…a baby brother!!! We just found out last night and it was very clear! The ultrasound technician went for the money shot first and asked us to guess and we both immediately said “that definitely looks like a penis!” So she confirmed it was a boy, which we are simply thrilled about. I had a feeling over the last week that it might be a boy, though it was based on old wives tales more than anything – I’m more “pointy” this pregnancy, I crave salty things instead of sweets and the baby is extremely active. We tried explaining to Addie that the baby in Mama’s tummy will be a baby boy like Ben at school, but she just keeps saying “baby.” I’m honestly impressed that she has any level of understanding that there’s a kid inside me, so we’ll take that!

Derek got in town on thursday night and will be here until sunday night. We will try to take pictures and I will update soon. As for now, we have a busy weekend planned. After Addie’s nap, we will head to Union Square, check out their farmer’s market and get lunch at one of the restaurants for Derek’s birthday. Then later tonight, we will get Addie ready for Halloween! Which at 15 months, really means wearing a costume for maybe an hour, collecting  candy within the building, giving said candy to Mommy and Daddy, then going to bed. Tomorrow, Derek has a job interview that was randomly scheduled yesterday while on our way to the ultrasound. He will be meeting his potential boss at the Ritz-Carlton in Battery Park City for coffee. What do I do with such news? I immediately started telling him he could probably handle a latte or even a mocha since they don’t taste too coffee-ish. Of course, Derek said “I’m not sure my coffee order is the biggest thing I need to worry about.” Right, way to think of the big picture Julie! I just know he hates coffee so I immediately tried to solve that problem! ;)

I have been pouring over my baby names book trying to come up with ideas. So far, here are some of my thoughts. Feel free to give feedback, though please don’t get hurt if we don’t take all your suggestions.

Lucas

Matthias

Joel

Miles

Simon

Collin

Vincent

Broderick

Oliver

What do you think? This was done in the last 24 hours, so it is definitely a rough list! Can’t believe it’s a boy!!