Exactly a week ago, we were able to find out the gender of our new baby! My mom drove down and took David, Lilly and I out for lunch at the Olive Garden, then we all met with David's mom at the doctor's office. I was so nervous they would tell me I wasn't actually 16 weeks along and that I'd have to come back in a week or two when the baby was further developed or something. David had made a poll on Facebook asking whether our friends and family thought we'd get a boy or a girl. At first, it seemed like everyone wanted us to have a boy just because we already have a girl, but David and I were really hoping for Lilly to have a little sister! After the votes were tallied, it was directly even - 50% said boy and 50% said girl. Even though we both "felt" like it was going to be a boy, we had thought of numerous girl names and only one boy name to agree on. Only a few seconds after the ultrasound began, we could all identify what gender the baby was without the technician even telling us. It was another little girl!
I don't know how I did it, but I managed to keep our secret until 3 days later when we held a gender announcement get-together with anyone that wanted to join us. David and I made white cupcakes filled with bright pink batter then had everyone close their eyes and take a bite. Most of the people were very surprised which made for fun reactions.
We couldn't be more excited for our sweet girl to join our family around March 28th, 2013. Lilly is going to love having a playmate! David's out-numbered 3 to 1 now. Maybe our next baby will be a boy to carry on David's family name... the pressure is on! :) I think for now I'll focus on not throwing up and taking naps when Lilly's asleep. Pretty soon I won't have that kind of luxury!
It was so cute how you announced the gender. and glad to be a part of it.
ReplyDeleteI was hoping for a girl too for our LillyBean.