Monday, September 27, 2010

16 Weeks

This week, the baby is about the size of an avocado - 4 1/2 inches, and weighing in at about 3 1/2 ounces.  But the biggest news is:

It's a BOY!!

I got a surprise ultrasound at the doctor last week, and we were able to find out the sex of the baby!  It was kind of a fluke that I even got an ultrasound.  I was talking to the doctor, and I asked him what the chances are of him finding out that there are twins before an ultrasound.  I didn't think I had twins, but I had lots of twin dreams at the beginning of my pregnancy, and so I was just curious.  He stepped out into the hallway for a moment, and pulled in the portable ultrasound!  He said that it was sitting out there, so we could check, just to make sure.  After verifying that there was only 1 - which I really knew there was only 1 - I told him that I did think it was a boy, though.  He said that he would see if he could tell, but since I was only 15 1/2 weeks along, he wouldn't give me any guarantees.  But the baby cooperated, and we got a good look!  The doctor still said he wouldn't give me a guarantee, but he'd give me a 90%!  I was so excited, but a little sad that Josh wasn't there with me when I found out.  I quickly called him when I left to tell him the news.  I don't think I could have given him better news!  We are both so grateful to have this little guy join our family.  Now to go and think of boy names...

4 comments:

Abby said...

Congratulations! I know you're excited about being blessed with the opportunity to raise a boy and a girl! Can't wait to find out his name - that's my favorite part!

Abbi is Abigail, right? Did you ever share her middle name?

Cassie said...

Congrats on a sweet baby boy!! You're going to have so much fun with him :)

Deborah said...

Abby - yes, Abbi is short for Abigail. I don't think I ever posted her middle name since we didn't even decide until we had been home from the hospital for a few days! Her name is Abigail Sophia.

Michelle said...

oh my gosh!!!!! you get one of each! yeah yeah yeah!!!!!! I'm so jealous. How fun for you guys, I bet Josh is so excited too! love ya!