It’s A………’nother BOY!!!
Written by admin on July 11, 2008 – -
Wooohooo!!! I was so surprised. We all were. We were so sure we were going to have a girl, we just cracked up when we saw, plain as day on the ultrasound screen: boy parts.
We have shattered the ‘Shettles Method”. He postulates that, since female sperm outlive male sperm, having sex farther away from ovulation improves the odds of having a girl, as most of the male sperm have died off by the time fertilization takes place. Not for us! We conceived a full 5 days after the “act”.
We have debunked the Old Wives. According to lore, one is having a girl if:
• She is carrying high. Wrong!
• She has more morning sickness. False!
• The fetal heart rate is above 140. Nope!
• Her face breaks out and she’s moodier than usual. Uhn-uh!
• She craves lots of fruit. Wrong again!
I had all of the above “having a girl symptoms”. So much for that!
Then, there was our most “scientific” reasoning behind the prediction: My boyfriend gave our son two balls, one pink and one blue, and asked him to “give the one to mommy that represents the new baby”. Well, wouldn’t you know, he handed me the PINK one….
But seriously, my main hunch came from the fact that this pregnancy has just been sooo different from the last. I know (and knew) this wasn’t a good gender predictor; all pregnancies, like all babies, are different. Yeah, yeah.
Nevertheless, I had been relating so much to my belly as if there were a little girl swimming around in there, I was worried that, if we did find out it was a boy, I might be disappointed. Not a drop! To my very pleasant surprise, I just felt a huge amount of joy radiate through me: one more clue as to whom this divine little creature is stirring inside me! A BROTHER for my sweet, darling little boy to play with – how cool! No new clothes to get…well, in the beginning at least. And, who knows, maybe the next one will be a girl. Or not. Either way, it is impossible to go wrong 
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In other pregnancy news, I am happy to report that I am feeling grrrreat. I’ve got my diet almost to where I want it, enjoying lots of green smoothies, tons of amazing fresh fruit (oh the joys of summer!!), and some delicious gourmet raw concoctions I’ve been creating to avoid succumbing to less-healthy cravings. My energy levels are good although, I must admit, I’ve been taking daily naps with my son – something I didn’t often need pre-pregnancy (so grateful to have that option). And, apparently, all is going well and as expected with my active little wonder within…he’s a busy bee, frequently stirring and dancing and making me smile.
Falling ever more madly in love with all my boys each day~
Ardis
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By MOM on Jul 11, 2008
Yea for you !!!
You sound great !!
Enjoy every moment of this adventure … it is over too soon .
hugs from
MOM
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By Joanne on Jul 12, 2008
Ardis, that is just the most beautiful photo of you. You are positively glowing. And I love the roundness of the baby bump – just gorgeous. It must have been strange adjusting to the fact that you’re having a boy when you were so used to the idea of it mostly likely being a girl (sort of like me and my husband being used to the idea of one baby, when in fact there were two! And we only found that out at 18 weeks!). Looking forward to more baby updates…
Love Jo
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By Kristen's Raw on Jul 12, 2008
That’s wonderful!!!
And, such an interesting post
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By Kristen's Raw on Jul 12, 2008
That’s wonderful!!!
And, such an interesting post
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By Kristen's Raw on Jul 12, 2008
That’s wonderful!!!
And, such an interesting post
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By Kristen's Raw on Jul 12, 2008
That’s wonderful!!!
And, such an interesting post
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By Tera on Jul 12, 2008
Congratulations, Sunshine! You look GORGEOUS!! I can’t wait to see that little pumpkin when he comes!!!
Looots of love and hugs,
Tera
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By Your Mother on Jul 13, 2008
Er, uh…who is MOM? I thought that was moi!
xoxo
ps: darling article, Darling.
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By Ardis on Jul 15, 2008
Dear “Mom”, Jo, Tera, Kristen, and *my mom* ~
Thanks so much for the well wishes and kind comments!
Love,
Ardis
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By Monique on Jul 15, 2008
Hi Ardis,
I just read your post. It’s funny how things are. People are always coming up with ways that they think will tell what sex the baby is. That happened to me a lot too when I was pregnant, (long time ago). You look very healthy and happy, which is wonderful.
Take Care
Love & Hugs
Monique
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By GinaLaverde on Jul 15, 2008
HI!!!
Congrats on the amazing news! its so refreshing to learn of moms who take their health so seriously in times of pregnancy. Your children are blessed to have you!
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By Tera on Jul 16, 2008
that is SOOOo funny.
MOM is MY Mom!!
This is tooo cute!! Our moms are loving us on the rawmom site.
HOw good is THAT!!
I love it.
!!
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By Ardis on Jul 17, 2008
Thank you, Monique! I know, the guessing game can be pretty hilarious.
Love,
Ardis
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By Ardis on Jul 17, 2008
Tera -
I love it too – so *very* cute and appropriate!
Love,
Ardis
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By Shannon on Jul 19, 2008
Blessings on your surprising news! I wanted girls sooooo much- and I was so sure my 2nd was a girl- so when I had my one and only ultra sound and found out it was another boy- I actually broke down and cried! My disappointment was short-lived. My boys are the apples of my eye and I couldn’t even imagine being anymore happy or complete!
‘MAN PLANS AND GOD LAUGHS!’
Good on you for having so much grace, Ardis! with love, Shannon
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By Ardis on Jul 21, 2008
Thanks, Shannon!
‘Man plans and God laughs” – I love that. And it’s so true. I guess it’s best when you can laugh with him (or her?)!!
xo, Love,
Ardis
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