Friday, May 25, 2012

We're Having a BOY!!




I never would have thought that at only 12 weeks pregnant, I would be able to find out the gender of our little monkey. But like a little surprise blessing, the teeny weeny one chose to strike a "spread eagle" pose for my (fabulous and funny) ultrasound technician, and with utmost certainty, we were told we were having a boy. We've got the pics to prove it (I will add the photo as soon as I am able). I was so thankful to have my mother-in-law with me at the appointment when we found out the exciting news.

I was actually surprised at HOW excited I was to hear we will be having a boy. Certainly, having grown up in a house with two sisters, raising two little girls would seem more familiar to me, and less new and scary. But honestly, I kind of like the newness and unfamiliarity of it. I've already told both my mother-in-law and my husband that they are going to have to help me learn the ropes of changing diapers and potty training this time around. :)

It also seems that the teeny weeny one is QUITE active. I'm pretty sure that during the course of the hour or so of the ultrasound, the baby moved about a gazillion times. I'm pretty sure he did a few jumping jacks, a short tap dance, a couple of laps around my womb, and some spins and turns. It made me dizzy just to watch him in action. Of course, when I relayed this information to C, we both kind of nervous-giggled. We are going to have our HANDS FULL.

....so I am definitely going to have to change my blog tagline.

...and what about the title of my blog? My blog is named after the nickname I use for Emmy. I doubt I will use the same nickname for the monkey. Maybe I should just rename my blog "Mooshkatoo and Monkey" :) It's kinda catchy.

9 comments:

  1. Congratulations! How exciting!

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    1. Thank you so much! We are totally thrilled. And just slightly nervous. :)

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  2. Congratulations! So very happy for you! Having two myself, I'm partial to boys..hehe. You'll be fine! So glad you were able to find out so soon!
    Big hugs
    Annie

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    1. Thanks so much, Annie. My mother in law (who has two sons) feels very similar to you :) I certainly may be coming to you for advice if I find myself dealing with unfamiliar territory in parenting!

      Many hugs back,
      d

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  3. Personally, I can't wait to teach your little boy naughty things. I'm not sure what naughty things but I'll figure out something...I'm so very thrilled to know that you'll have a little Monkey.

    What about Mooshkatoo & Monkey Too

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    1. I Love Mooshkatoo and Monkey Too! You are always so full of brilliance. :)

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  4. Congratulations! Unbelievable that they were able to tell the gender so early on. But it's wonderful for you (especially if you're a planner like me). Little boys are so much fun!

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind words! My take on pregnancy and finding out the gender early is that there are SO MANY surprises when it comes to the birth, I just don't need ONE MORE surprise, you know? :) It also just makes the whole pregnancy feel much more real and grounded for me... I am hearing only fantastic things from mamas of little boys (though I seriously doubt a mama of a little boy would tell me boys are horrible and hideous creatures :)Many thanks again!

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  5. Great post! Quick question: is the ultrasound photo a stock photo? If so, can I ask where you found it? Thanks!

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