28 weeks

I had my 28 week update today. Dr. Bailey said everything was superb! That's always nice to hear. Unfortunately, Elvis missed this doctor appointment, but he didn't miss much. As usually, I got to hear the heart beat...a strong 155 beats per minute! I, however, told myself I would lay off of the Dr. Pepper. PopTarts are too tasty to give them up!

We have everything for the baby room and now we have to start putting it all together! We're so excited!

12 weeks = 84 days to go!

-Sandy & Elvis

It's Kickin' Time!

Mila is already on a schedule. She kicks around 9am, here and there during the day, 9pm, 2am, and 5am. Elvis talks to her every morning before he goes to work and she goes crazy! If he puts his hand on my belly or hears his voice, she goes wild! I can already tell she's going to be a daddy's girl!

Wedded Bliss!! (Part 2 in no particular order!)

 \The Dress!

This is one of my favorites pictures!

First Dance

My wonderful dad!

Cake cutting! A piece of cake went down my dress!

My handsome husband!

Another favorite!

The Rings

The shoes!

I love how he is checking me out.

Bridal Party!

This was the first moment we saw each other!

My girls!

Married!!!

And finally, wore out!!! 

Major Movement!

I have learned that if I lay on right side long enough, Mila will start to move. I am at the point where I can tell that it is actually her moving and not just bubbles. So, last night while we were watching a movie, I felt her move. I grabbed Elvis' hand and placed it on my belly. After a few minutes, she started moving like crazy. Elvis started laughing and asked "What was that?!!" I said "That's Mila!" He said "What is she doing?" Of course, I said "She's dancing!" His face was beaming!!! Every time she moved, he would start laughing! It was a very special moment for all three of us!

It's a Girl!

So, we went to the doctor on Monday (June 19th, 2010) & found out we're having a girl! We have decided to name her Mila Page Ricke. During the ultrasound, I swear I saw Elvis' pouting lips. I really hope she has his lips. The doctor said she is healthy and weighs about 11oz.  We are 1/2 way through and our due date is December 6th. We know it will be here fast, so we're already starting to prepare. We've bought a few clothes & are going to start working on her room. 

We had a surprise "Gender Revealing Party" for Elvis' family. We watched the DVD (Which I could watch over & over), ate pizza, and then they had to bite into a cupcake for the revealing. Misty yelled out "It's a girl!!" It was really cute! I think they really enjoyed it.

Last night I felt a little movement. I cannot wait for Elvis to feel her move for the first time. I think he is going to be so amazed. He's already calling her by name when he talks to by belly. We cannot wait to meet Mila. She'll be here before we know it. Love, Sandy

Flutters

On June 30th (I believe...) I was sitting at my desk at about 9:15am and felt a little "flutter!" My heart started to pound so fast. I didn't want to move because I didn't want the flutters to stop. I believe it was Baby Ricke telling me he/she was hungry!! I have felt a few "bubbles" and "flutters" since then, but not too much. I cannot wait to know for sure that I felt the baby move. Oh, it was so amazing! I called to call Elvis right away. I know he is anxious to feel the baby move too! We have our first ultrasound on July 19th and we can hardly wait to know to he/she is healthy and the gender.

Our New Home

Elvis and I purchased our first home as newlyweds! We absolutely love it and cannot wait to have it all put together and have people over for a BBQ. I should have pictures up in the next few days, but in the mean time, here is a picture of my favorite part of the house...the kitchen. Now, I need to learn how to use it. LOL!