Monday, December 5, 2011

It's a...

Boy! 

Oh gosh-was I surprised.  I totally thought the ultrasound doctor was wrong at 13 weeks..seemed impossible.  But, maybe he was better than we give him credit?  Hahaha!  Or he was preparing us?  Totally.

We are excited, and soooo thankful that our sweet baby boy is healthy.  Everything looked great today.  The placenta is low again..it's on my cervix, but it should move up.  I'll have a c-section anyway, so I think it'll be fine. : )

I have already separated out the girl clothes I got on Black Friday with the kids.  I'll take those back in the next couple of days, and get some more boy clothes.  I have to say, I did cry for the first time today separating them, but I'm okay.  I'm so thankful to HAVE a baby, to have a HEALTHY baby, and that we're still making it!

We talked about names..since Ethan feels it is über important to have a name!  We have a few: Maximilian Nicholas, Maximilian Xavier, Zachary Nicholas, Carter Nicholas (Ches doesn't like so much), and William Xavier.  He loves Cole and Chase (because they play for the Phillies!!), but I'm not crazy about them.  I think Maximilian Xavier or Nicholas is in the top spot...we'll ask the kids for a vote too. : )  

..and we have to tell them!  I was going to call the nurse to tell Mary Claire on her 12:00 blood check, but there is a substitute nurse, and I didn't know how Boy would go over.  I'll tell them all after school. ; )  Praying for happy responses and good attitudes from all!  God chose what we needed, and He knows our long term plans.

Just thankful for today, and to be here in this spot right now!  Thank you SO much for all your prayers for our family, we can feel them.  We have J-O-Y on this happy day! : )

9 comments:

Stephanie said...

Oooh, ooh!! I LOVE "It's A....." posts! I miss those from when I was pregnant. :)

CONGRATS on a healthy little boy. LOVE little boys - Adam is home sick with me right now and giving me lots of cuddles. But I totally get wanting another girl to even out the mix. :)

Hugs and congrats!!

Amy@Diapeepees said...

Great news! Thanks for sharing.

Meri said...

Congratulations!! I'm so happy for your family...what a blessing!!

Kendra said...

Congratulations!!! Oh BOY, that's exciting! hee hee!! :) You know how boys just love their momma...you are blessed. I pray for him to be a big ol bouncing healthy boy!! Love those names!
Hugs!!

The Ware's said...

How exciting! So glad that everything's going ok!! :o) I was thinking about you all day today! If you ever want a break from all that boy activity - you can come experience my life with 3 emotional girls! Ha! :o)

Our Diabetic Warrior said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Unknown said...

Congrats, Holly! I know the mixed feelings of wanting a girl (and fertility struggles) all too well, but if I had it all to do over again, I'd have chosen boys in a heartbeat. :)

So happy for you!

Hallie Addington said...

I'm so happy for you! You are in my prayers... and always my heart!

Holly said...

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! : ) We are so thankful for your prayers and support!! love you guys!!