Well it seems that most of
you were right... it's a BOY. I am amazed at how many people
predicted that. I really had no clue. I kept having all these dreams
where couldn't tell if it was a boy or girl, but we are both
super excited.
We had a level
2 ultrasound done on July 30th. It lasted almost an hour
and they went from head to toe. It was really pretty amazing. They
pointed out all the bones, parts of the brain, major organs, chambers
of the heart, and we even got to watch the blood pump through the
heart. Of course there was also the money shot... and there was no
question about it... definitely a boy! Although I am super
excited, my first reaction was pretty funny. Holding Shawn's hand, I
looked over and said, "I don't know what to do with baby boys...
we he pee on me!" Shawn laughed and just told me to make sure my
mouth is closed when i change his diaper. HA! So far I have
all nieces and was a nanny to little girls. This will be an
exciting new adventure.
On my birthday, July 31st,
we had a gender reveal party at Outback with our family. I spent all
day baking pinata cookies. They have a hole in the middle where you
put candy. I stuffed them with blue M&M's. hat night at dinner,
we had all our family bust their cookie open at the same time. It was
a lot of fun... and everyone was super excited. Before hand, we made
each person pick a blue or pink straw for their prediction of the
gender. Only one person picked pink... I think that's crazy. Oh, and
the same thing happened at Shawn's work. He brought in a cookie for
co-workers but had them guess first, and only one of them guessed
girl. Guess the poll worked!
At dinner Shawn's family
gave us some really cute onesies to take with us. They make me want
to see the little man soon!! My mom is taking me shopping to pick out
a "coming home" outfit from the hospital as well. Usually
we wouldn't be buying this stuff so early, but with moving we have to
do it now. It makes me think about what he will look like. I can't
wait to see his tiny ears and toes! Still have a while to go!!!!
Mu mom and Tori also got us a ton of really cute outfits. Will have to post pics later. It will be fun packing them all!!!!
Shawn and I also did some
shopping before me leave. I want to use cloth diapers and after some
research decided to go with GroVia. I know a lot of people think we
are crazy, but we know it is the right decision for us. We wanted to
buy a few here to try out, that way we will know and be able to order
from over there. Our first stop was Babies-R-Us, and I finally got to
use an expectant mother's parking spot. I was sooooo
excited! Yet, no diapers there.
We then found a shop down
the road and had success. We bought a starter kit with the cutest
diaper shells ever. I am in love! I also purchased a Thirty-One bag
to use as a diaper bag for only $10 and a breast pump from the
hospital for only $35. Our baby boy is filling our suitcase up fast.
My cousin had her baby girl... Alana on July 30th as well. Here is Shawn getting some practice in:
So the big question on
everyone's mind is names. Although we have it narrowed down to a few,
we are going to keep the final decision to ourselves. I will share a
few options with you. Middle names is a completely different story...
but we have time!!
Options:
Rhys: (pronounced
Reese) a name I used when working in the Outer Banks for my
male character, it combines Ry (Ryanne) and Sh (Shawn). Means
enthusiastic
Nolan: an Irish name
as Shawn is of Irish heritage, meaning noble
Jeremiah: a name I
have always liked, meaning exalted by the Lord
This will be my last blog
here in the US. Looks for updates on my big adventure on here as well
as my travel blog!
