It's a Boy! (officially)

So about 6 weeks ago, I went for my second ultrasound that was supposed to put my mind at ease about the health and sex of the baby. As it turned out, the technician was able to tell me that all looked well and on track-growth was good, placenta where it should be etc- but the little rascal was crossing its legs and wouldn't give up its identity to us. The technician said it looked to be a boy, but she was only around 70% certain.

With all the charm and persuasion I could muster, I asked my doctor if he would schedule another ultrasound for me at a later date so I could be reassured of the sex. He wasn't really convinced that it was a good enough reason to send me back, but I assured him that knowing how I was supposed to decorate the room was essential, and part of my first baby bonding experience. He was hesitant, but finally gave in and gave me the necessary requisition:)

Fast forward 6 weeks later, and with the ultrasound complete, I can now say with 100% certainty that we are definitely having a boy!! ( I was pretty sure in my heart all along, but I've stopped myself from shopping up a storm just to be sure). The technician was kind enough to take lots of measurements to make it look like it was an ultrasound that was actually needed (yay, no bill!) and we were able to get two really great pictures of our little boy to Ooo and Aww over for the final stretch of this pregnancy.

I am really excited to meet our little man, and looking at these two pics, I am even more excited to see what he's going to look like. I mean, check out the lips he's sporting in the first picture. Little dude's going to be goood loookin' :-)

After the ultrasound, which was at the hospital where I will be delivering, we were able to go up to the maternity floor and take a tour of the different rooms, which I am very glad we did. They have a really compact area, which is good for family and friends that will be around before and after the birth, and all of their rooms are huge, bright and private (such a luxury). I made sure to see the large jacuzzi tub that I know I will be using, and to talk about various alternatives to pain management aside from an epidural. Overall, yesterday was a wonderful day, and now I can turn my attention and effort to cleaning out the baby's room, and get started on my decorating:)