Boy oh Boy

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!