BOY or GIRL?!

The question of gender is such a big topic around us these days. When we first got pregnant, we said we are not finding out! Then we said we are finding out but not telling anyone! We have changed our minds a million times this pregnancy. We said we weren't going to decide on names until we see the baby - we decided. Then we said we aren't going to tell our names - we will. It's been a fun journey so far and the truth is that we are so excited about this addition to our family that there is nothing we want to keep a secret about him or her. Speaking of him or her, the gender topic is on our minds often as we get closer and closer to the big reveal! Unfortunately, Chris's company has decided to change insurance so we are not sure if we will be able to find out when we were originally supposed to or if we will have to wait until October. I get asked on a daily basis what I am hoping for. Recently I ran into an old friend and she asked me if I had a boy or a girl. I responded and said boy and her reply was, "Aw..well maybe you'll get a girl this time." I would love to have a little girl, ESPECIALLY after seeing this cute little number on facebook the other day.
I could absolutely have a cute little girl to dress up with cute bows and outfits (no tutus, however....that is another topic!!) but you know what?! I would be perfectly happy with another little boy. There is something amazing about the connection between a mother and a son and I never understood it until I had Walker but there is something about the way that little boy looks at me. He loves his Daddy, don't get me wrong, but there is a special bond between a mother and son. Sure, I'd love to have a little girl in dance and gymnastics but I also wouldn't mind spending my Saturdays at the ball field watching two boys, who would probably get to play on the same team together. Either way, I will be happy. Either way, I feel blessed to be carrying whatever gender is in my tummy.

And just for fun, I thought I'd post a picture of my tummy when I was pregnant with Walker and a current belly shot. Also, there is a list of common Old Wives Tales that are supposed to predict gender. I have bolded my symptoms that I have had this pregnancy.

•If you prefer sleeping on your left side, you'll have a boy. Right side? A girl.
•Extreme nausea means you are having a girl.
•If your hands are dry, you are having a boy; soft -- expect a girl.
•If you're craving citrus, you're having a girl.
•If your skin breaks out, expect a girl.•If you feel graceful during pregnancy, you'll have a girl. Clumsy? It's a boy.
•If you gain weight in your face, it means you're having a girl.
•Craving salt? Expect a boy. A little something sweet? You're having a girl.
•If your right breast is larger than the left, you are having a girl. If the left is larger, a boy.•Feeling extremely moody? Expect a girl.

Heartbeat: Walker's heartbeat was always in the 160's so he was considered a girl based on the rule of 140 and below = boy and 140 and above = girl. However, this bambino has been all over the place! The first time the heartbeat was 128. The second time, 165. The last time, 155.

I think the jury's still out on this sweet baby but we will find out soon!