January 17, 2009
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another BOY!
Yes, folks, Jack will have a little brother to torment.
The ultrasound technician proclaimed that the baby was a boy within the first five seconds. I wasn't surprised -- as much as I was hoping for a girl, I knew in my heart it was a boy. I will post the pictures later. The technician got about five clear "money shots," so there's no ambiguity. Our son (eeek! Now we can call him that) was moving around a lot, and looked very healthy and adorably alien (it was a 4-D ultrasound, so we got to see him very up close and personal!). He kept snuggling into the placenta, using it like a pillow (ain't nothin' more comfy than a placenta, apparently!), and sucking his little fists.I know you guys will ask how I'm feeling. Of course I'm going to be honest with you guys and say that I was a bit disappointed to hear my suspicions confirmed, and then I felt horrible for feeling that way. Then, Johnny reminded me that I was a little disappointed to find out that Jack was a boy, too, and I really wouldn't have him any other way. He is just such a wonderful, delightful child -- and I know this baby will be, too. Jack will love having a little brother to play with, and on the practical side, Johnny and I can save tons of money because our next son can wear a lot of Jack's clothes.
And, I'm grateful to be having another uneventful, smooth-sailing pregnancy, and to have a healthy, wriggly little baby boy growing inside me. That being said, I am definitely glad I found out -- it gives me time to process my feelings, instead of hoping and hoping the entire pregnancy, and then being hit with reality at the time of birth. So, it was a good day: We got another peek at Baby Boy Surprise, and he's kicking up a storm. I'm off to change my ticker from pink to blue!
Comments (16)
I like the suspense builder there.Congratulations!!Will you share his name early or wait til he's born?
CONGRATS! I really want a boy, so I am hoping for one! =) And you're completely right, you'll save tons of money because you already have tons of stuff! If I have a boy, I will have to paint a room, but new strollers, car seats, a complete new wardrobe! Yikes! But, I still want one!
And, you are so young, you can still have your little girl! =)
Also, when did you start feeling this one move? I've heard the second time around women notice it alot sooner (I know I am wayyy to soon to feel). I didn't feel Kailyn until 20 weeks (or probably DID feel it, but didn't know that it was her). I'm just curious!
@storyofmylife87 - I'll keep my fingers crossed for a boy for you, Stacy! And you're right, we could always have a third if we wanted to, say five years from now. I'd only be 33. (Although, the door is open for YOU to have a lot more!
) As for movement, I don't feel regular movement yet, but I felt the first movements somewhere around 14 weeks. With Jack, I felt him around 17 weeks. I bet you will feel this baby earlier this time!
Pros for having another boy of course are the hand me downs clothes/toys. I probably only bought Tyson like 3 things since he was born and I totally don't feel bad about it. They also get to share a room, which means if you were to buy a house, you won't be so pressured to buy a 3BR. If you have 3 rooms, you can use one for an office or guest room. Yeah, dumb thing to think about but hey, I live in NYC and my house is small. Also, now we get to compare notes with our two boys!
YAY! A baby brother for Jack! That's wonderful! Congratulations Beverly!
@babybitez - Yes, it will definitely be fun to compare notes!
And hey, I hadn't even thought about them sharing a room. My sister and I never did, and neither did Chris and Johnny, so we always thought Jack and his sibling, whatever gender, would have separate rooms. Food for thought! We're actually looking at houses with at least three bedrooms, and more likely, a house with four bedrooms, so that we can stay there long term (kids each with a room, us with our room, and a guest room/office). Now that prices have dropped, I think the four bedroom is doable, but you're right, even if we end up with our original idea of a three-bedrooom, perhaps the boys could share a room, and we could have an office even with a three bedroom!
Everyone has been telling me that they secretly thought it was a boy, and I'm not sure why. I was not thinking anything, because I didn't dare to hope too much for a girl! But yes, now the door is open for #3, but if we do decide to do that, it won't be for another four or five years. I think the thing I'm most excited about is seeing the relationship develop between Jack and his brother.
Yes, not having to buy all new clothes will help! Although, I do love to shop. Johnny insists that we should still buy the new baby some new things -- I'm going to get all new bedding for him -- it's not fair that he would get all hand-me-downs. June (my younger sister) got a bunch of new stuff, too, so I think I'll probably have the new baby get 70% hand-me-downs from Jack, and 30% new stuff. I think the shopping will help me get in the frame of mind that a new baby is coming, not just Jack #2!
Yay for a healthy baby! I totally understand the mixed feelings when it's not the result you hoped for. And I agree, it's nice that you found out now so that you can deal with any of those before he's born. Now, when he arrives, you'll be done with all of that and not have any hint of it get in the way of being excited with your new person.
Anyways, I think there's a certain coolness factor to being a mom of boys. What boy doesn't simply adore his mommy?
Congrats.
Congrats Beverly! As a mom of 2 boys, 18 mos. apart, I'll admit, it's lots of fun! I think you have the new stuff vs. old ratio pretty good. Our 2nd son does get a lot of hand me downs but he still gets a few new items every year.
Congrats Bev! That's so interesting, because like everyone else, I immediately thought you'd have a boy too. In any case, I wish you a healthy and uneventful second pregnancy. Hope your journey will be as smooth as your first!
Awww, congratulations! Funny enough, I was disappointed when they told me that Emilee was a girl. I was so hoping for a boy and I was even getting "boy vibes", which looking back on it now, I'm thinking they may have been left over from the miscarriage that I had immediately preceding my pregnancy with Emilee. Who knows? The funny thing is that I was ALSO disappointed that Christian was a boy! I was kind of hoping to just re-use all of Emilee's clothes, which we still did to some extent (b/c she wasn't showered with pink clothing) and well, I just thought having two kids of the same gender would be so neat! In the end, though, I'm glad Matt got his boy, or else we would have felt pressured by other family members to keep trying for the boy. We're very content with our little family and have no plans to extend it any further until at least after Matt finishes A school, if ever.
I'm so happy for you... I think pregnancy just does strange things to our wants and desires and emotions. As much as you hope for one certain thing, even the unexpected surprise can be a huge blessing.
Awww that's, really too bad. I was disappointed for you too! But you're right, at least you'll save lots of money on the clothes (and that's also extending it to the future, hehe). On the other hand....that means you might be having a third baby in the future!
Oh my, I just realize that if you have a baby girl in the future (and I just read your comment that it might be 4 - 5 years later) she is going to be SO babied!! And her brothers are probably going to be protective. How cute!!!
congratulations to jack! hehe he'll love having a brother to play with. usually babies of the same gender come in pairs so i'm not surprised you're having another boy. but coming from a family of a boy and a girl (i have a younger brother), we're not that close even though we're 2.5 yrs apart, i think because i'm a girl and he's a boy and we just have different interests.
that's true how it's good that you find out now instead of expecting a girl during delivery and being super surprised. it's always a surprise no matter when ppl find out the gender they're having, regardless of during ultrasound or day of delivery.
you're so silly...i hadn't noticed that your ticker was pink and now you have to change it.
Awww how sweet!! Jacke will be an awesome big brother.
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Look at me. We are on Boy #3. You think I wasn't disappointed a little bit to hear that we were having more and more boys? LOL But let me tell you, having boys is so awesome. Sure I want a girl and wish I had one... maybe some day? But of course, and you know this, you won't have any disappointment left whatsoever once you have that little boy in your arms. I'm sure it's already passing now. Congrats!!!
congrads on the baby boy! Im know you were somewhat hoping for a girl as I'm sure most mothers are but in all we all want the same thing, a happy, healthy baby....Im sure you'll get really excited once the idea sinks in and Jack will be an adorable older brother, he already has the experience (to some degree-atari)....wow them males rule in your house, makes you even more special b/c your the only female.....
Please forward me any ideas bout potty training or anyone out there.
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