...boy! While the poll was approaching the statistically predictable 50/50 mark, the 60% of you girl voters will have to bide your time until the next one! We are just thrilled about our little fella, who is now a whopping 1 pound. The rest of today's anatomy check went well - all fingers, toes and vital organs are accounted for.
Last Sunday, we stopped by one of our fave burrito joints, Papalote, with friends Nicholas and Anna and then watched the historic Nadal-Federer Wimbledon final (complete with a healthy serving - or three - of fresh strawberries and cream). It's never to early to start preparing Mini-Misner for a lifetime of both burrito-eating and tennis!
Included in this post is the first "belly shot," as promised. That belly now seems to be growing so fast that you can almost watch it happen in real-time.
Lastly, as if confirming the gender weren't exciting enough for one day, Jason was able to feel Mini-Misner kicking last night! I have been feeling some rolling and tumbling the past few weeks, but now Jason is in on the action. So far, the kicks mostly feel like little nudges, but I know that will change as Mini-Misner continues to grow. I've already gotten whacked a time or two as a preview of things to come.
Those first few kicks were incredible. And really, who am I kidding, they are
still incredible. I wasn't sure if Mini-Misner was kicking at first or if my intestines had just been relocated to a new spot thanks to this growing baby. But the way that I know for sure is that every time I'm nudged, I feel a flutter in my heart. I definitely have a new love interest! Now Jason can start falling in love with him, too!
Mini-Misner had a great weekend with some of his future aunts and Uncle Kit in San Francisco - Aunt Lin was visiting all the way from India! Perhaps inspired by Wimbledon (see previous post), we decided to don our "whites" (well, sort of!) and headed out to the lawn bowling greens at nearby Golden Gate Park. At left are Jason, Elizabeth/Mini-Misner, Aunt Lin and Uncle Kit with our fearless instructor, Bill. Lawn bowling is similar to bocce; more than you ever wanted to know about it is available, here. But do read up, as you might be fielding a team the next time you visit! Word on the street is that Jason and Elizabeth/Mini-Misner are the team to beat! Perhaps it was just good pregnancy luck for Elizabeth, as Aunt Lin and Uncle Kit sported the best form, while Jason came through with the clutch shots.
Aunt Heidy was also able to join us for a delicious barbecue at her and Uncle Kit's house. We enjoyed grilled peaches with fresh mint (if you have not tried grilling peaches or nectarines before, this is a must do), fresh salmon and tuna, followed by Chocolate Lava Volcano Cake - yum!
