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We’re pretty excited! I won’t know what to do with a girl! I’ll be able to shop in the forbidden 2/3 of the baby department. I’ll get pink and minty green and purple and teal! I’ll get to share the joys and sorrows of Anne Shirley, Jo March and all my other favorite friends. (Not that I wouldn’t recommend them to Erik, but I think it is more likely a girl will enjoy them). I might get to enjoy doing a craft or doing something that requires sitting for more than five minutes. There might not be so much running! Always with the running. I get so tired of the running.
We might even have a name picked out. I’ve been sort of thinking of a name, but Mike refused to comment on it one way or another. I said it again today and Mike said “Ok, let’s just name the baby that.” It’s way too soon!
We won’t be sharing the name until the baby is actually here because 1) it is more fun to have a surprise! and 2) I don’t want to hear any criticism.
Anyway, the name is a traditional Swedish name with a totally made up middle name. Mike was telling me that even though it is a traditional Swedish name, it would be very unusual for a girl to have the name. I was quite confused because my friend sent me a link to the most popular Swedish girl names in 2008 and this one is listed in the top 10. We even had to go through my link history to try to find the site since he didn’t believe me.
I didn’t think we were going to get to find out and I was getting a bit agitated. She kept her legs crossed for most of the ultrasound, just barely waving her arms around a little. I remember at the 20 week ultrasound with Erik, he was totally doing somersaults and flips. This girl is already a lot calmer.
Finally at the end she gave up the goods, but the tech was not willing to say it was a girl with any authority. When the doctor came in, she was very sure it was a girl so now I get to start the great boy clothes purge of 2009.
In other news, Erik is really into the Christmas spirit. He’s currently watching A Year Without Santa Claus, one of those old timey stop motion animated movies. He’s mesmerized.
Here’s a picture of our Activity advent calendar, made with nothing more than garland, tape, binder clips and holiday card stock.
We made a craft for Grandma today. I had a plan to make hand print reindeer, but Erik wanted to make her a sock puppet. Using the dirty sock that was currently on his foot. I talked him into making a paper bag puppet and I think he was pleased with the result. My mom will be amused.
SAJ said,
December 1, 2009 @ 6:53 pm
Yay! Girls are much calmer. They really are.
Margie said,
December 1, 2009 @ 7:19 pm
You know, I’ve been waiting all day for this post… and you didn’t disappoint! I knew you were having a girl! I’m thrilled for you! You are going to enjoy the peace and quiet! 🙂
Torrygirl said,
December 1, 2009 @ 7:49 pm
Yay! How exciting!!!
Antropologa said,
December 1, 2009 @ 8:35 pm
Hooray!
shannon said,
December 1, 2009 @ 9:23 pm
well that screws with my prediction game!
congratulations! Since I have no girls – just 4 boys- I cant tell you much except “enjoy the shopping ! “
jeanette1ca said,
December 2, 2009 @ 10:44 am
Oh goodie!!! And your blanket is already made, although I’ll wait till after Christmas to send it – no need to get it lost in the crush. And of course she will be a calmer, happier baby – just because you will be an experienced, calm, happy momma, if nothing else.