Well, it’s been a long day, and I’m just now able to sit down and spill the big news.
Little peanut cooperated very well and showed us what we wanted to see.
And we will be bringing home….
A BOY!!!!
I’ll be honest. It was a little weird to see his ummmm…..parts…on the screen.
I’m used to seeing girls.
His heart and kidneys looked good.
Which is why I shouldn’t be concerned about what they DID discover.
Apparently, all babies should have a three-vessel umbilical cord.
Mr. Peanut only has two.
The ultrasound tech was incredibly nice, and tried to make me promise not to freak out and go google-ing it.
She said that in 15 years, she’s never seen a “two-vessel baby” come back with anything wrong.
But because it can be an indicator of “things”, we are being sent to a perinatologist next Wednesday.
I have been strictly forbidden (by Stephen) to not look anything up on the internet. He told me if I did, that he would disconnect my ability to browse the world wide web.
I spoke with a friend of mine this afternoon who told me that her second baby had only two vessels, and that she too, was sent to a specialist.
Her baby is now a perfectly healthy and functioning three and a half year old. (She mentioned they did some testing on her when she was born and did determine her kidneys were a little smaller than average, but not enough to make a difference. And…she said she has a small belly button.)
My bloodwork for neural tube defects and a few other chromosomal abnormalities came back negative. His heart has four chambers, and his kidneys are measuring right where they should be.
All the same, we would appreciate the prayers on this one.
But….regardless, we are thrilled to have a boy!!! Oh, but we have NOTHING blue. I don’t even think we have anything gender-neutral.
I woke up this morning, took the puppies out, grabbed the MacBook and took a little peek. I should have been a little more patient. I was so overly excited to see an update, you know…I allowed my eyes to scan, I got to “A BOY” and know I got really excited, because I must have unconsciously clapped or squealed out loud or something because the puppies started barking! Jon and I are so happy for ya’ll and know that your family and your new little one is in our prayers. Please don’t hesitate to call me, EVER, for anything, SERIOUSLY. I keep reading about all your cleaning. Oh my goodness, I’m a clean freak - OCD all the way, so I’m your girl. FREE of charge. And I like Big Bird and Cookie Monster. Doesn’t get much better than that. If I were you , I would take it while I’m offering, cause I’m not this nice all the time
HA HA HA
Just Kidding !!!
CONGRATS from the bottom of my heart.
Awww…congrats Annette. I quickly scanned for “boy” then went back to read the meat of your post later! Sorry. Don’t fret (yea right, huh?), that baby of yours is doing just fine. And how much fun will you have buying all new rough and tumble baby clothes? Congratulations again, and I’ll keep all of you in my thoughts.
Whooo!! Hoooo!!! That is awesome!! I think we have a little bule we can send your way!! Congrats on the news! We will be praying for you and your family!! We are soi happy for you guys! What an exciting time!!
Yay for boys!!! Congratulations! I’m really excited for you and Stephen. Now you get to play with Ninja Turtles and Transformers. Your little one will be covered in prayer and I’m sure everything will be fine. Love you all!
Doug says congrats too!
I love how Jeanne worded it! You’re going to love having a little guy in your house. It’s so wonderful–I will be praying for him (and you & Stephen) while you wait test results. I agree with the no googling