37 Weeks Ultrasound

So the ultrasound yesterday went really well. I was disappointed however that I couldn't get a picture and they actually weren't going to show me the baby on the screen either. Their excuse was that they were busy and backed up (nobody was in the waiting room), and it was hard to see the baby at this time (which I'm also not buying because I've seen friends ultrasound pictures at this stage and you could see the babies profile.) I did however get a chance at the end to briefly see the baby on the computer screen...although they were hesitant.

The head is down so that is good news and the tech asked if I knew what the gender of the baby was....I told him that at the last ultrasound they couldn't really tell but were thinking boy. He told me that it was! I saw on the screen what he called the testicles and something was moving and he said that was the penis. The baby's weight as of yesterday was 7 lbs 11oz and the heart rate was either 136 or 139 (I can't remember any more). The whole point of the ultrasound was to check the size and position of baby. So now I'm reassured and can rest easy until the hard work begins! ;-)

I called Dylan on the way out to the van and I started to cry. I was happy but I'm nervous because I don't know what to do with a boy. What parts do I move when I'm changing his diaper? Will I be close to him? Will Dylan be close to him because he had mentioned when we were pregnant with Rebekah that if he had a boy he wouldn't cuddle with him or hold him as much. This troubled me. I've had all night to think about it and I'm getting use to the idea now and can't wait for his arrival (or hers if they are wrong) Now we just have to finalize the name! ;-)