Boy vs. Girl

Obviously our baby's gender has been on my mind lately. Okay truthfully, I can't stop thinking about it. Before I elaborate I should make it clear that 1) if I HAD to pick what I wanted I probably could (but I don't get to choose), and 2) there are good things about having a boy or having a girl. So all that to say, Tom and I both are totally fine either way and have no really strong feelings about boy vs. girl. We are just praying for a healthy baby and a safe delivery.

With Tennyson I knew in my soul he was a boy. Never a doubt in my mind for a day. But I was still impressed that my organized, planning self didn't give in and find out for confirmation. Not so for Baby Bates #2. I am beside myself and wonder how I am possibly going to make it 3 more weeks before finding out if we will be bringing home a girl or a boy.

And maybe out of boredom (or the urge to create another list) I started a Baby Tally. I know 10 people right now that are pregnant. 10! And these aren't just people I met once, these are friends, relatives, or people I see on a regular basis. It's crazy! As of today the tally is: 2 girls, 2 boys, 3 aren't finding out, and 3 are TBD. And I just realized that everyone I know that has given birth in the past 3 months have ALL had boys! Maybe it's because I am a "numbers" person, but I just find it interesting.

So here I sit typing, feeling Baby Bates bumping a little because I just ate lunch, and wondering. Wondering and waiting. Come on April 9th!