Babe Update

Just an update on Numero Dos. We had our 5 month appointment this week and the ultrasound told us everything we NEEDED to know....as in, normal size, organs functioning, placenta in a good spot, amniotic fluid fine, 10 fingers/10 toes, etc, which is fantastic and what every parents hopes to hear. But did we find out what we WANTED to know....? Those of you who know us, know we didn't find out the sex when I was pregnant with Jude. This never bothered me, and Ted and I both found it kind of fun to play the guessing game all the way til D-Day, and it sure gives you motivation to get that baby OUT when you want to know what it is!
However, yesterday at the appointment, I had some serious wavering going on. Serious. When the dr. looked at us and "So do you want to know what you're having?" I almost grabbed him by his scrub shirt and screamed "YES!" I don't know why the anxiousness this time. Maybe its the fact that here in Cochabamba, my hands are tied when it comes to buying things or preparing for this baby, and I want something certain and concrete to hold me over (?) Maybe its the fact that I know several pregnant mamas who are finding out and its infectious. Anyway, I made the mistake of looking at Ted and remembered how much he loves surprises, and we left the appointment none the wiser.
Today is different. My baby is healthy and growing, and in this lovely and merciful "not too big yet" stage, gives me little kicks and punches to remind me of that, and I'm content again replaying my 2 different daydreams. Whoever it is, I'm already completely in love anyway. Would it be easier to know the sex for planning purposes? Absolutely. But maybe planning is overrated anyway:) And planning pales when Ted gets to meet my (somewhat dazed) gaze in the delivery room and be the one to tell me whether we'll be taking home a son or a daughter. He's the one who told me I was pregnant in the first place (long story there) and he's the only one I want to tell me the rest of the story. Let the waiting begin!