Our Wild Ride to 20 Weeks!

   It has been quite a long time since I have updated this post, but that doesn't mean that life has been any less wild and crazy!  During my 15 weeks doctor's appointment, we were prepared to find out BB's gender.  I couldn't sleep the night before, and the day of the appointment, I was a mess!  Further acknowledgement that this baby growing in my stomach was a reality made me emotional.  BJ and I met at the doctor's office at 3:15, and about an hour later, we were meeting with Dr. Brody.  He asked if I had a feeling one way or the other, and I explained that I just felt that I had a baby girl.  He explained that 70% of the time, the mother is right, and on that thought, we started the ultrasound.
   
    BB was not very cooperative, staying put (I suspect taking a nap) with his/her hand between his/her legs.  After about 10 minutes, Dr. Brody told us with 90% accuracy that we were having a baby BOY!  BOY!!!! I was completely surprised!  We called the lady at Scarlett's bakery making the gender reveal cookies, and we prepared to share our surprising news with our family and friends.  I think almost everyone was totally surprised that we were having a boy.  I was actually excited about having a little boy.  I've always heard that little boys belong to their mothers, and I saw this as a fresh new start with the name game.

    I purchased a few baby boy items over the next few days, just to celebrate our news.

    Now, let's fast forward to week 19.  Mom and I went back to the doctor for a checkup, and what do we find out?? I have a GIRL!!  As Dr. Brody started the ultrasound, I laid back and watched the screen for our baby.  It never occurred to me that BB might actually be a girl!  At first, Dr. Brody said "Hmmmm," and that was my first hint that things were not as they seemed. I asked him, "Do I have a little girl?" and he said, "Well, yes.  It's a girl!"  Mom screamed out "I knew it! I knew it!"  I squealed and laughed so much!  A girl!!!  My maternal instincts weren't off!!  I called BJ, and he was speechless (and working--- we are talking about BJ)!  I really would have it no other way!  Thinking that BB was a boy and then finding out that she's a girl was so much fun!  Now BJ are preparing for all the fun that a girl brings to life!