We had an ultrasound today of the baby and we asked the doctor to tell us the gender. I had myself all prepared to be disappointed because it seems like everyone I know who tries to find out the sex of their baby gets a wishy washy answer that leaves them feeling like they know less than when they started. So I was very surprised to be told, without any drama, that it is a boy! I was almost in shock! For some reason I was expecting another girl. Maybe because Colin’s extended family only has girls. His grandma has seven great-granddaughters and no great-grandsons! Our son will be the first boy!

I am excited and a little apprehensive. I grew up in a family of all girls and I wonder how it will be to parent a boy.  I’m sure I’ll figure it out. I really just feel amazed and in shock. I have this real and amazing little person inside me and I saw him and all his organs and parts. Ultrasound technology is one of the most amazing and fulfilling experiences. I am getting more and more excited about this new baby and finding out what kind of a little person he is. I couldn’t have imagined the personality of our daughter if I had tried and I’m sure this little guy will have some surprises for me up his proverbial sleeve as well.

So until June, we’ll be seeing the world in blue.