Dear Pea,
Yesterday morning a small entourage (your dad, Nana, and Uncle Brad) and I went to the ultrasound where we learned....that YOU'RE A BOY!!! So much for old wives' tales :) Although I was definitely shocked, I am so, so happy and excited to be a "boy mom." Your dad, of course, is thrilled! He wanted a boy from the very beginning!
I do feel a bit guilty that my maternal instinct was "off." I truly, truly thought you were a girl for four months! Only your Daddy Ben (maternal grandpa) and Mama Suzy (maternal great grandma) thought you were a boy from the very beginning. Daddy Ben said a "bad little red-headed boy" is all that your dad is capable of creating, ha! You may be red-headed (which will make me so happy), but I don't believe for an instant that you will be bad! So far, you're a very "chill" baby and have made this pregnancy very easy on your mama.
And now for some stats....
How Far Along: 19 weeks
Size of Baby: About the size of a mango
Total Weight Gain: 7 pounds
Maternity Clothes: Not yet, but I can no longer fit in my pants (other than work out pants). I ordered some cute things from Old Navy during their Columbus Day Sale and I'm excited to wear them once it gets cooler.
Gender: Boy!
Movement: I can feel some slight movement; it's like getting butterfly kisses inside of my stomach.
Sleep: I am sleeping well, but I still feel tired all the time.
What I Miss: Having clear(ish) skin!
Cravings: Dairy products- milk, ice cream, cheese...
Symptoms: Acne, all over my face. Please make it stop :( Also, my "bump" is much more noticeable.
Best Moment of the Week: Finding out your gender and sharing it with friends and family!
Other Notable Updates: Dad is hard at work on your nursery and should be finished painting it this weekend! Also, I'm getting ready to wash and sort all of your cute clothes this week. You'll be the best-dressed baby thanks to your God-brothers' hand-me-downs!
Of course, we are all so very excited to meet you, Sweet Pea! We're almost halfway there!
Love,
Mom
BOYS are the BEST! Sorry your instinct was wrong, but I'm partial! So excited for ya'll!
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful...another boy in the family!!! Congratulations to you guys!!!! We have plenty of baby boy clothes to hand over too, some Lyle never wore. I can't wait to meet your little man!!! I'm so happy for you two :)
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