OMG it has an extra appendage!!!!

[Margaret]

Dear Friends,

I have not stopped crying since. I don't know it I'm just happy because he's okay, or sad because I wanted another girl so badly. I hate to say that, because I know that we all just want healthy babies, but I just always thought that my little boy would be it. I had had my baby boy and I never wanted another!! It's not that I'm not excited, but I'm just a nervous wreck too.

Everything looks fine. When the tech couldn't get a good look at his foot I said oh, we'll be fine if he only has one leg!!! That's the least of our worries. The heart looked fabulous. Even the doctor said so!! In fact I believe his words were a "beautiful looking heart". So we'll just go back in 2 mo. for a recheck and be long gone by that point.

Thanks for all the wonderful vibes and the support. I hope that I don't sound like an idiot about the boy thing. I was just soooooo sure that it was another girl, I think I'm experiencing shell shock!!

Margaret

[Zoemakes5]

Oh, Margaret!
I'm so excited for you that everything looked so good, and that baby is thriving!
You are totally human for feeling a bit let down that he's a he instead of a she! I was so glad that I knew that Riley was a boy. I was "sure" he was a girl, the pregnancies were so very different and I was disappointed. I had really wanted a girl, especially with the problem pregnancies I have and the loss that we had between the two. I thought "this will be my last time and I want a girl". But, the wonders of technology allowed me 5 months to get used to the idea, and by the time he was born, not a twinge!
Big hugs and smiles to you!
Michelle

[littleangels]

Prayers for a great couple months to come.

[ajpr2]

First, CONGRATS on a HEALTHY heart!!!!!! That is WONDERFUL!!! Now about that third "leg". I can totally see how you feel. I wanted another girl as I felt it was "owed" to me. But now I am having one and I sorta wish that i was having a boy. Having the same sex child brings back so many memories and I think even reminds us even more what we lost. Take time to absorb the info and then work through it day by day. You will adjust. ((hugs))

[Denisemac96]

It's funny, I have been thinking lately that I wish this was a girl. I would only say this to you ladies here, but I think it is just that I know the joys that having a daughter bring and I so miss them.
I think it is normal to go back and forth like this. I remember feeling relieved when I found out this was a boy, yet disappointed a little as well when I realized that I have no idea what it is like to have a son. I am sure you are going to go through the same whirlwind of emtions as well. Going back and forth seems to be a commonality amoung us all. Just know that there is no need to feel badly about wanting the girl, we have all been there and have had similar feelings.

I have to laugh because I have my own set of rules about this sort of thing though. It's almost like I am totally fine with anyone here feeling this way, but if you've never had a loss, I would be infuriated at the idea of prefering one sex over another. does that make me a hypocrite? I think those of us who have suffered loss deserve a break in the rules. IMHO

[Karennboys]

Oh Margaret, YAY on your baby's healthy heart!! That is soooo great!!

I want a girl too (and so do the big kids)... but I have a feeling this is a boy. I think because of all that happened with Luke it would be so much easier emotionally for me if it were a girl. It's like I want everything to be different this time, including the baby's sex. Anyway, I can imagine how you are feeling... (((hugs)))

[Lorrie]

Congrats

[Scout]

Oh, Margaret!!! Congrats on your little boy and on everything being healthy!!! I know what an enormous relief that is!

I do understand what you're all saying about gender . . . I wanted another little boy so bady because, like Alexis, I felt one was "owed" to me, but on the other hand, it's been so difficult pulling out all of the little outfits and other things that we had gotten for George Henry -- if I'd had a little girl, I would have been able to start fresh.

(((hugs)))

[LaurenCR]

Congratulations! I am so happy that your baby is healthy. I think your feelings are completely understandable.

[Jane]

Fantastic news Margaret. I too so want a boy. You lucky thing. So glad everything else looks fine too