We're having a...

BOY!!! And more importantly, so far he's perfectly healthy...

Yes, Jaron is getting his son! We both feel so blessed we will have the opportunity to raise one of each, both a boy and a girl. And while we would of course been completely happy to have another girl, I can't say we aren't both a bit excited and relieved to find out this one was a boy. For Jaron, the excitement and relief comes from some added testosterone in the house along with the opportunity to be forever involved in sports. If you know him at all, then you know just what a jock he is...he loves every sport, and is good at playing almost every sport as well. However, I like to tease him and tell him that it is Livia who will be his little athlete...his son may just turn out to be a big, mushy momma's boy (actually I use another word, but I'll edit for crassness). And then there is the excitement and relief on my end...for the fact that this will most likely be the final addition to our family. We are pretty sure that two children is the perfect amount for us...two parents, two children...two open hands for each child...it just makes sense. Adding another element to that would seem to throw everything a little off balance. I know what I can handle, and I'd rather not test my limits. So, the fact that this baby is a boy means we won't have to continue trying for one, and who knows, ending up with only more girls! So, for now, we are satisfied with our little family. In the future? Only time will tell....

In Jaron's disbelief at the Dr's office, he kept asking the nurse, "So, you're SURE it's a boy?" And we all looked at him, laughed, and said, "Have you not seen the picture?" I, on the other hand, was not at all surprised. Just as I knew very early on that Liv was a girl, I've felt all along that this one was a boy. I don't know why...I just never pictured it any other way. Look to the left of the picture posted below...you will see a leg on either side of a rather large, turtle-looking thing. Yes, that is our proof. Jaron proudly carries this picture in his wallet and shows it off to, oh, pretty much everyone. All I have to say is, WHOA. How do I take care of that thing???



Can't wait to meet you, little one!!!