baby's movin'.

Ryan was very excited on Tuesday night when he got to feel our baby girl moving around for the first time.  We were going to sleep and she started to move so lucky Ryan got to feel her slight movements. 

This last weekend we went to a harvest party and we carved some pumpkins.  Most of the women there were pregnant which was very fun!  This created Ryan's idea for his pumpkin "Prego-Ween".  He did his free hand while I used a stencil for my "Welcome" pumpkin.

Work has been a bit crazy lately and I have been waking up to see the sunrise some mornings.  Here is a sunrise I got to enjoy last week!  This view plus the ocean breeze, a lovely early morning for me.

halfway done.

I am 20 weeks along.  Our little girl is the size of a cantaloupe. 

This weekend Ryan ran a 5K in Long Beach with his coworkers.  He did great [especially considering he didn't train] 22:56! So proud of him.  I love watching races, it reminds me of college going up to Pacific Grove to cheer on Ashley and Noelle for their half marathon and when Ryan and Ashley [and gang] ran the full LA marathon when it was 90 degrees!


Ryan and his coworkers- pre-race.

 There was a mural of all these pregnant ladies... so here is the growing bump.

AND.... First win of the season yesterday for the Vikings!  Seahawks had an unbelievable game yesterday and had their second win of the season!  Woop Woop.

big bear.

We decided to get away this weekend.  We headed up to Big Bear and met the McGuires.  It was so nice to just be outside, in nature, chatting, fishing, exploring, eating and just being.  I love the lake.  Reminds me of MN with mountains.  Fabulous.  We had to get a camping trip in before my belly grows!

It was a little chilly so I am wearing Ryan's shirt.  [and yes, we got a little sunburnt.]

I had my 19 week appt on Monday.  Our little girl is in the 52%, growing nice and strong. 

Feeling the Baby Movin'

Our baby is18 weeks today!  She is the size of a sweet potato.  Over 5 inches!  Today at Bible Study I felt our little girl moving around.  I thought I had been feeling it for the last few days but now I am positive she is moving around AND I CAN FEEL IT!  Of course I got teary and wanted to tell the group but it wasn't the appropriate time and Ryan told me I better tell him first [I guess us Goff's have a reputation of telling each other things before our spouses].  People are starting notice the bump growing and commenting on it.  Almost half way there!

Gettin' a baby bump

Well at almost 18 weeks the little bump is starting to show.  It is amazing how different the last few weeks have been compared to the first tri.  Although I am still going to bed around 10pm each night [which is a stretch] things seem to be pretty normal [for now].

Krista was here for the weekend.  We had a great time walking around Balboa, eating too many desserts to count, playing golf, playing dominoes and hand & foot, chatting, crafting, watching the help, watching football and just enjoying being together. 

Here is my growing belly [of course ryan wanted in on the picture too].

Yes, I am going to rock heels until I am forced to wear flats.

baby girl!

On Friday we went to visit the doctor.  Baby pee is about 14 1/2 weeks old.  We were hoping that we could find out if baby pee was a boy or a girl and lucky for us Dr Kim could tell!  We are having a little girl.  Emily and Mark are also having a daughter and we could not be more thrilled about it!  Girl cousins 3 months apart!  Amen. 

Ryan, Krista and Andrew were the only ones in the family who thought baby pee would be a girl.  Although I did start thinking girl after I was so sick for so long (in fact I did buy only girl clothes prior to finding out-and just said if I wasn't having a girl I would give them to Emmy, so I think I knew too :] ).

This weekend has a been a fun labor day weekend of discussing and shopping for our baby girl.

It was amazing at the doctor's appointment this time, baby pee looked like an actual baby.  She waved at us with her little hands, gave us the #1 sign with her pointer finger and and was scratching her head.  It was good to see she has 10 fingers and the dr said she looks very healthy! 

Second trimester has started and has made a world of a difference.  I am eating a lot more and have more energy.  Ryan and I went to the Twins-Angels game on friday (twins won!), Saturday we ran errands all day and saw a movie, Yesterday after church we went and played golf!  I am thankful for 2nd trimester and being able to do some activities again.

Told the family & first doctor's appt.

This weekend we were in Minnesota for Fourth of July and had the best time.  We thought it would be a good time to tell the fam since they were all together.  Ryan had cut out the PREGO spaghetti sauce label and so I pinned that to my shirt.  Ryan was videoing [see below] as we told them.  There was a moment of crickets (except for dad's laughing), excitement and tears!  So thankful I could tell them in person.

I couldn't get the video to upload :[ I will try later.  But here is a family pic from the wonderful 4th of July weekend!

Last night Susie set up SKYPE and we got to tell her somewhat in person!  We got to tell Fred while he was at work and Karissa and Jonathan were enjoying some drinks poolside when we called them.  Andrew and Katie found out via text but called us right away- even though they were at a wedding!  Such a loving and supportive family.  We love them all so much.

Here's some pics from when we were in WA- I was actually preggers and didn't know yet!


Graduation at Susie's with champers.

Enjoying breakfast with Fred and Carol.

Susie graduating with her masters- and was the student speaker!

We had our first dr appoint yesterday afternoon. Although I thought we were passed 6 weeks, turns out today is 6 weeks.  I have not been feeling well at all.  a lot of dry heaving.  Certain smells are just the worst.  Even seeing raw meat makes my stomach turn. Hopefully this first trimester goes quickly!  6 more weeks to go!  We got to see our little baby and even hear the heartbeat.  It is amazing what technology can do these days!  Praying that this little baby is growing nice and strong. 

Ryan thinks little pea will be a girl and I am thinking a boy...