It's a BOY!

Thats right, we're having a boy! We found out last Thursday. We had planned on waiting a little longer to find out (I'm 17 weeks) but we got impatient and decided to give it a try. There is a place in the mall (not a Kiosk ;)) where you can go get an ultrasound to find out the gender of the baby. We weren't going to do our medical ultrasound, the one they typically do at 20 weeks, until early January for insurance reasons, but we knew we couldn't wait that long to find what we're having. It cost $75, which we didn't think was too bad. A certified ultrasound technician does the ultrasound, which Dave was relieved to find out. He was worried it would be some pimply teen age mall worker boy.

During the ultrasound she showed us all of his parts including his face, his brain, his arms legs, fingers and toes. It was so amazing. Initially he was a little shy to show us...everything. At first he had his legs crossed so we moved him around a bit. Then he had his hands clasped right in front of his nether regions. Eventually he relaxed a little and we were able to confirm. In fact we saw it from many angles. No doubt about it - he's a boy!

Honestly, both times we've had an ultrasound its been so incredible. Both times I've been really anxious and uptight before hand. As soon as that little guy comes up on the screen its like a wave of total peace and joy comes over me. It's seriously therapeutic! I could sit and watch him all day. He's such a sweetheart, I can tell already!

Our poll showed most of you thought we were having a girl. For those of you who guessed boy, you get an enthusiastic pat on the back. Way to go!