We are very happy to announce that we have made it 1/2 way through the pregnancy! I [Lindsey] cannot lie---these have definitely been some challenging weeks/months---but the morning sickness is finally passing and things are starting to seem more real (oh look, my tummy's growing, there really must be a baby in there!). While I'm just now starting to feel the baby move a little, Trey & I are both anxiously waiting for when our little one can be felt from the outside. I think that then it will REALLY seem more real. We had a treat this past week though in that it was time for the 20 week ultrasound. They call this an "anatomy scan" and it's when they look closely at all the baby's development (organs, bones, etc). We are thrilled to have a clean bill of health, though Baby Ryals was certainly uncooperative. He/she (we opted not to find out the gender) kept turning away, and when they tried to get a good face shot, the little thing just arches its back & threw its head back and away from the ultrasound wand (or whatever they call it). It was actually quite funny, though I would have loved some more pictures too. Ahhh well, such is life with a baby --- it's not all about MY wants anymore. ;-)
1) Look at that sweet little profile, complete with a cute little nose, lips, & chin!
2) Not sure if baby is sucking its thumb or getting ready to rock-out (that's what my sister-in-law thinks), but I like it!
