It's a.....

It took the ultrasound technician about a half of a second to inform us that we're going to have a baby boy!! (She actually admitted that she was glad we wanted to know, because it would have been hard for her to hide it from us!) He was VERY active during the ultrasound...seriously, he barely stopped moving the whole time. The poor technician had her work cut out for her, between the baby's movements and my subsequent laughter. But she did manage to get all the measurements that she needed. Overall measurement is still right on track, estimated weight at 9 oz. It was really cool to see some of the more detailed shots, like the brain, four chambers of the heart, umbilical cord, etc. There is one little spot (called a echogenic foci) on the heart that they were concerned about, so I have to go back on Thursday morning to have a fetal specialist take a look at it. Both the ultrasound tech and my doctor assured me that it's not totally uncommon, but that it's better to have another set of eyes look at it. Sometimes a spot like this can be indicative of other problems, but since my 16 week bloodwork and all other organ measurements have been good, I'm trying not to panic. I'm at least glad that I was able to get in to the specialist on Thursday morning, so I don't have too long to worry about it.

So Stewart (and my brother) are over the moon about the fact that I'm having a little boy. I'm excited, but taking a little bit longer to get used to the idea. All day I've been thinking about why I'm more reserved in my reaction, and I think it's because I'm a little bit more nervous about raising a boy than a girl. I just don't know what to do with a boy! I'm a girly-girl.....I like ruffles and bows and ballet and princesses! So the thought of a boy kind of intimidates me! I'm slowly getting used to the idea though. Now we really need to get serious about names. Eeek! (That makes me nervous too!)

Ready to see some pictures? Like I said, the little guy wasn't at all shy about giving us "the money shot", as they say, but for some reason, I feel kind of weird about posting that one on the internet. I know that's kind of ridiculous, but this is my son's privacy we're talking about! If you really want to see that picture let me know and I'll e-mail it to you.

Here's a cute one of his profile.


And one of his feet, tush, and spine (the face and head are not in this shot)


The ultrasound tech commented several times that she thought he had big feet, and how they were right up against my bladder. I believe her exact words were "Wow, he's nailing your bladder with those feet!" Trust me lady, I know!

Well, I'd better go....Stewart is ready to start reading "The History of the Florida Gators" to our little man now. Starting him early....