We are having...

A BOY!

I'm still in shock.  Mark had me so convinced the baby would be a girl and to be honest, although we have a name for each gender picked out, I really love our girl name and only really like our boy name.  I do love our boy middle name because it has special meaning to my family, but I might be open to changing the first name if I hear or see something I like better.  If you are wondering if I am the sole decision maker on names, I'm not... but I am usually the only coming up with names, then initial approval is Mark's job and I think I have the final say.

I don't know what to think of a boy either!  I have only ever known girls.  We have some gender neutral things for babies, but many, many girl specific things too!  I've collected a few clothes for boys at garage sales or whatever with hopes of one day using them, but the reality of actually using them is kind of overwhelming!

I'm happy for a boy, I think!  I know that if we had had another girl, I might have doubted the chance of ever experiencing what a boy would be like.  And I loved seeing Mark be so happy when he saw that little boy part.  He immediately started talking about throwing a ball with him and passing on the business.  I told him that he can play ball with the girls too.

The only thing that could have been better about the ultrasound was the tech couldn't get the best view of the baby's heart.  He wouldn't put his arm down and out of the way.  She said that she did her best and if the doctor looked it over and thought he needed to see more, we would have to come in again for another ultrasound.  She said she didn't see anything alarming, but just to be aware that if the doctor did want us to come back, it was to get a better view.  Hopefully all is well with little guy's heart.

That's the news around here!  Hadley had her MRI on Monday and the procedure went very well.  We are still waiting on the results and hopefully they will call tomorrow with them.  I am trying my best to trust that God is in control and that He will protect her.  Please continue to pray if you feel so led.  Thank you!