We’re Having a Baby…
Posted on | January 12, 2009 | 15 Comments |
Ok.. first the story… and if you haven’t seen the card for THE occasion and a bit of a background, it’s here and oh, don’t forget to peak in the inside.
The appointment was at 1:30 p.m. Saturday and everything went smoothly. We have a DVD of the whole thing but I won’t post that. Later I’ll do a scrapbook page and I’ll share that instead. After the appointment we went to Bo Ling’s for some Dim Sum. I chose Bo Ling’s because we haven’t gone in a loooong time and it’s everybody’s favorite. If it was our first child we’d probably go for the Skies Restaurant or this place I’ve been wanting to go: Blue Bird Bistro (although Le Fou Frog is another yummy option. Hmm, if it was our first kid we’re probably restaurant hop before opening the card, ha!!!) but Bo Ling’s it was. After everything, but our tea, was cleared we did the following:
Me: (Looking at Drew) We’re going to have M open the card
Drew: Ok, that’s fine
M: Give me the card, daddy
Me: Are your hands clean? Let me see them?
M showing us her hands, front and back
Drew dipped a napkin in one of the drinking cups and wiped.
Drew then opened the card, took the ultrasound picture out, placed it upside down, and stuck the card back in the envelope.
Drew: Here’s the card
Drumrolls…. M, slowly (to us at least) opening.
M: I know what it is… (sing songy – ala M)
Me: Ok, read it
M: It’s a boy
Drew and Me: What, really?
Both of us slapped (literally) the card down on the table.
Checked: NOT a boy.
Drew grabbed the ultrasound picture and sure enough, on it: LABIA and the picture (the kid wasn’t shy).
So for five seconds (maybe less) the child was a boy. But in reality, and the picture clearly told us too, that it’s a girl. Drew was disappointed (for a good minute or two). He got his hopes up the first few seconds. He’s fine either way but the few seconds of boy news made his stomach turn when he read that it’s a girl. I think my disappointment would last longer if she’s a he, oh, a good five minutes longer {::SMILES}.
Due date: still somewhere around June 3rd.
Lesson learned: When working with a child who cannot read make sure you get into all the details such as “the checked word IS the one.”
Conclusion: We’re all happy. M can’t wait to see her. She really thought that we were going to “see” the baby Saturday. The idea of an ultrasound just went over her head. I could have had another order of siu mai. I am going to buy me some girlie looking gDiaper covers, ha!
Everything that this palm and face reader friend said of me have came true (some quite accurate). The last prediction I’ll have to wait until I’m old. She said I’ll live a long and comfortable life and on my last day I’ll have my family around me. Man, I wish I remember her name… she was my college friend.
My psychic mom… for once she’s wrong {::SMILES}.
Today, I don’t show much still. Yesterday I had five bowls of soup and two sandwiches and I looked pregnant but today, they’ve all digested (I think I pee’d most of it out) and so I’m back to looking like I had a bit too much at the buffet. Maybe tomorrow? Hoping {::SMILES}.
Congrats on another girl! I think that’s great news – I’m the 2nd of 2 girls born in early June :)
Add a CommentCONGRATUALTIONS!!! So sweet how you tell the story and how baby girl was a baby boy for 5 seconds! what a great way to find out – so sweeeeeet! That is hikarius that you ate all that and looked pregnant for a wee bit before digesting it all :) hope you are feeling great! sending you and your family a whole bunch of congratulations and happy wishes!!
hugs!
Sankari :)
PS – love the card – i am having my 3rd cup o caffeine today – its been that kind of a day :)
Add a CommentThanks for sharing your story with us…and what a fun way to find out if it’s a boy or girl!
Add a CommentWOW! Happy for you! :D
Add a CommentWOW! Happy for you! :D Child is great gift from our Heavenly Father! :D You just have another one!
Add a CommentWooo Hoooooo….girl power! The story just cracks me up….
Add a CommentGreat story! The card is so cute.
Add a CommentHi Savitri,
Thanks for commenting back on my blog! Your having a girl that is fantastic and beautiful news! I really hope your pregnancy goes smoothly (nothing could be worse than what T’m going through though)!
When I first found out I was pregnant I was dead set I was having a girl and then I saw my first ultrasound at 12 weeks and since then I think I’m having a little boy, we’ll find out in 24 weeks I guess! My partner really really wants to find out but has compromised for me as I like the idea of a surprise!
It’s funny I thought I’d be showing by now and since you (who is slightly ahead of me) are only looking overfed then I’ve got a while to go too because I only look slightly pudgey too!
Have fun with the rest of your pregnancy and going shopping! I’ll keep checking back for updates on how your going!
Dani :)
Add a CommentOh, what a funny story! Too cute! I see a scrapbook page coming up about this in your future…! Am I as good as the palm reading lady? Ha ha ha! HUGS! :)
Add a CommentLove your simple white card!
What a great story and memory for finding out the news! Soooo happy for you!
Add a CommentWow its a girl!!! Congrats, and thanks so much for sharing!!!
Add a CommentWeeeeee! A girl! That is such exciting news!! I am so happy for you! :)
Add a CommentCongrats on having another girlie! Fun story. When I was pregnant with K, I didn’t get an obvious belly. I just looked chunkier than usual. My friends were amazed that I didn’t look pregnant for almost the entire pregnancy. I think K was sucking the life out of me…my face got thinner…even my fingers were thinner. I never took the side pictures that everyone takes to show the progression of their belly.
Have a good day…gotta go for a walk with the guys and stop at the playground. It’s beautiful sunny day.
Add a CommentThis is such a cute story… Congrats!
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