And finally we know

We had the ultrasound done yesterday. It seemed like the longest day. I felt like I did as a child on Christmas Eve. "Is it Christmas yet? Has Santa been here yet? When is he coming?"

This clinic was way better than the last. I don't know why we weren't just sent to this one for both. There was only one other person in the waiting room, as opposed to the Grand Central Station look of the other. It was VERY clean. And the staff were organized. My name was called right at 3pm on the button!

I changed into the paper gown with fancy belt. The Sonographer (named Honour - neat name) dumped a bunch of that gel on my belly and we were on our way. I got teary eyed when she started counting fingers and toes. It's real! I'm really having a baby!

I had to flip over a few times because the baby was hiding the right foot. I lay there fairly silently, only asking if I could get a print out (which I didn't have to pay for, and I got 5 pictures) and answering that we want to know the sex. Finally, she was done and called in my husband for the show. The baby is amazing! Spine is perfect. Even the skull, which we have a nice Halloween print-out of. Little heart pumping away.

"So, can you tell what the sex is?" I asked, trying to sound casual.

"Legally, I cannot say. However, if I leave the room I can't stop you from checking my notes."

Honour left the room and Hubby and I immediately scrambled for her desk. I think I was cross-eyed with excitement. I couldn't even see the piece of paper. Hubby had to point and said "I was right. It's a boy!"

When we got home we made our phone calls and sent our messages over the internet informing all those who wondered with us. My mom was a bit shocked. She was sure it was a girl. She's excited all the same.

I think hubby was secretly praying that at least one of our two planned children would be boys. He's the first male of his generation to have kids to carry on the family name. He kept saying "Now Grandpa can relax!"

Tomorrow I am working with mom. It's our work day with a big time gap between houses. As well as a Value Village. Now that we know what colours are safe we're going to have lots of fun!!!!