Boy! Can you believe it? Of course you can because everyone is having boys right now and we are happy to join in the fun! I’m looking forward to some great playdates in the coming years.
I can’t really say that we had a gender preference as we thought it would be fun for Josiah to have a brother, but we also wanted a girl at some point, so we were happy to have either. Though I have to say a boy will be cheaper seeing as how we have all the clothes we need already. However, the little girl clothes are so much cuter and I’ve been drooling over them for over 2 years now. Also, many of our friends are having boys, so of course that will be fun, but by the same token a little femininity would have been nice amongst all those boys! At any rate, we are really excited about our little guy. Oh, and Jacob is really relieved to not have to paint the nursery!
Jacob and I have not yet been able to decide on a name for this little tyke. We agreed on a girl’s name, but are bartering back and forth for a boy, so that announcement is yet to come.
Here is a little more info on our doctor’s appointment today:
We didn’t think to ask the ultrasonographer how long he is, but she did mention that he weighs about a half pound now. He was highly active (as usual) for the exam and she said she had to chase him to get all the needed views. With patience, he was quite cooperative, though, and we enjoyed watching (and feeling, in my case) his movements. The ultrasonographer was really kind and took her time with us. Everything appeared to be very normal.
During our actual appointment with the doctor, his heartbeat was in the 130’s – normal, but lower than Josiah’s ever was – I’m not sure what that means. Also, while Dr. Million was reviewing my stats, she paused at my weight gain since my last exam and said “Wow!”. I think my eyes got big while I waited for an explanation. Apparently gaining 6 pounds in 5 weeks at this stage is a little above average. I’m two pounds more at 18 weeks than I was with Josiah at 19. Oh well, the overall determination was that it was a good thing.
To celebrate our little man, we shopped for a going home from the hospital outfit and then we had the best desert in the world – warm chocolate melt cake with mint chocolate chip ice cream – another pound gained, I’m sure. Josiah loved it, too, so so far he loves having a little BROTHER!
6 comments:
God is making sure Westside has its men! We are so excited for you guys and to meet this little one. Josiah's going to be a great big brother. So sorry we missed you guys on Saturday. Hope you had a wonderful weekend.
Yay for another boy!! Yes, we are going to have some wild playdates to come, aren't we?!! Glad he's healthy and look forward to hearing what you decide on for a name :)
Yay! I am so happy for you guys, I share your same feelings on #2. It would be nice to have a girl at some point but I almost want Sammy to have that special brother bond/ relationship more. I am so excited for you guys and especially for Josiah! Going to be so much fun! I hate that we are moving away it is going to be so hard to watch everyone grow up in pictures. =(
YAY for you guys - I have been anticipating your announcement for a few weeks. :) I felt the same way about a second girl as you do about a second boy (although come to think of it we could do a swap to mix things up a bit - HA!). Hope you are feeling well and at your size I wouldn't worry too much about 6 little pounds :). Miss you girl!
So exciting. We need someone to balance out us families with all girls! Names...if I think of a really good one I will let you know ;)
I'm behind on blog commenting since I read via Google Reader but yay for boys! Hope you two agree on a great name and enjoy the remaining preparations for your little man! I know I still owe you a "birth story" email - maybe we can do that verbally this weekend? We'll be at Sammy's party if you are planning to go!
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