Just Three Words...

NOT YET, MAMA!!

I had my 16 week doctor's appointment on Tuesday!  They'd barely gotten me to the exam room before I started rambling on to Dr. Anderson and his nurse, Emily (whom I lovingly refer to as Emmy's namesake), just how curious we are as to the sex of our second baby.  It's kind of a loaded question these days to ask us how we are doing.  That's when Dr. Anderson actually ASKED me if I wanted him to do an impromptu ultrasound!  I routinely have to wait 45+ minutes for my appointments, making me keenly aware of their jam-packed schedule, which made this offer such an incredible gift.  I nearly dissolved into gratitude tears! I didn't hesitate when he asked me if Nick would be ok with not being present.  I assured Dr. Anderson that Nick would just be hugely appreciative just to know the sex of our baby, and would be just as grateful to see a picture souvenir.  

So, Dr. Anderson got to work.  I'm not sure why I felt inclined to hold my breath during the procedure.  Perhaps because I somehow believed that the the rise and fall of my belly could affect the wand positioning, and therefore clarity of the images, and hinder our ability to visualize Baby's nether regions.  Well, obviously my logic was off.  After 10 solid minutes of looking,  I was mildly blue in the face and it was clear that Baby Horn was in no way interested in quenching our curiosity.  Our big ultrasound is scheduled for 10am on Wednesday, August 23rd...Which feels like eternity!!

Additional pictures of the littlest Horn:

Taunting me with a wave.

Hi Baby!

Boot shot