We found out
This morning = best $70 I’ve ever spent.
I’m 15 1/2 weeks along and have been DYING to find out whether the little nugget is a “she” or a “he”. For almost my entire pregnancy, I was 100% convinced it was a boy, but most recently started to doubt that and think maybe it’s a little girl in there.
Since my friend found out two weeks ago that she’s having a boy –she’s due one week before me- I decided to call and book an extra ultrasound to see if we could find out. When we got there, the ultrasound tech was so pleasant and kind, and since it was a 4D fancy schmancy place, they have a giant screen, comfy couches, a legit bed for me to lay on (with lots of pillows!) and a “Dad” chair. It was pretty cute.
Even if we wouldn’t have been able to find out, it was an incredible appointment because I love watching our baby. I could watch it all day and we also got to hear the heartbeat, which is the sweetest, most amazing sound I’ve ever heard.
The tech zoomed around on the baby (who was jumping and swimming around like a little frog), and had a tough time being able to see “the goods” since it was often facing the opposite way or had its legs crossed. And then, she zoomed in on the money spot.
And then, with total confidence, she told us what we are having.
I looked over at Tom, who also had happy tears in his eyes, but waited to have a personal bawl fest until we got to the car. [I’m crying a little writing this… definitely a little emotional today] Within that 15 minute appointment, it all felt more real. I feel even more connected to the little thing growing inside of me (the love in my heart is pretty intense) and can start planning out the nursery and registry.
To celebrate, we went to Millie’s Pancake House, since Tom was hankering for some breakfast and had been at work since o-dark-thirty.
It was a very good morning <3
We’re waiting to spread the news until Monday, since we’re having a little gender reveal party on Sunday night and want the fam to know first, and find out at the same time. So stay tuned, friends! I will say that some of you were right in your guesses 😉
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Ah…leaving us hanging in suspense! So cruel! 🙂
i don’t mean to be mean! i just can’t tell the world before my parents.. they’d kill me. haha
TEASE!!!!!
…but I totally understand 🙂 I can’t wait to hear!
I think girl… girls seem to be taking over the blog pregnancy world 🙂
congratulations! what an amazing and exciting day for you both 🙂
Congratulations!!!!! So very exciting 🙂
ahhhhhhhhhhhhh! the suspense is killing me!
YAAAAAAAAY! Can’t wait! 🙂
I have a friend who surprised her parents with a cake. The outside was chocolate, but when they cut into it, it was layered chocolate and BLUE cake to annouce they were having a boy! I can’t wait to see what awesome things you create for your reveal party!
i saw this in food network magazine a few months ago and think it is ADORABLE. i’ve also heard of having the ultrasound tech writing ‘boy’ or ‘girl’ down on a paper and sealing it, then the parents-to-be bring that note to a bakery and have them bake a cake with blue or pink, depending, and then THEY cut the cake and find out that way. either way, so cute.
When we had our second child, we had an ultrasound tech write it boy or girl on a piece of paper and seal it in an envelope along with the ultrasound pictures. That way, our older daughter could open it in front of our family later in the day. It was such an adorable moment to hear her yell “BROTHER” 🙂
Gender reveal party, ha ha, I love it! Enjoy sweet family time 🙂 Can’t wait to find out Monday!
Is it sad I got a little teary reading this? I just love these pregnancy stories! Congrats!
not sad at all- i cry whenever i read something happy 🙂
I so agree. the fam’s gotta know before us! although.. I can’t wait to hear. 🙂 so exciting!!
So happy for you both!!! and so excited to know what is it finally – my guess is GIRL 😀 xoxo
I totally scrolled to the end hoping it would be announced there! Ahh! I understand your reasoning though – I’m glad you are announcing things to your family and friends first.
Congrats! I love your pregnancy posts! You and Tom are going to be great parents 🙂
lol, I would hope at least some of us were right in our predictions, because if nobody was right I’d be concerned about what was growing in there 😉
hahah! no kidding
Just so ….happy for you both:)
Awesome! What a great experience 🙂 Can’t wait to hear the news!
Aw man… I was expecting a reveal! Oh well, have fun telling your family!
P.S. He still looks a little moved in the breakfast photo!
Cruel, you are cruel! haha j/k. I hope you have fun with telling your parents first 🙂
You mean you can’t even hint if the name will be Chalene or Shaun?!
😉
bahaha!
Awww I can’t wait to find out!!
I CANNOT wait to find out!! My vote is girl.
Oh my goodness….you have us in some serious suspense!!!
YAY!!! So happy and excited for you both! <3
Awww!!! yay! So glad you were able to see little gluten free bun! I still think it’s a girl but then again I’m totally guessing from pics I’ve seen through your posts! ha. Have a great weekend! And have fun surprising the fam!
My heart was about to beat out of my chest while I was reading this entire post. WHAT A TEASE! I can’t wait to find out. Congratulations!
SOOOOOO happy for you both!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAHAHA I purposefully wouldn’t let myself scroll ahead because I didn’t want to ruin the surprise!!! Can’t wait until Monday! xoxo to you both!
Such a tease! 🙂 I’m glad you were able to find out. Let the shopping begin! 🙂
shopping has already started. haha
I too vote girl! I can’t even imagine what you and the Pilot are feeling right now!!!! So exciting!
Aww man I thought we were finding out!!! LOL. Oh well…we can wait till Monday! Congrats hun!
ahhhh so sweet! youre gonna make me cry and im not even a mom yet haha. what a special moment…congrats!!
🙂 I can’t wait for your family to find out!
ahhh, the suspense!!! Congrats, girl! can’t wait to find out!!!
So exciting ! Brought back memories of finding out the sex of our kids! Such an exciting and blessed time for you guys! Don’t forget to take photos of your family’s reaction to the reveal! They will be priceless !
Congrats!! Can’t wait for the big reveal on Monday!! I saw a really cute “reveal” somewhere at a party where the cake was decorated with white frosting and then when it was cut into, it was a pink cake, signifiying it was a girl!
I had to pay for it too! I couldn’t wait until 20 weeks! I’m gonna say it’s a boy! I think it is easier to detect the boy bits from an early age. So happy for you both!!! How fun to have a party!!!! We found out all three times..all boys! So, the last one we saved the name until his baby shower. We had some candles made with his name on them! It was the only thing we could do after 3 boys, lol.
agreed! i think it’s a boy too, based on the confidence of the technician! either way, we are all over the moon for you gina! can’t wait to find out for sure 😉
How exciting! Can’t wait to hear what you’re having and how you reveal it!
AAH!!! But I understand that you want to tell your family first.
I’m totally with you… My Mom would be
Really upset( Pissed) if I told other people before her
Haha!:-)cc
she’s already mad we’re making her wait until sunday! (not really mad, but definitely teasing me about it)
Ahhh can’t wait to find out!!! So exciting : )
I LOVED watching my kiddos on the sonogram!!! I always cried and finding out the gender was the best!!! I can’t wait to find out but for some reason I feel its a girl..
ahhh. what a tease 🙂 can’t wait to hear your exciting news. I’m voting girl!
I’m having a crummy “bad news” kinda day, but it makes my day a little bit better to see that you are so happy and full of love! I can’t wait to find out and that baby is going to have some great parents 🙂
xx
thanks girl <3 sending happy vibes that your day turns around
i knew it! you’re having a fish, aren’t you… 🙂
Hahahahahahahaha! 0-dark-thirty!!! Love this! Can’t wait for the beans to be spilled, have a great weekend and party!
AHHHH I WANNA KNOW!!!
Ahhh what a teaser!! Must have been an incredible experience though 🙂
ahh…such.a.tease!!! =P~ But totally understand!!!! I was so crying for you guys when I read this. Such happy news and a happy time!! So happy for you both! Can’t wait to hear the news on what she/he really is! So, do we already have names picked out? (Yes, I asked but be prepared, Sunday when you announce, that will be the first question they ask! Ha!)
you’re killin me! enjoy your little secret for the next few days…!!
total tease! but completely understandable. Super excited and happy for you guys! I had the biggest cheesiest grin on my face reading this post – congrats!
Total cliffhanger but totally understandable
Can’t wait till Monday 🙂