BABY! Yes, we are some of the unique few that has decided not to find out the sex of our child. It is a strange feeling to have a life growing inside of you and never know what to call "it." I am constantly searching for news ways not to say "it." "It" sounds so unloving and cold like this isn't a life. I call "it" "baby", "bundle", "shrimp" and "baby wink" just to name a few. Anything works really, as long as it's not "it!" Friends have come up with clever names like Shamequa Tomika Bon Que Que for my "it". Others ask about my "little one." Yesterday, the ultrasound tech said it was the size of a Barbie and I thought of calling "it" that but then wondered what "it" would think about being called Barbie if it grew into a man anywhere near the size of my hubby! Probably a little emasculating!
So many people have said "WHY aren't you finding out?!?!" or "I could never do that!!!" but I honestly can't imagine doing it any other way! I love surprises and I think this is the ULTIMATE in life's surprises for us! Hubby on the other hand is just along for the ride! I thought he was going to whip out some cash yesterday in the ultrasound room after the tech said she knew what it was! He kept craning his neck to catch a peek until finally I had to threaten to put him in a corner! He asked me how I was gonna do that and I quickly let him know there are privileges that can be taken away! ; ) (Man I already have this mothering thing DOWN!)
I think one of the funniest things during pregnancy has been everyone's need to decide what the baby will be. Hubby got online and looked up the Chinese calendar and said we are having a girl.....I looked it up and it said boy half the time and girl the other half. Family decided immediately from the first heart rate that it was a girl. A Chinese woman at lunch yesterday said it was a boy because I am only carrying in my tummy. (This, only after she rubbed my belly while I was eating!) I however think I am gaining everywhere so maybe its a girl. People have seen the baby's profile pic and said it looked masculine so it is a boy. But ultimately, half of you will be right! We've got a 50% chance here of figuring this one out. Although Hubby is now convinced we are having Skeletor and is quite pumped about it! I think he thinks all his boyhood hero days are about to be fulfilled. I am sorry to disappoint everyone but I have no gut feelings and could really care less. I really do want to be surprised come August. No matter what I will be so thrilled just to hold Baby in my arms and touch and squeeze "it." But for now I will just continue trying not to say "it" and listen to everyone's predictions and suggestions!
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