As part of a research study, we had an 18 week ultrasound (on Valentine's Day...awww)--two weeks earlier than most people have their clinical ultrasound. This was so great for those us (mom and I in particular), who couldn't bear waiting any longer to know if we were having a boy or girl. I can honestly say that I didn't care if Biscuit was a boy or girl, I just wanted to know. I always thought I would care one way or the other, but really did ascribe to the "just hope he or she is healthy."
We originally wanted to have a "gender reveal party," but due to how much we had going on at the time and how long it would be before we could get a party together, we realized it would require us to wait way too long to learn the gender.
So, aided by technology, we had a mini-revel "party." Mile and I went to the ultrasound in the morning and had the technician circle the correct gender on a card we brought which she then sealed in an envelope. Mile dropped me off at work and I remember him saying something like, "Why in the world did we decide to do this????" I think he was ready to know too!
I carried that card around all day and, by some miracle, managed not to tear it open. When we got home, after a few struggles, we managed to set-up Skype on 2 computers and face-time on two phones. With mom, dad, Mile's mom, Michelle (my sister), and Dragana and Ian (Mile's sister and brother-in-law) at the virtual party, Mile did the honors and opened the card to reveal....
We did have a little mishap....rather than saying "It's a boy!" Mile tried to show everyone the card, but the lighter color of the "boy" didn't show up very well on the computer and I think all people could see was "girl." Oops! Luckily, we got it straightened out pretty quick!
Anyway, that's how we found out!
Love,
Jen
Congrates That's awesome! Even how you let family now. Just 2 months away I'm jumping for joy for you too.
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