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.

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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.

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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.photo (99)

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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137 Comments

  1. Mindy @ just a one girl revolution. on July 15, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Ah…leaving us hanging in suspense! So cruel! 🙂

    • Fitnessista on July 15, 2011 at 2:29 pm

      i don’t mean to be mean! i just can’t tell the world before my parents.. they’d kill me. haha

  2. Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life) on July 15, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    TEASE!!!!!
    …but I totally understand 🙂 I can’t wait to hear!
    I think girl… girls seem to be taking over the blog pregnancy world 🙂

  3. Jackie @ Baking Charms on July 15, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    congratulations! what an amazing and exciting day for you both 🙂

  4. Sara K on July 15, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    Congratulations!!!!! So very exciting 🙂

  5. Silvia @ skinny jeans food on July 15, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    ahhhhhhhhhhhhh! the suspense is killing me!

  6. Keelie (SweatEqualsSuccess) on July 15, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    YAAAAAAAAY! Can’t wait! 🙂

  7. Donna Porter on July 15, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    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!

    • kara on July 15, 2011 at 2:49 pm

      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.

      • Donna Porter on July 15, 2011 at 3:14 pm

        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” 🙂

  8. Sarah @ See Sarah Eat on July 15, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    Gender reveal party, ha ha, I love it! Enjoy sweet family time 🙂 Can’t wait to find out Monday!

  9. Ash @ Good Taste Healthy Me on July 15, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    Is it sad I got a little teary reading this? I just love these pregnancy stories! Congrats!

    • Fitnessista on July 15, 2011 at 2:34 pm

      not sad at all- i cry whenever i read something happy 🙂

  10. Alyssa @ Life of bLyss on July 15, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    I so agree. the fam’s gotta know before us! although.. I can’t wait to hear. 🙂 so exciting!!

  11. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com on July 15, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    So happy for you both!!! and so excited to know what is it finally – my guess is GIRL 😀 xoxo

  12. Dani on July 15, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    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 🙂

  13. Suzi @ Confessions of a Fitness Instructor on July 15, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    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 😉

    • Fitnessista on July 15, 2011 at 2:34 pm

      hahah! no kidding

  14. Babs on July 15, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    Just so ….happy for you both:)

  15. Natalie @ Will Jog For Food on July 15, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    Awesome! What a great experience 🙂 Can’t wait to hear the news!

  16. Julie (A Case of the Runs) on July 15, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    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!

  17. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen on July 15, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    Cruel, you are cruel! haha j/k. I hope you have fun with telling your parents first 🙂

  18. BethT on July 15, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    You mean you can’t even hint if the name will be Chalene or Shaun?!

    😉

    • Fitnessista on July 15, 2011 at 2:33 pm

      bahaha!

  19. Karen on July 15, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    Awww I can’t wait to find out!!

  20. Dori on July 15, 2011 at 2:34 pm

    I CANNOT wait to find out!! My vote is girl.

  21. Laura @ prettylittlewords on July 15, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    Oh my goodness….you have us in some serious suspense!!!

  22. Jessica @ Jessica Balances on July 15, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    YAY!!! So happy and excited for you both! <3

  23. Christina on July 15, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    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!

  24. Kim on July 15, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    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!

  25. Ali on July 15, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    SOOOOOO happy for you both!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  26. Annie D @ Annie's Simple Life on July 15, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    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!

  27. Callie @ The Wannabe Athlete on July 15, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    Such a tease! 🙂 I’m glad you were able to find out. Let the shopping begin! 🙂

    • Fitnessista on July 15, 2011 at 2:38 pm

      shopping has already started. haha

  28. Parita @ myinnershakti on July 15, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    I too vote girl! I can’t even imagine what you and the Pilot are feeling right now!!!! So exciting!

  29. kaila @ healthy helper! on July 15, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    Aww man I thought we were finding out!!! LOL. Oh well…we can wait till Monday! Congrats hun!

  30. Amy@healthyhungryhappy.com on July 15, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    ahhhh so sweet! youre gonna make me cry and im not even a mom yet haha. what a special moment…congrats!!

  31. Sana on July 15, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    🙂 I can’t wait for your family to find out!

  32. Ashley @ Thefitacademic on July 15, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    ahhh, the suspense!!! Congrats, girl! can’t wait to find out!!!

  33. mari bury on July 15, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    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 !

  34. Lauren @ Sugar Coated Sisters on July 15, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    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!

  35. alicia on July 15, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    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.

    • Nina on July 15, 2011 at 2:48 pm

      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 😉

  36. Lauren @ Sassy Molassy on July 15, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    How exciting! Can’t wait to hear what you’re having and how you reveal it!

  37. Holly @ The Runny Egg on July 15, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    AAH!!! But I understand that you want to tell your family first.

  38. ClaireroseC on July 15, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    I’m totally with you… My Mom would be
    Really upset( Pissed) if I told other people before her
    Haha!:-)cc

    • Fitnessista on July 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

      she’s already mad we’re making her wait until sunday! (not really mad, but definitely teasing me about it)

  39. Amanda- The Nutritionist Reviews on July 15, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    Ahhh can’t wait to find out!!! So exciting : )

  40. Caree @ Fit-Mama on July 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    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..

  41. Kara on July 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    ahhh. what a tease 🙂 can’t wait to hear your exciting news. I’m voting girl!

  42. Danielle on July 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    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

    • Fitnessista on July 15, 2011 at 2:51 pm

      thanks girl <3 sending happy vibes that your day turns around

  43. allison @ thesundayflog on July 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    i knew it! you’re having a fish, aren’t you… 🙂

  44. Rachel on July 15, 2011 at 2:48 pm

    Hahahahahahahaha! 0-dark-thirty!!! Love this! Can’t wait for the beans to be spilled, have a great weekend and party!

  45. Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn on July 15, 2011 at 2:49 pm

    AHHHH I WANNA KNOW!!!

  46. Paige @Running Around Normal on July 15, 2011 at 2:50 pm

    Ahhh what a teaser!! Must have been an incredible experience though 🙂

  47. Kathie on July 15, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    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!)

  48. kara on July 15, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    you’re killin me! enjoy your little secret for the next few days…!!

  49. Kimberly on July 15, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    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!

  50. Donna @ Life of a Happy Blonde on July 15, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    Total cliffhanger but totally understandable
    Can’t wait till Monday 🙂

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