It's A Boy!!!

[nikjd68]

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Last week Julie said she was in week 16. Therefore, using all my 4th grade math skills, you probably have an ultrasound scheduled where you can learn the sex of the baby in the next few weeks (even though it is typically a "sure thing" after about 21 weeks, a skilled ultrasound tech can tell you with virtual certainty at about 19 weeks as long as baby cooperates a little).

Therefore, are you planning on finding out the sex of the baby (sorry if this is discussed elsewhere)?

I know many people say they want to be surprised, but isn't learning now a surprise?

If I am being nosy, just tell me to shut up.

 

[parrotheadlois]

My niece is due December 19th - with twins - they had one of those new ultra-good ultrasounds and determined - it's girls!!

Julie - what's your due date?

 

[WaltD4Me]

I know many people say they want to be surprised, but isn't learning now a surprise?

No, it isn't the same.

It's really amazing when you don't know what it is and the doctor announces it when you deliver.

Personally I don't know how people can stand not knowing and knowing certainly makes shopping and planning easier, but there really is something to be said for waiting and being surprised.

And of course we all know a couple horror stories of friends who found out early and then got a REALLY big surprise when the baby came...i.e. pink princess room for baby Chloe who turned out to be baby Charlie.

 

[two-foxes]

And of course we all know a couple horror stories of friends who found out early and then got a REALLY big surprise when the baby came...i.e. pink princess room for baby Chloe who turned out to be baby Charlie.

Ahhh, yes. Our next door neighbors future son Body, was introduced as baby girl Zoey on her birthday. Our neighbors did an amazing job turning a football field themed room into a lovely garden theme room. I guess the umbilical cord was in the "perfect" place for the 20 week ultrasound! It is usually the other way around.

 

[AuroraJae]

Last week Julie said she was in week 16. Therefore, using all my 4th grade math skills, you probably have an ultrasound scheduled where you can learn the sex of the baby in the next few weeks (even though it is typically a "sure thing" after about 21 weeks, a skilled ultrasound tech can tell you with virtual certainty at about 19 weeks as long as baby cooperates a little).

Therefore, are you planning on finding out the sex of the baby (sorry if this is discussed elsewhere)?

I know many people say they want to be surprised, but isn't learning now a surprise?

If I am being nosy, just tell me to shut up.

Yes, we are planning on learning the sex of the sweet pea! Corey and I are both big planners and want to be able to buy accordingly, no yellow and green for us!

I do have one girlfriend who cannot understand why we want to know so badly. I told her maybe with the second one we'll let it be a surprise.

 

[Kaler131]

I found out the sex of ALL four of mine....I hate surprizes!.LOL!!

 

[LilGMom]

**Warning** - more unsolicited advice.

If they have a place around you that offers 3D ultrasounds you should check it out. There weren't any places near me that offered that when I was preggo with my two and in hindsight I wish I would have driven an hour or so to get one done, the pictures and detail you can see are amazing. I did go to the local U/S school and got about an hour worth of ultrasounds done along with a video tape of the U/S for nothing. Just had to lay there and let the students take pictures of my baby, lol. When you get your U/S see if you can get a video tape of it, pretty neat momento to have.

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Yes, we are planning on learning the sex of the sweet pea! Corey and I are both big planners and want to be able to buy accordingly, no yellow and green for us!

I do have one girlfriend who cannot understand why we want to know so badly. I told her maybe with the second one we'll let it be a surprise.

YEAH!!! us too we had to know. I cant wait to hear the news!!

 

[SamSam]

I am thrilled with this post! I wanted to ask about the sex of the baby but didn't want to intrude on you and Corey's privacy.....so, I'm thrilled that someone else asked!

I'm really excited to hear what you are having!

 

[daneenm]

I know many people say they want to be surprised, but isn't learning now a surprise?

That is what I have always said too. One way or another it is a surprise when you find out, no matter what part of your pregnancy it is.

--Daneen

 

[MenashaCorp]

**Warning** - more unsolicited advice.

If they have a place around you that offers 3D ultrasounds you should check it out. There weren't any places near me that offered that when I was preggo with my two and in hindsight I wish I would have driven an hour or so to get one done, the pictures and detail you can see are amazing. I did go to the local U/S school and got about an hour worth of ultrasounds done along with a video tape of the U/S for nothing. Just had to lay there and let the students take pictures of my baby, lol. When you get your U/S see if you can get a video tape of it, pretty neat momento to have.

Just look out when that snake and the lion's paw come at ya!!!

 

[SamIAm21]

I wanted to know as well, but my beautiful daughter was a bit uncooperative even way back then and would not turn quite enough to make a positive "announcement". I wanted to know too mainly because I could not bear calling the baby "it" for nine whole months. I longed for a more proper pronoun!

Unfortunately, I had lots of yellow, green, and a sort of passable shade of purple at my baby shower.

 

[LilGMom]

Just look out when that snake and the lion's paw come at ya!!!

So, so, so, so bad. (but very funny)

 

[BRobson]

We found out with both of ours

Molly was named as soon as we found out at 20 weeks but we didn't tell anyone else. Most of my family guessed as there are no boys on our side

We were so shocked with no 2 to find out it was a boy and didnt quite believe it until I saw his tackle With his name - I wanted Lewis and DH wanted Ewan. I won ( no surprise there!!!).

I really loved buying things knowing what sex they were

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

I was able to find out with DD, but with DS I had a high risk pregnancy and they did several ultrasounds in the first few weeks...but then never did another one. When he was born they were getting ready to wisk him away to NICU and all assumed I knew what I was having, so I had to ask. I was shocked as I also thought it would be another girl.

I was in labor a total of 36 minutes with #2 and had him 12 minutes after I got to the hospital. DH had to drop me off in the ambulance bay and then go park the car. When he finally made it back to the room I said: "I've got some bad news and some good news...the bad news is you just missed the whole thing...the good news is you've got a son!".

 

[newtodis]

I was able to find out with DD, but with DS I had a high risk pregnancy and they did several ultrasounds in the first few weeks...but then never did another one. When he was born they were getting ready to wisk him away to NICU and all assumed I knew what I was having, so I had to ask. I was shocked as I also thought it would be another girl.

I was in labor a total of 36 minutes with #2 and had him 12 minutes after I got to the hospital. DH had to drop me off in the ambulance bay and then go park the car. When he finally made it back to the room I said: "I've got some bad news and some good news...the bad news is you just missed the whole thing...the good news is you've got a son!".

Aww...how terrible that he missed it but such a cool thing for you to get to tell him!

I found out with both of them!! DS4 I drove the hour to get the 3D ultrasound and was so thankful that I did. The pictures were amazing. DS1 I had 3D ultrasounds at my doctor's office (different doctor) so it was really cool.

Try to scan your ultrasound pictures into your computer or something to save them. They really lighten up over time and make it harder and harder to see them. I had techs at both ultrasounds tell me this so I would be able to keep them.

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

Aww...how terrible that he missed it but such a cool thing for you to get to tell him!

Sadly he missed seeing DD born as well...I went into labor @ 27 weeks and had to be rushed to the hospital. She decided to make her debut while he was putting the hospital gown & mask on in the other room. He walked in as they were handing her thru the window to NICU...

As you can see, both of my pregnancies were very stressful...but I have two beautiful children to show for it!

 

[clombardi]

I do have one girlfriend who cannot understand why we want to know so badly. I told her maybe with the second one we'll let it be a surprise.

Julie, That is exactly what we did. With our first daughter we wanted to know so that we could be prepared. With our second daughter, 3 years later, we didn't find out because we wanted to have a surprise unique to the second pregnancy, and the urgency to be prepared with the right color "stuff" just wasn't there.

You, Corey, and the sweet pea are in my prayers!

 

[Madi100]

Sadly he missed seeing DD born as well...I went into labor @ 27 weeks and had to be rushed to the hospital. She decided to make her debut while he was putting the hospital gown & mask on in the other room. He walked in as they were handing her thru the window to NICU...

As you can see, both of my pregnancies were very stressful...but I have two beautiful children to show for it!

My first DD was also born early. I went into the hospital at 24 weeks, because of pre-term labor. I was on bed rest for 2 weeks, when she decided enough was enough. Madi was born at 26 weeks weighing 2 pounds, 8 ounces. DH also missed the birth. He was an hour away, and they called and told him that she would be born sometime that day. So, he took his time getting there, and missed it by 5 minutes.

 

[cdotla]

Julie:

Like you, I wanted to know and found out with both of mine.

Here's why I think it is a good thing.

On each occasion when we found out, it was a very special day for us. From the moment we woke up on each of those days, we were so excited with anticipation. And when we heard the news during the ultrasound it was amazing! We then knew we had a Baby Girl, and then 2 years later, a Baby Boy. No longer was it just a "Baby".

On both occasions after hearing the news, we went out immediately to dinner and celebrated. Once our little pea become a Girl and a Boy, they somehow became so much more familiar and real to us.

There is a lot of talk about losing the surprise in the delivery room. However, I like to think that on each occasion when I found out the sex of my babies, I was able to completely focus on the news, think about it and celebrate it with my undivided attention.

How likely is it that after you pop out a baby, you are Corey will be able to then walk away and have a 2 hour dinner talking with bubbling excitement about the fact that you just had a Boy or Girl? Not likely!

Honestly, the whole experience of giving birth in and of itself is special enough. Did I think for a moment that I missed out on something by not having an extra "surprise" at the end? Not at all.

Instead, I got to fully experience my "surprise" a couple months early, and not be too exhausted to enjoy it and celebrate it.

The labour and delivery will be special and exciting enough all on its own!