We had our 20 week ultrasound today and after 40 minutes of measurements and watching Baby Allen move around we learned that IT'S A BOY!!! We were very surprised and excited when we heard the news! We found out that the baby is healthy and growing strong. All of the measurements looked good including his heart, spine, kidneys and brain. He was VERY active during the ultrasound and at first it was hard for the tech to get a good view of his "parts". I thought for a moment that we weren't going to be able to find out but then the baby moved in a good viewing position and she announced that "It's a Boy"! It was hard to believe that the image we saw on the screen was actually him moving around inside of me. We saw him sucking his thumb and opening his mouth. He kept kicking his arms and legs! What an active little boy we have on our hands!!! Maybe he will get all of his energy out before birth :)
After the ultrasound we went to the flower shop and bought a blue flowering plant and an "It's a Boy" balloon for both of our parents. We went over to my parents first and told them and Charlie. They were thrilled! We even got our first blue outfit from Grammy and Gramps. Then we went over to Kevin's parents and they were very excited. They thought it was going to be a girl so it was quite a surprise for them! It was so fun to share the good news- a healthy baby boy!
After that Kevin and I went out for dinner with the Baby Name book and chatted a little about names and the future of Baby Allen- hockey, fishing, sports, the cabin so many great things to look forward to! Then we went to the mall to buy a few boy outfits. It is hard not to go crazy, everything just looks so cute.
It has been an amazing day. We feel so blessed that we are going to be having a healthy baby boy. We are so excited to meet him!!! July 2nd can't get here fast enough!!! Thanks for all of your thoughts and well wishes. We are so lucky to have such supportive family and friends.
The top picture is of the baby's face looking at the camera, the picture on the right is of the spine and the bottom picture is of the baby's profile. Like I said earlier, he was moving so much it was hard for the tech to get a good view!
I have been so excited all day I could hardly think of anything else! And now finding out our first grandchild will be a boy, I couldn't be any happier! So many fun things to look forward to. Love, Grammy
ReplyDeleteWe love that you are having a boy! It was such an exciting day, couldn't stop thinking of you guys all day! Blue it is!
ReplyDeleteA BOY!!! It is sooo exciting to know that I have a healthy baby nephew on the way! I could hardly sit in class as I watched the time tick by knowing you guys were in the doc's office! Congratulations, he is the luckiest BOY ever! Love you guys!
ReplyDeleteWe are so excited for you guys! Babies are truly amazing and we are very anxious for all to come. Little boy Allen is blessed to have such wonderful parents!
ReplyDeleteLaura, I bet the kids are going to love that there is a little boy inside of you:)
It's a BOY!! This is wonderful! You have so much to look forward to with your little angel! It is also such a relief to know that HE is growing and so healthy! Can't wait to hear your name choices! Davis and Harrison can't wait to meet their cousin!!
ReplyDeleteYeah!! Henry is so excited that he is going to have a playmate!!! Mike & I couldn't be happier for the two of you - what fabulous parents both of you are going to make!!
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Congratulations once again! A healthy baby boy! We are so happy for you both! You are going to be amazing parents and will LOVE having that new little life on the "outside." It looks like baby Allen already knows how lucky he is to have you as parents: it appears as though he's SMILING in the head on picture. Only 20 more weeks until HIS grand entrance; that should give you plenty of time to stock up on all things BLUE.
ReplyDeleteAll my best,
Megan
So happy to hear the news! A precious baby boy to look forward to meeting!
ReplyDeleteYay, that's sooo exciting and so neat to see the photos of HIM!! So, Superman Allen it is?! Haha :) Congrats Laura and Kevin! ~Nikki
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! It is about time we added another boy to the Nelson clan! There have been 6 girls since Conner and last boy before him was Mike! Bring on the BLUE! Love, the Garveys
ReplyDeleteCongrats Lo and Kev!! A boy it is. Photos look great and I told you I could see his "parts" in the first ultrasound. Maybe I have a new career path ahead of me. Anyways, congrats again! Can't wait to meet him!!
ReplyDeleteYea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A boy - how great - Now you are off to the races - what kind of nursery, what will the name be - I'm excited for you -- congrats Love Sandy
ReplyDeleteNow all of the really fun planning and decorating can begin! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Laura and Kevin!!! This is such exciting news. I am very happy for you both. Love Toni
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