Heather Dawn Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Thanks to blood tests they now offer, we've already found out we're having a boy! (And unlike going by an ultrasound, the blood test is 99.9% accurate because it looks for the Y chromosome - if it's there, it's a boy; if not, it's a girl.) I'm so excited! I knew it was a boy from the moment I found out I was pregnant, but everyone we know was sure it was a girl. Ha - mom knows. Anyway, just wanted to share my excitement! Link to comment
WithLove Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 That's awesome, Heather! Congratulations! Link to comment
Clinton Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Congrats. Awesome news!! Link to comment
overthemoon86 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 AMAZING!!!!!!! Congratulations Heather, so happy for you! Link to comment
Fudgie Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I'm really glad you went with a blood test and not the ultrasound because yes, it's very accurate so I am happy for you! Are you telling people the gender? Link to comment
itsallgrand Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 At first, I read this and thought you had the baby already, thinking 'my god, time is flying so fast!' Lol. Congrats on the news!! Really happy for you! A son- wow! Link to comment
ParisPaulette Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Congratulations! You will love being a mom and boys are fun to raise. If you have any tomboy in you at all you will now have an automatic reason to indulge in the good stuff like horseback riding, hiking, every ball sport you can find, and more. Added bonus, if you're a bit girly and sometimes miss it your boy will have girls who are friends, and kid sisters of their friends, and if you befriend the family you can take those girls shopping and indulge in mani-pedis and shopping with them. It's an adventure regardless, have fun, and this is wonderful news. Enjoy! I wish you all life, love and more happiness than you can stand. Link to comment
ThatwasThen Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I'm happy for you and I don't want to pop your bubble but please don't put all your love and excitement into it being a boy. My friend thought the same as you through blood tests and she had a girl. Wait until the ultrasound that clearly shows that he has "dangly bits" before you buy boy stuff or paint the nursery blue. Congrats on the whole expecting thing for sure. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Congrats!! I love having a boy. Link to comment
Batya33 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Best wishes!! I knew it was a boy by the time I was about 8 weeks and was thrilled despite having always wanted a girl (and when I got pregnant all I wanted was a healthy baby). I love being the mom of a boy and realize I am probably better at parenting a boy. To be sexist, I guess, I am bad at matching socks, doing hair and related girlie stuff. Then again I have a friend whose 3 year old boy routinely picks dresses to wear (he has a twin sister). Link to comment
Heather Dawn Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 LOL Batya! I'm thinking I may make a better boy mom, too - though I'm not sure why I think that. And, like you, I am more concerned with a healthy baby - but knowing the gender is so fun! Thank you, everyone!!! ThatwasThen, for the most part they're very accurate - but even if they're wrong, that's OK! I'm much more concerned with a healthy baby than which gender it is. Link to comment
Heather Dawn Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 Congratulations! You will love being a mom and boys are fun to raise. If you have any tomboy in you at all you will now have an automatic reason to indulge in the good stuff like horseback riding, hiking, every ball sport you can find, and more. Added bonus, if you're a bit girly and sometimes miss it your boy will have girls who are friends, and kid sisters of their friends, and if you befriend the family you can take those girls shopping and indulge in mani-pedis and shopping with them. It's an adventure regardless, have fun, and this is wonderful news. Enjoy! I wish you all life, love and more happiness than you can stand. Thank you!!! Link to comment
Heather Dawn Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 I'm really glad you went with a blood test and not the ultrasound because yes, it's very accurate so I am happy for you! Are you telling people the gender? Yup! Family and friends were dying to know, so we announced it! Link to comment
Heather Dawn Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 At first, I read this and thought you had the baby already, thinking 'my god, time is flying so fast!' Lol. Congrats on the news!! Really happy for you! A son- wow! Haha! Fastest pregnancy EVER! And thank you! Link to comment
youareworthy Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Dear Heather Dawn, Congratulations! You are in for so much fun!! Boys are a blast! My sons are 19 and 16. They have taught me how to execute the variety of kicks used in soccer; how to ride scooters, skateboards and longboards; how to play video games; how to use their gaming controllers to get to Netflix and Hulu; how to rap; and so much more! Because they love to talk to me, I am always hearing about life from the guy side. It's very helpful! May your pregnancy go really smoothly, and may you have an easy and safe labor and delivery. I am so happy for you and the daddy-to-be! Youareworthy Link to comment
Capricorn3 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Congratulations Heather I wish you a very happy and healthy pregnancy and hope all goes well for you. Boys are fun!! Link to comment
Heather Dawn Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 Dear Heather Dawn, Congratulations! You are in for so much fun!! Boys are a blast! My sons are 19 and 16. They have taught me how to execute the variety of kicks used in soccer; how to ride scooters, skateboards and longboards; how to play video games; how to use their gaming controllers to get to Netflix and Hulu; how to rap; and so much more! Because they love to talk to me, I am always hearing about life from the guy side. It's very helpful! May your pregnancy go really smoothly, and may you have an easy and safe labor and delivery. I am so happy for you and the daddy-to-be! Youareworthy Thank you! It sounds like you have a great relationship with your boys - I hope I'll have the same with mine! Link to comment
youareworthy Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Thank you! It sounds like you have a great relationship with your boys - I hope I'll have the same with mine! I am sure you will! Youareworthy Link to comment
Heather Dawn Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 I'm happy for you and I don't want to pop your bubble but please don't put all your love and excitement into it being a boy. My friend thought the same as you through blood tests and she had a girl. Wait until the ultrasound that clearly shows that he has "dangly bits" before you buy boy stuff or paint the nursery blue. Congrats on the whole expecting thing for sure. Just wanted to update you - had our 20 week scan today and he is most definitely a boy...LOL Link to comment
ThatwasThen Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Just wanted to update you - had our 20 week scan today and he is most definitely a boy...LOL Awesome! I'll assume you saw those dangly bits, then. lol Link to comment
Heather Dawn Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 Awesome! I'll assume you saw those dangly bits, then. lol Oh yes...LOL. From two different angles. It left no room for doubt... ] Link to comment
Seraphim Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Yup, that's a boy! My son was Mystery baby until he was born because he would not cooperate any of the nine ultrasounds that I had. He would just roll up into a ball and turn his back. Link to comment
Heather Dawn Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 Yup, that's a boy! My son was Mystery baby until he was born because he would not cooperate any of the nine ultrasounds that I had. He would just roll up into a ball and turn his back. LOL! That's hilarious! He was just shy. By the way, this is his sweet little profile...I'm so in love: ] Link to comment
Seraphim Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 LOL! That's hilarious! He was just shy. By the way, this is his sweet little profile...I'm so in love: ] Awww what a sweetie! Link to comment
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