is that a foot?

As noted earlier, the big ultrasound took place this morning. Baby G (that's the nickname that seems to stick) was in a jackknife position throughout most of the scan (legs up, arms wrapped around) so while the technician spotted the proof pretty quickly, it took her awhile to get back to an image that would support her exclamation, "It's a boy!"


Yep, that's their educated guess at this point and I have to say, it's so nice to be able to say, with some confidence, "he" and "him" instead of "it" or stumbling awkwardly over "he or she." We were surprised - the Chinese gender charts dictated otherwise - but not disappointed. Obviously, we're thrilled and this works out well since we've only received one outfit so far that's obviously meant for a girl.

Anyway, the ultrasound is an exciting but odd experience, especially when they're more interested in measuring the bladder and stomach and you just want a good look at your baby's profile and to make sure he's moving around in there. They move that probe around so much and point things out without lingering more than a couple of seconds, I tend to abstain from blinking for awhile so I won't miss anything. I realize the procedure has its purpose, but I just wish they'd give us a few lingering glances now and then. And maybe about a hundred more print-outs. This one, the second of only two, while not that much different from the one above, upon closer inspection is pretty interesting. With the position he was in, I wouldn't be surprised if that thing near his head is actually his foot.


I can't wait to feel that little foot kick!

Oh, and the dreaded weigh-in went surprisingly well. It's amazing what a light breakfast, inappropriately warm-weather clothing, no shoes, and emptying your bladder before stepping on the scale will do for you. Their scale registered no gain since my appointment four weeks ago...before the holidays. I was just hoping for four pounds or less! And I'm pretty sure the actual gain is more like 4, maybe 5 or 6, pounds, according to my scale at home. I guess I should be more consistent, huh?

Anyway, I'll be back this weekend with an updated belly shot, possibly sporting one of my new maternity tops.