We learned today that we're having a baby boy! Nick successfully contributed a Y chromosome (OK, genetics nerd impulse is now over) and we have 5 months to figure out how in the world to raise a little boy (I remind you all that I come from a family of all girls). The 19 week anatomy ultrasound was really interesting beyond that- we got to see all the major organs, skeletal system and brain lobes. Thankfully no major congenital defects were detected. I'm going to spare you all from more ultrasound pics (and spare my son from prenatal exposure embarassment), but you can take our words for it, he definitely is a he (or as the ultrasound technician pointed out and labeled "HIS BOYNESS"). His head was nuzzled deep towards my spine, so I even get to go back in a month to take some more accurate measurements of his profile length. Yet another chance to see him growing and changing.
In other news this month, we've been busy with work as the Spring semester is in full swing for me and Nick has been traveling quite a bit for new and existing business. We got to celebrate RFR's one-year birthday and had a nice visit from VK. We can't wait for her baby boy PGK to have boy cousin to play with!
I've included a recent photo of my baby bump so you can chart my ever-widening torso:
Bump at 10 weeks vs. 18 weeks. It's amazing what two months can do. From a gummy bear to a softball!
Wow, congrats Jan! So many baby boys in the DC/Baltimore area... something in the water?!
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So excited for you guys - hurrah!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations......Peter will enjoy another boy cousin....and by the way that make Princess Kristina status to remain in both the kappas and keriazes families....our prayers for your healthy delivery of a healthy baby. How lucky is he to have sooo many arms waiting to cuddle him with LOVE....Take good care of yourself and enjoy your Mommy prep time..love Connie K.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you! I wouldn't know what to do with a boy either.
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