Baby BOY!

Yes, that's right, Baby C is no longer an "it," but a "HE!"

Our appointment this morning ran longer than we anticipated, because as A said, "this baby is willfully disobedient!" When the ultrasound began, baby boy flashed the goods and the tech immediately knew we had a little man on our hands, but after that brief moment, he got really difficult.

Baby was really hopping in there, and loved sitting ankles crossed while his feet trapped the umbilical cord RIGHT over his pelvis. Of course. No matter how he moved (and oh, did he MOVE) the cord wouldn't budge. The tech was positive he was a boy, but wanted to be sure we left with the "money shot" as proof. After an hour of poking and pushing, she finally had me lie on my side, and that's when he finally cooperated, and we got a VERY clear shot:

Little Man's butt, two extended legs, and *cough* junk in the middle. PROOF.

We are so thrilled to know this is our boy. We would have been excited to have a little girl, but having a boy is pretty special for us since A is the last male of his family name. We know that his family is really happy to see the line carry on through our son!

As for me, I'm really looking forward to the mother-son relationship. My sister's bond with her oldest, a boy, is incredibly strong, and my SIL loves her little guy SO much. I think it will be really special. Plus now the really exciting stuff starts - naming and nursery planning!

Names will be harder on us for a boy than a girl would be. Girl names we loved were a pretty short list. I love SO MANY boy names, so narrowing it down could be hard. But now we get to do it, and I am so ready!

Pinterest awaits :)

16 Weeks - Our Boy