The changing table is in place, cloth diapers are organized, and the bassinet is in it’s spot by the bed, little blue blankets folded and waiting for someone to warm. Now all we need is a baby. And after nearly 10 months of waiting, we are so ready for this little one to come!
When we went to the ultrasound, we were planning on being surprised. But alas, while showing us a few final images of baby B, my husband and I both saw a little too much. We knew right away we were having a boy. But we left the ultrasound room, still planning on being surprised. Stopping in the hall, we turned to one another and both said that we knew what it was. Laughing, we shared that it had to be a boy and wanting to be certain at this point, as opposed to 99% sure, we knocked on the door to the ultrasound room, and a surprised technician greeted us. We asked her to confirm our suspicions and she very sweetly told us we were having a boy. Then, she urged us to come back into the room so she could take some more pictures just for fun.
So once we knew our “it” was actually a “he”, all we had to do (aside from completely overhauling our bedroom to accommodate a pint sized person) was choose a name. Easier said than done this time around. We tossed around a few ideas, but nothing had that special something. And then one day my husband suggested a name and I immediately agreed. But what about that surprise we had been hoping for in waiting to find out the baby’s gender? So right away, we decided we would keep the name to ourselves and tell our family and friends once the little guy made his grand entrance. This is driving our families crazy and there has been much guessing. More than once, they’ve asked one of our kids what the name is. Like we would tell those two rug rats, hehe.
Everyday, people check in on me to see if anything is happening, but alas, this baby seems quite comfortable where he is. I think he hears all the commotion in our little house and has decided to stay put where it’s a little more peaceful 😉 Though little does he know there are two pairs of tiny arms just itching to show him love. I have much to be thankful for and look forward to the next phase in our lives!
Gramma and Grampa Soffes have sets of arms that are excited to hold Baby B soon too. You are always in my heart and prayers as we prepare for him to be born. Such joy!! Hugs, Your mom 🙂
I don't know why it posted to anonymous. Guess I was so excited I hit the wrong thing. This is Gramma Soffes!
That is one blessed baby to have been chosen to join your glorious family. Years to come will testify of that truth! I trust he is well-named and celebrate that he is named among the covenant people. Love and grace abound,
Tricia
Thanks, Mom and Tricia! I am excited for both of you to get to hold him 🙂
Praying the delivery goes well. Good for you keeping the name secret – I could never do that. 🙂
Thank you Kelly!
Good idea not to tell the rugrats. We were going to be surprised too but saw too much at the 32 week ultrasound. We'd already said it was either going to be Audrey or Marshall and figured that we could tell the little one when she asked, well someone at church was sure it was a girl and when she talked about baby Audrey to big sister she got corrected and the answer was out!
Congrats on the new little guy! Fun story to tell him someday when he gets older 🙂