So this week marked 19 weeks and our second official ultra sound/gender reveal. Rob and I were absolutely thrilled to see Baby Schab's development and also to find if we were having a boy or girl! Our appointment was at 1PM on Monday and believe it or not- my morning flew! I didn't think it would, but thank god I was up against another deadline for a work project and therefore that served as a wonderful distraction for me. However, the whole drive there and the walk to the office, I was incredibly nervous. Whenever I get nervous, I have to use the bathroom, a terrible and annoying habit. Prior to them calling my name, I peed 2x. As we were walking back to the room, I asked the tech if I could use the bathroom again (#3). The tech couldn't have been any nicer during our whole appointment. She really took her time and went through each part of the body carefully pointing out parts such as the spine, brain, heart, eyes, etc. As she was checking over the brain/eye area- I thought I heard her make reference to 'her/she'. I brushed it off and didn't think much of it.
As she was getting closer to the "private area" she goes, girl you have a full bladder again. She made me get up off the table and pee again (#4). As she was checking over each section, she asked if we had names picked out. We told her, believe or not, we have a girls name picked out (Ashleigh Paige), but we know we're having a boy and haven't narrowed it down. A few minutes later, I casually asked, "So do you have any inkling of boy or girl?" She said, "I think you have a little Ashleigh in there." My heart melted on the spot. I gasped and go, "Oh my gosh are you sure?" Then I turned to Rob and said, "Honey are you ok with this? I am so sorry for thinking it was a boy, now you won't have anyone to play trains with." LOL No surprise here when Rob shrugged and goes, "I was going to be happy either way, I am just happy to know what paint color to buy now."
Well, before I got too excited, I made her really scan the "private area" and show me that it truly was a girl. Baby Schab was being a bit stubborn and wouldn't open their legs. Finally, after what seemed like ages, the legs did open and she pointed out "girl parts." The whole ultra sound appointment was beautiful. It was the best feeling in the world to finally refer to Baby Schab as a he or she. It has been so much having a conversation with Rob and saying things like, "When Ashleigh arrives or I think we should do her room in pink, etc., etc." For the record, I also used the bathroom (#5) after she completed our appointment...I think I have a serious problem!
Reflections...
I have always, always wanted a little girl. Ever since I was little, whenever we would play house or nursery, I would always have "girl" children. Prior to getting pregnant, I had a "vision." I know this sounds weird, but I even told my neighbor that for some reason I just felt in my heart that we would get pregnant right away, baby would be healthy and it would be a girl- that was my original gut instinct (I was right on the money with all three so far). However, for some odd reason after our first ultra sound appointment at 6 weeks- I convinced myself we were having a boy. I bought all boy clothes, picked out a boy bedding set and only would look at boy toys. Within a few hours of our appointment and learning Baby Schab was a girl, I was eagerly looking at nothing but Pink Pink Pink. She is going to bed our little spoiled princess. I am so excited to meet our little lady in April! Real recently, I was on the phone with Rob discussing plans on furniture for the nursery and I made reference to the fact how nice it is to know what we are having and how much easier it is now choosing items. He responded back by saying, "Although I agree, I wish we would have learned the sex two weeks before she arrived." Ummm, ok Rob and why? "Because Kristin, I really don't know how I am going to make it until then. I really want to meet my daughter now." Ohhhh tear jerker! Love my husband, he will make an amazing dad and will be just so sweet on our little girl.
A few commonly asked questions throughout the pregnancy so far...
1. Are you going to find out the gender? Have you ever met me? I am a PLANNER! I want everything to be PERFECT for Baby Schab- bedding, clothes, toys, etc. Yes, we found out and yes we will happily share the news with family/friends and even strangers :-)
2. Will you reveal the name? Yes- mostly to just friends and family before she is born. I commend anyone who can wait- but we felt comfortable sharing the name once we knew 100% of what we wanted.
3. What name choices do we have? For girls- we loved Ashleigh Paige right away. Other top choices (and possible baby #2 or #3 names) Taylor and Brooklyn. Boy name choices (here were my top 4, although Rob and I didn't see eye to eye on all of them): Penn Thomas, Brody Penn, Ethan Penn and Robbie Thomas.
4. Why Ashleigh? Have you ever heard of a little show called the Hills? Back in the day, I was 'mildly' obsessed with this show. During one of the episodes, a bikini designer teamed up with LC to present a swim suit fashion show. Her name and bikini line....Ashley Paige. From that moment, I just looooveeed that name. We did change the spelling a bit to make it more unique for us, but I just think it is a beautiful name.
5. Have you been "eating a lot more"- one of my favorite questions asked by one of my male bosses. I can't really say I have been. I feel I'm eating the same amount of food before I was pregnant. I do not crave any type of sweets and would prefer items like- chicken salad, soups, salads, pizza, raw veggies, peanut butter sandwiches, bagels, muffins, granola bars, cereal, etc.
6. How do you feel? Ever since Week #14/#15- I'm a new woman and I love life! I feel great and have so much energy! I'm the little energizer preggers lady constantly running around now.
7. The big question....how will Porscha and Lexi react to a new baby? Based off of other observations and interactions with kids- I see them doing just fine. I have my predictions of how this will play out and I'm curious to see if I'm right. I see Porscha as being more of the observer. I can see her ears go back when the baby would cry and watching me during diaper changes and feedings. I could see her walking up to the baby and giving her a giant lick and saying lets play. I can see Porscha also just sitting and staring at the baby. I always find Porscha in our back yard sitting and staring at the children next door and her tail wagging wildly with happiness. Lexi may view baby schab as competition for mommy's attention. I don't see her being hostile, but rather, don't forget about me, love me, hi mom! I can envision her jumping up on my lap as I'm holding the baby and trying to compete for love and attention. Lexi is a huger licker/kisser and I can see her squeezing her little head in between my arms and the baby and wanting to get in on the action. Overall, I think they'll do great with their new roommate.
8. Have you felt the baby move? YES! At first I didn't want to believe it actually was the baby, because I didn't want to seem crazy for thinking I felt something. However, after doing some research and catching up in my pregnancy books, my suspicions were confirmed! The fluttery/pop corn like feeling in my stomach was definitely her moving. The other night, Rob and I were watching the AMA's and during a performance by Christina A. and I felt her moving away! If this is any preview into the future- she will take after her mother and serve as the life of the party when the music plays! I think my little gal wants to be a dancer :-)
19 weeks
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