9.20.2010

Week 21: It's A...

We had such a baby filled Monday! Our sonogram appointment was early in the morning, and we were so eager to find out the sex of the baby. The technician had to take lots of crucial pictures, measurements, and notes first, and it felt like we had to wait FOREVER to find out. Of course, when she checked to see if the baby would cooperate, the little legs were crossed. So modest! Luckily, we have a little baby that just cannot stay still for longer than a few minutes at a time, and we were able to see that...


We are so absolutely thrilled!! Josh never expressed a preference either way, and while I would be just as amazed and happy with a little girl, I was hoping our first would be a boy. I am already teary eyed thinking about Josh teaching his little son how to build things, fix cars, and be a great man!




I am so happy to have it be me and my boys in our little family. It feels good to know for sure that it's a little boy, and not have to refer to our baby as "baby" or "he/she" anymore. We were putting off thinking of names until we knew the sex, since picking out a name for another human is insanely overwhelming. We've got a few good names we're thinking about for this little guy.




Dear Baby Boy:
You're a little dude! We found out today, and can't stop smiling about you. The look on your dad's face when we were told (though it was so very obvious on the screen!) that you are a little boy was a look I'll never forget. He is such a great, great man, and you will have the best role model to look up to! You'll learn how to fix my car, catch critters, and treat a lady right. Your dad is already planning a tree house for you guys to build- when you're a little bit older, of course. And I'll always be here to take good care of you, make you lots of snacks, and wash the grass stains off your clothes.
You're growing so fast, and we could see your little spine so clearly today. It is such a beautiful sight to see your tiny little body and face on that screen. I don't think you like to be bothered, because just like last month, when the midwife tried to listen to your heartbeat, you kicked her and moved away! Your moves are becoming extremely strong already. When I lay on my back, we can SEE my stomach moving when you kick! It's a very cute and weird feeling, but maybe you can relax a little bit at night? Thanks, little guy.
We love you so much, little baby boy,
Mommy

43 comments:

  1. Congratulations!! I'm glad I'm an east coast night owl so I get to be one of the first blog readers to say how happy I am for you! I can't wait to hear more all about your lil man!

    Katrina

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  2. Congrats!!! I'm sure he'll be a very happy little man. You both look adorable as always :)

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  3. Congratulations! Looking forward to meeting the little guy on here.

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  4. Annie, congratulations! Such exciting news. Little boys are the best!

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  5. Congratulations!!! That's so exciting. You are the CUTEST little preggo blogger ever! You definitely have the "glow" that everyone speaks of :)

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  6. Aww, congratulations! And I love this set of photos; you both look so happy and so in love. :)

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  7. Congrats Annie! If you have more children they'll have an older brother to look after them : )

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  8. Congratulations! As Mommy to a little boy I can tell you that everyday is filled with fun, noise, and lots and lots of snuggles. :)

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  9. Yeah!!! Another little nephew! I can't wait to meet him. You're looking great Annie. I'll hold onto any particularly cute little boy stuff for him. Love you!

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  10. Congratulations Annie! That is exciting news...How much fun is it going to be planning and decorating his little room!?

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  11. That is sooooo wonderful! I've always thought it would be great to have a boy first, so he can be the big protector brother :o)
    You are seriously the cutest pregnant lady ever! I hope I'm as lovely.

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  12. Congrats!!! I am a mom of two boys myself and it is wonderful. Little boys LOVE their mamas. :) You are going to have such a wonderful time!

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  13. Love that first picture of you and Josh!!

    Congratulations! I'm so happy for you two. It sure it's such an exciting experience to find out. And now you get to dote over the little boy in your belly!!

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  14. Congratulations! I think I want my first to be a boy too :) Can't wait to see what name you choose!

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  15. awww, congrats annie and josh!!!

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  16. How exciting is that!! You guys are going to be amazing parents. You get a little boy to take care of his mama!

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  17. Congrats mama!! You two are gonna be vomit inducing adorable parents.. And I cant wait to read every bit of it! Xxo

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  18. Oh, congrats, Annie! This is so exciting for all three of you. :)

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  19. IT'S A BOYYYYYYYYY! Guess I better find a new home for that sailor dress. :)

    Congrats you two. Can't wait to see his little face.

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  20. congratulations!! you two seem like some of the sweetest people around....

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  21. awwww yay!!! a little bouncing jolly baby boy! ^.^
    love the photos Annie, so darn cute!

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  22. Yayyyy!!! you were right!!!! you are looking even cuter every day. xo

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  23. Oh my gosh hooray, congratulations! You look so beautiful in these pictures and you guys are so sweet together, how exciting that there is going to be a baby boy in your family so soon! You're going to be a fantastic mom to him!

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  24. It's very apparent that you are already a wonderful mother. Such sweet words!

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  25. Congrats Dear!! Cant wait to hear what you pick for the little guy's name

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  26. congratulations!!!!!! and seriously, these baby blog posts make my heart melt every single week. that baby boy you're bringing into the world is already SO lucky to have parents who love him as much as you and josh do :)

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  27. Oh my goodness Annie that's SO exciting!! I'm really happy for you & Josh!

    xx
    michal

    PS You look ADORABLE in those photos.

    http://a-north-country-girl.blogspot.com

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  28. Congratulations! These pictures of the two (three?) of you are so lovely.

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  29. Congratulations Annie & Josh! Your little boy will be blessed to have such wonderful parents.

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  30. Congratulations on your baby being a boy!! :)

    I really love your blog so I have joined your followers and will be back again soon for sure :)

    If you get chance I'd love it if you could check out my blog http://my-favourite-fashion.blogspot.com/ Thank you xxx

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  31. Oh, so glad the little guy turned out to be a 'little guy' just like you wanted! I bet that makes it feel just a little bit more real that a third person is going to be joining your house so soon, other than all those kicks and somersaults in your belly. I really love your photos, too; especially the second one. Love, A.

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  32. Congrats! I bet you can't wait to meet him :-)

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  33. awwwwwwwwwwwwww congrats girl!!! i'm so happy for you and your adorable little family :D


    xo
    lyndsey of hellolyndseyyy

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  34. Oh gosh, that's such great news Annie! Congrats! I've always hoped to have a boy as my first child too. Oh man, I can imagine all the fun stuff Josh has planned for the little dude!

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  35. so exciting, annie! i'm so happy for you and josh! little boys are the best. ;)

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  36. Oh! Congratulations, Annie! It's the most wonderful news and it must be exciting to have more details to imagine your baby boy. I'm so impressed and heartened by your choice to live sustainably and naturally, and your baby boy is so lucky to be born into such a beautiful environment.

    xoxo Jenny

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  37. Aw, how exciting! Congrats! My bf's sis just had a baby girl and she is the cutest thing ever. I am sure your baby boy will be the same for you guys.

    Take care! xo

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  38. Awww.... Best wishes!! I had to stop reading the letter because it's gonna make me cry! xx

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  39. hello again mom to be, i just wanted to stop by and let you know that I gave you two blog awards today because you are the cutest and leave the best comments. Cheers dear! :)

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  40. what awesome news!!!!
    Congratulations to you both. That sounds so exciting.
    Thanks for the lovely comment you left me. I don't know of too many people who are modest conscious, so to get a comment about liking modesty, it really made me smile.

    Little boys are so much fun! You're going to enjoy it! I love my two little boys! They'll probably look at your baby's pictures and ask me questions hehe.

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