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Baby M is a…

BOY!!!!!!!!

My ‘Mother’s Instinct’ was right.  Of course!  Here are a few of the pictures we got at our ultrasound yesterday.  Isn’t he precious?!  


























I will refrain from showing you the ‘It’s a Boy’ pictures.  I know I would be mortified if my mother had posted pictures of my “parts” all over the internet, so I will not do that to him.  Let’s just say that he is without a doubt a boy.

It continues to amaze me how God prepares you for what is coming next.  Corey has wanted a boy from the start.  I, on the other hand, have always dreamed of having a little girl first.  I am a very girly girl, so I wanted all of the pink, lace, frills, bows, and barbies.  Above all, I really wanted a healthy baby, but my preference was for a girl.  If I am being completely honest, I was worried that if we found out we were having a boy I would be devastated.  

At about 16 weeks, I started having this gut feeling that our Little Sprout was a boy.  I started daydreaming about what a boy nursery would look like, going to pee-wee football games, and having Nerf gun fights in the back yard.  I got really excited about having a boy; I was starting to hope for a boy instead of a girl.  And I was thoroughly convinced that Baby M was a boy.  I didn’t even think about pink anymore or entertain any girl name ideas.  Then at the ultrasound yesterday, it was confirmed.  Corey gets to have a sports buddy, and I get to have that special mother-son bond I hear is so wonderful!

Now we have to get started on the nursery, decide on a name, and get ready for our little boy!

Sharing the News

Telling Everyone

Originally, I planned to wait until the end of my first trimester to share the news with the world.  I wanted to make sure that we had the smallest chance possible of something happening before we told.

Then, when I saw how excited our families were and how ready they were to share the news, I decided we would tell at 10 weeks.  I figured at that point, chances of something happening are pretty low.  And, if something did happen, I would want the support of friends and family.

Then this past Monday we went to the doctor and got to see our little sprout.  Once I saw that little heartbeat and saw our little one wiggle, I knew I couldn’t wait any longer.  It finally felt real enough to tell everyone.  So as we left the doctor’s office, I called my mom to let her know that she could start telling family and friends.  Then we called Corey’s mom and my dad and told them the same thing.  Corey and I called and emailed friends and Corey went back to work and told everyone there.

After all of our close friends and family had heard the news, I announced to Facebook.  Let me explain this.  I very rarely post anything to Facebook.  I usually logon, look at my news feed, and log off.  But my brother Travis, posts everything on Facebook.  And ever since we told him that he was going to be an uncle over a month ago, he has had to sit on his hands to avoid posting something about this baby.  I figured if some of my friends, even if they aren’t close friends, were going to hear about our news through Facebook it should at least come from me.  So as soon as we had called everyone we needed to call, I posted this to Facebook


Now everyone knows.  Travis could post as much as he wanted about the new baby coming to our family.  (By the way, he keeps telling everyone that HE is having a baby.)  I am glad he, and everyone else, is so excited.

I am glad that everyone finally knows.  No more secrets!
Sharing the News

Telling Our Families


We finally told our families on Sunday. 

Both of our Dad’s have been pushing for us to have them over for a cookout.  We were supposed to have both of our families over last Father’s Day to use our new grill, patio, and patio furniture.  Almost a year later, we finally have the patio furniture put together and ready to use.  So we invited our parents, brothers, and sister over for a cookout.  At least they thought that was why they were coming over. 😉

After church, they all came over for hot dogs, burgers, lemonade, and banana pudding.  After we had all gathered outside around the table, and all the food was ready, I asked Corey to bless the food.  After thanking God for the opportunity to have everyone together and thanking Him for the food, Corey ended the blessing with

“…and thank you for the new addition to our family  that will be coming.  Amen.”

We looked up and my mom started balling.  My mother-in-law screamed.  It took a minute for the men to figure out what just happened.  Then there were LOTS of tears, smiles, and hugs.   No one in our family expected such wonderful news.  They all thought they were going to have to wait another two years for a baby.

After the initial shock wore off, we got to eat the yummy food Corey cooked.  The conversation for the rest of the day centered on baby things.  And fussing at me for ‘lying’ to everyone for a week. 

No one was happy when I told them they had to keep this a secret for at least another five weeks, but they promised they would do their best.  They are each so excited that they are busting at the seams to tell everyone they know that they are going to be a grandpa, grandma, aunt, or uncle.

I can already tell that this little sprout is going to be loved and spoiled beyond belief.  This little one is so lucky to have such a wonderful family!
Sharing the News

Telling Daddy-To-Be

Since January, I have had a couple of things to give to Corey when we did get pregnant.  I wrapped them up Saturday night, hoping I would finally tell Corey about our little sprout the next morning.


I woke up extra early Sunday morning so I would have plenty of time to share the news with the soon-to-be Daddy.  After convincing myself that I actually was pregnant, I went back into our room to tell Corey.  I sat on the bed, gift in hand, and started the following conversation:

Me: Corey…

        Corey…

        COREY!

Corey: What? It’s still dark.

Me: I know, but I have an early anniversary present for you.

Corey: I didn’t think we were doing anniversary gifts.  I have to open it right now?

Me: Yes, right now.

I handed him the gift and waited with anticipation as he sleepily unwrapped it.

“So You’re Going To Be A Dad” by Peter Downey and baby Vans



Corey:  Is this for in the future, or are you trying to tell me something?

Me: I am trying to tell you that I am pregnant!

After the initial shock, he admitted that he is excited.  A little scared, as expected, but excited nevertheless.