We had our ultrasound a week and a half ago, and we’re having a boy!
Stinkbug was disappointed with the news and said she wanted another sister “so we could name her Flower”. Right. That would have happened.
I didn’t really care about the gender either way. A small and petty part of me didn’t want to have to shop for boy stuff and get peed on all the time. But I knew it would be fun to add a boy to the mix, and of course I’m thrilled.
Then there was Curtis. He tried to act nonchalant about it, but I could tell he was really excited. You know how men are. They all secretly want a boy to teach all the boy things to.
Here is a belly shot, almost 22 weeks along.
And a side view.
Do you think it’s a bad sign that three people have asked me in the past week if I’m about to deliver? A couple of them got pretty embarrassed when I told them I’m just over halfway through. It’s kind of funny to make them squirm. If I keep up the pattern of my other pregnancies, I still have about 20-25 pounds to go. And to all you people who claim you’re only supposed to gain 20-25 pounds total? Bite me.
Sarah says:
Congratulations! Another athlete in the family I am sure. Can’t wait to spend some time with you this weekend.
June 29th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
Tyra says:
How fun! It will be so great to add a boy to the family!
June 29th, 2008 at 10:20 pm
kanani says:
Yay! Happy you are having a boy!!!
June 30th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Meridee says:
I’m very excited for you. Boys rock!
June 30th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Niki says:
Congrats on getting a boy Rachel. Now you can wear all of your TALL maternity jeans. I gained 50 pounds with each of my pregnancies. Sick. BUT you look great!
July 1st, 2008 at 10:35 am
Anna says:
Congratulations! And to solve the getting peed on situation - they do sell “pee-pee tee-pees”. I swear.
July 1st, 2008 at 5:00 pm
dea says:
YEAH! I love my boys they are so much fun and getting peed on isn’t too bad, you just have to watch it cause they are so talented and can pee in their own faces too. You just have to be really fast! You will figure it out! Congrats again and Happy belated birthday, (sorry for not calling) We sure love you and hope it was great!
July 2nd, 2008 at 4:08 am
Ally says:
Glad you finally jumped on the bandwagon with the rest of us pregnant girls!
July 2nd, 2008 at 7:11 am
Michelle Daly says:
Wahoo. Congratulations on the boy.
July 2nd, 2008 at 5:43 pm
britt says:
Boys are such a treat…girls are too but they are just so different. I love that you got your belly shot. I was so camera shy when I was prego that I really don’t have any pregnant pics (I totally regret it now). Congrats!
July 2nd, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Rochelle says:
Yea! Congratulations to you as well! We are all hoping for a boy over here. My feeling is if I don’t get a boy this time it’s now or never. If not then it’s not the end of the world. Do you have any names???
July 6th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Jessica says:
Dude, I’m right behind ya. I always marvel at those cute little mamas that at 9 months look like I do at 5. Once I stop puking long enough to actually eat, my body just wants to make up for it or something.
July 8th, 2008 at 12:44 am