Had our 20 week ultrasound today

[Rachels]

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BOY!!!!

He looks perfect and adorable. I'm a bit in shock since heretofore my entire experience has been with making girls, but I'm very excited, too. Abigail is also thrilled. Her original suggestion was that we name a boy Baby Jesus, but she seems to have reconsidered that and we are now freed up to explore other possibilities. :)

-Rachel
Mom to Abigail Rose
5/18/02
New baby coming in October!


"When you know better, you do better."
Maya Angelou
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Nursed for three years!

[cvharris]

Congratulations!!!

Carolee
Mama to Ben (6/03)
Expecting #2 in December!

[loewymartin]

I remember you mentioning the "Baby Jesus" comment before, so I guess I was expecting a girl announcement from you (just to save you from "disappointing" Abby in her name choice)! I'm so excited for you and Abby! Can't wait to hear what the little guy's name is and to meet him!

Michelle
Mom to Alia born 5/16/02 and the GIRL! peanut due 8/13/05

[saschalicks]

yay boys. Congrats Rachel.

[psophia17]

Congratulations :D

Good thing it's not a December baby ;)

[khakismom]

Congratulations Rachel! I had a feeling it was a boy for you--don't know why. :)

[g-mama]

Oh, congratulations, Rachel!! How very exciting. :)


Kristen
Paolo 11-00
Benjamin 8-03
and a third one coming in december '05!

[starrynight]

Congrats!!! I had a boy vibe off of you, so I wasn't surprised. Enjoy having a son! Abigail is hilarious :D.

[aliceinwonderland]

That's so exciting. I love having a boy! :)

[steph2003]

yea! Boys are delightful! :)

[mysweetboy]

Congratulations Rachel! You'll love having a little boy. :)

Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!

[c2lane]

Congratulations!!!

Carrie & Dillan Rose 01/02/04


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[alkagift]

Yaaay, Rachel! Boys are GREAT!


Allison
Mommy to Matthew Clayton, who is TWO!

[Phoebe]

>I'm a bit in shock since
>heretofore my entire experience has been with making girls,

I remember feeling that way too, but it only took a second to fall in love with all things boy. Congratulations :)

Mary
DD 4/01
DS 6/03

[zuzu]

Congratulations!
Abigail is such a hoot - can't wait to hear her next choice. :)

Melissa, mom to Sarah (5/03)

[kelly ann]

Rachel-

Congrats on the little boy - they are so much fun!!! Just take a look at the "terms of endearment" thread from earlier in the week to see what you are in for ;)

[ribbit1019]

Oh, how exciting! New things to be entralled with, little bow ties and loafers. I always preferred the boys outfits as I thought I was having a boy.... and BOY was I wrong! LOL

Christy
DD Madison 06/09/04 1 day until she is 1!

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[CBB]

Congratulations!! Abigail is going to be a great big sister!!

[JulieL]

Rachel CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited for you, boys are great fun!

[bluej]

Congratulations Rachel and family! I'm sure Abigail will love mothering her baby brother!

[mommy_someday]

Yea, Rachel! Congratulations. I am loving having a little boy. Of course, I haven't had a little girl to compare it to. :O) I'm thrilled for you and your family. Can't wait to hear what other names Abigail comes up with!

[wendmatt]

Congratulations, that's great news. Abigail will be a great big sister to a little boy.

[lmariana]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Have fun with all the boy shopping!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mom to Gabe, 8/03
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[murpheyblue]

Congratulations!!

[mamahill]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! How wonderful! Ainsleigh will have lots of advice for Abby, mostly on how NOT to wash the penis, I'm sure. I'm so excited for you!

[momtoemma]

Congratulations to you and your dh! I'm sure Abigail will make the perfect big sis! Won't it be fun going shopping for all those new clothes!

[brittone2]

Congrats!! One of each...how fun :) I love having a boy and you will too I'm sure!!

The Baby Jesus thing is soooo funny...add that to his baby book as his sister's suggestion for a name ;)

[TaChapm]

Congratulations! Glad everyting looks good!
Tara
Mommy to Jackson 11-10-02
Tyler William EDD 6-28-05
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[heidis2girls]

Congratulations, Rachel! I'm so glad to hear that everything is looking good and that you'll have a beautiful baby boy!

Abigail will make a wonderful big sister! "Her original suggestion was that we name a boy Baby Jesus" - that's too funny. Hannah also wants a baby named Jesus - boy or girl! She even told me that she would like it if her name were Jesus and then DH and I could be Mary and Joseph!

[janeybwild]

Woo hoo! Congrats mama, I think Abigails' naming selection would at the least make for an interesting life for your little one! Happy blue shopping.

[wagner36]

Yay! How wonderful - Abigail will be such a good big sister (name suggestions aside!). Boys are fabulous!

[amp]

Congrats on the baby boy news!

[momathome]

Congratulations, Rachel! What wonderful news! :)

[babymama]

Your son is so lucky have you as a mama.

Lydia
Mama to Santiago, born 11/16/03

[HannaAddict]

Congratulations. Snips and snails and puppy dog tails . . .

Kimberly
DS 3/18/04

[new_mommy25]

Woo Hoo!! Congratulations to you and your family. Have fun shopping :)

[RiaHannam]

Congratulations!!!!!
I love Abigail's suggestion - how CUTE, lol!

[RwnMayfair]

Congrats on a little boy, Rachel! :) I was excited and yet also in shock when I found out this one is supposed to be a girl. ;) So I think it just shocks you if the baby is a different gender from the first, since you're "used" to the first one. ::grin:: I'm glad he's doing well and that Abigail is excited too. :) Enjoy shopping for boy things as well. It's a bit more of a challenge, but still fun.

Congrats again!

-Melissa

Taran, November 20, 2003

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[nohomama]

Congratulations, friend!

"Baby Jesus" is a fine name but I think it's time to get to work exploring other options. Have fun with it.

[trumansmom]

How fun!! Welcome to the world of dinosaurs, trucks and LOTS and LOTS of dirt!!

Having one of each is such a treat!!

Congratulations!!

Jeanne
Mom to Truman 11/01 and Eleanor 4/04
Independent Consultant, Do-Re-Me & You!

[calebsmama03]

YAY! Huge congrats Rachel! My experience is the reverse but having one of each is so much fun :)
Lynne
Mommy to Caleb 3/3/03
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And Miss Purple, Sophia Grace 5/18/05

[jamsmu]

Hooray!! Boys are wonderful!

[papal]

Congratulations Rachel!! A BOY! My goodness!!!

[deborah_r]

How exciting! That is wonderful news, and I'm gald he is perfect and adorable too!

I know what you mean about the different sex child, I think it would be quite a shock if I found out I was having a girl someday! I feel like such a "boy mom"!

[mudder17]

Congratulations, Rachel! I love that Abigail thought his name should be Baby Jesus--that's so cute! Have fun exploring the possibilities!


Eileen

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http://www.gynosaur.com/assets/ribbons/ribbon_gold_12m.gif , 15 months & counting
Kaya's cousin, due October 9th!!!

[Wife_and_mommy]

How exciting!! Congrats. :)

Elizabeth

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[lmintzer]

Rachel,
CONGRATULATIONS! You will enjoy the little boy experience--they are very sweet with their mamas. I'm sure it must feel very different. I'm glad Abigail is getting into the spirit. Good thing she has moved on from her original name. We have friends whose 3 year-old named his baby brother. They honestly let him pick. I don't think I'd be that brave.

[jd11365]

You MUST put the Jesus story in his baby book...too funny! Congratulations on having a little boy. Nothing more perfect than one of each!

[Marisa6826]

Congrats Girlie!!!

hugs

-m

[brigmaman]

Congratulations! How exciting!

[barbarhow]

She is going to be the greatest big sister to Baby Jesus (LOL). How sweet is she? "Congratulations! It is really fun having one of each!
Barbara-mom to Jack 3/27/03, a Red Sox fan
and Anna 5/12/05, my little Yankee fan!

[LD92599]

YEAH!!!!!!!!!! Congrats Rachel!

Laura
mom to William

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[Puddy73]

Congratulations! I found out yesterday that I'm having a boy, too! DH and I were both shocked - I just assumed it was another girl. DD wants to name the baby JoJo, regardless of its sex!

Jennifer
Mommy to Annabelle 9/03 & a little pumpkin due 10/05

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

[hez]

Congratulations!

Being a mommy to a boy is a wonderful, wonderful thing. You'll be great at it, of course :)

Oh, and I know for a fact that the backs of little boys' necks is a great place to land a ticklish kiss! Enjoy planting them!

[TraciG]

That's great , congrats !

[Elilly]

Glad all is well and that Abigail is happy about a brother!

[lrucci]

Congratulations!!!

Lisa
Mom to Kyleigh 7/19/03

[Karenn]

What fun! Congratulations!

[jubilee]

WOW! Congratulations! I'm sure Abigail will be an adorable big sister :)

[jk3]

Congratulations! Boys are lots of fun!

Jenn
DS 6/3/03

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[cinrein]

Congratulations Rachel!! :)

Cindy and Anna February 2003

[caridura]

Congratulations!!!

[mharling]

Yippee!! You'll love having a little guy. :)

Mary
Lane - April 2003
Faye - March 2005

[houseof3boys]

Congrats Rachel!!! It is so wonderful having one of each too. :)

[Jeanne]

Congratulations Rachel! How blessed you are to have one of each!