Dear Baby T,
well, today is the day we found out that you are officially a boy baby! But, we both kinda knew that already. People have been telling us all along that you are a boy (specifically your Grandpa Thompson) and your Dad and I kept catching ourselves saying "him" whenever we talk about you.
Your Dad went to work this morning and I was busy answering emails and packing up orders. Then he came to pick me up to run some errands before our appointment. Boy was he a nervous wreck! He was drving super fast and talking a mile a minute, it was hilarious. We had our ultrasound with a super nice woman named Christina. She's the Mom of five boys. She was so kind and explained everything to us!
Well, you are quite the active one. You kept moving and flipping all around. Then for awhile you were literally dancing on my bladder. Well, that explains those stabbing pains!! Haha, but really-you are worth it :) She also told me that the way my placenta is tilted that I would probably have felt movement sooner than most first time Moms. And boy is she right-both your Dad and I have felt you move for weeks now.
Your Dad and I both got a little teary eyed when we saw you. Your Dad was just so happy you have all of your fingers and toes! Apparently he was worried about that ;)
We then went to grab a little snack and shot the photo above. We emailed and texted it to all the important people in your life. Of course, I tried to call Grandma Powell and her phone was off the hook! But I got a hold of her eventually. All of your aunts, uncles, friends and grandparents are so happy that you are coming. We can hardly wait.
I love you, Baby T.
oh abby! i have goosebumps!! this made me so happy, i wish i could hug you right now! you and james are going to be the best parents. congratulations!!!!
Posted by: julia | 04/20/2011 at 02:54 PM
yay, a baby boy! aww. so happy for you, abby.
Posted by: angie | 04/20/2011 at 02:58 PM
Aww so cute!! Congrats! :)
Posted by: Micaela | 04/20/2011 at 03:09 PM
a long time ago, when i was expecting callie, a woman a little older than i said "your first? those are delicious days."
i thought it was quaint at the time.
but now i know it's spot on.
enjoy these delicious days, abby.
xo,
tara
Posted by: Tara Thayer | 04/20/2011 at 03:24 PM
Congratulations, Abby!!! So exciting :o)
Posted by: Linnea | 04/20/2011 at 03:25 PM
Yay! So excited for you. And I love that your birth center has bumper stickers! :)
I can't wait to see who this little creature is too.
Posted by: Mary Catherine | 04/20/2011 at 03:55 PM
Abby, you are just so dang cute!!!
Hooray for little boys!!!! The world needs more men raised by awesome mothers like you!
Posted by: amber | 04/20/2011 at 04:13 PM
Yay!!!
Boys are so much fun.
So happy for you Abby :)
Posted by: liz | 04/20/2011 at 04:20 PM
oh abby, I'm so excited for you! hooray for cute baby boys :)
Posted by: rachel | 04/20/2011 at 05:29 PM
This is so nice! I'm so happy for you!!!
And, wow, all the fingers and toes ;)
Posted by: Claudia | 04/20/2011 at 05:43 PM
What a sweet post. I love it. I remember that day last summer so well when we found out we'd be having a girl. I didn't feel INgrid move for another couple of weeks after that! The technician said that my placenta was in the front, making it difficult to feel her movements (because when we saw her on the monitor, she was moving all over the place!)It's funny the things you don't know or realize before you go through it all. Anyways, congratulations Abby! I'm so excited for you.
Posted by: Eva / Sycamore Street Press | 04/20/2011 at 06:36 PM
abby, this is just so sweet! you guys are going to be such awesome parents ;)!
Posted by: natalie | 04/21/2011 at 03:56 AM
Congratulations! what a sweet post...enjoy it all, frogs and snails and puppy dog tails...
Posted by: VTFarmGirl | 04/21/2011 at 06:50 AM
what an exciting day!
Posted by: Kelsey | 04/21/2011 at 07:52 AM
How wonderful :)congrats Abby!
Posted by: morgana | 04/21/2011 at 07:56 AM
This is such a sweet post Abby. Hooray for your baby boy!
Posted by: heather smith jones | 04/21/2011 at 08:05 AM
yay! congrats!
Posted by: jan | 04/21/2011 at 09:01 AM
Congratulations!!!!
Posted by: Sealicious | 04/21/2011 at 09:06 AM
Congratulations Abby xxx
Posted by: Sammi | 04/21/2011 at 10:39 AM
Congratulations, Abbey! I have mostly boys and they are SO much fun and so cute and sweet. Yea! Hugs to you.
Posted by: Mary Beth | 04/22/2011 at 08:47 AM
congratulations!!
Posted by: jodi | 04/22/2011 at 11:39 AM
hooray! now you can start looking at cute baby boy stuff to buy your little one :) i had so much fun browsing through girl stuff once i found out we were having a girl, hehe, congratulations to you!
Posted by: dawn | 04/22/2011 at 11:53 AM
How exciting!! Congratulations!
Posted by: Emily | 04/22/2011 at 05:32 PM
Congratulations, Abby! I know your little boy will bring you and your husband much happiness!
Posted by: {gemmifer} | 04/23/2011 at 05:07 AM
Congratulations Abby!
Posted by: Regina | 04/25/2011 at 12:05 PM
Oh, hooray! SO happy for you! Isn't it wonderful to be able to really start picturing your little one?
Thanks for your note about Dylan. Her first month has been incredible - makes me all the more excited for you!!! I would advise practicing doing everything with only 1 hand!
Good luck with your move... You're looking great, Mama!
Posted by: Melissa T. | 05/16/2011 at 12:40 PM