it's a GIRL!

we drove all the way out to Langley to UC Baby, the only 3D/4D ultrasound facility in BC... and found ourselves a whole hour early for our 5pm appointment. fortunately, the 4pm appointment didn't show up so the technician was more than happy to take us in (which means she can go home early too!).

the ultrasound room was great. compared to our previous ultrasound in the hospital, this room seemed more like a nursery, complete with a HUGE flat-screen TV at the foot of the table/chair where i was. baby music was playing throughout the whole session too so really... the only thing missing was a baby and a crib!

after only five minutes into the ultrasound session, the technician pronounced that we're having a girl! apparently our little princess was in the mood for a little show and tell... for the first 10 minutes. it's a good thing we were able to get good pictures of her face because after 10 minutes, she covered her face with her arms and hands... and then later turned around (apparently towards my spine according to the technician) - probably deciding that she'd had enough for one day.

seeing your baby's face for the very first time is too awesome for words. it gave me a solid reason to bond with the baby despite the fact that she'll still be in there for 3 more months. i guess it's because i'm not one of those pregnant women who can talk to their stomachs. seeing her move also justified all the little kicks and punches that i've been feeling for the past weeks. (it's much like PMS cramps, only it's hard enough to feel outside your skin.)

we can't wait to see her in july!

let the baby shopping marathons begin! oh and finding a name for her too (i think that's even harder!).