It's a...

...girl!!! Yes, it is official -- we are having a little Baby Girl Helms. Jarrett was able to come with me to the ultrasound today, and the whole experience was amazing (despite the hour-long wait in the waiting room!). The ultrasound technician labeled our baby the "wild child," as she was having a very difficult time chasing the little one around because it (she -- still not used to that) was moving around so much. You can see the ultrasound photos above. Because of all of the movement, it was difficult for the technician to get really clear shots, but you can still get an idea. Seeing everything on the monitor was, of course, much more exciting. We saw the little heart beating, saw her spine and ribs, saw her opening and closing her mouth, and even saw her stick her tongue out a few times. Very cool.

Oh -- and Jarrett was able to feel her kick today!

Today was a good day.