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B or G
July 17, 2007

Andy and I decided to have one ultrasound and scheduled it in a long time ago. The day before he left for his epic float adventure, he realized he wouldn’t be back in time and asked me to change the appointment. I couldn’t and went to the appointment with Anne, Heather and my mom. It was great to have those powerful women with me. I have often wondered how women get through pregnancy without a partner, but now I know. Girlfriends.


The doc was lame and acted as if the ultrasound was a boring chore akin to flossing. I had to repeatedly ask him to say anything at all and he would respond with one word, deadpan answers that always led to another question. “I know you do this all the time, but this is my first time and you really can’t tell me enough information,” I said. “I understand,” he said. But this was followed by silence. “What’s that?,” I asked. “The stomach,” he replied dryly. And so it went on. I am so glad he is not my doc. I am so glad we have a midwife we really like. But party pooper attitude couldn’t keep us down. The coolest thing for me was seeing the spine and ribs with the heart beating. We have a healthy baby.

We decided to find out the gender. This is an interesting topic. People feel so strongly about not finding out and those that find out don’t seem to feel as strongly, but still pretty resolute. Heather worries about gender stereotyping before the babe is born. Valerie enjoyed the anonymity of not knowing her child until it was time. Caroline loved the surprise after working her ass off for hours. We decided to find out because it is a fantastic surprise right now. I am not interested in pink or blue and my kid still remains as anonymous as ever. Could be a prep, punk rocker, goth…..I hope bug gardens. The biggest, most heartwarming reason we found out wasn’t even identified until we started spreading the news. Our family that can’t be near LOVES knowing the gender. It was great fun to share the news with aunts, uncles, siblings, parents, friends; to bring them closer to our excitement. My sister-in-law emotionally said that she really feels a tangible connection to her first bug knowing the news. All around I am really happy to know.

I had the doctor write the gender down on a piece of paper and place in a sealed envelope. So when Andy got home last night, we opened it together. I didn’t think I could love my man any more….click here to find out if our bug is a b or g.

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11 Comments


Wendy
July 17, 2007 at 4:01 PM

Congratulations on a healthy baby!

Sucks that you had such a poopie head for a doctor, our tech was great. Actually, at one point our daughter moved her hand a little bit and the tech rewound and forwarded the movement so it looked like she was waving. Cheeseball, but at least she was trying to make it fun. Also at one point I thought I saw a tail, but I was afraid to ask. I figured someone would mention it if they noticed something wrong.

Also, we didn’t find out the sex for the ‘surprise after I’d worked my ass off’ reason. We had a midwife and she had me announce the sex after the birth. Too bad I got it wrong (labia are very swollen at birth and look like testicals- who knew?).



dig this chick
July 17, 2007 at 4:44 PM

I love that you got the sex wrong. That is hilarious! Yeah…I do wish our doctor had been different but it made me really thankful for our midwife we really like and trust.



whitelj24
July 17, 2007 at 5:16 PM

sometimes i’m slow. i just want to be very certain about this : LADY bug means girl, right? ha, how perfect.



dig this chick
July 17, 2007 at 5:40 PM

yup. 🙂



Aunt Lorie and Uncle Joe
July 17, 2007 at 6:00 PM

CONGRATS on your very own MONTANA LADY BUG. Take care of the new branch on our family tree! Life is just so darned beautiful, isn’t it?

Our love to all three of you…



paige
July 17, 2007 at 7:36 PM

talking with another momma friend, she said knowing the gender helped her feel more connected to her bug while she was in the belly….so many view points….all that matters is what feels right to you, and I can say i am happy to know….your human will be so much more than a gender….can’t wait!



sarah
July 17, 2007 at 8:19 PM

YAY!! i totally cried when i clicked on the picture! i am so emotional about your baby 🙂
whoohooo!



TRB Holt
July 17, 2007 at 11:28 PM

I cannot express the love and the swell of emotion I felt when I saw my grandchild move in my daughter…..I can’t wait to hold this little girl!



The Parke Family
July 18, 2007 at 12:41 AM

Congrats from one little cousin to another! Charlie can’t wait to meet her!!!



lindsay
July 23, 2007 at 12:20 AM

that’s funny. cuz isn’t it boy lady bugs that have spots and girl lady bugs that don’t? i’m glad i know the bug is a girl, else, i would be sitting here confusing myself. can’t wait to meet the bug!



lera
August 6, 2007 at 2:29 AM

Ultrasounds are so magical. So happy the baby is healthy. Sorry the dr was a dweeb.

A girl … wow. What fun!



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