Baby Girl's name is...

After a long and arduous process, we finally decided on Lindsay Diane Fisher. Jarrett and I have always loved the name Lindsay, but we went through the process of the narrowing down every name either of us liked -- just to make sure there were no other names we liked better. :) Her middle name, Diane, has special meaning for both Jarrett and I because it is the middle name for BOTH of our precious Moms! We are really excited have decided and announced her name, because somehow, it just makes her seem all the more 'real' ..... our Daughter! Yay!

23 weeks and growing...

Jarrett and I just got back from our latest Dr.'s appointment and all is perfect! Mommy's blood pressure was nice and low, and baby's heartbeat was strong and healthy. We are so blessed! It seems like I've been eating a lot lately, and it definitely showed up on the scale this time around. Earlier this month I had a couple of different people ask me how far along I was and tell me, "Why you are so tiny!!" Well, in my mind I thought, "Oh my goodness- what if people think I am not eating enough for the baby?" To put it mildly, I began to 'overcompensate'. My Dr. asked me, "Have you been pretty hungry lately?" I gained like 8lbs since my last appointment! Yikes... So far I've gained 16lbs the entire pregnancy, but my goal is 20-25lbs... Today is the day I am going to lay off the Stoffer's French Bread Pizza's, take more walks and go for the salads...LOL!

On another note... Names! Jarrett and I finally narrowed the name down to one, precious name for our girl! We went to Michael's after our Dr.'s appointment to get the nursery letters. We will be telling everyone soon!! Thank you to all our sweet family and friends for your encouragement and prayers during this exciting journey into parenthood!

Already a Daddy's Girl...

Well, our little girl has been kicking up a storm! Her favorite time to be active is in the evenings when Jarrett gets home. We eat dinner around 6pm, and talk about how our days went. Of course, Jarrett's days are way more exciting than mine lately, and I began to notice her kicking up a storm when he would talk. We both have been talking to her and reading since we found out we were expecting, but it seems to me her favorite part of the day is when Daddy's home and talking!

Jarrett was able to feel her little kicks beginning on October 1st, and he tells me now that he knows what they feel like they are getting increasingly stronger (I agree :)! Her little movements are all over my tummy, sometimes near my belly button or really low. Jarrett and I laughed last night when it felt like she was doing a flip! We have a Dr.'s appointment on Thursday, and I will post again soon!