Madelynn Amber Hurst

Jeremy and I had an agreement: If the baby is a girl, he gets to choose the first name. If the baby is a boy, I get to choose. We agreed that whomever did not get to pick the first name would choose the middle name. Jill, Tammy, me and Jeremy

Jeremy's choice for our little girl is Madelynn. At first the name was going to be spelled with one 'n', but Jeremy decided recently to add an additional 'n' to the end. His mother Tammy's middle name is Lynn. The extra 'n' is to help tie the name to his family.

Jeremy, me, Sam, and Amber

The name Amber comes from my aunt. I don't know who else, with the exception of Jeremy, is more supportive of me, and loves me unconditionally. Our relationship has only gotten better throughout the years. She is the perfect namesake for my first daughter.

The Quickening

The baby started to move today. The most accurate description I have heard so far is it feels like bubbles. I have a bubbling sensation on the left side of my body about four fingers below my rib cage.

After seeing the DVD a couple of weeks ago I knew I had an active baby, but now feeling her move so much I am sure she is going to be like her daddy...Hyper, hyper, hyper.

We have another ultrasound scheduled on Friday the 17th. Jeremy hopes to get a confirmation of the gender. He has it in his head that the previous technician may be wrong. Whichever way it turns out we will be happy. We just want a healthy baby who is ready to take on life's adventures with us.

Surprise! We Found Out Early!

We are having a girl. Madelyn Amber is due December 25th.

We got a DVD of the ultrasound, and I have not found out how to get stills from it, or to post the video to the blog. When and if I do, I will do so.

Time to go shopping!!