We are having a boy!!!

Yesterday was full of anticipation and nervousness for me, and for Jordan. I had my 18 week regular OB check up at 3:20 and then at 4:00 we were doing the anatomy scan and gender determination ultrasound. I could hardly wait for the day to pass and the afternoon to get here! My good friend Sarah came over for a couple hours and helped keep me occupied, which was awesome! The time just flew right on by. Finally Jordan came home from school and we were off to my first appointment with my doctor.

(A side note – I really love my doctor’s office! Everyone there is so sweet and nice. My doctor herself is a little unperson-able, but her nurse is fabulous, the gal who weighs me and takes my BP is always funny and talkative and the receptionist is just sweet as sugar! The place is clean, organized, and prompt. I don’t feel like they have done any unnecessary procedures or anything less than they should – very blessed to be there!)

Anyhow…Dr. Bosch checked the heartbeat, which was great – about 150 – and just asked me some questions to make sure I was still healthy and feeling good. So far, I told her I was great! This pregnancy has been a breeze, in all honestly, and I THANK GOD for that! My BP rose, however, but we are assuming that is due to my excitement and nervousness in regards to the upcoming ultrasound. (It is normally 116/60 and went to 136/60!) After that appointment we went back into the waiting room until I was called in for the ultrasound!

The U/S tech’s name is Cory and she, too, was very nice! We spend about 40 minutes in there and she did all the measurements to deduct a more accurate EDD – which is still May 6^th, however technically I am 18 week 6 days and he is measuring 19 weeks 6 days. We listened to his heartbeat again and saw the zig zaggy lines of his heart on the big screen (our U/S screen is huge, btw!! So awesome.) She said his HB is about 147. Everything seemed to be in place and working properly! Kidneys, heart, brain, it was amazing! I know that both Jordan and I were nervous because you never know what sort of thing could go wrong when a baby is being MADE inside a woman’s womb. How do you prepare to hear bad news??? But, God showed us that His hand is on our baby boy (He created Him, after all) and so far, so good! Even if something was wrong with our baby, all praise be to God!

A few seconds into the U/S came THE BIG REVEAL!!! Oh the anticipation of it all!!! After waiting for nearly 5 months we were finally going to see if our baby had boy parts, or girl parts! As soon as Cory put that little thing where his booty was we saw a very prominent boy part!! Clear as day! No misunderstanding! Our little boy had no shame. J We are both incredibly excited and overjoyed! Both of us have always wanted to have a little boy first and for some reason, God gave us that exact desire. Well, baby boy was moving all about, kicking and waving and trying to scoot away from the U/S tech – it was pretty amusing. Sweet Jordan didn’t want to say anything, but he was afraid that all that poking and prodding on my tummy was upsetting the baby. I love my husband! He’s right, baby doesn’t like being pressed on and tries to get away when things bother him, but I think he’ll come away from this experienced unscathed. J

We went out to eat afterward to celebrate the joyous occasion! Where did we go? Why our favorite spot in Fresno – Chevy’s! Jordan said we had to get something with steak in it, since we are having a boy now, of course. We got the yummiest platter of food…soooo good! Just FYI, this was my 4^th time going to the Chevy’s in River Park and they have never steered me wrong! Always delicious! P.S. since we are on a budget, we used a $5.00 off coupon, ordered waters (like we always do) and shared the massive meal. A wonderful date night celebration for only $13, including tip! We know how to party it up!

All said and done, I did not sleep a wink last night! My brain would not shut down – it just kept thinking about our baby boy, boy things, boy clothes, boy nursery décor, etc. Some people may choose to wait to find out the gender of their baby, desiring a big surprise in the delivery room – but not us! I don’t think I could have handled waiting any longer! I commend those who have the patience to wait; but I know me…I want it all now! Hehe. Let the real nesting begin!

That's my 10oz baby boy!

And that's his pee pee!

Crossing his legs - so cute!

Might be hard to tell, but that's his little face, see his nose? His hand is over his forehead!

The U/S tech said "ooooh so dramatic' and flug her hand over her face just like he did, it was so funny!