It's a...

BOY!!!!!

It was confirmed today that Cooper is going to have a little brother. I have to admit, I'm super excited about this. A little disappointed that it's not a girl, but I think had they said "girl!" I would be a little disappointed that it wasn't a boy. And, having a boy is a little easier for me...I already have almost everything I need. Clothes--check! Nursery ready--check! Trucks and tools--check, check!!

When I was pregnant with Cooper, I wondered a lot about the experiences of delivering a baby and being a mom. This time around, it's interesting, I find myself really thinking and wondering who this little person is going to be. What will he like? What will his disposition be like? What will be his favorite color and favorite foods? Will he like art and books? Will he be sensitive or funny? Will he be loud or quiet? How will he be similar to and different than Cooper? I think I focus on this so much because I realize that we almost didn't have this little boy. I tear up thinking of how things happened...who was the little person who God decided wasn't for us, and who is this amazing gift who brightened my world?

One thing the doctor did say...well, let me preface by saying the doctor emphasized that "the baby looks AWESOME!". But he also said that in the umbilical cord, I only have two vessels as opposed to three going to the baby. Now, yes, some times this can be a scary thing and can be associated with birth defects. BUT, "the baby looks AWESOME!" 10 fingers, 10 toes, four chambers of the heart, good blood flow, good organs, and great brain development. The baby is just the size he should be--about 13 ounces. Spine looks great, mouth area and nose look great, head size looks good. And he sure was a wiggle worm! They looked at everything and it all checked out a-ok! The doctor said that if something were to develop incorrectly, it would have by now. However, because this is something that is a off from a normal pregnancy, they want to check the baby every month, so I'll be going back every four weeks for sonograms. Knowing me and my worrisome self, this makes me feel more relaxed about things knowing that he will be constantly checked and monitored...just in case. But, "the baby looks awesome!" I've promised Philip that I wouldn't Google this situation. I will not. I will not. I will not. Again, I know my worrisome self and Google can make a pregnant chick go CRA-ZY. I'm really trying not to over think it and just continue to focus on the fact that the doctor emphasized, "the baby looks awesome!". I feel like this situation makes me even more in awe and just amazed at what a miracle this little guy is.
Halfway there--20 more weeks to go!