On Monday, I dropped Elley off at school and told her to ride the bus home. Little did she know I would pick her up early and we would head to the doctor for the 20 week scan. We picked up Molly from preschool and started to drive to Elley's school. At one point she asked where we were going, and we just said that we were picking up Elley. They both had no idea what was going on.
I went in to get Elley. When she walked down the hall and saw us, she smiled and asked if we were leaving to go find out if the baby was a girl or a boy. We weren't going to tell them until we actually got to the doctor but the girls were on to us. So we told them right there at the school. YES!! We're on our way to find out if these girls would get a brother or sister.
Ever since becoming pregnant, I never had any strong feeling one way or another. I was extremely sick in the first trimester and continue to get nauseous even now from time to time. I started taking Unisom and B6 regularly from the start, and it seemed to help. I still take it, I'm scared not to. Smells were the worst. One evening, we went to Costco and the amount of different smells put me over the edge. The tires, the bakery, the produce...I just couldn't handle it. I threw up on the way home. My children saw me throw up so many times, they thought it was just a normal part of my life.
I was never this sick with any of the other pregnancies, but they did seem to get worse with each one. I never thought that because I was so sick it could be a boy.
I always assumed I would have 4 girls. Was it because it was all I knew? Was it because thats all we had already? Was it because there are 13 grandkids on Adam's side and 11 of them are girls? I don't know. I would of been so happy if this one was a girl. We have all the girl clothes, the girls could share rooms, and we already knew what we were doing. The girls were excited we were having another baby and they always talked about it being a girl. I hoped that if this baby turned out to be a boy, they wouldn't be disappointed, then I thought...who am I kidding, it's a girl.
On the way to the appointment I asked the the girls if they had any last guesses. Everyone in the car said GIRL except for Addison. I think Adam and I were just prepping ourselves for another girl. So many thoughts and emotions filled my heart and soul as we drove there.
I sat in the waiting room anxious and excited. The girls played in the toy room. I can't believe it was 20 weeks already. This is the last baby for us so I was trying to savor the moment and then my name was called. Adam rounded up the kids and we headed down the hall to the ultrasound room. The room only had 2 chairs in it. Adam had Addison on his lap, Molly sat in the other chair, and Elley stood by the bed.
The tech asked if we wanted to know the gender if we came across it? Yes!!! This is it!! The first picture that came up was of his heart. She said baby was in a good position to get pictures of his heart and so we stayed there for awhile. She was so nice explaining to the girls what she was taking pictures of and all the parts of the baby's heart. At one point I said, "that looks like a girl heart to me." Everyone kind of chuckled. Then the tech moved the doppler and this is the next picture we saw.
I think I might of gasped and said, that's a boy or is that a boy!? I just remember that that one shot took my breath away. I never thought I would have an ultrasound picture like that. Then the tech said, "yep, that looks like a boy." I started crying. It was amazing to think that our little peanut was a BOY. I was in shock. Elley got me a tissue, then Addison got me a tissue. The tech commented on what sweet girls I had.
The girls didn't say much, I think they might of been in shock too. I think they really wanted a sister but are warming up to the idea of a brother now. By the time they meet him Im sure he'll have them all wrapped around his fingers. Watch out baby brother Arnold, you have 4 moms. :)
Adam is on cloud 9. He finally has a SON!
I still, 3 days later, find myself pinching myself. Still in shock and still giddy with joy. I can't wait to meet this boy of ours. it's going to be one long hot summer, but so worth it. Time to get rid of pink and start buying blue. I will miss dresses and bows and a different pair of shoes for every outfit, but what a fun way to finish up our family. I love this baby boy so much already!!
The rest of the ultrasound was perfect. He is perfect and is scheduled to arrive late September. Can't wait!!!
