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Thanks.
Poor Alex, though. The kids were all with us Sunday night when their dad was doing the ultrasound. They were ALL rooting for a boy and we had a wild game of "spot the penis" for a while (we're not an easily embarrassed bunch). Their dad said he thought it was a girl and called a very experienced tech in to confirm. When she agreed Alex burst into tears. Poor thing! He will love this new sister regardless - no doubt. He's a sweet, sweet person. But, he's wanting to be surrounded by herds of boys lately - and even that's not good enough since he wants his very own little brother. Oh well..... My husband has been making sure that he spends a lot of extra father-son time with him to get that testosterone bonding thing he seems to be craving.
We're going to need another house for husband and son to live in once a month when they're all teens!!!
JenniferWho uses a machete to cut through red tape
With fingernails that shine like justice
And a voice that is dark like tinted glass
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Congratulations, Jennifer!
My boys would love to have a little sister and the oldest two would agree whole-heartedly that little brothers are not that great......but I am sure Alex would love to find that out for himself!
SallyWife of an OB/Gyn, mom to three boys, middle school choir teacher.
"I don't know when Dad will be home."
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Originally posted by jloreineI'd always imagined my eventual child being a girl. The thought of having (or getting, more accurately) a boy never entered my mind. So- have fun with her! Congrats from DC!
JennAwake is the new sleep!
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Jennifer,
First and foremost, congratulations on your newest baby. As you know, there is nothing better.
RE: expectations about gender. I always knew that I would have sons. Even others have said that they see me with boys. Even though we knew dd would be a girl, I was still sort of expecting a boy to come out. If we do try for a third, I know that it will be a boy. (This is from my mommy's intuition--take this with the knowledge that I am somewhat of a fruitcake).
KellyIn my dreams I run with the Kenyans.
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Thanks everyone! I think Alex is warming to the idea of a fourth sister.
As far as names:
We've got Madeline Rose, Zoe Aileen, and Sophia Grace. My three criteria for a kids' name are 1)it is hard to make fun of, 2)it flows beautifully, and 3)both the middle and first names have to mean something to me on a spiritual level. Ok, so I probably take this more seriously than I should....
So, I *think* husband and I have settled on Eleanor for the first name of this child. She can go by "Ella" as a kid and change over to her full name or "Nora" when she gets older if that appeals to her. Now, finding a middle name is not going to be as easy....
JenniferWho uses a machete to cut through red tape
With fingernails that shine like justice
And a voice that is dark like tinted glass
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Luanne, Eleanor Rose is a BEAUTIFUL name and to be honest, I'd pick it in a heartbeat except - my oldest twin is Madeline Rose and she's very possessive of that middle name (she thinks of it as a "princess" name ).
But, I like the feel of Rose with Eleanor - if I could find something with that same elegance I would jump on it!
JenniferWho uses a machete to cut through red tape
With fingernails that shine like justice
And a voice that is dark like tinted glass
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