I'm getting excited, anxious and a bit nervous for this new baby to arrive. Over the past few months my belly has really popped out and seems to collect things throughout the day without my notice. At the end of the day I glance in the mirror and realize I have 4 huge stains of god-knows-what all dribbled down my boobs and protuding belly. Lovely.
The sex of this baby is undetertimed and will remain that way until the lil bugger comes out! This has been my decision from the get-go and of course Mo wasn't too thrilled about it, being such a PLANNER and all. He tried to pull the softy card on me and say, "Babe, I have to know what the baby is because I start building a relationship while it's still in the womb. I have to be mentally prepared for a boy or girl!" I quickly responded "Hahahaha sorry honey but it's just not gonna fly with me!" I have a few friends that let it be a surprise and they all say it is the BEST surprise in life and totally worth the wait. But I decided to compromise with him and we agreed that at the sex identifying ultrasound (around week 20) he would be allowed to make his own guesstimation by viewing the screen while the Dr. went over the sex organs. BUT he was NOT allowed to make any comments or ask any questions, just quietly observe and keep his findings to himself. So there we were, in the middle of the ultrasound and the Dr very thoroughly went over every dimension, vertebrae, heart chamber, brain, fingers, toes etc I mean this guy is EXTREMELY thorough. I loved every minute. Then he turned the screen away from me and motioned for Justin to come over by him so he could get a good look. Sure enough the baby was in the PERFECT position to identify the sex, the Dr. said "Well it doesn't get much clearer than this!" Justin looked for a few seconds and then put his hand up to the bridge of his nose, looking like he was about to cry! He said "Ok, I got it." We left a few minutes later and while walking to the car I was just dying to know if he really knew what it was. He turned to me and said "Babe, I have NO IDEA! I know the Dr. said it was obvious but I had no idea what I was looking at! So no, I don't know what it is." I just laughed and thought, good now it will really be a surprise for both of us.
A couple weeks later we were having our traditional extravagant Thanksgiving dinner that my Mom likes to host. About 20 family members were all seated at a ginormous table and it was that time to go around and tell what were all thankful for, and an embarrassing story or memorable moment. When it came to Justin he announced "I'm very thankful for my wife and beautiful daughter and the new baby, and I want you all to know that I know EXACTLY what the sex is!" Well, as one can imagine that started a whole game of "lets get Justin to tell us" it was hysterical, he had created a monster. Even my Dad tried to bribe him with a hundred dollar bill, I thought for sure he would give in....but he held strong and to this day hasn't told a soul. Thanks Babe!
We need a new update!
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