It's true, we're having a boy! Originally we were supposed to have our gender reveal ultrasound on December 27. However, when we were at the doctor in November, we asked if they could put us on the cancellation list and they did one better. The doctor fit us in for one week earlier...December 20 at 11:45. To say I was excited was an understatement! I barely slept on Wednesday night and the few hours I did work in the morning on Thursday seemed to drag by. Not to mention, the rest of my co-workers were volunteering for the Homeless Families Foundation. Somehow, between cleaning the ZooKid animals, email, and chatting with co-workers, I managed to pass the time. I left at 11:15 for the doctor and Rob was already there when I got there. Suprisingly, there was only one other person in the waiting room and we were seen pretty quickly. They took us back to the ultrasound room and we waited for the doctor. Up to this point, I was pretty sure (and Rob too) that we were having a boy. I don't know why and I can't explain it - but I have felt very strongly since the beginning that our baby would be a boy.
Now, I will say, anyone that knows me probably knows that I was admant about having a girl. I wanted a girl because that's what I know and feel comfortable with - and I have a sister. We are two years apart. I know not everyone gets along with their siblings, but for the most part, Stacy and I always get along. She is my best friend, my confidant, my sounding board, and (besides Rob), my other half. I honestly can't imagine my life without her. We talk or email nearly everyday. We hang out at least once a week. And she was the first person I told (other than Rob) that I was pregnant. Thankfully, Rob has accepted Stacy in everyway. She is always welcome at our house...even if that means we are going to be giggling about something he doesn't even understand. I remember one time asking him what my voice sounded like (on a message or the phone) and he said, just listen to your sister. You sound just like that. I guess it's true what they say, sisters have their own language. Everything about who I am, and the mother I will be are directly related to her. This is why I wanted a girl. Because even though Rob and I will likely have one child (unless the money tree starts growing in the backyard)- I wanted to feel that closeness.
All this being said - when the doctor said, "oh yes, you're having a boy" - nothing but joy was in my heart. Joy because I know, for everything I'm scared about -Rob is going to be awesome. Rob is my polar opposite in a lot of ways. He is calm, patient, laid back, and never says a bad word about anyone. He balances me out perfectly. And, he going to be an amazing dad! I see it in the way he plays with the puppets in the ZooKid classroom, the way he interacts with Charlotte (his niece), the way he takes care of me, the way he works on things from puzzles to putting togther the deck, and the manner in which he goes out of his way to make sure we have everything we need. I have truly picked the perfect partner in life.
The rest of our ultrasound was pretty amazing too! The doctor highlighted the baby's brain, heart, stomach, legs, arms, stomach, kidneys, and spine. I will forever remember that spine looking like a string of pearls. She said the baby weighed one pound now and was about the size of a banana. It's so crazy to me all of the things they are able to see on an ultraound, but it was really neat. I wish we could have one every week ;)
We shared the news with our parents on Christmas and everyone shared in our excitement! I think they are all anxious to see me with a boy! Ha! Either way, I see lots of Star Wars, trains, sports (is that why Rob is holding onto his lacrosse helmet?), and super heroes in our future - and I could not be more excited!! We are having a BOY!!
No comments:
Post a Comment