So here’s the thing. I fully expected if I took the GIANT leap of faith to have another baby, that God would send me another girl. That’s how it works, right?
I 100% expected a girl, and planned the nursery in my head. I knew her name. I was ecstatic for the first time in my life about hairbows and pink moccasins and jammies with hearts on them. BOY, was I wrong.
It’s not that I’m disappointed with a boy. We actually really wanted a boy with Jack. And this little brother will be really, really good for him. It’s just unexpected. As soon as I saw it was undeniably a boy on the ultrasound, I gasped. I am still waiting for it to sink in.
Baby boy jones, know that your mama loves you. We feel so blessed you are healthy and strong. I’m actually really jealous of how much time you’re still able to spend with your big sister Amelia right now. Do you have any idea how long we’ve waited for you? You’re going to be so good for our little family, little man. You are so loved.
Wow, your post sounds like the same emotions we went through regarding the gender of this baby in my belly. We were totally expecting a girl, too, and I was planning all the details in my head. I was showing all the signs, and even my OB said that she was pretty confident I was having a girl. I was completely prepared for them to announce it was a girl at our gender-reveal ultrasound, only to have them tell me the opposite. I even had them double-check the gender at my next appointment after my 20-week ultrasound, because I still wasn’t convinced! So we hear ya :) I’m the same as you, though: as much as I want bows and frills invading my house, I really want a little brother for Parker, so for that we are thrilled. Congratulations!! I’m so happy that he is growing strong in your belly; may the rest of your pregnancy go well!