Guess the baby’s gender!?????

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What a long day! All the suspense and excitement…plus the traffic on the LA freeway’s, can you say exhausting! We made it just in time for our appoinment arriving at 10AM on the spot. Normally, for an appt. I try to be early to fill out paperwork. It was just a crazy busy morning and while listening to the radio on the way down, just about every freeway had an accident on it or some sort of hold up. The 405 freeway, was packed with bumper to bumper traffic. I was beginning to think we were going to be a half hour late.

Well, luckily that wasn’t the case and we made it for our appointment just in the nick of time. My husband had to drop me off in front so that he could find a spot to park. All my nerves were worked up so at this point. Entering the building  I took a deep breath, then pressed the button for the elevator. As I made my way up to the 5th floor of the tall grey building I made my way down the hall to the office smiling. I signed in and sat in front of the window. I was filled with joy and relief at the same time. We made it! Not only that, but my mind was bursting in excitement…finally…we we’re going to find out the sex of the baby!

At 20wks. I’m feeling great and lot’s of movement.  It seemed that the baby was especially active this morning. Maybe, because we mentioned to Tristan that we were going to find out whether he was going to have a brother or sister and while doing so mentioned it to the baby. I had my feelings about about the what the gender could be and was pretty convinced. My husband’s thoughts were different but either way we knew this baby is a blessing. The suspense was killing me but in just a matter of time we were going to be told It’s a …..!!! My hubs walked in about 10 minutes later and after 30 minutes of waiting – my name was called. As I hopped on the table and lay back, relief had come over me and I felt comfortable and confident. Don’t ask me why, but I just became at ease and was ready for the announcement of the gender.

Not only that, but what I truly wanted was to see the baby and hear the Dr. tell me everything was going to be fine. The nurse typed away on the computer and asked a few questions. She then asked us if we wanted to find out the gender or if it was going to be a surprise. We told her we’d like to know and with that she turned the screen our way and placed WARM gel onto my belly and began the ultrasound. As soon as I saw the baby- I knew the sex…it didn’t take but a moment’s glance. The nurse circled around a few times and relayed to us what the sex of the our baby. My husband and I were overjoyed with excitement!

The Dr. came in after she measured the baby by computer and he was very calm and collected. He circled around and finally said he was happy with what he saw. He continued to circle and asked if I had a cold recently…which I did. He then told us that the baby has fluid around his heart and that it’s usually common when the mother has suffered a cold. Just then all the excitement was taken from me and worry set in…but he reassured us not to panic…further stating that the if there was an abnormality it would show up and the measurements would be off. He further stated that the baby has long arms and with abnormalities such as Downs their limbs would be short. He said that he was not panicking about it and that we shouldn’t either.

He recommended that we talk to the genetic counselor in case we had questions and for some reassurance. My poor husband…the look on his face! The genetic counselor reassured us as well that colds in the mother can create fluid around the heart and that we shouldn’t be alarmed. Since they wanted to rule out a maternal infection they did a blood draw and I’ll have the results soon. Just from what the Dr. said I didn’t want to put any fear into my mind. After scheduling another appt. for 4 wks. (need to check baby’s heart to make sure fluid has not increased) and leaving the office…I called my family and announced the great news. Hubs called his family as well.

My sis works for an OBGYN and told me not to worry that it is very common for that to happen. I know it sounds horrible. I’m once again feeling confident and comfortable. We will hope and pray that it’s just from the cold not something serious. With that, I’ll leave you with the ultrasound pictures. I’m going to let you guess for a couple of days for a little fun and then I’ll announce.  It’ll be fun….for me anyway!! LOL!

Please, please feel free to comment but don’t leave me any horror stories…honestly- I’m all about positive thinking and I hesitated in the first place to give out such information. I just ask that you respect that wish and embrace the happiness I have saved. It’s my mode of operation. I’m asking you not to worry either. I hope you can understand. I will delete comments that I feel are going in a negative direction!

Okay, now that were past that…

Here’s a profile picture…

 

 and a smiling happy baby!!  Hi Mom! Hi Dad!

 

Take a guess…what is the baby’s gender????  This is only for FUN- hope you’ll still play even though no prize is attached!! ; )

I will announce the gender on Friday!