put them behind her head. I could have watched her all day!
Her little mouth is closed in this one. We could see her precious heart beating. What a beautiful little miracle!
After we finished up with the US technician, we went in to talk with Dr. Levin (who I love by the way). She said everything looks great...so that was the best news! We got to hear her heart beat again...146 bpm. I just cannot even begin to describe the love I already have for my little one. God has blessed us in so many ways. I just pray that I can be as loving and Godly as my own momma.
On to the name! Her name is Clara Elizabeth. Clara is my dad's grandmother and Elizabeth is my middle name. We had our girl and boy names picked out way ahead of time so it was very easy. I love her name and love that I can start refering to Baby Bee as Clara. My family has always called me Ashlee Beth, so Pop Pop (my daddy) has already started calling her Clara Beth. So special.
The Bump...19 Weeks
Pardon the lack of makeup...we were about to head to the gym! This picture was taken two days before our BIG ultrasound. I've been feeling really good lately. By the end of the day, I'm exhausted and could probably go to sleep at 6:00. But ask any kindergarten teacher that question, and she'd probably say the same! I haven't had any cravings really...except orange juice is something I MUST have every morning. I also love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, yogurt and any type of fruit. Meat still pretty much grosses me out, unless it is in something, like a salad. And I'm loving almost anything and everything sweet! I am keeping that part under control though! :)
Sunday, February 13, 2011
The Bump...16 Weeks
I'm having to play catch up on my bump pictures. I am 17 weeks today, but did not take a picture. This is the bump at 16 weeks. The Bella band is my new bff and maternity clothes are beginning to find places in my closet. Only 2 more weeks until we find out if our Bee is a boy or a girl!!!! We cannot wait!
2 YEARS!
So Derek and I celebrated our second anniversary last Monday. I cannot believe it has already been two years. It has all been so wonderful. We did not do anything major to celebrate. We had a ymmy dinner at Maggianos - which is where we had our first date and rehearsal dinner. We did not really do gifts since we have another house project (and baby project) coming up. I did get him two baby onesies that say "I love my daddy" and "My dad is rad"...a boy onesie and a girl onesie of course! I also bought him a precious book called "God Gave Us You." So reeeeeally, these presents were for baby Bee. Either way, we have a lot to be grateful for and a lot to look forward to. We are beyond blessed.
February 7, 2009
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