Fetal Fist Bumps!

Macy made her first visible movements this past week! Matt and I watched her in awe as she visibly kicked and pushed from inside of my belly. She's such an incredible little girl. We can't wait to meet her. In the meantime, we'll settle for a few fist bumps from the womb!

Ready for week 23!

XO,

Ash

Home, Home on the Range!

What a wonderful weekend! While Matt was on his canoe trip, the pup and I headed home to spend some quality time with my family. On Friday, my brother and I met my parents for dinner at their house. On Saturday, we met up with my extended family and had a Hill family reunion at Cafe del Sol. The nine of us caught up over lunch and then enjoyed dessert at Rita's (chocolate custard... YUM!).

After Rita's, we headed to the Prime Outlets to shop for baby clothes. The sales were outrageous and this soon-to-be mama made out like a bandit at Motherhood Maternity. My mom, my cousins, and I had so much fun picking out clothes and dressing up my bump. I now have plenty of pretty options for the shower on June 14. I can't wait to see all of my MD friends and family! 

On Sunday afternoon, I met up with my in-laws! Matt's mother and I spent some time at his grandma's house, catching up with her and his Aunt Dottie Ann. We talked babies and puppies- two of my favorite things in the world. :) 

It's weekends like these when I realize how much Matt and I have to be thankful for in life. Our little one is equally lucky to be joining such a loving and supportive family!! 

Love you all!

Ashley

Hiccuping Our Way Through Week 21!

I can't believe we've sailed past the halfway mark with our little girl and we're headed into the 22nd week of pregnancy! My most memorable moment this week was feeling her hiccups. Only lasting for less than a minute, they had me completely mesmerized. Pregnancy is so magical! 

Mother's Day was on Sunday and I had quite a few strangers comment on my growing bump! I'm finally past that "is she fat or is she pregnant?" phase. :)

I'm headed home this weekend to celebrate the news of our little one with some of my extended family. I'm excited to catch up and share all of the mini-milestones that we've reached along the way!

Baby shower invites are in the mail for the celebration in Maryland! I can't thank my mother and mother-in-law enough for all of their hard work. I'm a lucky girl (and so is Macy!). Save the date for June 14th. I hope to see you there!!

XOXO

Sneak Peek!

20 Week Anatomy Scan!

The big day has finally arrived...we're halfway through our pregnancy (20 weeks)!!

My mom came down last night to join Matt and I for our early morning appointment with the sonographer.  At the anatomy appointment, we confirmed that we're having a healthy, little girl!

 

She is in the 52nd percentile- a very average-sized baby (just like her mom and dad)!  She weighs 12 oz., so just short of one pound.  Her heart was pounding away at 164 beats/minute, which is faster than it's been lately, likely due to the two glasses of orange juice I drank this morning.  :)  She was wired and wiggling 100 miles per hour.  It took her a little while to simmer down after all of the excitement and I was able to feel her dancing away in my belly the whole way home.  She must be exhausted!  :)

 

Happy Tuesday!

Momma Stowell

Macy Moves for Matt!

How's that for alliteration? It finally happened! Matt felt Macy move on Tuesday. She was particularly wiggly as we watched Jeopardy on the couch. I asked Matt to put his hand on my belly and sure enough, within seconds, she moved! He felt it several times over those 5-10 minutes. What an exciting moment!!