Week 20: It's a Boy!

We had our anomaly scan this week, which I was quite anxious about. I know a lot of people see this as the boy or girl scan, but for me it was essentially the scan to ensure our baby was fit and healthy and I'm pleased to report that he is. That's right, he is a he! I've never been one of these women who have a certain baby fantasy about bringing up a little girl or boy, but that's probably because I've never really dreamt about having children. All I cared about was our baby was fit and healthy.

Saying that, my poor dad has been the only man in our family for so long (my sister even had a daugther) that I really wanted a boy for him - I just knew he'd be so pleased. And I was right. The poor bloke had lost his voice but he squeaked at the top of what voice he had left when we announced our news. I now get part of this having a baby thing! It's all about sharing and caring and being part of a big family.

We also learnt that we're either having a very big baby or he will be coming into this world sooner than 3rd June! It seems strange to think that we'll be seing him soon. It was so fascinating to see his spine, his little heart beating, his little fingers wrapping around his belly - yet I'll certainly feel happier once he's in this world and I know for sure he's OK. No-one told me pregnancy anxiety would be so bad. Maybe it's because, apart from my lovely hubbie, I've never really put anyone before in my life - after all I am a Generation X child!