Can you even believe it? EW and I were both caught off guard by the announcement. I had a feeling through the pregnancy thus far that it was a girl, but everyone was saying: boy, boy, boy! So I began doubting myself.
Yesterday we went to the Maternal-Fetal Medicine for our 20-week appointment. While sitting in the waiting room, I honestly thought I was going to throw up. For some reason, I was super nervous. I think I was just afraid that there was something wrong. We were called and the tech got right to it. Of course our little nut was not cooperating. She was in a breech position, and didn't look like she was going to move, no matter how much the tech pushed around on me. All her anatomy looked good, except the way she was sitting, they couldn't get a good view of her heart. Something tells me that our little one will definitely be a bit stubborn!
The tech had me go to the bathroom, and tried again, but this time she was all curled up into a fetal position. Wonderful! As this point, the tech said she was about 90% sure of the gender. She said she wouldn't tell us unless she was almost sure. I was hanging on every word. And when she said Girl, I'm pretty sure my jaw dropped open. I think EW's did too! He was so sure we has a little boy in there. The Doctor came in, and tried, but baby still wasn't cooperating. Ha! She said I should try to stretch a bit, go to the bathroom, again, and then we would see what happens. I really wanted to know who this little person was, so I also did a little jumping up and down. The tech came back in and said she would try once more. And FINALLY our little one decided to move for us. It was FINALLY confirmed, and we definitely are having a Girl!
The Doctor wants to see me again in 4 weeks, since little girl wouldn't show her beautiful heart, and the fact that I've been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. However, she measured a bit small for her age, so hopefully she will catch up in the next few weeks! I am happy that I will get to see her again in 4 more weeks :)
After our appointment, I made a few calls, and we were on our way to EW's parents house, where his brothers and their families were waiting for the big reveal. Eariler we went and got a pink and blue balloon. We decided on popping the one that it wasn't, thus revealing the gender. I'm pretty sure after the reveal, there were also a few surprised people in the room.
Which one is it?
Yay Girl!
Even though it was a surprise to find out we are having a girl, I know our little girl will be so loved. I love her already, and I can't even imagine the love I will feel when I hold her for the first time. EW and I are so lucky to have such supportive families and friends.Oh, and how could I forget, the name! I'm sure you are all wondering, and I did say that we weren't going to tell everyone until she was born, but oh well. I can change my mind, right?
Our baby girl's name is Lorena Kay Witkowski.
The first name is after my Grandpa's sister. She passed away when she was 18, so I obviously never met her, but if you look at our pictures, we look alot alike. Kay is for my Mom. Kathryn is her name, but that would just be too much with our longish last name. So, I decided to shorten it up a bit. I love that her name is unique, but not on the crazy side.
Thanks to everyone for all the well wishes, and congratulations. Now begins the 4 month wait to meet our daughter! (Wow, that sounds really strange!)
-Brina
