We had our half-way point ultrasound this morning, and in addition to learning that everything looks (happily) perfect in terms of structures, Josiah has a little brother coming. I'll try to scan one of our 3-D ultrasound pics tonight. He's already completely cute at a mere 12 ounces and 8 inches long. He had his little hand nestled up by his cheek for the entire scan. Add to that very nice brain ventricles, well-formed heart chambers, and a lovely bladder, and well, he's obviously going to be a catch a couple decades from now. :)
Most of you know that Jesse and I have been hoping for a daughter since before we even had Josiah. After learning Josiah's gender at this same time three years ago, I despairingly asked Jesse that night, "Why would God be so mean as to give an innocent boy ME for his mother??" I'm a very girly-girl -- after all, my greatest joys in life consist of activities involving flowers, sewing, embroidery, or generally anything traditionally thought of as a feminine domestic art. I guess I don't feel I can provide the same richness of experiences for a boy that I can imagine providing for a girl. (On top of that, I worry quite legitimately that between my clumsy genes and inordinate fears of physical activity, I'll spend most of my time either panicking at what my boys are doing OR panicking about whether sending them out to play sports in full bubble wrap is perhaps going to damage their peer reputations!)
All that said, I'm thankful to truthfully say that just on Tuesday of this week, I suddenly had a very unexpected change of perspective. For the first time in over year (since long before I even got pregnant again), I was shocked to feel excited at the prospect of having two boys, if that was to be the case. A change of heart not a moment too soon, apparently.
Needless to say, we're very excited about Baby #2! Obviously it's impossible not to be head over heels in love with the little wriggler in one's womb, especially after seeing his little face for the first time today. We just can't wait to meet him in person!!
Now coming up with a name...? That's going to be the real dilemma. I think we have 4 or 5 complete girl names, all of which we'd LOVE to have in our little family. But boys? Nothing. Nothing at all. We're pretty sure we shouldn't use 'Josiah' again, and basically that's the only option we've liked in years of idle discussion. This could be a problem!
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! We are SO very happy for you!! I am sure having two boys will be just as much fun as two girls was for us! Josiah will have someone to share EVERYTHING with, and just think, you already have all the trains the new little brother could ever want :)
Oh! I'm so excited I could just cry. Ok, I admit I actually am a little misty right now! Two little boys will be simply wonderful. And someday, 18 years from now, he and his cousin can room together at ENC...we've proven that's fun!
I'll be sure to buy Megan a queen's crown for the Christmas picture! We'll just circle all the boys around her! :) And you can come teach Megan any domestic thing you want ANY TIME because that gene skipped me!
I'm just bursting with excitement!
oh dear Krista, I swear you make me laugh through my tears every post. I love you and miss you so much. I cannot think of a better mother than you-- regardless of the sex of the child you are parenting! YOU ARE THE BEST NO MATTER WHAT! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU AND JESSE AND JOSIAH! And, obviously you will have many more chances for that baby girl because you are just too good to stop at 2!!!
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Congratulations on a healthy baby! I had the same change of heart with my 2nd, but in the opposite direction. I was firmly hoping for 2 boys as the thought of parenting a teenaged girl set me to hyperventilating. But once we found out we were having a girl, I was really very pleased... and still am, luckily enough :)
My first thought when Jesse said it was a boy was the book Jason and I used called "How to Choose the Sex of Your Baby". We used it successfully both times (yes, we tried for a girl even though I wanted a boy, because Jason really wanted a girl and I thought it wouldn't hurt to try). If you ever decide to try for a third baby, I recommend checking it out. It's very scientific and easy to follow.
As for names, the kids and I promptly decided that another boy Casler baby would of course have to have a name beginning with J. We thought of Jonah, Jimmy, Jacob, and Jared.
Joshua...Joel...Jehoshaphat (Joe for short, of course)...
The Duggars have 18 kids, all starting with "J". If you agree with Lisa on the "J" issue, I'm sure they won't mind you borrowing a name! Are you too far north to name your son Jed?
Also, let me know when you inventory any of Josiah's clothes you still have. I have a few little treats for baby brother, but if you have gaps in a particular size I can be on the look out!
Oh. No. I realize that many families think it is cool to name their kids all starting with the same letter...but let me just set you straight....it is not. It means that your children will forever be mixed up because no one can remember which is Josh or Josiah or Jason. If you like "J" names, fine, go with your gut. But please don't inflict indefenite name mixing-up on your brood!
Also, my dad would like you to name your boy after an outlaw. Luckily, there already is an outlaw (male) named Josie. So we calmed him down enough not to call you to tell you his brilliant idea :)
So happy to hear your good news! I remember loving that detailed ultrasound when I was pregnant with George -- so exciting and reassuring all at the same time.
If you're looking for baby name ideas, I came across a book that is meant to find a first name that goes well with your last name, to make a good first impression. It's called "The Perfect Baby Name: Finding the Name that Sounds Just Right," by Whitney Walker and Eric Reyes. Anyway, I found that it put me in touch with some different names I hadn't considered before when we were naming George (which as it turns out is not a name that the book would recommend for Stackert).
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