we're expecting.

we couldn't be more excited to finally be pregnant. these first 15 weeks have been a roller coaster for me, i never could have gotten through them if it weren't for russell. my due date has changed 3 times but it's looking like baby should be here around Christmas. We'll have our first Christmas in Cali and are thrilled my parents have decided to come be with us for what will be an amazing and i'm sure, stressful time. i've tried hard to take a picture every week of my growing belly {i no longer have a waist, so crazy} but some weeks it just wasn't possible. although our dr had a wide open view of baby on friday, she just didn't want to take the time to determine the gender. i doubt she will at my 17 week appointment either, so we're planning on going to an ultrasound center this week to find out for ourselves...

here are some pics of baby's and my progress.


waiting for our first ultrasound. 8 weeks


baby at 9 weeks.

baby at 11 weeks.


profile at 12 weeks.



full body shot at 15 weeks. baby has grown so much.




6 weeks. 9 weeks. 12 weeks. 13 weeks.


my baby bump makes an appearance!
15 weeks.