Finding out what’s in the envelope

A few weeks ago, I went in for my first ultrasound where they do all of the screening and really make sure that the babies are developing well.  Unfortunately, Joe wasn’t able to go since it was only his second day at the new job and he didn’t want to ask for the time already.

It was pretty fascinating!!  They took measurements of the bones, the spine, the internal organs, the brain, everything. They made sure each amniotic sac looks good, and that everything seems to be progressing according to plan. The babies were definitely not cooperating; they were moving all over the place so it took awhile, but they were able to collect all of the information they wanted.

The doctor came in and explained that both babies look really good, and that neither is showing any signs of Downs or Spina Bifida.  This was really the news that we were most anxious about, so it was a joy to hear that from her.

They are both the same size, which is also a good thing.  And, not surprising, they both have pretty big heads. At this appointment, they were also able to tell the genders, but since Joe wasn’t there, I asked them to put that news in an envelope so that we could open it together and find out.

I had to leave the envelope in the car because it just would have been too distracting the entire day if I knew it was in my bag at work.  But we both left work a little early to try and get home as quickly as possible. We sat down and opened the envelope.  Baby A…a girl!!!  And Baby B…a boy!!!  We’re having one of each!  It was so exciting to see that we were basically getting exactly what we wanted.  Of course, we would have been ecstatic for two girls or two boys, but knowing that this was going to be our family and we would have a son and a daughter was just awesome!!

It’s hard to say that we have been lucky in this process.  Because having to go through IVF in the first place doesn’t exactly make you feel like you are very lucky.  And it hasn’t been easy, the IVF process or the pregnancy, but to know that our family of four will be here in just a few short months makes everything absolutely worth it.  We’ve had good results all along the way, and I know a lot of couples don’t have the type of luck we have had, so we feel so blessed to be at this stage, knowing our babies are healthy and that we’ll be looking for cute gear in both blue and pink!