BOY!!!!!!!
There is a little Baby BOY in my tummy!
We really never thought we'd see the day. LOL!
And, it was so QUICK! So easy to see boy-parts! I was on that table for two minutes and the technician said, "Well, it looks like you have the other variety this time!"
"What?" I asked.
"You've got the other variety this time!"
"Really? You're kidding!" I said.
"No...I saw it right away, actually, but we were chatting!" she responded.
Pete, who had apparently not yet settled his very large quadriceps and gigantic shoulders into the tiny little chair provided for him, wasn't even paying attention yet. I think he was dreaming of firing his new gun in the mountains the next day.....but he denies it, of course.
"What? Huh? What are you talking about?" he stammered.
"Pete....it's a BOY! She said it's a boy! Can you believe it?"
"No way! It's not a boy! It can't be a boy!"
"Yes.....it's a boy!
"Are you SURE? Where? Show it to me! Can we see?"
And, yep....there it was....REALLY OBVIOUS! As opposed to the past when we've waited 45 minutes and the ultrasound-tech says, "Well....we think it's a girl, but we're not sure." I always wanted to just give a gigantic eye roll and shake my head and say, "Really? Could you check AGAIN? I've been here for over an hour and provided your student-ultrasound-program with a real live pregnant body and you've rolled over every single inch of my belly and you STILL CAN'T TELL? REALLY? Did you quadruple-check?"
I think it's especially funny that God chose to send my 49-year-old-husband a boy NOW. So much for teaching that child how to play LaCrosse and climb mountains! LOL!
Above is a 21 week photo from last Sunday....but the ultrasound "says" the baby is measuring more around a due date of Dec. 15 (instead of Dec. 29) which would be 2 weeks early.....so maybe this is a 23 week photo.
I can't think of a better Christmas gift for a wonderful family. Congratulations!
Posted by: Paula | August 23, 2010 at 01:13 PM
Oh my goodness! OH MY GOODNESS!!!! I am so happy for you! I would like to mention that it has been our experience that little girls are more, shall we say, um... bashful in utero, while the boys liked to flash the technician every 30 secs. Congratulations!!!! What did your girls say?
Posted by: Charlotte (Matilda) | August 23, 2010 at 01:42 PM
A BOY!!! Wow! He'll be the most cared for little brother there ever was! I am so happy for your family! And there is still plenty you can all teach him, lacrosse and all!
Posted by: Erin | August 23, 2010 at 02:25 PM
My goodness, a BOY! Congratulations to all of you! ... all those precious girls doting all over their baby brother :) Makes you smile just thinking of it!
Posted by: Chris | August 23, 2010 at 02:32 PM
Congrats! I love finding out- so much fun! God bless!
Posted by: Lacy @ Catholic Icing | August 23, 2010 at 03:46 PM
Congratulations Suzanne. Your husband must be a great, super cool guy. Oh wait, I'm your husband. It's a BOY??!!!
I love you.
Posted by: Pete | August 23, 2010 at 04:08 PM
Congratulations Gallus Family!!!! I'm dying to know what the girls think! This is going to be THE most loved, THE most cared for, THE most pampered little boy in the entire world! I bet Pete has not been able to get the grin off of his face!
What a blessing!
Posted by: Nancy | August 23, 2010 at 06:58 PM
Oh Suzanne, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I am so, so happy for you! "Joseph" is on the couch here next to me, shouting out his congratulations as well!
God bless!
Ouiz
Posted by: Ouiz | August 23, 2010 at 07:37 PM
And I forgot to say, you look terrific!
Posted by: Ouiz | August 23, 2010 at 07:38 PM
Oh BOY!!! Have I got some boxes for you honey!!! Yippee and woohoo to all of you! And don't worry, Pete will be able to roll around with the best of them ;-) So happy for you, and glad to hear all is healthy and well!
Posted by: Meredith | August 24, 2010 at 07:33 AM
Congratulations!! My prayers are with you for a safe and healthy pregnancy for you and your little boy.
God bless!
Posted by: Kelly | August 24, 2010 at 09:06 AM
What fun! Congratulations!
Posted by: sarah | August 24, 2010 at 10:25 AM
Congratulations! How exciting! I'm also curious how the girls reacted to the news. :)
Posted by: Jennifer Heffernan | August 24, 2010 at 11:20 AM
What great news! Baby boys are loved by mamas in a special way!
Posted by: Tracy | August 24, 2010 at 07:51 PM
How exciting! Congratulations!
Posted by: Christine | August 24, 2010 at 08:30 PM
Congratulations! My due date is Dec. 16 so we're in this together! We also have a boy coming, but that makes #5 for us. My one daughter isn't too thrilled, but she will be when he's born. Boys are awesome!!
Posted by: Becky | August 25, 2010 at 05:39 AM
That wonderful big familiar tree looks different in this photo. It must be the baby boy nearby!
I am thrilled to finally become the Grandmother of a Baby Boy!
I love you.
Mom (Charlotte)
Posted by: Grandma Charlotte | August 25, 2010 at 12:37 PM
Wow! STUNNED! What can I send to you? Congratulations to the entire clan! Love you all!
Posted by: Kari | August 25, 2010 at 03:49 PM
No. No, it's not. It can't be!!!! IMPOSSIBLE!!!! LOL! So excited for you!!!!!
Hugs!
Posted by: Sarah | August 25, 2010 at 05:54 PM
What exciting news! Whoo hoo! Congratulations on the crown prince! Grandma will have to sew bowties for him to match his sisters :-)
Posted by: Kimberlee | August 26, 2010 at 07:16 AM
Oh, by the way, if you have that baby on December 15, he'll be birthday buddies with Sean Paul! We vote for December 15th!
Posted by: Kari | August 26, 2010 at 04:25 PM
I am so excited to see your pregnant belly with a baby boy inside of it!! I am already thinking of what crafty gift I can make for him out of "boy-colors" Its getting slim-pickin's with the pink fabrics!!! See you all in a month!!
Posted by: Auntie Senta Kay | August 26, 2010 at 08:29 PM
Congratulations Suzanne! This is so exciting!
Posted by: Irina | August 27, 2010 at 08:15 AM
Glorious news...God is so good! As a mom who had all boys and then a little girl, I think I can relate a litle to your surprise and joy.
God bless your son!
Posted by: Allison | September 14, 2010 at 01:47 PM
Congratulations! As an ultrasound tech and 4 time mother I know how exciting this time is for you. I remember with my girls how we would not find out until the end of the pregnancy or after delivery that they were girls. With my son however, there it was, we knew he was a boy after our first ultrasound. I bet the ultrasound tech was very excited to give you the good news!
Posted by: Val Jones-Ultrasound Tech | November 05, 2010 at 11:47 AM