How did you feel?

[jennv04]

I have an appointment on the 29th to find out what we are having....I am so scared. I don't even know why. I feel like I am not sure I want to know. Of course I want to see the baby and that everything is ok but.....
How did it make you feel when you found out?

[JadedSweetheart]

My doctor gave me an order for the U/S and told me to schedule it for this week, as the doctor's office is 2hrs away.  So I'm supposed to schedule it for sometime this week, although at the 14w ultrasound, the tech said if she had to guess, as she couldn't really tell, it's a girl.  My oldest kids want a boy and my youngest wants a girl.  We would like a boy because we would have two of each, but I have been thinking of how sweet my daughter has always been and how I love having a girl, so I know we will be happy no matter what as long as the baby is healthy.

[WifeofAnt]

I LOVE little boys.  I've never met one that didn't totally adore me.  Girls aren't as interested.  I still have one back home that I babysat since he was 4 months and he calls asking when I'm coming back.  He's actually turning 4 really soon.  I don't feel guilty for leaving my parents or friends behind but that little boy has got my heart.

[brigadiva]

Do you feel more nervous about having one gender over another?  I ask b/c that was the case with my 1st (2001).  After years of working with toddlers, pre-school, and school aged children, I'd seen the wildest most horrifying behaviors in some little boys lol.  In all honesty it made me scared outta my mind to imagine having a son.  I am embarrassed to admit that wanted a girl so badly.  At my scan I found out it was, indeed, a little boy in there.  I held it together through the u/s but when we got to the car I actually lost it and started crying!  I look back at that now and almost laugh at how silly that was and am ashamed of myself at the same time.  My son has honestly been the greatest thing in the world!  He is sweet, compassionate, empathetic, and more loving than any child I have ever known!  I am soooo blessed to have him, and I have learned so much about life and myself being his mommy!  In 2006 I got my little girl.  She, too, has been a wonderful part of my life.  Ironically, my daughter is the harder of the two, so there I am learning something again :oD!  This time I considered having the surprise and not find out.  But this is my DH's 1st child (mine are his stepkids).  I am happy to say I would be thrilled with either gender.  Of course my children are on complete opposite sides here.  My son wants a brother (he does have one by his dad, too) and my daughter wants a sister.  I think my DH really wants a boy, especially since this is going to be my last (too many pg complications).  Well, at week 13 the u/s tech said girl, but it was very early to know for sure.  This week at my kidney u/s the tech took a peek and also said girl.  We have the official scan on the 27th.  Good luck to you, and know that when you hold that precious little baby in your arms it will be the greatest thing you have EVER experienced! :o)

[happynifer]

my anatomy scan is also the 29th :) it'll be a fun day on this board :)

[ars1961]

my gender scan is the 28th cant wait thinking girl

[Waitingforgoodnews]

I am super excited, but kind of in shock...wow...it just gets more real with each step!!!

[lorane]

It was awesome finding out we had a little boy and girl combo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good luck to you:)

[WannaBMamma]

Okay so I get to repost because I went to the Ob today to have my cervix length measured and I was given the option to find out the gender.  Since I wasn't prepared to find out today the gender (DH and I thought we were finding out together on 7/29) I was surprised and at the same time disappointed.  My DH desperately wants a boy but we are expecting TWO HEALTHY GIRLS.  My excitment was overshadowed thinking on how I was going to break the news to DH.  After the inital shock "oh s#it!" I was excited for the two girls.  They were both moving around.  I was glad to see them both healthy and moving around for me.  DH is disappointed and now needs to learn how to pee sitting down.  4 girls vs 1 boy not a good ratio for him. I can start shopping.

Tata....

[AdrienneLIQ]

I'm having mine tomorrow!!!!!  And I am so incredibly EXCITED but NERVOUS!  First thing firsts....I am praying that all is going well and that I have a healthy little whatever.  I haven't really been feeling movement which scares the "you know what" out of me....so having this reassurance tomorrow that all is well will be good.  But I have to admit...I am soooo excited to find out what it is too!  I worried at frist that it wold be anticlimatic to know the sex.....but that's crazy!  Of course it won't be....it's my baby! LOL  I, too, think this will help make it feel more "real" for me as it just doesn't quite yet.  My husband and my mom are coming with me tomorrow...then I'm taking the day off from work and celebrating with my mom (DH has to go back to work) by going to lunch and shopping.  Should be a wonderful day....again...just praying baby's parts are all in the right spots, the right sizes, etc.  Wish me luck and as always I'll be praying for all of you as well!  

[Caralea]

I have my gender scan 8/10.. I am so excited, I cant hardly wait. With my son we were not ready for a baby and almost gave him up for addoption, so we decided not to know the sex- it was a very tough and hard decision to live through. My pregnancy had so many rollercoaster hills I am surprised we both made it through it and my son and I live a happy life.

Now I dont know what I would do if I waited the whole 9mos again.. it was tough not knowing what to do, or could I buy clothes cause everything is so gender specific anymore...   I know it is dificult to worry tons this he or she is here- but soon enough each kick will remind you he or she is okay.

[WannaBMamma]

Hello Everyone, I too will be having the anatomy scan on the 29th (wow there are three of us learning our babies genders that day- Medhelp will have tons of posts that day).  Since I still can't belive it's true (that I'm pregnant) I am looking forward to finding out since I hope this will make it real for me.  I know I'm pregnant but it doesn't seem real.  I'm scrared as well because I want both babies to be healthy and I haven't seen them for a few weeks.  I guess the night before I will not sleep because of the anticipation.  

[ivy_kween88]

I have my the 19th and I'm also quite scared :/ is not that I want to be or try to be, its just that the thought of this baby being stillborn like my first one scares me :( I'm not going to lie though, I am anxious to know what I'm having and I can't wait! I guess its
just a mommy thing :)

[WifeofAnt]

Internal dialogue:
"What?  There's actually someone in there?? And its a.... BOY!?  I have a boy in my belly!  Oh I hope DH does throw a fit about not circumcising him... I'm not going to hurt my baby.  I guess my dream was right.  Boy...  I'm having a son?  My mom is going to be mad.  How long is this ultrasound going to take?  I hope it doesn't upset him.  He looks pretty irritated.  Oh sorry squirmy little baby!"

[lori0615]

My appt is also on the 29th, I am very excited but nervous that there will be something wrong. I try to push the worry out of my mind. I have a 6 year old when i found out his sex in a ultrasound I was so excited cause it made it feel more real, i was able to pick and name and call him by his name not just baby. Plus I like to be ready when the baby gets here, i want some gender related stuff.

[kele1129]

I felt overjoyed at the thought of another sweet little boy calling me Momma. ^_^

It is always a huge relief for us to see our baby and know that it is healthy and growing as it should, finding out the sex enables us to have detailed dreams and conversations about our second child. I hope it helps our son adjust being able to hear that he will have a little brother, not just a new baby...