and a happy new year!

Jesse and I had a mutual day off today, and we both decided to do NOTHING! I don't remember the last time that happened, but it has definitely been months. What a joy:) It has been nice to be back here, although I'm feeling antsy about the move at this point. We set the date of departure for January 12th, so hopefully we'll have enough time to settle in before Jess starts work on the 17th. I'm not exactly sure what I'm going to do to make money for the home-front once we get there, so if anyone has any brilliant ideas, let me know. It seems likely that I will be carrying over my waitressing prowess to the great state of Wisconsin.
In other news, I spent my Christmas in San Diego with Mom's side of the family, and we all had an incredible time. The baby was a big fan of the star trek museum, as well as the box seats at the poinsettia bowl (he was especially thrilled with the all-beef hot dogs with
sauerkraut!). He is also grateful to Santa (and Auntie Kate) for maternity clothes which prevent mom from squeezing into her pre-pregnancy jeans here in month 6. Belly pics to return next week, i think.
In lieu of belly photos this week, I thought I'd post a couple pics of Jesse and me from our summer trip to visit my family, for those who may not know what our faces look like yet!

Go Jesse! Go Bears!

Hello all!

Courtney came to town and treated me to a trip to Babies-R-Us this weekend.  She is a die-hard Cheesehead, but she bought us this Bears onesie anyway:)

Also, WE HAVE MORE BIG NEWS.....

No, not twins (thank heavens!)

Jesse got the transfer to Madison!!!! We are moving in early January, and he will start work at the West Towne Mall on January 17th.  I'm so proud and excited I hardly know what to do with myself.

Many loves!

~me

It's ALIIIIIVEEEE

The little guy in my belly is really starting to feel like a reality to us now!
Aside from a few little flutters in past weeks, this week marks the beginning of 2.0's ability to make himself known. I have felt him bouncing around since Thanksgiving morning, but today Jesse was able to feel the kicking for the first time. In addition, I felt my first pang of concern today that I have about four months left of someone bludgeoning me from the inside. Oh well, here's hoping he gets it all out of his system now! (I can dream, can't I?) The other first of the week was that two adults that I didn't know asked me when I was due... so I guess I'm really starting to show. Although, both women admitted to a moment of terror between question and answer where it occured to them that I might not be "due" for anything in particular. Jess says I should have toyed with them. Maybe next time:)
My friend Courtney is coming to visit from Denver tonight, and I'm looking forward to a few days of being girly and ridiculous. (Poor Jesse!) Other than that, not much to report. We should have a firm answer about Madison from Apple within the next few days, and I'll be sure to update when we do. Take care, everyone, and remember to be extra nice to service folks as we approach the holiday.
We love you!!!
~The Bornselhofts

IT'S A.......

So, today Jesse and I went to the doctor for our 20-wk ultrasound appointment, and were dismayed by the news that we were supposed to have a separate appointment for the ultrasound itself.... but since even doctors know better than to argue with a pregnant woman, we had an ultrasound anyway:) Unfortunately, the doctor was uncertain of the gender and told us he had an "inkling" it was a girl.... this gave me an "inkling" that he was a quack, and so I spent the rest of my morning trying not to sob (unsuccessfully).
Luckily, I was able to get in to see the ultrasound technician this afternoon at 3, and she was significantly more competent:)
Not only did she FIND our little man's penis, she gave me a picture with an arrow pointing to it and wrote "IT'S A BOY!" across the bottom (See left). She also let me know that the baby is perfect in every way (as I suspected) and that he is active, healthy, and exactly halfway to the end of incubation:)



Here, we see 2.0 rubbing his perfect face with his perfect hand... okay, so he kind of looks like a globule... let me have my moment!

Much love,
Proud parents-to-be of a perfect little boy