Today we found out we're having a boy! Todd and I could not be more excited! It is such an amazing feeling knowing that there's a little baby boy coming!
Our appt. was at 8:30 in the morning. We got there extra early because we were so excited. Of course I was also nervous because we were having the ultrasound where they do the anatomy scan. When we got there, there was a little change in plans. The doctor had requested a level two ultrasound (that we didn't know about) and that we would have to go to Wakemed to get the ultrasound. Before we left to go to Wakemed we met with Dr. Mackenzie for a checkup. I weighed in at 109.6 - I gained 5 pounds in one month! My blood pressure was good - 108/80. We listened to the baby's heartbeat which the doctor said was really strong - 150 bpm. Dr Mackenzie was really nice. He measured my belly which was at 16weeks (I'm 17 weeks) but he said it was a little too early to measure and next month it would be more accurate.
We made it over to Wakemed and they were able to fit us in. Everything looked great during the ultrasound. It took awhile because he examained the head, heart, spine, and face. Finally after all that he showed us it is a boy!
The first person we told was Barbara - Todd's mom! We called her as soon as we left the doctors appt. She was thrilled! Then since we were at Wakemed we stopped by where Dana works to tell her the good news! Todd called Bryan and his Dad on the way home. They were both really happy and Bryan was excited for Ben to have a boy cousin to play with!
I wanted to surprise my mom and dad with the news. I wasn't able to surprise them when we found out we were pregnant so I thought this would be a good surprise. I told them that the ultrasound was at 2pm - I lied! I planned to surprise my mom at work and bring in cupcakes with pink or blue icing. I made 48 cupcakes last night because I also wanted to bring them into my work. I don't think I've ever made this many cupcakes before.
So after we found out I went home to put the BLUE frosting on the cupcakes. I was a little behind in my plan because of the Wakemed trip so I had to rush. I wanted to get to my mom's work during her lunch.
She had no idea I was coming. I finally made it there by 12:30 - just in time. My mom was getting ready to leave work but Jess (who knew I was coming) stalled her. Boy was my mom surprised to see me! I think it took a good 15 mins for it to sink in that I was there and that we are having a boy!
After that I went to surprise my dad and Christine. Christine was watching Leila at their house.
Even Leila was surprised!
Finally I went to my work and brought in the rest of the cupcakes! When I got home, Todd and I went for a walk around our neighborhood because it was so nice out. It was 80 degrees and beautiful. I also brought some cupcakes over to our neighbors because everyone was outside and I had a bunch left over. We ended the day with a BBQ and relaxed outside. What a day!
The proud dad-to-be!
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